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Larry Morris STURDY obituary

Larry STURDY Obituary

STURDY, Larry Morris. Passed away on January 18, 2023. Larry passed away at home as he wished, during the early hours of the 18th January after recent illness. Loved and adored by his parents, the late Lister and John, and by his cherished wife Gloria. Beloved father to KIm, Rachael, John-Henry and Luke, step-father to Arianne, Althea and Arielle and Grandfather to Benjamin, Seth, Logan, Isla, Ava, Liam, Chloe and Louie. A service to celebrate Larry's life will be held at St Matthews in-the-City, 132 Hobson Street, Auckland Central on Saturday 28th January at 1pm. Any correspondence to The Sturdy Family c/o Just Funerals, 14 Bassant Avenue, Penrose . "I Did It My Way"

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 20, 2023.

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Chris Watts

June 7, 2025

Sturdy was a good mate at Freyberg HS for the short time he was in Palmerston North. Life was fun.

Eve Robertson

March 6, 2023

Rest In Peace Larry. I remember your music and you so well.
Rest in heaven and sing in the holy choir. Eve Robertson

Donella Dowling

January 23, 2023

Thank you Larry for coming down to Invercargill as a guest, however you got up on stage and sung. You were so humble, entertaining our guests. My husband, Mike Dowling is a massive fan and was so excited when you came. The many stories you told us about your life and the adventures you had. RIP Larry. Reunited with your loving parents.

Jean Broadley

January 23, 2023

my sincere condolences to the Sturdy family. Larry was a much loved friend to me and my husband Bert Brown. Larry boarded with us in 1970-71 and we did enjoy his company. Jean Broadley

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Simonne Fisher

January 21, 2023

Rest easy Larry. Much love and condolences to the family. Simonne.

Don Trask

January 20, 2023

To the Sturdy family Please accept our condolences for Larrys passing.
We had the pleasure of Larry and his band playing on our deck twice and it was an amazing occasion. Larry came and talked to us about his life and what an experience it was to talk to such a humble an icon of the NZ music scene. Thank you Larry we will never forget. RIP.

Jaqi Brown

January 20, 2023

R.I.P Larry, great friend of my father John Brown. Fond memories of the time we had in Whangape, where you entertained us and helped with the healing, much love to your family at this sad time. He mihi aroha

January 21, 2023

STURDY, Larry Morris. Much loved cuz of John, Val, Craig, Samantha and Monaco Diehards. You have left us with great music. Rest in peace.

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