A private family service will be taking place for prominent harness racing owner Robert Murphy of Surrey, British Columbia, who passed away on Monday
, February 8 at the age of 77.
Details of the service have not been publicly divulged.
A longtime owner and horse breeder known by his popular 'Red Star' moniker, horses owned in whole or in part by Murphy had earned over $100 million as of March 2009. In 2008 the BC Standardbred Breeders Society proudly recognized Murphy and his wife, Mary, by renaming the BC Breeders Stakes three-year-old races in their honour.
Murphy leaves behind his wife of more than 57 years, as well as three daughters -- Denise, Linda and Sharon.
To read comments on Robert's passing from Fraser Downs general manager Chuck Keeling and Standardbred Canada chair Jackson Wittup, click here.
To sign an online guestbook for Robert, click here.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Robert Murphy.