Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

WAITAI: Jewell Margaret Irene, (nee Huriwaka)

Passing: 18th June 2021
Funeral: 21st June 2021
Published: 18th June 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at her home in Wanganui on Friday 18th June 2021, aged 67 years.

Loved wife of Rex. Much loved Mum of Aaron and Julie, Peter and Zaneta, Renee and Culum, and Janelle and Murray. A treasured Nan to all her mokopuna. Beloved sister of Estelle, Elaine, Dawnia, Tunis, and Charlene. A special Aunt and friend.

A service to celebrate Jewell’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Monday 21st June, at 11.00am.

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GILBERTSON: Mary Jackson (Marie)

Passing: 14th June 2021
Funeral: 17th June 2021
Published: 15th June 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital, on Monday 14th June 2021, aged 91 years.

Loved wife of the late Ross, mother and mother-in-law of Jeanie and Chris Carson; Fiona Gilbertson and Franco Pierantoni. Dear gran to Izzy, Rose, and Ugo.

A service for Marie will be held in the Burnblea Chapel, on Thursday 17th June 2021.

For more information, please phone 06 345 5522.

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KENDRICK: Barbara Elizabeth, (nee Kemp)

Passing: 12th June 2021
Funeral: 16th June 2021
Published: 14th June 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Upper Hutt on 12th June 2021, in her 91st year.

Much loved wife of the late Michael. Dearly loved Mum of (the late) John and Linda, Bryn and Linda, and Jan. Loving Nana of Rebecca, and Aaron; Nathan, Nicole, Jhenai, and Shontae; Courtnay, and Morgan; Cameron; and her 8 great grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held in Christ Church Anglican Church, Wicksteed Street, Wanganui, on Wednesday 16th of June 2021, at 1.00pm.

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POTAKA: - OSBORNE, John Patrick

Passing: 13th June 2021
Funeral: 16th June 2021
Published: 13th June 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Sadly, passed away in Whanganui Hospice on Sunday 13th June 2021, aged 59 years.

Loved son of the late Marie Osborne and Michael Potaka. He will be forever remembered by his loving partner Shona and fondly remembered by Sandy. Dad of Tyrone and Hailee and Shayna. Koro Johnny of Isaiah, Meadow, Hakaraia, Marli, Kaemani-John and China-Lee. Johnny is also remembered with love by Michelle and family, Jesse and Matt.

John, Johnny, John-Boy, Uncle Johnny, Koro Johnny was a hunter gatherer fisherman, a dog whisperer, a most excellent cooker of barbeques, a mower of lawns and a furniture removalist extraordinaire. He was a great brother to Gill, Mike, Paul and Mel and brother-in-law to Jac, Doog, Paul, Kelly, Shane and Alec. He will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews who will forever remember the money or the bag!

John is resting with whānau at 10 Rawhiti Place until Tuesday at 1.00pm when he will travel to Pungarehu Marae, Whanganui River Road.

His service will be held at the Marae on Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Marae Urupa.

THOMSON: Darrell Peter

Passing: 11th June 2021
Funeral: 16th June 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 13th June 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Friday 11th June 2021. Aged 62 years.

Dearly loved son of Jan and the late Peter. Loving dad of Kieran, Nicole, and Crystal. Much loved brother and brother in law of Karen and Andrew, Glenys and Grant, Susan and Chris, Russell, and Brent. A special uncle of all his nephews and nieces.

A service to celebrate Darrell's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 1.00pm and will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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ESQUILANT: Ivy Mary

Passing: 7th June 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 11th June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully aged 86 at the Summerset Retirement Village Wanganui on Monday 7th June 2021.

Dearly loved and very treasured Wife of Warner for 65 years and a wonderful Mum to Jeff and Tracy, Stuart and Denise and Carole and Andrew.

Adored Nana to Jessica, Hemaima, Lauren, Charlotte, Eilish, Grace, William, Abbey and Dion. Ivy will be forever in the hearts of friends and family.

In accordance with her wishes a private family service and cremation has taken place.

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FREDERICKSEN: Letitia Margaret Davina (Lettie)

Passing:
Funeral: 16th June 2021
Published: 11th June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

(previously Sullivan) (nee Bell).

Beloved wife of Norman Fredericksen and the late Tom Sullivan. Cherished Mum of Judith and David (both deceased), Annette and John (Australia),

Helen and Bob (Australia), Nita and Pete (Palmerston North), Desmond and Deborah (Napier), Barry and Dianne (Australia), and Dianne and Roy (Nelson).

Loved Nana and great Nana of her many, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A very special thank you to the staff at New Vista for the love and care given to Mum.

In lieu of flowers donations to St John’s Ambulance would be appreciated and can be left in the Chapel Foyer.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Lettie’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 2.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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MURPHY: Julia Mary

Passing: 11th June 2021
Funeral: 14th June 2021
Published: 11th June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home, Wanganui on Friday 11th June 2021 aged 90 years.

Loved daughter of the late Patrick and Julia (Judy) Murphy (Mangaweka). Much loved sister and sister in law of Barbara (Wanganui) and the late Harry Vine, the late Pat and Bob Simmons, Maureen and the late Joe Murphy (Taumarunui), the late Dan, the late Win and Snow Ginders, and Jan O’Connor and the late Michael Murphy (Auckland).

Loved Auntie and Great Auntie Jul of all her nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to a Service of Thanksgiving for Julia’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton St, Wanganui on Monday 14th June at 11.00am, to be followed by private cremation.

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BISHOP-NGATUERE: Lynnette

Passing: 9th June 2021
Funeral: 11th June 2021
Published: 10th June 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

18.11.1950 – 9.6.2021

Passed peacefully at home surrounded by whānau.

Daughter of Peeti Tumango Rangi Bishop and Te Niwa Bishop. Loved and cherished wife of Colin Ngatuere.

Loving Sister, Aunty, and Niece to many.

Beloved mother of Ros and Eugiene, Mia and Daniel, Kirk and David, Joe, Narelle, Rhys and Aroha, Rita and Don; and the late Priscilla, Gayle, and Kaysha.

Devoted Nan to all her moko and mokomoko.

We welcome all to come and join us on Friday 11th June 2021, at the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui at 10am, to remember and farewell Lynn as she sets off on her new journey.

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WILLIAMS: Thomas Alfred (Tom)

Passing: 8th June 2021
Funeral: 11th June 2021
Published: 9th June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 8th June 2021 peacefully at Arohanui Hospice, PN, aged 67 years young.

Dearly loved partner of Wendy.

A much loved Dad & Father-in-law, Step Dad, Grandad, and Great Grandad.

In lieu of flowers donations to Arohanui Hospice would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Tom’s service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Tom’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 11th June 2021 at 1.00pm, to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium.

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