Whanganui Funeral Notices

With sadness at Summerset Rest Home Whanganui on Friday 14th January 2022, aged 91 years.

Loved wife of the late Brian.

Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Helen and Geoff, Barbara and Ed, and Judith.

Loved grandma of Jodie and James, and Rodney and Alana, and great-grannie to Ryan; Jordan and Tyler.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Save the Children, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and The Wellington Free Ambulance.

The Family wish to express their sincere thanks to The Summerset Rest Home for their care of our Mum.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Lorna’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 20th January 2022 at 11.00 am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Passed peacefully in Whanganui on 13th January 2022.

Loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kristine and Paul McLaren, Carol and Greg Allen, Dennis and Diane Burns, and Donna and Howard Bradley.

A much loved Grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special thanks to St John’s Hill Healthcare.

A private service for Bernice will be held.

Messages can be sent C/- Cleveland’s, PO Box 7102, Whanganui.

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village, Whanganui on 9th January 2022, aged 83 years.

Adored wife of Baden (who passed away December 2021) for 61 years.

"Together again".

Much loved Mum and father-in-law of Belinda, Philippa, and Celia and John.

Adored Nan of Sam, Ben, Matthew, Charlotte, Angus and Ruby.

"A fun loving free spirit who will be dearly missed".

In accordance with Barb's wishes a family farewell has been held.

Friends who were unable to attend Barb's funeral can view it online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz 'Watch Funeral Online' link until 13th February 2022.

Born in Taumaranui on 12.12.1932; died in Whanganui on 13.01.2022

Daughter of the late George and Valda Read.

Loved wife of the late Ian and loved mother of Jim, Bill, Peter, and Bruce, their wives and partners.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pam and David Tait (Canada), Jan and Mike Orange (Manurewa), Rod and Ann Read (Stokes Valley), Jon and the late Hine Read (Ormandville), Ros and Peter Dodd (Birkenhead).

A loved Nana of Liz, Andrew, Samkate, and Jac and Indigo, and Eden. Loved by her many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

A service for Ngaire will be held in the Cleveland Chapel on Saturday 15th January 2022 at 11.00am and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

Please wear something bright and colourful.

Vaccination passes will be required.

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone on Thursday 6th January 2022, aged 92 years.

Loved wife of the late John and mother of Stephanie (Auckland), Lyndsay and Morag and proud Nana of Lachlan.

Grateful thanks to the staff at Jane Winstone Care Centre for their special care of Isabel.

In accordance with Isabel’s wishes a private funeral has been held.

Peacefully in Wanganui surrounded by his loving family on 10th January 2022, aged 58 years.

Proud and devoted Dad of Seth, and Ruby.

Loved son of the late Brian and the late Barbara Reardon.

Much loved brother of Steven, and Sue. A treasured nephew and cousin.

Brian will be sadly missed by his many friends.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Brian’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 14th January 2022 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Vaccine Passports are required to attend.

In Rotorua Hospital on 9th January 2022, aged 68.

Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Sue and much-loved Dad to Eric, and Raechelle and father-in-law of Russell.

Treasured Grandad of Caitlin, Braydon, Hannah, Unique, Taylah, Ben, Caleb, and Lockie. Great Grandad to Rykin-John.

Loved brother and brother-in-law and Uncle to Trish and Ed Wakeling, Joanna and Georgia, and brother-in-law and Uncle to the Hanson Family.

Trev will be resting at 37 Caffray Ave from Tuesday afternoon; all are welcome to see him.

A service to celebrate Trev’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Thursday 13th January 2022 at 1.00pm and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live

Vaccination passes will be required.

Slipped away peacefully at New Vista Rest Home on New Year’s Day, aged 80.

Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Grace and Reg; and sister of Peter (deceased), Katheryn and Robert.

In accordance with Janice’s final wishes, she has been cremated and no formal service will be held.

Those wishing to pay their respects will soon be able to do so at the family plot at Aramoho Cemetery.

Katheryn and Robert wish to send a heartfelt thanks to the medical team at New Vista for their immense kindness and care for Janice over the last 12 months.

Massive thanks also to Jo Taylor for her unwavering love, care and friendship over many years.

Peacefully at Broadview Lifecare on 8th January 2022.

Dearly loved sister of Sr Molly (rsj), Sr Peggy (rsj), and John Thompson (all deceased), and Sr Pat Thompson (rsj), sister-in-law of Peggy Thompson. Mother and mother-in-law of Therese and Andrew Powell, John and Ange McGirr, Joe (deceased), Margaret and Les, Paul and Keiko, Mary Anne Elliot, Tom, and Claire and Mark Wickham. Loved grandma of all her grandchildren.

Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Broadview Lifecare.

Messages to the family can be addressed c/- PO Box 341, Whanganui.

Joan will be sadly missed by her family and many friends; may she rest in peace.

Funeral mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton St, Whanganui on Wednesday 12th January at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

The family extend an invitation to join them for rosary for Joan in the church on Tuesday evening at 5.00pm.

Peacefully in Whanganui on Saturday 8th January 2022, aged 76 years.

Much loved son of the late Pita and Meri Haami.

A loved brother to the Haami, Kawau, and Bennett Whanau. A much loved Papa and Koro to all his children and mokopuna. A loved uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Alexius is at home 77A Matai Street Whanganui.

His funeral service will be live streamed from Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel, on Wednesday 12th January 2022 at 11.00am and can be viewed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live

Following the service Alexius will be interred at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.