On April 5, 2025, unexpectedly, in his natural habitat of Greenpark, aged 58 years. Cherished soulmate of Antoinette, proud and adored Dad of Samara, and Carissa, ‘Bestest Grandad’ of Beau, and Max, eldest son of Tony and Helen, brother of Megan, respected brother-in-law of Darren, and Dayle. Dad of his fur-babies Basil, Butch, Murf, Marlin, and Lucky.

Dave, you have left us broken to bits, your presence in our lives is going to be sorely missed

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Dave Murphy, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, April 11, at 2.00pm. Duck caller’s welcome.