30 December 1963 – 2 December 2025
30 December 1963 – 2 December 2025
Peacefully at Hospice Taranaki, with family by his side, on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. Dearly loved soulmate of Liz. Cherished father of Matt, loved stepfather of Shaun Radford, and Shelley Radford. Loved poppa of Summer, and Jordy
Messages to Murray’s Family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/murray.
A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth on Thursday December 11, 2025, at 2pm.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki.
For those unable to attend, Murray’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page on Eagars website.

Funeral service held at Eagars Funerals
Sorry I couldn’t be there today Liz and Matt but I was watching the video. Big hugs from me and may you gather strength through all the support from near and far. Much love Rachell
To the Podursky family...so very sad to hear of Murray's passing❤️
To Liz and Family Thinking of you all today. Ali Trott & Lou Caskey
Thank you for all the support for our family over the years, we definitely had some interesting get togethers (especially when they involved BBQ's)! Wishing you all love in this hard time. Thinking of you all from afar. Love and hugs from me to you xx
We are sorry we couldn't make it to see you one last time muzz Lots of love to matt lizz and the rest of family thinking of you you will truly be miss mate
The Podjurskys have been rocks for the Boniface Family over the years. All our love and big hugs from over here in Melbourne, wish we could have made it over to see Murray off. Thanks for everything, we are thinking of you - Liz & Matt at this incredibly difficult time. All our love to the whānau, sending you strength and hope for the days ahead. Aroha nui & thanks for everything. - Hannah
Thoughts are with you today Liz an Matt and Family , Murray was a great farther figure and a dedicated motorsport figure hugs and kissis from across the ditch. Mark and Nyia
An incredible husband, father, and all round bloke. Thanks for all the good times and laughs. Rest easy Ace
From westmere school to Midhurst school it's been 58 years since I've known you mate we'll miss you heaps Your old mate Allan Morrow
Love and thoughts are with you all at this incredibly sad time. You guys are such a close team, and Murray will truly be missed. X
To Liz and Matt We are all sorry on your huge loss and we wish we could be with you today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both all our love and prayers from all the crew NDK Motorsport Lots of love Nigel
Thinking of you today Joy and family.Murray seemed such a live wire. I’m sure he’ll be sadly missed.
Very sad to hear our condolences to to all from the Hancock family Blair, Michael And mum and dad my they rest in peace
Dear Liz & family We were both so sorry to hear of the passing of your much loved Murray. Our thoughts are with you all at this incredibly sad time. Take care Love Louise & Simon xx
So Sad to hear the passing of such a fine fella Murray, you will and are going to be missed, always cheerful with a can do attitude. Murray and I chatted about racing amongst other things. He was proud of and loved his family, that showed with the conversations we had, may you Murray rest in peace, good buggas live on in our memories.
So sad to hear of Murray’s passing. I came to know Murray through work, and had many great yarns over coffee that lasted far too long, but were never a waste of either’s time. What a legend. Sorry for your loss whanau. John Elliott
Liz and family, Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Murray. He was a good bugger, and I will remember him fondly from the days of our wheeling and dealing. Steve Brown
To Liz and family, Our sincere condolences to you all in your sad loss of Murray. Wayne & Joy Dodd
Liz , a truly wonderful man is our Murray ! A true faithful friend that looked after me in business and a kind man to sit down and have a chat with on anything .He was very proud of you Liz and for Matt's racing achievements. He will be so missed by all . Rest in peace big guy .
Liz, Matt, Shelley, Shaun and family. Greg and I are thinking of you all at this sad time. Sending lots of love ❤️ Wendy & Greg Yandle
Liz, I am saddened to read this today and send love & thoughts to you & your family at such a difficult time. RIP Murray.
Liz, Matt, Shaun, Shelley and family Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Murray was a great friend and was very helpful to many in the bird world. He will be sadly missed. From the North Taranaki Bird Club

Funeral service held at Eagars Funerals

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