Terence Eugene (Terry) Murphy

4th February 1944 - 23rd May 2026
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St Theresa of Lisieux Church, Perth Street, Invercargill
Saturday 30 May 2026, 11:00AM
Open live stream

 

Murphy, Terence Eugene (Terry)

Passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Saturday 23rd May 2026. Aged 82 Years.

Devoted and loving husband of Cheryl.

Treasured father, father-in-law and friend of Anita*, Latesha and Jordan, Sarah and Cody.

Adored Pop of Kaydie, Jesse, Willow, Laurent, Trelise, Austin, Zoe, Raine, and Amaiya.

Loved son of Thomas* and Anne*

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin and Wendy, Judith, and Dianne.

Respected colleague, and friend to many. R.I.P.  The family wish to thank Southland Hospice, Dr Khan and Kirsty of Waikiwi Medical Centre, Southland Hospital, and The Royal District Nurses that all cared for Terry.

Requiem Mass to celebrate and honour Terry’s life will be held 11am, on Saturday 30th May 2026 at St Theresa of Lisieux Church, Perth Street, Invercargill. Private cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice South are appreciated. 

Messages may be sent to 28 Kildare Place, Invercargill 9810 or to Terry’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link of the service is available. (*denotes deceased)

 

Messages

Sending love and prayers as you mourn the loss of a special man, highly respected and admired by all that worked alongside him. Rest in peace Terry🙏
Lorna Layton , Shannon
Greatly missed for his love and attention to Fay and Maureen.
Condolences to all
John and Sinéad Slow, Invercargill
Sad loss of a friend and colleague who could always be relied on to have your back
Spoke to Terry last week and he was quite bright and cheerful
Always put his family first and I am sure he will be sadly missed. RIP my friend Terry
Lawrie Ferrie , Christchurch
Very sad to hear the passing of such a great man. I worked with Terry at one Manawatu prison for a number of before he left, He was a man of great stature physically and morally. My thoughts go out to all affected by the loss of such a man, none more so than his family. Rest in peace Terry.
Ian, Palmerston North
Terry was my boss at Manawatu Prison and a friend to both me and my wife 'Itu. He was a real character and we both have fond memories of him. Condolences to Cheryl and family
Don Owen, Pukekohe