Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

POUMUA: Nikora Thomas, (Trevor)

Passing: 8th January 2022
Funeral: 11th January 2022
Published: 9th January 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui on Saturday 8th January 2022, aged 72 years.

Loved son of the late Nikora and Peti (Bessie) Poumua. Much loved brother of (the late) Michael, Willy, Graham, (the late) Nora, and Linda. Loving Dad of (the Late) Gerald, Robert, and Rose. Treasured Koro of Steven, and Mana. A much loved Uncle cousin and friend.

Trevor is at home, 59 Puriri Street Whanganui.

His funeral will be held at the house on Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 10.00am.

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WALMSLEY: William John (Bill)

Passing: 6th January 2022
Funeral: 18th January 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 8th January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Hospice Whanganui on 6th January 2022, aged 65 years.

Beloved partner of Donna Todd.

Dearly loved father and father in law of Daniel and Thu Walmsley, and Michelle and Matt Spooner.

A loved grandad of Margot.

In lieu of flowers donations to hospice can be left in the Chapel Foyer.

Covid passports are required to attend the funeral.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Bill’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 18th January 2022 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

The funeral can be view via webcast on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch funeral online

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GLEN: Jeffrey Grant (Jeff)

Passing: 28th December 2021
Funeral: Private Service At A Future Date
Published: 8th January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Service No. NZD50607, Lance Corporal Signals, 2/1 Battalion RNZIR, Singapore 1982-1985.

Aged 59. Died unexpectedly in Thailand 28.12.2021.

Originally from Tawa. Beloved son of Dorothy and Barry (both deceased), and proud and loving Dad of Jayden (Dunedin), and Kaleb (Wellington). Brother and brother in law to Chris and Karin (Brisbane), Kirsty and Shane (Nelson); Uncle of Gareth, Rachel, Keiller, great-uncle to Connor, Ethan, Luke and Beau (Queensland). Nephew, Cousin, and Friend to many.

A private cremation and service will be held at a future date.

Messages to: 32 Bell Street, Whanganui, 4500 or to his eldest son Jayden’s email address at joychi222@gmail.com.

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PRICE: Michael Charles (Mike)

Passing: 5th January 2022
Funeral: 11th January 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 6th January 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully and surrounded by his children in Whanganui Hospital on 5th January 2022, aged 64 years.
Adored father of Julia, Sam, and Meghan. Much loved brother of Barbara, Jane and Nick. Grandfather of baby Georgia Bean.

Mike’s generosity, kindness and zest for life were unsurpassed.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation would be appreciated at https://prostate.org.nz/make-donation


A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 1:30pm, and live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live

Vaccine passes will be required.

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DUGGAN: Ronald Leslie, (born Ronald Leslie Guest)

Passing: 30th December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 6th January 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Thursday, 30th December 2021.

Loved husband of Pauline for 65 years, and loved father of Kay, Glenys and Andy, Helen and Wayne, Diane and Chris, Lynda and Mike. Loved Grandad to all his grandchildren, and loved Old Grandad to his great-grandchildren.

In accordance with Ronald's wishes, a private farewell has been held.

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PINFOLD: Nancy Irene (formerly Stockman)

Passing: 23rd December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 1st January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Broadview Rest Home on 23rd December 2021, aged 76 years.

Beloved wife of John. Dearly loved Mum and mother in law of Bevan, and Shelley & Ross Travers.

Loved Nana of Kyle, Renae, Jesse, Sarah; Holly, Shane, and Casey, and a loved Great Nana.

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

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MacLEOD: Lesley Kathleen (nee Mooney)

Passing: 29th December 2021
Funeral: 5th January 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 30th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully with her family by her side at Summerset Rest Home on Wednesday 29th December 2021, in her 75th year.

Much loved wife of Earle (Mac) for 51 years.

Much loved Mum of Andrea and Isla.

Treasured Gran to Christopher and Mason Fitch and special friend to Glenn, George, and Luke.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Lesley’s service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Lesley’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 5th January 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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

Vaccine Passports are required to enable attendance.

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PRICE: Robert William

Passing: 28th December 2021
Funeral: 31st December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 29th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on 28th December 2021, aged 71 years.

Beloved Partner of Anne. Loved Dad of Lydia and Twoson, and Clinton and Samantha. A loved Poppa and Grandad of Ethan, Lucan, Anton; Carter, and Lucas.

Loved Stepfather of Murray, Peter, Cathy, and Nicola and their families.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Robert’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 31st December 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Vaccine passes are required to enable attendance. Robert’s service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘watch funeral online’

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HANSEN: Elva Mary

Passing: 28th December 2021
Funeral: 31st December 2021
Published: 29th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 28th December 2021, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 82 years.

Dearly loved Daughter of the late Mary and Leslie. Loved Sister and Sister in Law of Noel and June (Hastings), Michael and Judy (Australia), Evelyn and the late John, Sue and the late David.

Friends are invited to attend Requiem Mass for Elva to be celebrated in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 31st December 2021 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Vaccine passes are required to enable attendance.

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SKJOTH: Pauline Grace

Passing: 26th December 2021
Funeral: 31st December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 29th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

On 26th December 2021, after a short illness, aged 80 years.

Much loved wife for 60 years of Charles.

Cherished Mum of Karen and Dave, Sandra and Raponi, Stephen and Jill, and Michael, and Dan.

A much loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A service to farewell Pauline will be live streamed on Friday 31st December at 11.00am on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live.

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