Whanganui Funeral Notices

Listed in order of publication date

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

ROGERS: Neville Arthur

Passing: 18th November 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away suddenly in Whanganui Hospital on 18th November 2020, aged 59 years.

Much loved eldest Son of Wendy & the late Arnold.

Adored brother & brother-in-law of Malcolm & Lorraine, and Fiona & Marty.

Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Letitia & Andrew, Shannon & Ash, and Matthew.

Special Grandad Nev of Lily, Frankie & Alfie, and Grandad of Wyatt.

Respected friend of Bronwyn.

Please send all messages to 111b Amohia Street, Paraparaumu 5032 or email: nevrogers181120@gmail.com

In accordance with the family’s wishes, a Private Funeral has been held.

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TEKI: Wahi Marama

Passing: 22nd November 2020
Funeral: 25th November 2020
Published: 23rd November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Loving wife of the late Pius Teki.

Sadly passed away on Sunday 22nd November 2020, aged 89 years.

Cherished Mother of Ita-Del and Tony, Margaret and Neil, Pierre and Lexi, Faith and Ron, the late Richie, Dawnie and Maria.

Loved Nanny and Great Nanny of many.

Our Mum will rest at Koriniti Marae and a Service will be held on Wednesday 25th November 2020 at 11.00am.

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TAMAKEHU: Desmond John

Passing: 19th November 2020
Funeral: 25th November 2020
Published: 22nd November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

1/11/1951 – 19/11/2020

Passed away suddenly in Australia, surrounded by loving family.

Beloved son of Waati and Flossie. Brother to Joyce, Sid, Annette, Chris, Tony, Jenny, Michael and Bev

Adored father of Tracey and Terry, Grandfather to Natalie, Bradley and Jack and favourite cousin and uncle of many.

Cherished by all who knew him – he will be forever missed.

The live webcast service will be held on Wednesday, 25th November, 4:30pm at Dempsey and Forrest, Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui.

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MACKEY: Stuart (Stu)

Passing: 18th November 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 21st November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Beloved husband of Sue for 51 years and adored father of Sarah (NZ) and Alison (USA).

Stuart passed away quietly on Wednesday 18th November, after a short illness, holding Sue's hand.

We love you very much and you will be forever missed.

‘Ti amo’

And 'Yes' your hair does look alright.

A private service was held on Friday 20th November.

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SHAW: Wayne William John

Passing:
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 20th November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

(previously Wayne Gordon LUDLOW) 1945 – 2020

Wayne would have wished to sincerely thank all those who acknowledged his passing, including those who recently attended his private farewell.

He would have appreciated the commonly expressed view that he lived his life, “True to himself” and wished you all well.

A genuine character.

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ORR: Hazel Marita

Passing: 26th October 2020
Funeral: 21st November 2020
Published: 18th November 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Taupo on 26th October, in her 92nd year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Cecil, much loved mum of Tina and the late Ray, and good friend and mother-in-law of Ian. Cherished Grandma of Dean, Carl and Hasely, and Grandma Hazel to her six great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for Hazel will be held in the Burnblea Chapel, 173 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 21st November, at 2.00pm, followed by interment of her ashes at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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WALLACE: Anthony Lionel Joseph (Tony)

Passing: 15th November 2020
Funeral: 21st November 2020
Published: 18th November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully at Wanganui Hospital on 15th November 2020, aged 83 years.

Devoted husband of Shirley and loving father of Andrea, Davina, Martin (deceased), Steve, and Julie. Beloved grandfather to his 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A special thank you to the staff at Jane Winstone Retirement Village for their great love and care for Tony in the last years of his life.

All Tony’s friends and loved ones are invited to attend his Requiem Mass to be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, York Street, Wanganui on Saturday 21st November 2020 at 10.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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McDONALD: Peter Finlay

Passing: 9th November 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 16th November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Summerset Village, Wanganui on 9th November 2020, aged 88 years.

Much loved and devoted husband of the late Margaret.

Dearly loved father of Duncan, Fran and Rob, and Andrew and Lynda.

A loved and adored grandfather of Matthew; Jessica, and Kurt and great grandfather of Rupert.

Special thanks to Shelley Walls, Helen Pedersen and Owen Thomson and the staff at Summerset Village.

Due to covid-19 travel restrictions a memorial service will be held at a later date.

All messages C/- The McDonald Family, P.O. Box 341, Wanganui.

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

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KEARSE: Raymonde Louise

Passing: 15th November 2020
Funeral: 20th November 2020
Published: 16th November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Sunday 15th November 2020 at Kowhainui Rest Home, aged 86 years.

Much loved wife of the late Ken.

Loved and treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Andree and Michael, Wayne, Trevor, and Marcus and Henau.

Loved sister of Terri Leddy, Gerard (Jersey U.K.), Odette (Hawkes Bay), and the late Paul (Jersey U.K.).

Loved Grandma Raymonde to Amy, Isaac, Robert, and Jesse; Tilitha and Dillan; and Clinton, and great-grandma to Bishop and Hineariki; and Hannah.

The family wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all the staff and carers at Kowhainui for their exceptional care of our Mum.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Raymonde at St Anne’s Catholic Church, Raine Street, Whanganui, on Friday 20 November 2020 at 1.30 p.m, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

The family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary for Raymonde in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Thursday evening at 5.30 p.m.

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WRIGHT: Gwen Rachel (Bessie)

Passing: 13th November 2020
Funeral: 20th November 2020
Published: 15th November 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on 13th November 2020, aged 100 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Joe for 75 years. Much loved Mum to Doug, Glennys and David, Janet, Greg and Joyce, Evelyn and Jim, and Stuart and Christine. Loved Grandma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Bessie's full life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 20th November at 1.00pm.

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