Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

HOOK: Brian Douglas

Passing: 3rd September 2021
Funeral: Memorial Svce Later
Published: 6th September 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

NZ Army W.O.1, W578815, Engineers S.M.E.

Peacefully in Wanganui on 3rd September 2021, in his 87th Year.

Treasured husband of Penny (Ailsa) for 59 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Janine, Christine, Raewyn and Murdoch, Warren and Teresa, Glenda, Treena and Steve, and David. Much loved Poppee of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Jane Winstone for their care of dad and continuing support of mum.

A private cremation is being held and a Memorial service for Brian will be at a later date.

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WHITEMAN: John Sells

Passing: 2nd September 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 6th September 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 2nd September 2021 peacefully at Whanganui Hospital.

Dearly loved partner of Joy and loved husband of the late Alison.

Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Desley & John Scott, Andrew & Reremoana, Phillipa & Chris Keenan.

Loved grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loved brother of Mary Whiteman.

In accordance with John’s wishes a Private Family Service has been held.

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CARROLL: William George

Passing:
Funeral:
Published: 6th September 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

86 years old.

Bill Carroll has exited his life peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home in the company of family and with staff who loved him and cared for him so much.

He was a Dad, Grandad, and a Grandad Bill; plus a leading light to Prue and Doug, Patrick and Annemarie, Matt and Karen, Josh and Lauren, and their families.

He also had 2 wonderful wives Anne, and Cathy, and was a relative and friend to many.

If he touched your lives at any time in the past 86 years we reckon you would acknowledge he was truly a larger than life guy.

A private family farewell has been held and a memorial celebration will follow in due course.

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HORROCKS: Kenneth James (Ken)

Passing: 31st August 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th September 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away on Tuesday 31st August 2021, in his 92nd year.

Dearly loved husband, best friend and protector of Jan for 64 years.

Loved Dad to Pauline, Christine, and Brenda.

Much loved Grandad to his 8 Grandchildren and Grandy to his 16 Great Grandchildren.

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

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MEAD: Roland Lance, (Rolz)

Passing: 27th September 2021
Funeral: Memorial Svce Later
Published: 3rd September 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

As a result of an accident on his beloved Harley on 27th August 2021, aged 51 years.

Beloved son of Suzy Wallace and Karl Tui, and the late Bob Mead. Treasured father of Ashleigh, (the late) Damien, Caine, Roland Jr, and Jada. Adored brother of Jason, Darren, and Hayden.

Loved by many and greatly missed.

A memorial service for Rolz will be held at a later date, to be advised.

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BENNETT: Dargaville (Dargy)

Passing: 28th August 2021
Funeral: Zoom - 3rd September
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 2nd September 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

22nd September 1953 to 28th August 2021.

Son of the late Henry and Agnes Bennett, dearest Daddy husband of Mary, adored Dad by Bobby, Maybz and Theo, Henry and Avis and proudest Grandad of all his mokopuna.

Loved ‘carer, tinker-er and storyteller’ by us all.

Dargy’s whānau are feeling very humble and return their love for the support they continue to receive from everyone over this unsettling time. They acknowledge that when able, we will be together again.

To ensure we all continue to be safe, we kindly ask that you join us to attend the full funeral service of our cherished Uncle from the protection and comfort of your homes at 200pm on Friday 3rd September 2021 via zoom.

We will be using the same zoom link that we’ve been using for evening karakia and it will be open from 1.30pm, please contact Ngaire or Neihana if you have any issues.

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BAUMANIS: Peter

Passing: 30th August 2021
Funeral: Live Stream - 6th September
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 2nd September 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away after a short battle with cancer, in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia on 30th August 2021, aged 58 years.

Loving Partner to Ana Lovric, father to Corbin, Nathania, Kiel and Isabelle.

Son of Gunnar (George) and Sophia (deceased).

Brother and brother-in-law of Alex and Marie, and Tony.

His funeral will be live streamed at http://youtu.be/PtS1iae7Vog on Monday 6th September at 12 noon, New Zealand time.

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STEWART: Ailsa Crawford, QSO

Passing: 26th August 2021
Funeral: Committal service, 3rd September
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 2nd September 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

In Whanganui Hospital on 25th August 2021, aged 77 years.

Loved daughter of the late Catherine and R D Stewart; sister and sister in law of Margaret and (the late) Bert Miller, and the late Ian. A much loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed.

A committal service for Ailsa will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz on Friday 3rd September, at 11.00am.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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RUSSELL: Heather Munro (QSO)

Passing: 28th August 2021
Funeral: Memorial Svce Later
Published: 31st August 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 28th August, aged 97 years.

Loved wife of the late Ronald George Russell and mother of the late Peter, mother/mother in-law of Tom and Julie, Jane and Sue, John and Rosemary, Andrew and Joanna, George and Helen.

Beloved granny of Darren, Jamie, Anna, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Miriam, Zoe, Josiah and Leon and their spouses and of Emma, Monica, Kate and Sam.

Beloved great granny of Sabine, Lucca, Willow and Otto, and Micah, Simon, Annika, Akenese, Quincy, Onyx, Sanele, Walter, Swenky, Zion and Zakai, and Abbie, Ezra, Gabriel, Ezekiel, Elisha, Gisell, Tirzah Lore and Banks.

Heather, the matriarch, who loved greatly and gave much to her family, friends and the wider community, will be deeply missed.

A private committal service will be live streamed to family on Wednesday 1st September at 11.00am and a public memorial service will be held for Heather when we are nationally down to Covid Level 2. The date will be advertised and available from Cleveland’s, 06 - 345 5522.

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LINDSAY: Noel Edward

Passing: 23rd August 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 31st August 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Hospice 23rd August, after a long battle with cancer, aged 76.

Dearly loved Husband of Sharon and dearly loved Dad of Stuart, Andrew and Brett.

Father in law to Yvette, Donna and Shelley.

Cherished Poppa and buddy of Grace, Matthew, Brianna, Holly, Nicole and Mikayla.

Due to Covid 19 - Level 4 restrictions and Noel's wishes, his cremation has been held.

Will be sadly missed.

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