Murray Hone Ball, ONZM (1939 – 12 March 2017), was a New Zealand-born cartoonist, who became known for his Stanley the Palaeolithic Hero (the longest running cartoon in Punch magazine), Bruce the Barbarian, All the King's Comrades (also in Punch) and the long-running Footrot Flats comic series. In 2002 Ball became an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for his services as a cartoonist.

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BALL, Murray NZOM. On Sunday 12 March 2017, peace- fully at home with his family. Dearest husband of Pam for 53 years, and dearly loved father and father-in-law of Mason and Kuniko, Gareth, Tanya and James. Loved Poppa of Jurnee, Chali, Shaya, Braden, Jared, Juto, and Nina. The funeral service will be held at Bushmere Arms, Waerenga-a-Hika, Gisborne, at 1pm on Friday 17th March, followed by private cremation. - Evans Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ www.evansfuneral.co.nz

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MURRAY BALL 29.1.39 - 12.3.17 Murray's wife Pam, his children Mason, Gareth and Tanya, with their families, sincerely thank all who have supported them, helped them, and grieved with them during this incredibly sad time. Your love, compassion, gifts of flowers, cards, and food have been received with much gratitude. Thank you so much. Our special thanks to Dr Laura Gilding, Hauora Tairawhiti Staff, Palliative Care, and especially to the wonderful carers at CCS who made it possible to keep Murray at home. A big thank you to Tom at Evans Funeral Services, Ken Huberts, Robin at Bushmere Arms, and all who helped in giving Murray a special farewell. Love to you all. Pam and Family x

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