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Murray William QSM WILLIS

Murray WILLIS Obituary

Willis, Murray William QSM. Early on Thursday 4 December 2025, Murray died peacefully, in the home he built on Great Barrier Island, in the company of people he loved, just as he had wished. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jan, much loved father of Louise and Joanna, loved father-in-law of Darrell and Brett, adored grandfather of Liam, Ethan, Kaitlyn and Ruby "Strong in will to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield"
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Darryl Richards

April 6, 2026

Rip buddy
Frim ZL1TRW / ex ZL2TTW

Stan Vause

February 17, 2026

Murray was a great friend and colleague who I will always remember with admiration for his technical expertise, his fairness as a businessman, and gratitude for his generosity of spirit as employer and empathy with those in difficulty. I worked with him during his time as General Manager at Consolidated Electronics in Otahuhu where he ran a tight but fair ship. Subsequently I communicated with him on many occasions as fellow amateur radio operators, when he used call sign ZL1HI. Murray was an early member of the Wellington VHF Group with call sign ZL2THW where he enthusiastically helped the team operate remote field day stations for several years. Condolences to Jan and the family.

jacqueline turner/huntington

December 14, 2025

What seems a minute ago, which is actually about 30 odd years, my husband and I met up with Murray at Great Barrier, I knew Murray thru business, and he assisted us with our motor boat which had electrical issues. Condolences to the family

Peter

December 12, 2025

On behalf of the Bayley Family,from Patea.To Jan and the wider Willis family,sory to hear of the passing of our first cousin Murray.Thinking of you all Peter Bayley

Alastair Reid

December 11, 2025

In our early twenties it was Murray who introduced me to Wellington´s social scene. The experience I will never forget. Alastair Reid

ROCHELLE DERRICK

December 10, 2025

R.I.P. Murray You were my boss at Consolidated Electronics Otahuhu you were well liked. Condolences to the family

Keith Richardson

December 10, 2025

We were apprentices together at Collier & Beale. Enjoyed working with him. Condolences to his whanau. RIP Murray.

Glenda Shaskey

December 9, 2025

Sadder than sad that my cousin has passed away. Always loved catching up with him. Glad we did a surprise visit to Great Barrier a couple of years ago to see him. He will be missed. Rest peacefully Murray. Love and hugs Glenda x

Lorraine Willis

December 9, 2025

Deepest sympathy to you Jan and to Murray's two daughters and families, only just heard of Murray's passing we never did catch up again unfortunately, Love Lorraine and John Willis

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