Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

CULLEN: Valerie Mary (Val)

Passing: 14th January 2021
Funeral: 20th January 2021
Published: 15th January 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Thursday 14th January 2021 surrounded by her loving family, aged 89 years.

Beloved wife of Jim for 70 years.

Dearly loved Mum of Christine, Andrew & Edna, Susan, Rosemary, Matt & Anna, Ruth, and Vivian.

A loved Nana to her 22 Grandchildren and Nanny to her Great Grandchildren.

Special Ma of Roseham.

In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance Wanganui would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Val’s Service.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Val’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 20th January 2021 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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HAWKINS: Rita

Passing: 12th January 2021
Funeral: 15th January 2021
Published: 12th January 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 12th January 2021, aged 86 years.

Much loved wife of the late Allan for 65 years. Loved mum and mum in law of Graham, Jennifer, and Peter and Maureen.

A cherished grandmother and great grandmother.

Friends are invited to attend a service for Rita in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui at 11.00am on Friday 15th January 2021, followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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FIELD: Trevor Sydney

Passing: 7th January 2021
Funeral: 13th January 2021
Published: 9th January 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 7th January 2021, peacefully at his home.

Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey and loved father and father in law of Ricky & Kathleen, Jo Ann & Barry, Jonny, Leeann & Andy, Sue Ann & Roger, Jay & Warren, Bret & Frances. Proud Pop of his 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He had a great knock of 86 but has now placed his final bet.

Requiem mass will be celebrated for Trevor in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 13th January at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Rosary and eulogies will be recited in the Church on Tuesday 12th January at 5.30pm.

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MATEPARAE: Josephine

Passing: 8th January 2021
Funeral:
Published: 9th January 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Kua tanukutia te tihi o Whakapunake,

Kua waipuketia te awa o Te Wairoa Hopūpūhonengēnengē mātangirau.

He roimata kei ngā kamo, He maimai kei te ngākau.

Matua, Tama, Wairua Tapu, me ngā Anahera Pono, me Te Mangai,Āe!

It is with a heavy heart we,Te Whānau Mateparae would like to inform you all that our beautiful Māmā Josephine June Te Uri Maranga Mateparae (Whaea Hune) passed away on Friday 8th January 2021, aged 75 years surrounded by whānau.

Dearly loved Beez of all her mokopuna.

Tangi details to follow.

Contact 0275554321 for any details.

Moe mai rā e te mareikura.

Ngā manaakitanga ki a tātou katoa i te ao, i te pō, ko te māngai, hei tautoko mai. Āe!

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GILBERTSON: Lona Jill (Jill), (nee Griffin)

Passing: 6th January 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 9th January 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Summerset Care Centre on Wednesday 6th January 2021, aged 88 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie. Loved mother and mother in law of Warren and Sarah, and Brynn and Anna. Treasured Grandma of Oliver, Finn, Theo, Angus, Nate, and George.

Special thanks to the staff at Summerset for all their care of Jill.

In accordance with Jill’s wishes a private family service has been held.

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ENNIS: John Evererd (Jack)

Passing: 3rd January 2021
Funeral: 9th January 2021
Published: 6th January 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home


Aged 97.

Passed away peacefully on the 3rd of January, in Wellington.

Loved husband of the late Verviers. Loved father and father-in-law of John and Maggie, Mary and Andy Weston, Christine and Glenn Salisbury, Michael, Kathryn and Tony Wilson, Tony, Paul and Corrine, and the late Lisa. Dearly loved Dee to his 25 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was an inspirational man and will be sadly missed by all.

A funeral service for Jack will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday, the 9th of January 2021, at 11.00am.

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WILSON: Clytie

Passing: 5th January 2021
Funeral: 9th January 2021
Published: 6th January 2021

Dempsey & Forrest


Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 5th January 2021, aged 82 years.

Much loved Mum of Bayden and Kaylene, Hunter, Vance and Tracey, and Belinda and Rob.

Loved nanny of Amber, Kyle, Jordan, Charlotte, Liam, Morgan and Christian, and great-nanny of Zachary, Caleb and Dharma.

A special thank you to the team at Jane Winstone for their care and support of our Mum.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Clytie's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 9th January 2021 at 11.30 a.m, to be followed by a private cremation.

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CAMPBELL: Deborah Blanche (nee Dryden)

Passing: 4th January 2021
Funeral: 8th January 2021
Published: 5th January 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Now at rest after a short illness on the 4th January 2021, aged 62 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Rod. Much loved daughter of Hugh and the late Nola Dryden. A cherished sister of Diane, and Sheree and Aaron. Treasured Aunt of Lorinne, Scott and Sandra, Michael, and Catherine. A loved member of the Campbell family.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Deborah’s life at the Westmere Presbytarian Church, Great North Road, Wanganui at 11.00am on Friday 8th January 2021, to be followed by a private cremation.

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BULLOCK: MORRELL, Joan (QSM)

Passing: 2nd January 2021
Funeral: 8th January 2021
Published: 3rd January 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Born 4th October 1928.

Sculptor, Poet and Artist passed away peacefully at Kowhainui Home on 2nd January 2021, aged 92 years.

Dearly loved mother of Jan and Jane, Ben and Lynda, and Willy-John and Helen.

Much loved grandmother and great grandmother of Annabel, Eddy, David, Tim, Sarah, Louis, Ella, Matt, Fletcher, and Eden.

Daughter of the late Ben and Nellie Bullock.

Loved sister of George (Nobby), and John, and the late Marie and Allan. Loved aunt, great aunt, and cousin. A dear friend to many.

Special thanks to the staff of Kowhainui Home for their loving care of Joan.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Kowhainui Home would be appreciated and may be placed in the Chapel Atrium, or sent C/- PO Box 7102 Whanganui.

A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday 8th January 2021, at 10:30am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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RAYNER: Bryan

Passing: 1st January 2021
Funeral: 7th January 2021
Published: 2nd January 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Sailed away peacefully on the 1st of January 2021, aged 79 years.

Loved father and father in law of Michela Fox and Kim Blanchard, Michael and Kylie Rayner (Brisbane), Meagan and Simon Lee, and Frith Rayner (Canberra).

Much loved grandad Bryan of Georgia, Grace, James, Maddie, Zoe, and Ollie. Proud great grandad of Hugo, and Jack. Respected brother, brother in law, uncle and friend to many.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Bryan’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui at 1.30pm on Thursday 7th January 2021, to be followed by a private cremation.

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