Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

RHODES: Mavis Mary

Passing: 25th July 2020
Funeral: 29th July 2020
Published: 27th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 25th July 2020 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, in her 79th year.

Dearly loved mother of Sharron, and Denise. Much loved Nana of Jordan, and Nathanael.

A loved great Nana to all. A loved sister of Kathleen, (deceased), Joyce (deceased), and John

And a loved aunt of her nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Mavis’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton

Street, on Wednesday 29th July 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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JONES: William George, (Bill)

Passing: 22nd July 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 27th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed over on 22 July 2020.

Best friend and darling husband of Christine Eireen Jones. Much loved Dad and father in law of Leanne and Nick, Vincent, and Lance and Robyn. Much cherished Poppa of Sonia, Lauren, Cameron, Daniel, Courteney, and Bradly, and loved Great Poppa to Harper, and Heidi. Beloved brother of Shirley and Glen.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Royal New Zealand Foundation For The Blind would be appreciated and may be sent C/- Cleveland Funeral Home, PO Box 7102, Wanganui.

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

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TURNER: Allan Christian (Oscar)

Passing: 24th July 2020
Funeral: 29th July 2020
Published: 26th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 24th July 2020 peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family after celebrating his 90th birthday on July 23rd.

Dearly beloved husband of Lorna for 63 years. Loving Dad and father in law of Karen and Colin Tyson-Tahana,

Raewyn and Rana Hiroti, and Kelly Turner. Much loved grandad of Bronwyn and Travers, Shaun and Kayla, Nikke and Paul; Amanda and Nick, Pamela and Jordan; Ethan, and Amelia. A loved great grandad of Kayana, Shylla, Anisha, Caelin, Alister, Oscar, Micah, Malakai; and William.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Allan’s life in the Central Baptist Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 29th July 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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BUCHAN: Ingeborg Helena.(Inga)

Passing: 22nd July 2020
Funeral: 29th July 2020
Published: 26th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 22nd July 2020, in her 95th year.

Loving wife of the late Alexander.

Much loved mother of Edward & Heather, Yvonne & Clive, Inga & Stan, and Juleigh.
Loved by her Grandchildren Roger, Phillip, Heidi, Geoffrey, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Jennifer (deceased), Samuel, Kathrine, Benjamin, Micheal, Rhys and her 16 great grandchildren.

Loving stepmother to the late Margaret.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Inga’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 29th July 2020 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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GILSENAN: Mahara

Passing: 24th July 2020
Funeral: 27th July 2020
Published: 26th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home surrounded by whānau on Friday 24th July 2020, in her 61st year.

Cherished daughter of the late Edward Gilsenan & Eva Kenny.

Beloved mother of Eva, Julian & Violet, and Yani & Willie.

Much adored nana of Teremai, Te Waimātao, Kahukura, Te Waikopu, Tiwana, Jordan, Ihaia, Thomas, and Nikau.

Great grandnana to Leila-Jane, Kauri, Hera-Flo and Wayne Petera.

Loved by all her whānau.

‘Nau mai hoki mai ki to pā harakeke, ki te kainga noho aumāngea, ki tō whare ūkaipō e.’

A service to celebrate Mahara’s life will be held at Te Ao Hou Marae, Aramoho on Monday 27th July 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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STEWART: David Gordon

Passing: 20th July 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 20th July 2020 at Masonic Court Rest Home, aged 83 years.

Dearly loved husband of Lynette. A loved stepdad of Dwayne (deceased), Tania and Tim, and Cara and Gary. Much loved grandad David of Lucinda, George, Jonty; Rebecca, and Max.

A loved brother, brother in law and uncle.

Special thanks to the staff of Masonic Court for their loving care of David.

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

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ALLEN: Gaye Patricia

Passing: 24th July 2020
Funeral: 28th July 2020
Published: 26th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Friday 24th July 2020, aged 67 years.

Dearly loved daughter of the late Ali and Pat. Loved Sister of Ali and (the late) Esdale, David and Jenny, Robert and Sheena, and Grant and Kim.

Special thanks to Gaye’s carers at IHC/Idea Services, Nikau Street, and the staff at Whanganui Hospital CCU.

A service to celebrate Gaye's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Tuesday, 28th of July 2020 at 3:30pm.

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WERNHAM: Lance Thomas Jordan

Passing: 21st July 2020
Funeral: 25th July 2020
Published: 23rd July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly at home on 21st July 2020, aged 29 years young.

Much loved son of Toni Wernham and Karl Jordan and stepson of Manson. Adored brother of Jamie, Michelle, Tama, Hazz, Hoodz. A much loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.

Loved partner of Mahoney and cherished Daddy of Maniya-Lee, and Lohan.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Lance’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, on Saturday 25th July 2020 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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McKINLAY-AYRES: Eileen Ailsa (nee Beaumont)

Passing: 21st July 2020
Funeral: 25th July 2020
Published: 21st July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

1931-2020

Our Mum passed away peacefully on the 21st July 2020 at Broadview Rest Home Hospital, Whanganui.

Loved wife of the late Angus, and the late Peter.

Much loved Mum of Angus & Sharron, Wendy & John, and Peter. Also Jan & Susie.

Loved by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Special friend of Jim Keeley and Kura Attenborough.

Special thanks to the Staff at Broadview for their love & care.

All messages c/- The McKinlay-Ayres Family, P.O.Box 341, Whanganui.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Mum’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 25th July 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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FRANCIS: Nancy Margaret (nee White)

Passing: 27th March 2020
Funeral: Memorial Svce - 25th July
Published: 21st July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on 27th March 2020. Aged 107 years.

Much loved wife of the late Owen. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Carole and the late Alan Gibbard, Brian and Judith, Ross and Lois. A loved Nana of her nine Grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. A good friend of so many.

A memorial service to celebrate of Nancy’s life and lay her ashes to rest will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street Wanganui on Saturday 25th July 2020, at 1:30pm.

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