Whanganui Funeral Notices

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VEALE: Cynthia Myrtle

Passing: 9th March 2022
Funeral: 15th March 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
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Published: 13th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Wednesday 9th March 2022, aged 90 years.

Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Graham (dec), Peter and Tina, Keith and Donna, and Pamela and Alex.

Loving Nana to all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

The last of her generation.

The family express their sincere thanks to all the staff of Critical Care at Whanganui Hospital for the way they looked after their Mum.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Cynthia’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 15th March 2022 at 1.30 p.m, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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

Vaccine passports will be required for attendance.

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LITTLE: Ian Paul (Abbo)

Passing:
Funeral: 15th March 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
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Published: 11th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

In Wanganui, suddenly at his home (Castle), aged 66 years.

Beloved son of the late Arthur and May Little and brother of Mark.

Good Friend of Punga and the Goldsack Family.

Friend of all his beloved greyhounds.

Gone but never forgotten.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Ian’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 15th March 2022 at 11.00am.

Vaccine passes will be required.

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

Ian will be buried in Dubbo Australia as per his wishes.

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RAYMOND: Gloria Dawn

Passing: 8th March 2022
Funeral: 12th March 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
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Published: 10th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 8th March 2022, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Karen, Justin and Angela. Loved Step-Mum of Donna, and Chris. Loved Nana of Tegen, Edie, and George.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Gloria’s life in the Forrest Lounge, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 12th March 2022 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

Vaccine passes will be required.

Gloria’s service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch a Funeral online’ link.

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ROBERTS: Briar Marjorie

Passing: 4th March 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 10th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Aged 86; passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Friday 4th March 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Terry and stepmother of Lyndy, Sue and Julie.

All messages C/- The Robert’s Family, PO Box 32182 Devonport, Auckland 0744.

In accordance with Briar’s wishes a Private Cremation has been held.

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GEDYE: Bryce Eric

Passing: 7th March 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 10th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 7th March 2022, peacefully at home, aged 78 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Alison for the past 57 years.

Much loved Dad and Father in Law of Paul and Leigh, Richard and Tracey, Linda and Blair, Russell and Mandy. Loved Grandad of all of his Grandchildren.

Bryce is resting at home.

In accordance with Bryce’s wishes a Private Family Service will be held.

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McKENZIE: Murdoch (Uenuku Patumoana Kevin)

Passing: 3rd March 2022
Funeral: 8th March 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
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Published: 8th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on 3rd March 2022, aged 65 years.

Dearly loved husband of Karen. Loved Nephew/Son of Army and John Mancer. Much loved Dad of Karl and Ness, Brett and Courtney, Chris and Delenn, Steven and Ria, Bryce and Brydie, and Scott and Tash.

A loved Grandad of his 8 Grandchildren.

Friends are welcome to watch Murdoch’s celebration of life on Tuesday 8th March 2022 at 1.30pm at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a Funeral on line link.

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PONGA: Leanne Gay Rupuha Taitumu

Passing: 6th March 2022
Funeral: 10th March 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 7th March 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on Sunday 6th March 2022, aged 63 years, surrounded by her whanau.

Beloved wife of Fabian, adored mother of Jamie, Eliza Justin, Dal, Jay, Wendy, Pou, Khaleigh (Boom), Ngahere and Marama-Rihi. Much loved by all her moko’s.

A family service will be held at the homestead at 11.00am on Thursday 10th March and then she will travel to her final resting place, Otoko Marae.

As Covid Restrictions apply, please contact the whanau for more details.

Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au.

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SYMES: Anna Constance

Passing: 28th February 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held/Video Online
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Published: 7th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 28th February 2022 peacefully at the family home surrounded by her loving family, aged 57 years.

Dearly beloved wife of Ian.

A very much loved Mum and Mum in law of Phillipa, Tom and Emma, Maggie, and Harry and Brittany.

A loved daughter of Beverley and the late Owen Matthews. A loved sister of Prue, and Louise.

Anna will be dearly missed by all her extended family and many friends.

A family farewell has been held but the video recording of the service can be viewed on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch funeral on line link

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MILLER: June

Passing: 4th March 2022
Funeral: 9th March 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
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Published: 6th March 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away at home on the 4th March 2022, aged 76.

Much loved wife of Mike, mother of Andrew, and Fiona. Grandmother of Oliver, Kate, William, Hamish, and Jess and sister to Jonathon.

We will miss you so.

In memory of June, donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated.

A service to celebrate June’s life will be held on Wednesday 9th March at 11.30.am and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live

Covid restrictions Apply and vaccine passes are required.

Please call 06 - 345 5522, or register online to confirm your attendance.

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CAMERON: Peter Michael, (Michael)

Passing: 26th February 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 6th March 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Reg #206863 RNZ Sigs K Force.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 26th February 2022 at New Vista Rest Home in Whanganui, aged 94 years. Husband of the late Ruth, and father and father-in-law of Margaret and Des, Sue and Rusty, Pete and Yen, Ann and Dave, and Mary and Mike. Grandad of 18 and Great-Grandad of 7.

Grateful thanks to the New Vista Rest Home for their care.

A private service has been held.

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