Whanganui Funeral Notices

13th December 1940 – 14th November 2020, aged 80 years.

Beloved wife of Matthew Victor Brown. Beloved Mother of the Bulls Brown Tribe.

Loved dearly by her 22 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren.

We Know Heaven will be beautiful today as it has gained a special Angel.

You are loved unconditionally and eternally by us all on earth.

May you walk beside us for the rest of our time until we can hold you again.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Denice’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel,

208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 18th November 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment in the

Bulls Cemetery.

On 13th November 2020, aged 32 years.

Dearly loved husband of Jaime.

Deeply loved dad of Maddie, Max, and Maddox.

Much loved son of Hugh and Lynley and son-in-law of Louise, Steve and Barb.

Loved brother of Tania, Lee and Jenna, and brother-in-law of Jo and Ryan, Lee and Emma, Stu and Cadena, Scott and Kristi, and Sam.

Cherished uncle to his nieces and nephews.

Forever in our hearts.

Special thanks to the team Hospice Whanganui for their loving care of Josh.

Donations to Hospice Whanganui would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Josh’s Service.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Josh’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Tuesday 17th November at 1.30 p.m, to be followed by a private cremation.

A live webcast of Josh’s Service will be available to view at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Funeral Online’ link.

Peacefully in Kowhainui Rest Home on 8th November 2020.

Much loved wife of the late Basil. Treasured Mum of Chris and Helen, Neville and Anne, Cindy and John Maddox, and Lorraine and Robert. Special friend of Vickie, and Craig.

A loving Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the loving staff at Kowhainui for your special care of Mum.

At Betty’s request a family farewell has been held.

Unexpectedly but peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Monday 9th November 2020, aged 58 years.

Dearly loved husband of Mere and much loved father of Esther, Serah, Ulua and Tai.

Treasured Grandad of Letoya.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, York Street, on Saturday 14th November at 10.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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

Born in the Netherlands on 12th August 1937.
Loved son of the late Maria and Martinus Roestenburg.
Dearly loved husband of Christine and loved father of Donna and Michael, and John and Amanda.
Treasured Papa of Kylie and Richard, Aaron; Ruby, and Zara and the Turner whanau.

Great Papa of Liam and Katie. Best mates with Marty the dog.
Mel was cared for by the great team at Lady Joy Rest Home where he passed away on 4th November 2020.
In accordance with Mel’s wishes a private family service has been held.

Passed away peacefully at Summerset in Wanganui on Saturday 7th November 2020, aged 106 years & 7 months.

Dearly loved wife of the late Jack and much loved mother and mother in law of Ian & Jenni, Ray & Lynne, Janet & Tanna and Graham & Catherine. Loved Grandma of her 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

The family are grateful to all the staff at Summerset for the care they gave Con during her later years.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Con's life in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Saturday, 21st November 2020 at 2.00pm.

Aged 89 years and son of the late Puhi Takimoana Harawira and Te Rau Aroha Forrester.

Passed away after a long illness on 6th November 2020.

Dearly loved husband of Bernadette Hadfield (nee Wallace) and father of Robert Hadfield, Corinna Hadfield, Marama Allen, Steven Wallace and Daniel Wallace.

Cherished grandad of many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.

Robert is lying in state at the family home in Whanganui.

A formal service will be held at Dempsey and Forest on Monday 9th November at 11.00 a.m.

Peacefully at New Vista Rest Home on 5th November 2020, in her 85th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Gregor. Loved Mum of Graham and Jackie, Ian, and Susan Leslie and Brent Harrison.

Loved Nana of James, Kimberly, Abby, Bonnie, and Eva, and her 5 great grandchildren.

Loved sister of the late Max, Freda, and Maurice.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and may be placed in the Church Foyer or sent C/- PO Box 7102.

Special thanks to the team at New Vista for their loving care of Margaret.

A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Guyton Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 11th November 2020 at 11.00am.

Peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Friday 30th October 2020, aged 85 years.

Much loved husband of the late Lesley.

Loved father and father-in-law of Douglas and Karen, Gerald and Jojina, and Deborah and Stuart.

Cherished grandad of Ashleigh, Michaela, Roan, Alex, Michael, Isabel, Jenson, and Anya.

A special thank you to all the people involved in caring for our Dad.

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

Peacefully on 4th November 2020, aged 88 years.

Loved wife of the late Ernie.

Dearly loved Mum of Judith, Ann and Phil, Margaret, Lorraine and Darron, Ruth and Don, and Debbie and Colin.

A much loved Nana and Great Nana.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Martha’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday 9th November 2020 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.