Maurie Rendle

16 October 19337 September 2025

RENDLE, Maurie Leslie.

Passed away peacefully on 7th September 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Marilyn and the late Barbara and Alison. Loving father and father-in-law of Kay and Mark, Scott and Carolyn and the late Dean. Step-father of Rachelle and Jo. Cherished Poppa of Phoebe, Alex and Matthew, Poppa Maurie of
Summer, Jamie, Ashlea, Reianna, Travis and Emma. Great Poppa of Lenny. Darling brother and brother-in-law of Susanne and Staff and the late Judith and Ron.
A service to celebrate Maurie’s life will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany at 10:30am on Friday 12th September.

RNZAF Squadron Leader (Retired).

Founding Commanding Officer of the Physical Education & Recreational Training School.

CEO YMCA Auckland 1973 to 1996.

Maurie’s dedication and commitment to physical training along with his leadership and vision for health and recreation has left a lasting legacy throughout the services and the YMCA.

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services

Tributes

Condolences from YMCA New Zealand to Maurie's family. Maurie was awarded National Life Membership in 1997 for his services to the Y.

YMCA New Zealand

What a leader and a legend!! Safe travels Maurie.

Alan Most

Very sad to hear of his passing - it does farewell an initiating leader and era of the YMCA history. Sadly unable to attend the service but shall live stream. Condolences to all the family. From one of many of the Y staff who Maurie employed - Verna Cook-Jackson

Verna Cook-Jackson
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