Whanganui Funeral Notices

Passed away peacefully on 14th May 2024 at Masonic Court Rest Home.

Loved Mum, Nana, Sister, Auntie, and friend to many.

A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 23rd May 2024, at 11:00am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

01/07/1947 – 15/05/2024

Loving husband and best friend of Gill for 53 years.

Loved father of Chris, Karla and Wal, and Ricky and Tarsha.

Adored Poppa to Stasia and Finn, Chloe, and Corbin and Seb.

“Has picked his last kiwifruit and filled his last bin”.

As per Joe’s wishes a private Family Funeral has been held.

On 16th May 2024, at Kowhainui Home, aged 92 years.

Much loved Dad and Father-in-law of Greg and Tracey.

Loved Papa of his 7 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren and a friend to Jennifer.

Loved brother of Paul.

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

A celebration of Barry’s life is to be held.

For further details please contact 06 242 4144

On 15th May 2024.

Late of Woodlands Palmerston North, formally Nepia Road, Wanganui.

Dearly loved wife of the late Basil.

Most treasured and loved Mum of Kirk and Judy Slater (Wanganui), Cecilia and John Yiannoutsos (Palmerston North), Sherab Palmo and Joe Geldard (Auckland), Todd Slater and Bonni Cooke (Christchurch).
Loved Nana of 10 grandchildren and Great Nana Helen of 9 great grandchildren.

Loved and adored sister and sister-in-law of (the late) John and Sue Prince, the late Percy and Betty Slater, Ione and (the late) John Haines, Colleen and (the late) Brian Slater, and their families.

In memory of Helen donations to the Wanganui St John Ambulance Service would be appreciated.

A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 10:00am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

24/11/1999 to 11/05/2024, at 12:24am

Of Wanganui, passed away peacefully after a positive fight in Palmerston North ICU, with his Mum Liz, Dad Graeme, brothers Anton, and Trent, and sister-in-law Sam by his side.

A very much loved uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.

The family wish to thank the nurses, doctors and staff on Ward 23 and ICU in Palmerston North Hospital who cared and supported Josh on his journey.

Born 9th January 1929, passed peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 8th May 2024.

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Peter and Marlene, and Colin.

In accordance with Betty’s wishes a private farewell has been held.

On 6th May 2024, peacefully at Summerset Home, aged 90 years.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Barbara.

A much loved Son of the late Sybil.

Loved Brother of the late Billy, the late Thelma, & the late Malcolm.

Loved Uncle of Jennifer Thatcher (Melbourne), Raewyn Sopp (Whanganui), & the late Angela Sopp.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Colin’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Colin's Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online.’

On 30th April 2024 Len passed away peacefully at St. Johns Hill Lifecare Rest Home, aged 95 years.

Dearly loved Husband of June (dec), and much-loved Dad to Eric, Lyn (dec), Janice and Andreas, Kathryn and Shane, and Stuart and Jannine.

Adored Grandad and Great Grandad of all his Grandchildren.

Loved eldest son of Eric and Clarice (both dec).

Loved brother of Olive and Ron (dec), Charlie (dec) and Alison, Peggy (dec), Alan and Gael, and Harry and Val (dec).

In accordance with Len's wishes, a private Remembrance Service has been held.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff at St. Johns Hill Lifecare who cared for Len in his last few years.

Say not in grief “he is no more” but in thankfulness “that he was” – Jonathan Auxier.

On 26th April 2024, peacefully in Bupa Ballarat Rest Home, Rangiora, North Canterbury, with family at her side, in her 84th year.

Loved Wife of the late Tony.

Dearly loved and devoted Mum of Warren and Lyn, Elaine and Doug Hudson, Colin (deceased), and Ian and Angelique.

An adored Grandma of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

In accordance with Ngaire’s wishes a private farewell has been held.

Died peacefully on 9th May 2024 at Kowhainui Home, Whanganui, after a much spirited battle, aged 82 years.

Beloved Wife of John Allan Murphy (Spud) (deceased).

Loved Mum & Mum-in-law of Chris & Liz (Palmerston North), David & Jackie (Sydney), & Ian & Angeline (Perth).

Dearly loved Grandma of Jessica, Phillip, & Adam & Great Grandma of Jordan.

Much loved Sister & Sister-in-law of Colin & Raewyn Christieson (deceased), Dell & Allan Pooley (deceased), Maureen & Don Campbell (deceased), Barry & Joy Christieson (deceased), Kevin & Lynne Christieson (Hastings), Peter Christieson & Irene Veronika Davis (Whanganui).

Long time penfriend to Sue (UK) & Kathleen (USA).

“Together with Dad once again.’

A celebration of Betty’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers Betty has asked for donations to Hospice Whanganui.

Betty’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online’