Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

HENDERSON: Ellen

Passing: 8th February 2022
Funeral: 14th February 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 9th February 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 8th February 2022 peacefully in Wanganui, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved wife and companion of John for 55 years.

Much loved Mum of Andrew, Jeffrey, Marianne and loved Mother in Law of Angela, and Noel.

Cherished Nana and Grandma of Jacob, Maiah, Libby, Sayydah, Sylvia, Lila, and Ella.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Ellen’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 14th February 2022 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

Vaccine passes are required.

Ellen’s service will be live streamed on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Funeral Online’ link.


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RANGINUI: David

Passing: 8th February 2022
Funeral: 11th February 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 9th February 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

“Kua hinga te tōtara i te Wao nui-a-Tāne.”

Born 12th December 1937 and passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday 8th February 2022, aged 84.

Father of Carole, and Teri. Koro to all of his mokopuna. Son of Pokairangi Ranginui and Heeni Manson. Beloved brother and uncle to the Ranginui whānau.

David is lying in state at his home, 2 Mangaone Road, Lismore.

His funeral service will be held at home on Friday 11th February 2022 at 11.00am, followed by burial in the whānau urupa.

Tēnei te reo aroha mai i a mātou te whānau o David Ranginui. Whakapiri mai ki tōna whenua Tauri kura. Kawea mai a roimata, a hupe, hoi poroporoaki i tō tātou Matua.


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FORMAN: Douglas Paul, (Doug)

Passing: 7th February 2022
Funeral: 12th February 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 9th February 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully surrounded by his family at home on 7th February 2022, aged 74 years.

Dearly loved son of the late Leo and Phyliss.

Beloved brother of Joan. Loved Dad of Mark, Tony, and Angela.

Adored Grandad and Great Grandad.

Loved uncle, cousin, and friend.

A service to celebrate Doug's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Saturday 12th February 2022, at 1:30pm.

And will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live.

Please call 06 - 345 5522 to confirm your attendance.

Vaccination passes must be presented.


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PEASE: Janet Rhoda

Passing: 6th February 2022
Funeral: 10th February 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 7th February 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on Sunday 6th February 2022, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved mother of Kirsten, Susan and Ross, and their half-sister Judith. Loved “Oohoo” of Shane and Elizabeth, Ben and Bryony, Tom, Jesse, Jack, and Sam, and her great grandson Mason.

A service to celebrate Janet's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Thursday 10th February 2022, at 2.00pm.

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

Covid restrictions apply, please phone 06 - 345 5522 to register your attendance.

Vaccine passed must be presented.

In lieu of flowers donations to The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter, would be appreciated and may be left in the chapel foyer.


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CROSSAN: Ronnie Aitken

Passing: 5th February 2022
Funeral: 9th February 2022
Published: 7th February 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on 5th February 2022, with family and friends at his side.

Dearly loved husband for 44 years of Julie (nee Montoya). Much loved Dad of Braden and Jannah, and Brent. Loved Poppa and Poppie to all his grandchildren and great granddaughter.

Loved son of the late Laurie and Anne, and brother of the late Ian.

A loved son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to all who knew him.

Special thanks to everyone who has been on this long journey with us.

In memory of Ronnie donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and may be placed in the chapel atrium or sent C/- PO Box 4284, Whanganui.

A service to celebrate Ronnie’s life will be held on Wednesday 9th February 2022, at 2.00pm.

Covid restrictions apply. Please call 06345 5522 to register your attendance.

Vaccination passes must be presented.


Best friend to Anne and (the late) Craig; Daniel, Kylie and Troy Campbell.

Always in our hearts now at peace.

Miss you.


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WALKER: John David

Passing: 29th January 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th February 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Wanganui Hospital on 29th January 2022.

Beloved husband of Ella.

Adored father and father in law of Christine and Fergy, and Alison.

Loved Grandad of Nicola, Sarah, Nadia, and Joseph. Special Great Grandad of Max, Kaleb, Blake, Ellia, and Oscar.

In accordance with John’s wishes a private service has been held.


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BENGE: Jean Ellen (nee Forlong)

Passing: 3rd February 2022
Funeral: By invitation, 8th February
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 4th February 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Aged 50, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on the 3rd February 2022.

She was the loved wife of Shane, adored Mum to Kelli and Rebecca, darling daughter to Shaun and Allison and treasured sister to her four brothers, Rob, Hugh, Neil, and Dougal.

Unfortunately, due to covid restrictions the funeral will be by invitation only.

For those who are unable to attend, there will be a livestream available on Tuesday 8th February 2022, at 2.00pm at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Funeral Online’ link.


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LANGDON: Ruth

Passing: 23rd January 2022
Funeral: 5th February 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 3rd February 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 23rd January 2022, aged 84 years.

Cherished Wife of Maurice for nearly 59 years. Much loved Mum and Mother in Law of Peter and Kelly, Colin and Kirsty, Kevin, and Fiona and Mario.

Proud Nana to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff at Te Mahana Home in Patea for their loving care of Ruth.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Ruth in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 5th February 2022, at 11.00am.

Due to the current Covid restrictions a maximum of 100 people can attend the Service.

Vaccine Passports must be shown.

Ruth’s service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz , Watch funeral online link.


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PROUSE: Elizabeth Anne (Liz)

Passing: 2nd February 2022
Funeral: 8th February 2022
Published: 3rd February 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Wednesday 2nd February 2022, aged 85 years.

Loved Mother of Sonja (dec), Brett and Wendy, and Donna.

Loved grandma to Francis, Jake (dec), Timothy, Brittany; Ashleigh, Benjamin; and her three great-grandchildren.

Loved sister of Gaynor and Noele.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for Liz in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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LAVOA: Tuate (Eddie)

Passing: 30th January 2022
Funeral: 5th February 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 2nd February 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly taken from us on 30th January 2022, aged 52 years young.

Dearly loved husband of Teu. A much loved Dad of Kini and loved step dad of Vitalia and Junior Ioelu,

Joe and Rhiannon, Hannah and Suli Wagalala. A loved Papa of LJ, Marrisa, Kenji; Alleria, Jaxton, Brighton, Tommen; Merewalesi, and Miriama.

A loved brother, brother in law and uncle.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Eddie’s life at the Trinity Methodist Church, Wicksteed Street,

Wanganui on Saturday 5th February 2022 at 1.00pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Due to the current restrictions a maximum of 100 people are permitted to attend.

The service can be viewed via webcast on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz, watch a funeral on line link.

A vaccine passport is required to attend.

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