Whanganui Funeral Notices

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WALKER: Michael John Westall

Passing: 14th March 2022
Funeral: 9th April 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
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Published: 5th April 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 14th March 2022, in his 85th year.

Beloved husband of Barbara.

Father and father-in-law of Laurence and Julie, Vivien and Greg, Rosalie and Tony and Chris and partner Janine.

Grandfather of Amberley, Joanna, Caitlin, Jennifer, Kane, Dylan, Antonius, Josephine, Zoe and Flynn.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Josephine, Tony and Ingrid, and Chris.

'A Builder of Dreams' greatly missed by all.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Michael to be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 9th April 2022 at 1.30 p.m.

Michael’s Service can be viewed online at wwwdempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch funeral online” Link.

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MAREIKURA: Raana Virginia

Passing: 2nd April 2022
Funeral: 6th April 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 4th April 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Born 14th June 1932, passed surrounded by her loving whânau on Sunday 3rd April 2022, in her 90th year.

Loved wife of Rihari Te Kooro Mareikura, mother, Nana and Nana Nana to her many mokopuna.

Currently laying in state at Maungârongo Marae Ohakune and a service will be held at 11.00am, Wednesday 6th April 2022.

I whiua te taura ki te rangi, kia rere ai ngâ kara i roto i te wairua

Kûmea mai te taura e kui

Kia tikaraina koe ki te kaihanga e

Kia peka mai ha Manutâwhiorangi kia mihi irirangi ki tana ipo e

Kia eke koe ki te Kingitanga o te Maungarongo, okioki, e moe e.

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OLD: Graham James

Passing: 1st April 2022
Funeral: 5th April 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 4th April 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

19-12-1940. Died peacefully at home on the 01-04-2022.

Loved father and father in-law of Ken and Denyse, Christine, Lucille and Kathryn. Adored grandfather of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dad is with his family.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street Wanganui on Tuesday 5th April at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.

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SMITH: Jessica Rai

Passing: 2nd April 2022
Funeral: 5th April 2022 at 2:30 p.m.
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Published: 2nd April 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui Hospital with whanau by her side on Saturday 2nd April 2022, aged 77 years.

Loved soul mate of Barry. Loved daughter of the late Jessie Panatahi and Mahirini (Baldy) Kahukura. Beloved sister of Mona, Eve, Te, Joyce and the late Pua, Bunel, Sandy, Sandra, and George. Much loved Mum of Tania and Darrin, Keri, Rachael and Bob, and Barry and Sara. Much loved Nan of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Jessica's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Tuesday 5th April 2022 at 2.30pm and will be live streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live , followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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MONK: John Frederick

Passing: 23rd March 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 2nd April 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Reg. No: E41565 Sgt RNZIR

Suddenly at home on 23rd March 2022, aged 77 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Rose for 51 years.

Loved and respected Dad and Father-in-Law of Darryl and Tracy, and Deborah.

Proud Grandad of Harrison.

In accordance with the families wishes, a private farewell has been held.

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FAHY: Barbara

Passing: 25th March 2022
Funeral:
Published: 31st March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

7.5.1933 - 25.3.2022, in her 89th year.

Loved daughter of the late Matthew and Margaret Deazley.

Dear sister of Patricia (dec), Margaret and the late Roger Day, Philip, and John.

Loved aunty of Andrew (dec), Helen and Murray, Patricia and Mark, Cathrine, Nicola (dec), Mark and Erina.

Great aunty of Andrew and Nicola, Travis and Alicia, Rory, and Taiana.

‘Rest in Peace’


FAHY, Barbara.

On 25th March 2022, aged 88 years.

Beloved wife of late Paul, doting mother of Paddy (Patrick), mother-in-law of Te Huna and grandma of Ronan, Siobhan and Faavae and Francie the cat.

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her.

May she rest in peace.

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OSMAN: William (Bill)

Passing: 25th March 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 30th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on 25th March 2022 with his girls, aged 92 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Bev, father of Dawn and Sandra and Poppy of Liam and Kieran.

Loved brother of Ray. Great friend and Mr O to Stephen and Steve. Loved Uncle to the Osman and Pratt families. Mr O, Mr Bill, Bill to many others.

Sincere thanks to Dr. Andrew Zimmerman, Hospice and the District Nurse team for their care of Bill and support of the family.

A life well lived and now reunited with his butterfly.

In accordance with Bill’s wishes a Private Service has been held.

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PRICE: Edna Mavis, (nee Adam)

Passing: 28th March 2022
Funeral: 1st April 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
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Published: 29th March 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on Monday 28th March 2022, aged 94 years.

Dearly loved wife, for 75 years, of Harry.

Much loved Mum of Carolyn and Geoff, Warren and Linda, Marian and ken, Chris and Tina, and the late John.

Loving Nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her great great grand daughter.

Special thanks to Broadview for all their love and care of Mum.

A service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street Wanganui on Friday 1st April 2022 at 1.30pm. Vaccination passes must be presented.

The service will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live

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MacDONALD: Robert Henry (Bob)

Passing: 27th March 2022
Funeral: 31st March 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 28th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly on 27th March 2022, aged 68 years.

Deeply loved Husband of Cathy Healey.

Adored Dad of Jessica and Poppa of Mason. Deeply loved Puppa of Maria, Thea, and Jacob Annear, and Lydia, and Síana Heeney.

Esteemed Step Father of Daniel and Kim Annear, Talia Annear, Sarita Annear, and Julian and Jess Annear-Charlton.

“Deeply missed by all who loved him”.

Friends are invited to attend a Service for Bob in the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel, McNeill Street, Whanganui at 11.00am on Thursday 31st March 2022.

All messages C/- PO Box 341, Whanganui.

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JOHNSTON: Rodney Bruce

Passing: 26th March 2022
Funeral: 31st March 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
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Published: 28th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On the 26th March 2022, peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 54 years young.

Dearly loved Son of Joan and Alan.

A much loved Dad of Blake, Cody, and Zane.

A loved Grandad of Krystal. Dearly loved Brother of Bevan, Darren, Suzanne, and Tony.

A loved Uncle of all his Nieces and Nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Rodney’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 31st March 2022 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

Rodney’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch a Funeral Online’ link.

Vaccine Passes are required.

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