Whanganui Funeral Notices

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ROGERS: Gladys Delma (nee Stuthridge)

Passing: 14th September 2020
Funeral: Live Stream - 18th September
Published: 15th September 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on Monday 14th September 2020, at Summerset Care Centre, Wanganui, aged 87 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Barry Rogers and loved mother and mother in law of Doug and Lisa, Sandy and Geoff, Lynne and Russell, Di and Neil, Paul and Colette. Dearly loved Nana of Blake, Dillon and Yasmin; Taylor; Chonelle, Tori and Hayley; and Max. Loved Great Gran of Matilda and Jack; Henry, Neeve and Edie.

Special thanks to the amazing team at Summerset Care Centre for their kindness and wonderful care of Mum over the last few months.

A service to celebrate Glad’s life will be livestreamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz, on Friday 18th September 2020, at 11.00am.

For more information please call 06 345 5522.

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TIZARD: Audrey

Passing: 15th September 2020
Funeral: 17th September 2020
Published: 15th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in Wanganui on 15th September 2020, aged 87 years.

Much loved wife of Nelson.

Loved mum of Shaughan, Ross, Erin, Karen and their families.

Proud nana of 9 and great nana of 1.

“Home with her Jesus”

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Audrey’s life in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Glasgow Street, Wanganui on Thursday 17th September 2020 at 2.00pm to be followed by a Private Cremation.

Due to the current Covid restrictions there is a limit of 100 persons.

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WILLCOX: Peter James

Passing: 11th September 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 14th September 2020

Pete, aged 68, passed away peacefully on 11 September 2020 at Hospice Wanganui following a short but tough battle with cancer.

Cherished husband and best friend of Robby, treasured father, father in law and step father of Sarah, Paul and Marnie, Craig and Alison, Isobel and Blair, adored grandfather of Carter and Finlay, and passionate member of the NZMCA.

Sadly, due to Covid 19 restrictions, Pete's Funeral will be Private. At a future date we will have a memorial gathering to celebrate Pete's life, with a happy hour to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Wanganui Hospice would be appreciated and can be posted to P.O.Box 4284, Wanganui.

All messages c/- The Willcox Family, P.O.Box 341, Wanganui.

HAMAHONA: Nigel Montague

Passing: 12th September 2020
Funeral: 15th September 2020
Published: 14th September 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Born 23rd May 1968.

Sadly, passed on the 12th September 2020.

Loving son of the late Mary and Sam Hamahona, cherished loving partner of Tineka, loving father of Jessica, Cony, Nij, Egypt, Blaze, April and Richmond, cherished brother of Delvine, the late Hamuera, Carlo, James, Takawai, Eugene, Serenity, Trinity, Jimbob, Angela, Rachel and Rosenne. Loved koko to all his mokopuna and cherished uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

Nigel will be laying at his home 10 Turoa St, Whanganui.

Whakamoemiti will be held at 10 Turoa Road 11.00am on Tuesday 15th September 2020, followed by service at the Aramoho crematorium, McNeill Street, Aramoho, Whanganui at 1.00pm.

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AYRES: Pauline May. QSO.

Passing: 9th September 2020
Funeral: 14th September 2020
Published: 12th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Wednesday 9th September at New Vista Rest Home, aged 89 years.

Much loved wife of the late George .Very much loved mum and mother-in-law of Jeff & Fatima (Netherlands), Judith & Stewart, Suzanne & Murray, Peter & Gayle, and Sharryn & Damon.

Treasured foster mum to Julie, Jacque & Glen.

Cherished & much loved ‘Nana Ayres’ to all her grandchildren, great grandchildren & great great grandchildren.

Mum loved kids and kids loved our Mum.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Pauline’s life to be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 14th September 2020 at 1.00 p.m, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

Due to the current Covid 19 restrictions a maximum of 100 people are able to attend Pauline’s Service.

The Service will be webcast live on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Funeral Online’ link.

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SINCLAIR: David Thomas

Passing: 6th September 2020
Funeral: None
Published: 11th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

David passed away peacefully on Sunday 6th September 2020 at Hospice Whanganui, aged 84 years.

Loved husband of Janet and father & father-in-law of Tony, Suzanne & Brenda.

Loved and respected grandad of Andrew & Kylie; Stacey & Danny.

Great grandad to six.

Much loved brother of Anne.

A Family Farewell has been held.

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McBETH: David Arthur

Passing: 10th July 2020
Funeral: Memorial Svce - 19th September
Published: 11th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

7th August 1946 - 10th July 2019

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service for David on the 19th September 2020 at 1.00pm in the Rose Garden at The Aramoho Lawn Cemetery, McNeill Street, Whanganui.

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JARMAN: William Desmond (Bill)

Passing: 2nd September 2020
Funeral: None
Published: 11th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

(433295 Flight Sergeant RNZAF WW2 and J Force) Aged 95 years.

On 2nd September 2020, at Wanganui Hospital.

Loving husband of the late Maureen. Dearly loved brother of Laurie and Margaret Jarman, and his sisters Margaret (deceased), Lorraine (deceased), and Judith.

Loved and respected step-father and Poppa of Kathleen Furlong, Lee Matson and Carl Matson and their families Special thanks to Dr Dion Hazelhurst; and the Staff at Jane Winstone Village for their kindness, care and friendship over the last 14 years.

“At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember him.”

In accordance with Bill’s wishes a Private Farewell has been held.

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MAIHI: Manganui Tu (Manga)

Passing: 8th September 2020
Funeral: 11th September 2020
Published: 8th September 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away at his home in Raetihi, on Tuesday 8th September 2020.

Loved uncle, koro, cousin, brother and friend of the Maihi whānau and Pue whānau of Raetihi.

Manga will lie in state at Te Puke Marae, Raetihi, until his funeral service on Friday 11th September 2020 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Raetihi Cemetery, Parapara Road, Raetihi.

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MEDLICOTT: Christine Leah, (Chrissie)

Passing: 6th September 2020
Funeral: Funeral Details Later
Published: 8th September 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

It is with heavy hearts we announce that our beloved Mum and friend Chrissie passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 6th September 2020.

Loving mother and mother in law of Jon and Rochelle, Nic and Hamish, Anna and Lincoln, Kate and Richard, and Sally and Mathew. Devoted Nan to Tomas, Jane, and Hannah; Jed, and Anna; Isabella, and Eli; Ana, and George; and Skye, Fraser, Olive, and Leo.

Funeral details to be advised.

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