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SPOKES, Murray William

Born Sunday September 02, 1945. Passed away Monday July 13, 2026.


Loved dad and father-in-law of Corey, Paula and Sandy, Damian and Becky, Gavin and Rachel. Adored Grandpa of Atreyu and Mara, Noah and Tea, Gabe and Kiera, Isaiah, Ollie, Bell and Will; Caillin and Paige, Maddi and Rick, Sage and Mitch; Jarid, Keely and Charlie; Ahju and Coco. Loved GG of Obi.

Funeral notice


Service

Wednesday July 22, 2026, 1:30pm

St. Mary’s Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac

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Cemetery location

Colac Cemetery

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Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Murray William Spokes will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 commencing at 1:30pm.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.

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  1. To Gavin, Paula, Damian, Corey,&Extended Family,Please accept our most sibncere condolences on the passing of Murray. Unfortunately because of illness and work commitments we are not able to attend Murray farewell but be assured each of us is thinking of you.We have a lot of memories of years gone as I am sure you will have too treasure them as you never get them back .R.I.P. Murray. Pat, Karl ,Damon, Nicholas,Tyson Sheedy.

    Pat Sheedy

    July 22, 2026 1:34 pm

  2. Unfortunately we can’t make it in person today but will be watching virtually. Thinking of you all and sending big hugs your way. Remembering all the laughs throughout the years whether it was in person or listening to the stories that our parents and Spook used to get up to in the younger days ❤️❤️

    Jacinta, Matt, Zak, Baxter, & Jayda Tonkin

    July 22, 2026 1:23 pm

  3. Our sincere Condolences Corey Paula Damian & Gavin.
    We had prepared to travel to Colac to be with you but sickness got in our way.
    We will be thinking of you at this sad time but knowing your Dad left in peace is a blessing. ❤️

    Dianne Blok

    July 22, 2026 12:28 pm

  4. So sorry to hear of the Passing of Murray
    Our thoughts &Prayers are
    With all of the family
    It was great to catch up
    at our school Reunions
    Margaret(Costello) &
    Alan Fleming
    🙏💐🙏💙

    Margaret Fleming

    July 22, 2026 11:18 am

  5. To our beautiful Spokes family, sending all our love and condolences. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ BIG hugs to you all xoxoxo
    Love the Cuppo’s in the Kimberley, Kate and Leyland

    Kate And Leyland Cuppo

    July 21, 2026 11:01 pm

  6. Sending our deepest sympathy to the Spokes family on the loss of your father
    Suzii Gary Holt and Mawson family

    Suzii And Gary Holt

    July 19, 2026 8:59 pm

  7. To our friends and Spokes families our 5 pm get togethers at the Tavern will be sadly missed !!Our Christmas party held every year at the Tavern was unfortunately our last! The UPS and DOWNS that were shared and listened to with Murray, we hold dear to us. A fond friend and end of an era gone ,but hey maybe in honour of Murray we continue Friday nights?? RIP Murray.

    Chris and Julie Minster
    💐🖤💛

    Julie Minster

    July 18, 2026 12:58 pm

  8. With sincere sympathy to Corey, Paula, Damian + Gavin with the passing of your Dad 'Murray'.
    + also your Uncle John (Dickson) from Merbein.
    We are thinking of you all during this sad time + hope the wonderful memories of 'them' remain with you.
    Love Dawn + Rob Harrison. (Ascot Vale.).

    Dawn Harrison

    July 17, 2026 10:07 pm

  9. Deepest sympathy to the Spokes family on the passing of your dear father.
    It was an absolute pleasure knowing him and enjoying many chats over the years .
    May you rest in peace Murray

    Bernadette and Richard Dawes and family

    Bernadette Dawes

    July 16, 2026 11:00 pm

  10. Our deepest condolences to Corey, Paula, Damian and Gavin and the extended family. Murray was a wonderful friend to our Dad, and very welcoming to Scott, Stephanie and myself every time we visited with Dad at Murray’s Tavern! I’m sure they will be sitting in heaven, and watching over all, discussing the latest local town happenings, with a beer in hand and Murray’s cheeky laugh and quick comebacks and sense of humour- to lighten the mood. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Love Larissa Baxter - (Donovan) and Scott and Stephanie x

    Larissa Baxter

    July 16, 2026 10:50 pm

  11. Condolences to the Spokes family and friends on the passing of Murray.

    From Gretchen Egan and family
    Paul Adema. And Family

    Gretchen Egan

    July 16, 2026 8:32 pm

  12. Condolences to the Spokes family. Sending our love. ❤️❤️The Slingsby’s

    Sally Slingsby

    July 16, 2026 8:09 pm