Whanganui Funeral Notices

Passed peacefully in Otaki on Tuesday 15th March, aged 92 years.

Much loved Mum to (the late) Shirley, (the late) Shane, Lucille, Arthur, Sharon, Carl, Marice, Jimmy, and Terence. Special Aunty to Alma and Rod.

A funeral service for Hani will be held in Otaki at 9.00am on 25th March, followed by her burial at Aramoho Cemetery at 2.00pm.

Covid restrictions apply. Please phone 021 217 7896 for further details.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family at her house on 3rd March; she was aged 49.

A loved mother of her sons Jacob and Max and a loved daughter of Graham and Linda Carey.

She is loved and dearly missed.

A private farewell has been held.

Passed away at Whanganui Hospital with whanau at his side on Monday 7th March 2022.

The whanau wish to express their sincere thanks to all the staff at the Whanganui Hospital, to Hospice Whanganui, the Cancer Society, the District Nurses, to Marty Hewson and Dempsey and Forrest, to Pastor Jason and Michelle Malcolm, and all Smithy’s extended whanau and friends.

Thank you all for your loving care and support.

A Family Service for Smithy has been held.

Sunrise:19/02/1972 - Sunset: 15/03/2022.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and cousin Darren Albert.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Darnellia Albert, his children Mycael and Kaumoana, Zephaniah (dec), Shalom and James, Absolom (dec), Darren and Rebekah, Jordyn and Tui, and Coby and Bree.

He leaves behind a beautiful legacy in his loving grandchildren Promiss, Daejhan, Harata, Frances, Nicklaus, Mikaere, Levi and Emmett.

He also leaves behind his loving father Jack Albert, his loving father-in-law Tim Hawe, his siblings Ellen, Peter and Paul (both dec), Christine, James, David, and John.

He will be joining his late grandparents Maraea Tamehana and Te Utupoto Tamehana, his mother Raua Albert and his mother-in-law Edith Marina Hawe.

We want to thank everyone for their loving words and kindness at this time of mourning.

We all truly love you Darren - till we meet again.

Darren will be resting at 28 Liffiton Street, Whanganui until his Funeral Service.

Due to the Covid restrictions immediate family only please.

Please Private Message the family if you would like to come and see him.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Darren’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 21st March 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Vaccine passports are required for attendance.

A maximum number of 100 are permitted.

Our beloved Helene Godfrey, born 10th February 1959, Uppsala, Sweden, has hastily left us in deep sorrow and sadness 10th March 2022.

Adrian, Niklas, Daniel and family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and gestures.

Helene’s life has been celebrated by her closest.

On 16th March 2022, peacefully at Masonic Court Rest Home, at the wonderful age of 100 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Lionel. Much loved Mum & Mother-in-law of David & Phyllis (Australia), Julie & Darryl Thomas (Riwaka).

Loved Grandma of Jane, Tania, Anna; Sharlene, Phillip, & Jo. A loved Great Grandma. Loved Sister of the late Pam, Jill, & Jack.

All messages to the Carthy Family, PO Box 6032, Riwaka 7146.

In accordance with the families wishes a private cremation will be held.

A Memorial service for Zona will be held on a date to be confirmed.

On Wednesday 16th March 2022, in her 98th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, loved Mum of Diane and John Gane (New Plymouth), and Pam and John Moffat (Eumundi, Sunshine Coast). A loved Grandma of Rachel, Michael; Andrew and Louise. Loved Great Grandma to Connor, Emilie, and Jack.

A service for Pauline will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 25th March 2022, at 1:30pm.

Covid restrictions apply and vaccine passes are required.

Please register your attendance online or phone 0634 555 22.

Messages to the West family c/- P O Box 7102, Wanganui.

Jacqueline Iris (Jackie) (Passed away 16th September 2021, aged 85 years) & Elo (Passed away 8th November 2021, aged 86 years).

A dearly loved Mum & Dad of Kim, & Rhonda.

Loved Grandparents of all their Grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service for Jackie & Elo at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery, McNeil Street, Wanganui on Thursday 24th March 2022 at 11.00am.

Passed away at Kowhainui Rest Home with family at her side on Sunday 13th March 2022, aged 83 years.

Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Michael and Karen, Wayne and Michelle, and Kerri.

Loved Nana to David, Robbie and Emma; Rhiannon and Mickey; and Raymond, and great-nana to Dallas, Allura, and Finn.

Loved sister of Marjory (dec), Dellaraine, and Jimmy (dec).

Special friend of Gillian.

The family wish to express their sincere thanks to all the staff at Kowhainui for the exceptional care of their Mum.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Avis’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 19th March 2022 at 11.00 a.m, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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

Vaccine passports will be required for attendance.

On 10th March 2022 peacefully surrounded by his loving Family at Whanganui Hospital, aged 82 years.

Beloved and cherished husband of Melva for 57 years.

Much adored and loved Dad of Michael, Andrea and Clive, Carey, and Sharon. Treasured Superstar Grandad and Cobber to Sam and Mary, Ruby, Max, Jessica and Luke, Riana, Jordaine and Patrick, Tom, Bridie, Otis and proud great-grandfather of Jack.

Verne was a friend to many and one of life’s good guys. He loved his Family and they loved him beyond measure.

Forever in our hearts.

Ngā mihi nui Kia tātou
Huge thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff of Kowhainui Rest Home for their loving care of our precious Verne.

A private family celebration of Verne’s life has taken place.