Whanganui Funeral Notices

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FIELD: Nancie Margaret (nee McGlashan)

Passing: 17th August 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th August 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in her sleep on Monday 17th August 2020 at the New Vista Rest home, aged 93 years.

Much loved wife of the late Clarry.

Loved Mum of Gavin.

The family wish to sincerely thank the staff at the Whanganui Hospital and the New Vista Rest Home for their care and kindness to Nancie.

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

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CONNORS: (nee Walker): Jane Elisabeth Kay

Passing: 19th August 2020
Funeral: 22nd August 2020
Published: 20th August 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

"When sorrows come they come not as single spies but in battalions.”

Suddenly on 19th August, aged 54 years, in Whanganui, we lost our beloved Jane.

Adored soulmate of Michael.

Devoted mother of Sam (dec), Briar and Garry, Reid and Sherie, and glorious grandmother of Amelia.

Best friend and big sister to Amanda-Kate.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to the Turakina Bird Sanctuary or the SPCA which can be left at Jane’s service.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Jane’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 22nd August 2020 at 1.00pm, followed by a Private Cremation.

Due to the current restrictions a maximum of 100 people are able to attend Jane’s Service. The Service will be webcast live on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch Funeral online link.

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BLOEMENDAL: Marion Doris

Passing: 19th August 2020
Funeral: 25th August 2020
Published: 20th August 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Hospice Whanganui on Wednesday 19th August 2020, aged 71 years.

Dearly loved Wife & Soulmate of Jan.

Much loved Mother & Mother-in-law of Anthony & Nicola, Paul, and Johanna & Miles.

Treasured Oma of James, Grace, Rachael, Luke; Jack, and Colton.

“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” Psalm 23

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Whanganui would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Marion’s service.

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

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Marion’s life in the Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church, 51 SH3, Wanganui on Tuesday 25th August 2020 at 1.00pm.

Due to current restrictions a maximum of 100 people can attend Marion’s Service, the Service will be webcast live on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch Funeral online link.

Also due to restrictions, Marion will be interred at a later date at the Heights Park Cemetery, Pukekohe.

A Memorial Service for Marion will also take place on a day and time to be confirmed.

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WATSON: Elizabeth Mary

Passing: 18th August 2020
Funeral: 21st August 2020
Published: 19th August 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully, after a short illness at Hospice Wanganui with her loving family at her side, on 18th August 2020, aged 77 years.

Dearly loved wife of Paul, a much loved mother in every sense of the word to Bill and Fiona, Bob and Anita, Julie and Tony, James and Rita, and Robert and Shona,

A loved step mother, grandmother and great grandmother to so many. Loved sister to Elenore (deceased), Peter (deceased), and John and Kathy.

A wonderful life lived with compassion and love.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Elizabeth’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street on Friday 21st August 2020 at 2.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 100 people are able to attend Elizabeth’s Service.

There will be live webcast of Elizabeth’s service on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz - view through the 'Watch a Funeral Online' link.

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SIMPSON: Catherine (Cath)

Passing: 16th August 2020
Funeral: Live Stream - 22nd August
Published: 18th August 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Died peacefully in her sleep at the Waireka Care Home, Pahiatua, on Sunday 16th August 2020.

loved wife of the late Terry. Loved daughter of the late Katie and Joe.

Loved Mum of Jane and David, John and Christine, and Helen and Chris. Loved Grandma of Michael, John, Amy, Rebecca, Emma, Robert, James, and Iain, and Great Grandma of Charlie, Cara, Billie, and Ethan.

A service to celebrate Cath’s life will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz on Saturday 22nd August 2020, at 10:00am.

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HAIR: Pamela Ezma (Pam)

Passing: 16th August 2020
Funeral: 20th August 2020
Published: 17th August 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 16th August 2020 surrounded by her loving family, aged 74 years.

Dearly loved wife of John. A much loved Mother & Mother-in-law of Dallas & Gary, John, and Zane.

A dearly loved Nanny Pam of Leroy, Jade, Jack, Shannon (dec), William (dec), Anthony, and Abbie-Lee.

Loved Old Nanny Pam of Isabella, and Meaa. Dearly loved by her four legged friends.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Pam’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 20th August 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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EDWARDS: Judith Beryl (Jude)

Passing: 15th August 2020
Funeral: 20th August 2020
Published: 17th August 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at St Johns Hill Healthcare, Whanganui on Saturday 15th August 2020, aged 68 years.

Dearly loved wife of Barry and mother of Ryan (London), and Andrew and Daisy (Christchurch).

Treasured Grandma of Noah, Candace and Lauren.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be much appreciated and can be left at Jude’s service.

The family extend their heartfelt thanks to Hospice Whanganui and St Johns Hill Healthcare for all their love and care.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jude’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, on Thursday 20th August at 1.00pm, to be followed by private cremation.

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HUWYLER: Wirihana Taama

Passing: 14th August 2020
Funeral: 17th August 2020
Published: 16th August 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

E te rau hokioi o Te Raraa o te Rangi, e moe.

On the 14th August 2020, after a long battle, Wirihana (Wilson) Taama Huwyler passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving whānau.

Loved husband of Frances Merekanara Huwyler (nee Simon). Beloved brother and brother in-law of Kawana Waitere , Riwaru (Johnnie) and Betty Tihema, Tariana and the late (Hori) George Turia, the late Takimoana Huwyler, the late Horopapera (Dan) and Rangiānehu Hunia, Joe and the late Hilary Huwyler, Ruakohatu and Pine Tamou, Maureen and Malcolm Todd.

Cherished father and father in-law of Piripi & Mellissa, Steven, Taama & Krystle, Aimee & Nathan, Pehira & Jevada and Dave & Mere.

Much adored Koko of Kaylin, Rayden,

Te Mahana, Caitlyn, Mihi Te Pai Ao, Kaeina, Macee, Casey-Louise, Kairākau and Arataki and treasured uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

Dads service will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 17th August 2020 at 11.00am.

Due to the current COVID19 pandemic and its restrictions, we ask that only immediate whānau attend the service for Dad.

We will be live-streaming the service publicly on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch Funeral online link.

Nga manaakitanga, The Huwyler whanau

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HOLMES: Frederick Randal (Fred)

Passing: 10th August 2020
Funeral: Funeral & Live Stream - 14th August
Published: 12th August 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 10th August 2020 at Wanganui Hospital surrounded by his loving family, aged 77 years.

Dearly loved Husband and soulmate of Christine.

Beloved Dad, Father-in-law & Grandpop of Martin, Verity, Marcus, and Ashlee Holmes and Helen, Darryl, Samantha, & Nicholas Petherick.

Loved brother of the late Val & Roy Williams, Dot & the late Peter Seed, and brother-in-law of Paul Smith.

Step brother of Denise, Kevin, and Bev.

Much loved Uncle of his nieces and nephews and their families.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Friends of the Opera House would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Fred’s Service.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Fred’s life in the Royal Wanganui Opera House on Friday 14th August 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

Due to the current Covid 19 situation attendance at Fred’s Service is restricted to the first 100 people who arrive. The Service will be live streamed on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a Funeral online link.

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CRAWFORD: Susan Ann (Sue)

Passing: 10th August 2020
Funeral: 13th August 2020
Published: 10th August 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Monday 10th August 2020 at Hospice Whanganui, with her loving husband by her side.

Dearly loved wife of Lanza.

Much loved Mum of Lisa, and Kerry.

Dearly loved Nanny to her 5 grandchildren and special aunty to Aisha.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Sue’s Service.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Sue’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 13th August 2020 at 11am, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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