Whanganui Funeral Notices

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KEREOPA: Hine Manakore

Passing: 24th April 2024
Funeral: 27th April 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 24th April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui with her family by her side on Wednesday 24th April 2024, aged 73 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Dean.

Mum to too many.

Worshipped Nan to many many mokopuna and greats.

Hine is lying at 27 Cross Street, Whanganui with family.

Her funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street Whanganui on Saturday 27th April 2024 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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THOMAS: Yvonne Marie 1953-2024

Passing:
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th April 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Loved wife of Allen for 36 years.

Beloved Mum of Jason, Amanda and Kerry, Karl, and Raymond.

Wonderful Sister to Alan and Sue.

Yvonne will be missed dearly by her Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and many Friends.

In accordance with Yvonne’s wishes a private Service has been held.

R.I.P.

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SAYRING: Kevin Ross

Passing: 20th April 2024
Funeral: 26th April 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 23rd April 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly on Saturday 20th April, at the young age of 66.

Dearly loved Son of Rona and Cliff.

Brother and Brother-in-Law of Annette and Lindsay Bourne, Phil (deceased), Gillian and Gordon Evans, Lynda and Richard Quickfall.
Father and Father-in Law of Midge and Aaron, Tarsh and Gonk, Manda and Willie, Brandon and Bridget (deceased), and Libby.
Forever treasured GDad by his thirteen Grandchildren, three Great Grandchildren, all his Nieces and Nephews and his best mates Herdy and Griz.


“Love you to infinity and beyond GDad.”


For anyone who would like to spend time with our Dad, he will be at his home until Friday morning.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Kevin’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 26th April 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.
Kevin’s service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online’.

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WILKS: Arthur John

Passing: 21st April 2024
Funeral: 24th April 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 22nd April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

7/11/45 - 21/04/24

John sadly passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A gentle giant loved by his wife, children and mokopuna.

Dad will lay in state at his home 632 Kaiwhaiki Rd, Whanganui until Wednesday 24th April where a ceremony to farewell John will take place at 11.00am.

He will then be interred at Tariwihoi Cemetery, concluding with hākari at Kaiwhaiki Marae.

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NEVARD: Olivia

Passing: 21st April 2024
Funeral: 24th April 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 22nd April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui on Sunday, 21st April 2024.

Much loved Mum of Karen and Peter Nahona, Carey, and Greg and Charina.

A loved Nan and Lola of all her mokopuna.

She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Mum is at her home with family.

A service to celebrate Olivia's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Wednesday, 24th April 2024 at 11:00am.

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TRAIN: Brian Alexander (JP)

Passing: 12th April 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 20th April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on 12th April 2024, aged 88 years.

Loved husband of the late Joan.

Much loved father and father in law of Sue, and Michael and Sally.

Loved Far of Edward, and Alice; Grace, Caroline, and Harry; and Great Grandfather of William, Louis, Oscar, and Bruno.

Special family friend of Mrs J.

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

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WILSON: Edward (Teddy)

Passing: 12th April 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 20th April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Friday 12th April, aged 76 years.

Loved Son of the late Harold & Milly Wilson.

Step son to Rangi Thompson.

Brother & brother in law to (the late) Niel & Tai.

Loved Uncle to the late William, late Niel, Donna & Tiffany and their families.

In accordance with Uncle Ted's wishes a private cremation has been held

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MATTHEWS: Raymond Haddow (Ray)

Passing: 17th April 2024
Funeral: 20th April 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 18th April 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home in his sleep on 17th April 2024, surrounded by his family, in his 95th year.

Loved Husband of Stephanie.

Cherished Father of Florence & Richard, Melody & Eon, Henry & Amy.

Adored Grandfather of Archie, Brianna, Harvey, Libby, Frank, Leo, Axon, & Haddow.

You are welcome to visit Ray at his home Wharepuke on Thursday & Makowhai on Friday.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ray’s life in St. Hildas in The Woods Church, Taumatatahi Road, Waitotara Valley, on Saturday 20th April 2024 at 1:00pm, to be followed by interment in the Ngamatapouri Cemetery.

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COOPER: David Thomas

Passing: 15th April 2024
Funeral: 22nd April 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 18th April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Sadly passed away Monday 15th April, after a long and courageous battle, aged 85.

Beloved friend and partner of Gillian, loved brother and brother in law of Phil and Heather (Hampshire U.K.), cherished family member of Jeremy, Amanda, Tim, and Toni.

Much adored Papa David to Sofia, Olive, India, Kiralee, Fleur, and Lydia.

Papa, you will be dearly missed.

Heartfelt thanks to the Whanganui Hospital staff for their respect and care.

A service to celebrate David's life will be held at St Chad's Anglican Church, 41/39 Great North Road, St Johns Hill, Whanganui on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 2.00pm, to be followed by private cremation.

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BOULD: Kevin William

Passing: 11th April 2024
Funeral: 16th April 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 12th April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Thursday 11th April 2024, aged 82 years.

Beloved husband of Angela.

A loved Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad, brother and brother-in-law.

Much loved by all his family.

A service to celebrate Kevin's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 16th April 2024, at 2.00pm.

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