Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

ASHFORD: Joseph Te Poki Atua

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

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Tuesday 6th April 2021, surrounded by his family, at home in Patea, aged 91 years.

Loving husband and soul mate of the late Ngaiwi. Loving father and father in law of Poki and Ngarie, Alec and Pam, Cora, Puti and Willy, Ngaiwi and the late Eru, Ross and Christine, Joseph and Christine, Matthew, Betty and the late Joe, Peggy and Ken, Gloria and Alan, and William and Sharon. Loved by all his Mokopuna.

Joe will lie in state at Wai o Turi Pa, Patea, until his funeral service at the Pa on Friday 9th May at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at Ohinemutu Urupa.

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AMON: Joan Kathleen

Passing: 2nd April 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 7th April 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully after a long illness at Hospice Wanganui, on 2nd April 2021.

Dearly loved Mum of Nadine and the late Duane and Mum in law of Mark.

Loved Nana of Jake, Kenya, Simone; Dylan, and Codie.

Loving Great Grandmother to her Great Grandchildren.

Companion of Michael and treasured friend of Gail and remembered fondly by Peter.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice Wanganui, P.O. Box 4284, Wanganui.

In accordance with Joan’s wishes a private service and cremation has been held.

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SUMMERS: Dwayne Michael

Passing: 2nd April 2021
Funeral: 10th April 2021
Published: 6th April 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Tragically as the result of an accident at work on 2nd April 2021, aged 47 years.

Beloved son and stepson of Maureen and Peter Hawkins and Bryan Arbon.

Loved brother to Chris, Sonya, Shane, and Maree. Beloved father of Benjamin, Mikayla, and Letitia, and Milo, the cat.

Beloved uncle to all his nephews and nieces.

Friends are invited to attend a service for Dwayne in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui at 2.00pm on Saturday 10th April 2021, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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GOLDSTONE: Kathleen. (nee McIntyre)

Passing: 3rd April 2021
Funeral: 8th April 2021
Published: 5th April 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Born in the bush at Mangapurua on 26th June 1929 and passed away peacefully at New Vista Home on 3rd April 2021, aged 91 years.

Loved daughter of the late Irene & Jack. Loved Sister & Sister-in-law of Bob & Maureen McIntyre, Peter & Joan McIntyre, & the late Ione & George, Noeline & John, Betty & Owen, Janet, Neil, & Margaret.

Friends are invite to attend a service to celebrate Kathleen’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui, on Thursday 8th April 2021 at 1.30pm, to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium.

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KEMP: Lorna Blanche

Passing: 29th March 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 3rd April 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in Wanganui on Monday 29th March 2021, aged 92 years.

Much loved wife of the late Norman. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Janice O’Brien, Eric and Carol, and Cliff and Pauline. A loved Nana to all her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In accordance with Lorna's wishes, a private family farewell has been held.

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TAYLOR/TUNNICLIFFE: Carole

Passing: 30th March 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 3rd April 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away on 30th March 2021.

Loved wife of Colin, and the late Jim Taylor. Much loved mum of Chris and Shirl, Debbie and Drew, Steve and Cushla, and Margaret and Geoff.

The sweetest Nana and great Nana of many.

A dearly loved Sister and sister in law.

Special thanks to Hospice Whanganui for Carole's wonderful care.

At Carole’s request a private service has been held.

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HONE: William Thomas (Bill).

Passing: 31st March 2021
Funeral: 6th April 2021
Published: 31st March 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Wednesday 31st March 2021, aged 92 years.

Dearly loved husband of Nell.

Loved father of Sheldon and the late Bill and Donald. Much loved grandad of Stacey, Holly, Christopher, and Tessa.

Treasured Pop Pop of Leigha, Emily, and Hannah.

In Memory of Bill, donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and can be left at his funeral service.

A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the family Home, 1 Ngamotu Road, Waverley on Tuesday 6th April 2021 at 11:00 am, followed by interment at Waverley Cemetery.

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Patea Kilwinning Lodge No. 18

Brethren of the above lodge and sister lodges are invited to attend the funeral service for their late brother VWBro William Thomas Hone (P.G.Lect).

By Request WM.

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HOARE: Claire Teresa

Passing: 31st March 2021
Funeral: 7th April 2021
Published: 31st March 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on Wednesday 31st March 2021, in her 80th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Frank and much loved mother and mother in law of Mike and Corrine, the late Chris, Kath, Pat and Terri, and Kevan.

Treasured Gran of Rebecca; Brodie, Fergus, Lachie; and Callum, and Finn.

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

All messages to the Hoare family, C/- P.O. Box 341, Wanganui.

Kevan (our brother who we would love to regain contact with – if you’re reading this we want you to know we and Mum love you dearly).

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton St, on Wednesday 7th April 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

The family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary for Claire in the Church on Tuesday evening at 5.30pm.

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SHELTON: Jeannie Victoria

Passing: 30th March 2021
Funeral: 3rd April 2021
Published: 31st March 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home on 30th March 2021, aged 88 years.

Much loved wife of the late Gavin. Cherished Mom, Mother in law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother to all her family in New Zealand, U.S.A. and South Africa.

Friends are invited to attend a service for Jeannie in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Saturday 3rd April 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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BATT: (White), Juliana (Julie) Norma Dawn

Passing: 24th March 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 31st March 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully on Wednesday 24th March 2021, aged 77.

Loved mother of Sandra, Ross, Shelley, Darren, and Petrina. A loved in-law, Grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

In accordance with Juliana's wishes, a private farewell has been held.

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