Peacefully in Christchurch, on October 11, 2026, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Jude, father of Mark, Ruth, and Miriam, father-in-law of Redmer, grandfather of Daniel, Rosa, and Benji, brother of Bruce, and the late John, brother-in-law of Ayleen, stepfather of David, Richard, Dairn, and John. Born in Christchurch, son of the late Ena and Keith Laugesen. Survived by his former spouses, Helen Glasgow, and Pauline Frances. Many thanks to the caring staff at Summerset at Avonhead. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Murray Laugesen, c/-PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner  Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, Christchurch, on Saturday, October 17, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.