Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

WHITE: Colin Dennis

Passing: 24th December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 29th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

MNZN RNZN Service No. Y18606.

Peacefully at home on 24th December 2021, aged 71 years.

Dearly loved husband of Carole. Loved stepfather and father-in-law of Virginia and Chris Anderson, Vanessa and Warwick McKay, and Campbell Watts. Loved Pop to Casey, Riley, Kim, Tane, Jessie, and Cody (all Australia). Loved brother and brother-in-law to Gordon and Pam White (Rotorua), and uncle to his nieces and nephews.

“Will be sadly missed, leaves a huge gap.”

At Colin’s request, donations to Hospice Whanganui in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.

A private farewell for Colin has been held.

Messages can be sent to 12/2 Caversham Road, Wanganui 4501.

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EVANS: Philip Graham, (Phil) (SRN RMN)

Passing: 22nd December 2021
Funeral: 29th December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 26th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Hospice Whanganui on 22nd December 2021, aged 74 years.

A loved Father, Grandad and friend who will be sadly missed.

Friends are invited to farewell Phil in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Wednesday, 29th December 2021, at 1:00pm.

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

Vaccine passes will required.

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BOYD: Robert Bruce Wallace (Bruce)

Passing: 19th December 2021
Funeral: 23rd December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 23rd December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

In Whanganui Hospital, on Sunday 19th December 2021.

Dearly loved son of the late John and Emily Boyd.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Janet and Neville Johnson and loved uncle of Andrew, and David and Julie.

A service for Bruce will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Thursday 23rd December 2021 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Due to current regulations please phone 06 - 345 5522 to book your attendance.

Vaccination passes will be required.

This service will be livestreamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz website. The graveside service will be added for viewing following this.

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KARATAU: Nola Mary

Passing: 16th December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 22nd December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On the 16th December 2021 peacefully at Hospice Whanganui, aged 86 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Jack.

Much loved mum and mother-in-law of John and Gill, Leeann and Dave White.

Loved nan of Matt, Mitch, Ben; Tayla, and Ollie.

Loved great nan of Freya.

In accordance with the family’s wishes a private family Service has been held.

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ROUNTREE: Baden James

Passing: 13th December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 18th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village, Whanganui on 13th December 2021, aged 88 years.

Cherished husband of Barbara for 61 years.

Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Belinda, Philippa, and Celia and John, and loved brother and brother-in-law of Faye and Tom, and Carl.

Adored Pa of his six grandchildren; Sam, Ben, Matthew, Charlotte, Angus, and Ruby.

“A great friend and smile maker to many”.

In accordance with Baden’s wishes a Family Farewell has been held.

Friends who were unable to attend Baden’s Service can view it online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘watch funeral online’ link until 17 January 2022.

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BURNET: Nellie Lorraine (Lorraine)

Passing: 14th December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 17th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village, Wanganui on 14th December 2021, in her 101st year.

Dearly loved wife of Alan. Loved mother and mother in law of Liz, and Robert and Julie. Loved grandmother of Simon, Tim,

and Rupert and her granddaughter’s in law Sharon, Jules, and Jamie. Loved great grandmother of Nicholas, and Ella.

All messages C/- The Burnet family P.O. Box 341, Wanganui.

In accordance with Lorraine’s wishes a private family farewell is to be held.

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MCCARTHY: Norma

Passing:
Funeral: Celebration 20th December at 10.30am
Published: 15th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

The family of Norma invite you to join them to celebrate Norma’s life.

They also wish to thank Dr Merchant and nursing staff of Whanganui Hospital for the care you gave Norma.

The celebration of Norma’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Monday 20th December 2021 at 10:30am.

My Vaccine Pass will be required to attend this service.

Please call 06 345 5522 to confirm your attendance.

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RHODES: Nancy Jean (nee Wilson)

Passing: 10th December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in Summerset Rest Home on 10th December 2021, aged 76 years.

Dearly loved Mum and mother in law of Barnard, Blair, and Rusty and Mel.

A much loved Nan of Jayden, Kyle, Angus, Scarlett, Blake, Bel, and Chloe.

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

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O'NEILL: Gary James

Passing: 13th December 2021
Funeral: 20th December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 14th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Monday 13th December 2021, aged 49 years.

Loved partner of Kim. Adored Dad of Jorgie and Hamish, and Ryder.

Much loved son of Gloria and Charlie, and Jim and Maureen. Loved brother of Michelle and Boogie, Jacquie and Chass, and Bronwyn and Brendan. A special uncle and friend.

Gary’s farewell service will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live on Monday 20th December 2021 at 11.00am.

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BURROUGHS: Hilda Margaret

Passing: 13th December 2021
Funeral: 17th December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 13th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in Wanganui on 13th December 2021, in her 90th year.

Much loved and devoted wife of John. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dave and Rachel, Paul and Annette, and Rachel & Dave. Loved Nana of Shannon, and Taelor; Matt, and Hannah; and Jade,Josh, and Dan. Loved Great-Nana of Vera-Lily and Aurora.

A service to celebrate Hilda's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 17th December 2021 at 10.00am.

My Vaccine Pass is required to attend.

Hilda’s service will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

Please call 06 345 5522 to confirm your attendance.

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