In loving memory

Penelope Una ‘Penny’ Murdoch

Date of death July 14, 2025

Service Details

Saturday, 19 July 2025

Wai-mana92 Kippenberger Avenue
Rangiora
Canterbury
7400
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Obituary

On July 14, 2025, passed away suddenly but peacefully, with family by her side, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Alister, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shane and Edwina, Marc (deceased) and Justine, and Tracy and Craig.  Loved Nana of Connor, Rhys, and Gwynedd; and Isla; loved “Penny” of Mikaela, and Matthew; Jack, and Kate. Loved daughter of the late Euan and Opal Andersen,
loved sister of Anthony and Judith, and loved aunty to Heather, Christine, and Robert.

                              “Together again with Alister and Marc”

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Penny Murdoch, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz.  A service to celebrate Penny’s life will be held at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Saturday, July 19, at 2.30pm, private cremation thereafter.

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