Condolences from a distant cousin on the Laurence side in the Waikato. My father Mervyn Laurence was a first cousin to Jesse Luckin.

We are sorry that we were unable to be with you all at this sad time. Our fond memories of Murray will be with us always. It was lovely to watch the service via livestream and to feel close to family. Les and Joan Schmidt and Families

To Dawn and family. Thinking of you all and remembering all the good times and fun we had with you decades ago in the referee days Jim and Jackie

To Aunty Dawn Wayne Susan & families deepest thoughts & sympathy to you on the passing of uncle murray i watched the very fitting service online and it was very moving. Condolances & thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Lots of love David Raewyn & Family

Hi Dawn, Wayne & Helen, Susan and Tim and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We will always treasure the memories of Murray as a great kiwi bloke who loved his family, rugby/refeering and cricket at the Tariki Domain. God bless and love to you all, Tony (Ant) and Denise Dravitzki and our girls.

Hi Dawn and family, Sad to hear the final whistle has blown for Murray. He did a lot for many if us younger referees and will be fondly remembered by many. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Wsrm regards Paul and Margaret

Dear Aunty Dawn, Wayne, Helen, Susan, Tim and families. We are so very sad to learn of Uncle Murrays passing, he was such a kind, caring and lovely man. It was so wonderful to be able to watch todays farewell via the livestream, he certainly made his mark on the world and we feel blessed to have been a tiny part of his world. All our love Nicki, Glenn, Flynn and Gemma McCormack xx

Dawn,Wayne and Helen, Susan and Tim, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Murray. We are very sorry that the current circumstances mean that we cant be with you at this time. Refereeing relationships with Murray began around 1965 or so and over that 55 years or so some great memories and times have been had. Betty and I have just watched the service live and agree with the great tributes that were expressed by all. Murray was a special person as his contribution not only to Rugby but to all who he came in contact with will always be remembered. Love, Gary and Betty Martin

Was so good to share the sevice with you all, our thoughts will be with you today, Murray will always hold a special place in our hearts, he was truley a wonderful man and enriched many lives including ours. xx 💐

Our deepest sympathy Dawn, to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers have always been with you as you have totally supported Murray in his long battle. We both have fond memories of Murray especially in those earlier years of fun and laughter in family life. John and Lynette

Rest in Peace Murray,Hope there is a CRV in Heaven you can continue your Journey

Dear Dawn, sending you and your family our love and deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Murray. Kia Kaha, Laurel and Ian Aitken

May you find comfort in knowing Murray touched the lives of everyone he knew, and our lives are better for having him in them. We all will have special memories. Our condolances to Dawn Wayne Helen Susan Tim and all their families. Michael & Heather Dodunski and family

We are so sad to hear of Murrays passing.......our thoughts and hearts are with Dawn, Susan, Wayne, and their respective families and friends. We are lifelong friends with the Dombroski family, and were so pleased to reconnect in recent times following 20 years away. Like all strong friendships it was like we were never away and loved each others company. Murray was the ultimate statesman and a gem of a man, his humble caring nature was intoxicating, you felt it was a priviledge to be in his company - one of lifes true gentleman. Murray said to me we had a special 'bond'.......that will never change. We are all better people for knowing Murray. All our love Grant and Karen Paterson

The Dombroski whanau, Sincere condolences in your sad loss of a loving husband, father, granddad and a much loved brother. Our thoughts are with you all at this time, Kia Kaha much Aroha. Jan and Bernie Ainsworth

Our thoughts are with you Dawn and Family. Fond memories of many happy times spent on Durham Road while our families were growing up. Deepest sympathy from Ann and Gordon Aitken and family.

One of the most caring and kind gentleman that I know. I grew up with my parents always talking about the wonderful Dombroski's, and as I got older it was easy to see just why both Murray & Dawn were held in such high regard. A special man, taken too soon. RIP Murray, you will be sorely missed by the many, many people who's lives you enriched simply by being around.

R.I.P. Murray. Thank you for being one of my favorite customers. It was always a pleasure dealing with you. My thoughts are with your family at this time. Midnight Express Computers.

To Dawn and family. We are saddened to hear of Murray's passing thinking of you all at this sad time. With deepest sympathy Jan and Bryce Ballantine

Dear Dombroski family On behalf of my own family, especially my mother, I extend condolences on the loss of Murray. Your family, from your Dad and Mum down, were neighbours for such a long time. You will forever be fondly remembered by us, with many many recollections of life up the top of Durham road, at events in the hall and in the years since. Much love Janet Hunt

To Dawn and family, our sincerce sympathy. Dennis and Pauline Behrent

Our thoughts are With Dawn Wayne and Susan and family's at this time. I was Blessed Having a big Brother Like Murray such a caring soul . We will miss our chats and great advise he gave us over the years. Rest in Peace now Murray well done loving and faithful servant.. From Heather Don and Families

Dawn and family so sorry to read of your loss. Murray will now be at peace and you and your family will be able to remember all of the adventures you have had over the past years. Thinking of you all at this sad time. regards Rose

To Dawn and family Please accept our deepest sympathies. Murray was always looked up to and was a stalwart of the Durham Road and Inglewood communities. Our thoughts are with you from Julie and Ian Marshall

To a true gentleman.Thanks for wonderful childhood memories of holidahyys spent with you and Dawn " On the Farm " With Love Geoff

I'm very sorry to hear about Murray's passing. While I didn't have much to do with him when I first started refereeing in 2007, his contribution to refereeing and rugby was evident. A lot of people spoke about his achievements, commitment and influence and many are proud to be part of an organisation with that amazing legacy. He has made such a big difference to many lives on and off the field. That legacy will live on and he will never be forgotten.

What a legend Murray was in Taranaki rugby refereeing. 37 first class games, the last of which was a thrilling, entertaining Taranaki victory over Fiji 31-29 in 1990. He contributed brilliantly to that game, which was played in sparkling sunshine; he had a feeling, an appreciation for how the game is meant to be played and that day, play the teams did. Murray viewed me once or twice, but unlike the majority, he was able to pitch the right tune to his audiences, whether it was at Test match or schoolboy level. "Show them that you are enjoying yourself, because you are," he would say. He would look on simply, grinning, and to the misguided, that may have given the impression that Murray had his mind elsewhere. Of course, that was not the case. But conversely, his smile could not disguise the warmth of the man. Sport is a great part in many people's lives. Unfortunately, egos often come to the fore. But M. E. Dombroski was not egotistical, a real high trait rarely seen in someone so successful. He was the TRRA President in 1971 - before his refereeing took off - and then served as TRRA Chairman and on the NZRRA Executive after he retired. No side, Murray.