Nicholas Murray, age 29, of Isanti passed away tragically in an automobile accident the afternoon of April 7, 2025. A celebration of Nick’s life will be held on May 3rd, 2025, 1-4 pm at Back to Captains on Long Lake, with light food and refreshments being served 2 to 3:30 pm. A short prayer and open mic for anyone wishing to share their personal experiences with Nick from 3 to 4 pm.
Back to Captains, 27821 Bayshore Drive NW, Isanti, MN 55040
A GoFundMe account has been established for those wishing to donate to the family to help with unexpected funeral expenses in lieu of flowers. https://gofund.me/a5554b64
Nicholas Paul Murray was born February 8, 1996, in Fridley, Minnesota to Richard and Debra (Burrow) Murray. He grew up and attended school in St. Francis. Nick worked in construction at Braxton & Sons. He was an accomplished builder and remodeler. He was a faithful friend and mentor to many. Nick loved cars, motorcycles, enjoyed fishing, camping, snowmobiling, animals, and anything outdoors. He was also a responsible gun enthusiast. Nick and the love of his life Cassie Pekula purchased a home in Isanti one year ago. They had many plans for their future together, along with their pets Koda, Astro and Archie. He will be forever missed.
Nick passed away tragically in an automobile accident the afternoon of April 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Anthony Murray, uncle, Mark Burrow and cousin, Alex Burrow.
He will be remembered lovingly by his mother, Debra Murray; father, Rick Murray (Tina); girlfriend, Cassie Pekula; brothers, Richard Reierson and Anthony Reierson; sisters, Ashley Fasching (Cody Williams), Hayley Fasching and Lyndsee Fasching; step brother Andy Pearson (Mia); grandparents, Roberta and Donald Cummings, and Bruce and Delaine Labelle; nieces, nephews, as well as many other relatives and friends.
I did not know Nick, but knew Hayley and her children. I am so terribly sorry for this tragic loss and i pray you will find peace and comfort in this time and going forward. My prayers and love are being sent to you all.
I know Deb and what a wonderful mother she is to her children. So sorry for the loss of her only son Nick. Nick will live forever as a great memory in the family’s hearts.
We are so sorry for the loss of Nick. He was so loved by his family and friends. Mom, Kevin and I are heartbroken for you all. Our thoughts and of prayers are with you.
My is Donnie,
I knew nick from him working on my house,
I remember it being 2am and him not wanting to leave until the job was done. His heart was the size of this world.
When I told him he could finish the following day he said I won’t be able to sleep knowing we don’t have it right.
With that being said, he was such a wonderful person and treated people with his heart and always done right to others.
He will never ever be forgotten.
Such a tragic what happen.
I’m so sorry for Cassie and his family.
You guys will be in our prayers.
My heart is so broken. You had so much life to give, to cherish, and I’m so sorry that was taken from you, and from Cassie, the love of your life. We will do our best to cherish the memories, the laughter, and the love you brought to each of our lives. One of the hardest parts of loss is all of the potentials we now are missing because you are gone. You will be sorely missed and will live through those of us who got the special opportunity to know and love you. I’ll miss you so much, Nick.
I was a lonely, severely depressed 12 year old when I met Nick, I had absolutely no one. Nick opened up his life and friendship to me and we became the closest of best friends immediately. Nick was the kindest soul on earth, he would give you the last of anything he had if it meant helping another person out. He included me in everything that he did and was the type of person to make you feel like you were the greatest person I. The world. Nick will forever be loved and miss, and his memory will live on through me and my children. I love you so much Nick.
Nick’s mom is one of my mom’s best friends. We lived with them for a little while as well. I remember how he always was so active. He was always outside on his dirt bike or regular bike. I know he got me obsessed with Crash Bandicoot to where we would stay up super late when we would come visit at their townhouse. He was always laughing at his sisters because they were all freaking hilarious. Especially Haylee, she was always making Nick laugh. I would always ask my mom to drive up to East Bethel to visit them, their was always action at their house. Never a dull moment.
Deb, Nicks mom was the kindest person ever! I met her and her kids while living in St Francis! I suffer from Bi Polar and Deb was always there with a smile, and laughter on my hardest days! Later on in life she welcomed me into her home where she fed me and helped me when I was homeless and in need , she took me in, in the middle of the night in a crisis! Nick and his siblings will always have a special place in my heart! ♥️ RIP Nick, My Condolences to the entire family!