Whanganui Funeral Notices

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday 28th September 2021, aged 58 years.

Loved daughter of Andy and the late Audrey.

Much loved Mum of Jason and Tracey, Shane and Miji, and Darren.

Loved Nanny to Rylee, Meah, Harleigh; Cullen, Declan, Chloe, Zaiden; and Brax.

Loved sister and sister in law of Wendy and Bert, Bob and Michelle, Gay and Paul, Steve and Tina, and Jamie.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated and can be left at

Sue’s Service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Sue’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street,

Whanganui on Friday 1st October 2021 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Peacefully on 20th September 2021, aged 85 years.

Loved husband of the late Adrienne.

Loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Veronna, and Kaye and Don Ross.

Proud Grandpa of Alex and Nathan; Ben and Sarah, Tyler (deceased), and Tobias.

Great Grandpa of Sophie, Chloe, Isla; and Ari.

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

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ray’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui Saturday 2nd October at 2.00 p.m, to be followed by a private cremation.

Peacefully on Sunday 26th September 2021 at Summerset Rest Home, aged 95 years.

Loved wife of the late Bob.

Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of John and Sharron, Moira and Martin, Danny and Eileen, Anne and Joe, Larry and Sue, Margaret and John, Helen and Tim, Paul and Sheree, Brendan and Philippa, Mary-Clare and Kevin, Catherine & Mike, Joanne and Matt, Michael and Gabrielle, Julie, and Marie and Nick.

Treasured grandma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Pat at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Raine Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 11.00 a.m, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited at the Church on Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 7.00 p.m.

Please note that due to current restrictions a maximum number of 100 people will be able to attend.

Pat’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz

Peacefully on Friday 24th September surrounded by family, aged 60 years.

Adored and cherished Husband to Michelle.

Treasured Father, Father-in-law, Step-Father and Grandfather to Vicki, Daniel, Ayden and Amelia, Chris and Tiarna, Ben, Josh, Mikayla, Jordan and Logan.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Dale’s life in the Whanganui East Baptist Church, Cnr Dixon and Moana Streets, Whanganui on Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Due to the current restrictions please note that a maximum number of 100 people will be able to attend.

An invitation is extended to friends to view Dale’s Service online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz

On Thursday 22nd September, Trevor died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Trevor was the treasured husband of Alex (dec) for 50 years, and adored father of Michelle, David, and Joanne, and absolute best Opa of Elizabeth, James, Haley, Alyssa, Liam, and Aidan.

Please join family for a celebration of his life at 11.00am on Friday 15th October at Cleveland Funeral Home, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Palmerston North Westpac Rescue Helicopter in Dad’s name.

Peacefully on 14th August 2021, in her 91st year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Laurie. A much loved Mum and mother in law of Darryl and Anne, and Joanne and Stuart Cawley.

A loved Nana of Antony, Therese, Alannah, Farrah; Nikki, Sammi, and Ben and their partners.

Loved Great Nana of all her great grandchildren. Much loved cousin of Angela and the extended family.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Rosalind’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 24th September 2021 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

An invitation is extended to friends not attending the service to view the live webcast online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz

Born 26th August 1928. Passed away peacefully at his home in Whanganui on the 17th of September 2021.

Loved husband of Pikihuia Whakaewa Linderen Tapa.

Loved father and father-in-law of Louis & Lynne, Wayne & Milly, Ian & Tina, Brian & Judith, Charlene, Taylor, Jenny, and Tracey.

Loved grandad to his ten grandchildren: Narsha, Kirsty, Jody, Priscilla, Ryan, Daley, Tyler, Ellie, Maggie and the late Jason.

A loved and cherished great, and great great grandad to all his grandchildren .

‘Forever In Our Hearts: Ake ake i roto I o maatau ngakau’

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 19th September 2021, aged 68 years.

Oldest son of Lloyd & Kline (both deceased).

Loved brother of Barbara, Murray, and Graham.

In accordance with the families wishes a private cremation has taken place.

Peacefully after a short and hard fought battle at Hospice Whanganui on Friday 17th September 2021, aged 51 years.

Loved eldest son of Lorraine and the late George Williams.

Much loved brother of Leilana (deceased) and Julian Calvert, Jason and Kelly-Ann Williams, Dion Williams,

and Billy Jack and Jamie Nepia.

Eldest grandchild of the late Alan and Claire Kenny and special nephew of Thelma Ward, and Nola Kenny.

‘George – a true “Blues” fan to the end’

Our sincere thanks to Hospice Whanganui for all their special care.

In accordance with the families wishes a private service has been held.

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Thursday 16th September 2021, aged 92 years.

Loved wife of the late John. Dearly loved Mum of Diane and Ken Saunders. Beloved Nana of Julia, and Kristie.

A special thanks to the staff at Masonic Court for their kindness and care.

In accordance with the family's wishes, a private service has been held.