Whanganui Funeral Notices

Listed in order of publication date

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

McGRATH: Nancy Margaret

Passing: 6th July 2021
Funeral: 9th July 2021
Published: 7th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Tuesday 6th July 2021 with Myrtle by her side, at Jane Winstone Retirement Village, aged 95 years young.

Loved wife of the late Michael.

Treasured mum of Terry & Jenny, Kevin & Barbie, Des & Chris, Graeme & Raewyn(dec), Wayne, Marty, Roger & Lisa, Marie, and Myrtle & Mervyn.

Cherished Nana to 24 and great nana to 28 and a half.

Much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

The last of her generation.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Nancy’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 9th July 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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WAITAI: Nuku (Nicholas, Nick)

Passing: 5th July 2021
Funeral: 7th July 2021
Published: 6th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

At his home on 5th July 2021, aged 68 years, $6.80.

Fourth son of the late Megan and Joss Waitai. A very loved brother of his ten siblings. A loved uncle, cousin and dear friend of many. Nuku is resting at Clevelands.

His funeral service will be held in the Cleveland chapel, 179 Ingestre Street on Thursday, 8th July at 11.00am, followed by interment at Aramoho Cemetery.

E rere e te tau ki oo taatau maatua tuupuna, okioki ai.

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HARVEY: Beverley Dawn

Passing:
Funeral: 9th July 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 6th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in Wanganui, aged 81.

Much loved wife of the late Robert (Bob). Much loved Mum of Debbie and Dave Smart, Trevor and Kim, Michelle and Leigh Curry, and Brenda. Loved Nanna to her 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left in the Chapel.

Bev’s service will be live streamed, and can be viewed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

A service to celebrate Bev's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 9th July 2021 at 10:30am, followed by private cremation.

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COSTELLO: Hinemoe Sonia

Passing: 3rd July 2021
Funeral: 7th July 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 5th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully surrounded by family in Whanganui on Saturday, 3rd July 2021.

Dearly loved wife of Bill Costello. Much loved Mum of Carmel and Jason, Marie and Scott, and Linford. Loving Nanny to Judah, and Merania, Jesse, and Kerwyn, Nakeisha, Serena, and Anya, Carmel Hope, Harmony, Joel, and Joseph. Great-Nanny to Jireh, and Esther.

Mum will be lying in state at Clifflife Church, 16 Rangiora Street, Castlecliff from Monday 5th July until Wednesday 7th July.

We will farewell her at Faith City Church, 127 Springvale Road on Wednesday 7th July at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Aramoho Cemetery.

Hinemoe’s service will be live streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live

The angels are singing as they welcome you home.

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KEEGAN: Peter Raymond (Pete)

Passing: 2nd July 2021
Funeral: 8th July 2021
Published: 5th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Friday 2nd July 2021 at Whanganui Hospital, aged 86 years.

Much loved Dad of Reuben and Mahara.

Loved Koko to all his grandchildren and great grandson Riley.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Pete’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 8th July 2021 at 11.00 a.m, to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium.

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GATCHELL: Desmond Trevor (Des)

Passing: 1st July 2021
Funeral: 10th July 2021
Published: 5th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Thursday 1st July 2021 at Summerset Rest Home, aged 92 years young.

Dearly loved Dad, Pop, Grandad, Old Great-Grandad, Deffie, and 'Gatch'.

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

All cards & Messages to 'The Gatchell Family, P.O.Box 341, Whanganui.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Des's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 10th July 2021 at 1.00 p.m, to be followed by a private cremation.

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WRIGLEY: Lynette (Lyn) (nee Sherlock)

Passing: 30th June 2021
Funeral: 6th July 2021
Published: 2nd July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully on 30th June 2021, in her 73rd year, surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly loved wife of Bill (Wink) for 51 years, and loving mother and mother in law of Sarah and Damian O’Hagan (Auckland), Deborah and Shane Dickson (Wanaka), Paul (Victoria, Australia), and Susan (Christchurch).

Loved grandmother of Kate and James, Jake, William-John, Jessie, Annabelle, Jack, Jade, Beau and Harrison, and great grandmother of Lucah and Meila.

All messages c/- The Wrigley Family, P.O.Box 341, Wanganui.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Lyn’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 6th July 2021 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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HIBBARD: Te Uta (Bubs)

Passing: 30th June 2021
Funeral: 3rd July 2021
Published: 2nd July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 30th June 2021, surrounded by her loving family, aged 78 years.

Dearly loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Hoani & Candice, Tania & Simon, and Heemi & Alicia.

Much loved Nana of Caillan, Stephen (dec), Kaiya; Merania, Chenise; Ashley, Taylor, and Kolton-Chase.

A much loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty.

Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Bub’s life at the Tirorangi Marae, Whangaehu Valley Road, Karioi on Saturday 3rd July 2021 at 11.00am.

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SEDCOLE: William Murray (Murray)

Passing: 30th June 2021
Funeral: Memorial Svce - 3rd July
Published: 2nd July 2021

Grumpy old bugger to many, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday 30th June 2021, aged 92 years.

Husband to the late Annette Ruth Sedcole, father to Chris, Ruth (dec), Phil and Sonya, Glenn (dec). Grandad of Alana, Brett and Katia and loved Great Grandad to Blake, Ewa, and Oleś.

Loved brother of May, Bessy (dec), Max, and June.

Many thanks to the staff and residents at Summerset Village.

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

Friends are invited to attend a memorial and the interment of Murray’s ashes at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery, McNeill Street, Wanganui on Saturday 3rd July 2021 at 1.00pm.

STOBIE: David John

Passing: 1st July 2021
Funeral: 5th July 2021
Published: 2nd July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends on Thursday 1st July 2021, aged 68 years.

Dearly loved husband of Fiona and beloved father and father in law of the late Kirsten, and Erin and Ted Carver, and Jonelle and Ian Russell.

Darling Grumps of Henry, Reagan, Isla, Devaney and Gabrielle.

Treasured son of Constance and the late Roy. Special brother to Diane and Kerry.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Wanganui would be appreciated and may be left in the Chapel foyer.

A celebration of David’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday 5th July at 1.30pm, to be followed by private cremation.

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