Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

HYLTON: Charles Louis (Charlie)

Passing: 7th May 2024
Funeral: Private Service 10th May
Published: 8th May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Kowhainui Rest home on Tuesday 7th May 2024, aged 89 years.

Loved Husband of Alison for over 40 Years.

Loved and respected Dad of Carole and Rob, and stepfather to Brian and Marie, Craig and Debbie, and Wayne and Angela.

Loved brother of Len (dec), Olive, Peggy (dec), Alan, and Harry.

Caring Grandad to all his Grandchildren.

A private farewell will be held for Charlie on Friday 10th May 2024 at 1:30 p.m.

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MacPHERSON: Audrey Lilian (nee Haynes)

Passing: 7th May 2024
Funeral: 14th May 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 8th May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 7th May 2024, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved Wife and Best Friend of Ian.

Loving Mum and Mother-in-Law to Vicki, Tracey and Marty and Blair.

A very special Nan and Great-Nan to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Loved Sister and Sister-in-law to Jill, Wayne and Judy, Lance (deceased) and Debbie.

Friends and family are welcome to attend Audrey’s celebration of life, to be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 1:30pm.

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STORY: Robert Mason

Passing: 26th May 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 7th May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

On 26th April 2024, aged 90 years.

Loved husband of the late Lorraine and Dad of Nicola, and Andrew (both deceased).

“He will be much missed by his Bridge Club and his Family”

In accordance with his wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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KUMEROA: Evelyn Elizabeth

Passing: 4th May 2024
Funeral: 7th May 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 5th May 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her whanau on Saturday 4th May 2024, aged 75.

Loved wife of Tilby George Te Awa.

Much loved Mum to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The Service for Evelyn will be held at her home on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 11.00am

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WIKOTU: Ashley Victoria Deborah

Passing: 2nd May 2024
Funeral: 6th May 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 4th May 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away on 2nd May 2024.

Much loved daughter of Clarence and Dao Wikotu, and Jenny Tutaki.

Loved sister of Josh, Rachel, and Isabel.

A treasured grandaughter, niece, cuzzie, friend and workmate.

A service to celebrate Ashley's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Monday 6th May 2024 at 11.00am.

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MASTERS: Edwina Heather (nee Foskett) (nee Klavs)

Passing: 30th April 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

On Tuesday 30th April 2024, in Kowhainui Rest Home, aged 87 years.

Mother of Marilyn (deceased), Paul and Gill, Felicity, Greg and Sue, Tim and Goy, Sylvia and Mick, and Damian (deceased) and Veronica.

A loved grandmother and great grandmother of all her grandchildren.

Loved sister of Lyn, and the late Yvonne.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff of Kowhainui who went above and beyond to care for Edwina.

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

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GLENGARRY: Duncan Craig (Craig)

Passing: 2nd May 2024
Funeral: 8th May 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 4th May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

On 2nd May 2024, unexpectedly but peacefully at his home, after a period of ill health, aged 62 years.

Loved younger son of the late Jack and Heather Glengarry.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Roz, and uncle of Robert, and Elena.

Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Emily and Dan Dixon.

Loved Dada of Delilah, and Archer. Long time friend of Lyndsay Butters.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Craig’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Craig’s Service can be viewed via www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘watch services online’.

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WARETINI: Kiwa (Walter Tierney)

Passing: 2nd May 2024
Funeral: 5th May 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Published: 2nd May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Thursday 2nd May 2024, aged 73 years.

Loved son of the late Hohepa (Jo) and Darling (Ruth) Waretini.

A much loved Koro, Uncle, Tuakana.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Kiwa’s life at the Raketapauma Marae, from Friday midday until his Burial Service at the Urupa on Sunday 5th May 2024, at 4.00pm

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MARTIN: Sir Robert George (KNZM) (MNZM)

Passing:
Funeral: 6th May 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 2nd May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home with Lynda.

Very much-loved Husband of Lynda.

Loved son of Jim (dec) and Joan.

Loved brother of Heather and her family.

Loved brother-in-law of David, Neil (dec), Carol, and Andrew (dec).

A Private Funeral Service for Robert will be held and can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online’ on Monday 6th May 2024, at 1:30pm.

A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

Details to be advised.

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ATKINSON: Kester Dallas

Passing: 30th April 2024
Funeral: 4th May 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 1st May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly in Whanganui Hospital on Tuesday 30th April 2024, aged 75 years.

Cherished Husband of Margot.

Dearly loved Rangatira of all his whanau.

“Our Totara has fallen.”

A service to celebrate Kester’s life will be held at his home, 117 Koatanui Road, Brunswick, Whanganui on Saturday 4th May at 11:00am, to be followed by interment in the Brunswick Cemetery at 12:30pm.

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