8 October 1965 – 18 March 2022
8 October 1965 – 18 March 2022
(Worzel): 8th October 1965 – 18th March 2022, forever 56 years. Tragically taken in a tractor accident in Australia. Beloved dad of Noel and Stacey, Kelly-Lee, Tamara and Dubby, Tyler and Amanda, Mitchell and AJ, Dane, Cameron and Armarni. Much loved grandad of Libby, Conner, Jayden, Sophia, Maddison, Kallum, Elliot, Adalynn, Jaxon, George, and Luccii-Luna. Now you rest in a maize of clouds, on your tractor so very proud. Lyall’s funeral service will be held at the Kaponga Rugby Club, Park Lane Kaponga on Friday 8th April 2022, commencing at 1.30pm. Lyall will be laid to rest at the Manaia Cemetery. For those unable to attend in person, you are welcome to join the funeral via the livestream on Lyall’s tribute page.

Funeral service held at Kaponga Rugby Club
Our favourite Kiwi has been laid to rest, your home Lyall overlooking your beloved mountain. We hope the bundy rum is free flowing. We will miss you. R.I.P until we met again. Here is your song sung one last time Shotgun by George Ezra Homegrown alligator, see you later Gotta hit the road, gotta hit the road Something changed in the atmosphere Architecture unfamiliar I could get used to this Time flies by in the yellow and green Stick around and you'll see what I mean There's a mountaintop that I'm dreaming of If you need me you know where I'll be I'll be riding shotgun underneath the hot sun Feeling like a someone (someone) I'll be riding shotgun underneath the hot sun Feeling like a someone We're south of the Equator, navigator Gotta hit the road, gotta hit the road Deep sea diving 'round the clock, bikini bottoms, lager tops I could get used to this Time flies by in the yellow and green Stick around and you'll see what I mean There's a mountaintop that I'm dreaming of If you need me you know where I'll be I'll be riding shotgun underneath the hot sun Feeling like a someone (someone) I'll be riding shotgun underneath the hot sun Feeling like a someone We got two in the front (hey) Two in the back (hey) Sailing along And we don't look back (back, back) Time flies by in the yellow and green Stick around and you'll see what I mean There's a mountaintop that I'm dreaming of If you need me you know where I'll be I'll be riding shotgun underneath the hot sun Feeling like a someone (someone) I'll be riding shotgun underneath the hot sun Feeling like a someone I'll be riding shotgun underneath the hot sun Feeling like a someone (someone) I'll be riding shotgun underneath the hot sun Feeling like a someone, a someone, a someone, someone
Lyall , Brother - Friend - mate you are missed by so many far & wide . I cherish our catch up in Melbourne... We had a wonderful day at the Australian open Tennis. It was like we had never been apart for all those years. Lots of laughter, stories & a couple of cold one's to wash down the dust 😉👀🍺✔️. Always in my heart & memories ❤️
Lyall I only got to meet you the once for a few days for one of Libby-janes birthdays and oh boy what a few days they were, telling us all story’s having us all laughing till we were crying, from your infectious laugh to your love for us all always saying “ya right girl” or “come on girl have another drink what are you drinking I’ll get it for you” you always made me feel at home like I had known you for years You will be dearly missed, till we meet again mate RIP ❤️
Dearest Lyall, You are a man of such strength, love, and loyalty, you've made an amended impact on so many lives, filled with knowledge love and laughter whom is always smiling. We will fordever cherish you, love in memories n sweet stories of you to share with your grandchildren. Whom will forever miss and love you but will always know the great man that you are. Today we shall set you free in your home town amd lay you to rest, our hearts and thought are with you and your family n friends. We love you grandad and hope to see you in our dreams n sense when your near close to us all watching over us always Luccii-Luna & Ady xoxo Lyell thank you for your beautiful tribute to Luccii-Luna for her birthday we shall forever cherish these sweet yet bitter moments 💖 AJ A candle is lit, a cold beer near with an abundance of food and love to share xo
Lyall, The man I will always remember as having the biggest smile on his face, who thought the absolute world of his children and his grand children, loved a good yarn and a cold beer or 3, Just a big teddy bear xx You won’t be forgotten. rest easy mate I was glad I meet you! X RIP
Lyall Muggeridge Gone to soon Friend you made every where you went No matter the town or country Your cheeky grin your love for life You will always be remembered Now you rest in a maze of clouds On your tractor so very proud Looking down on those who are close to you, you will be unheard , You will be unseen, but always near So loved, so missed, so very dear Cherished memories of one so loved Rest in peace our friend
A beautiful person who raised an incredible bunch of children. Who whole heartily adored his grand children. RIP with pride for you leave behind an amazing legacy through your whanau. Xoxo
Bev Ernie & family We just don't know what to say to you all at this very sad time. You will be in our thoughts. With Deepest Sympathy from Sharyn & Danny Hurley
My sincere sympathies to Lyalls family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. The Bird Family - Ireland
Dad your home at last xxx Love and miss you forever more xx

Funeral service held at Kaponga Rugby Club

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