Whanganui Funeral Notices

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PARR: Raymond Stanley (Rocky)

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

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully and surrounded by whanau and friends at Hospice Whanganui on Wednesday 15th July 2020.

Dearly loved husband of the late Iris (nee Dauphin).

Much loved father to Larry and Lynne, Les and Maria, Bruce and Teresa and the late Chanel; along with our special extended whānau: Julia and the late Larry Martin; Joe and Dianne Martin,

Shane and Cheryl Harvey together with our collective off-spring who simply knew him as ‘Pop Ray’.

Kua hinga tō tātou Pou. Nō reira, e te Pāpā, haere, haere, haere oti atu.

The Tangihanga for Ray will be held at Te Puke Marae, Raetihi. He will leave 28 Mahoney Street, Whanganui East at 11:00am Friday 17th July to travel to Raetihi.

The Service will be held at Te Puke Marae, Raetihi at 11:00am on Monday 20th July 2020, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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WEALE: Waveney Patricia (nee Johns)

Passing: 16th July 2020
Funeral: 20th July 2020
Published: 16th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away at St Johns Hill Healthcare, Whanganui on 16th July 2020, aged 76 years.

Much loved Mum of Bronwyn, and Kelvin & Lisa.

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

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Waveney’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 20th July 2020 10.00am, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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BERRIDGE: Wayne Robert

Passing: 5th July 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away 5th July 2020, aged 72 years.

A dearly loved father, grandfather and great grandfather, uncle and brother.

A private funeral for Wayne has been held. R I P Wayne.

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HOPKINS: Hilary Evelyn

Passing: 11th July 2020
Funeral: 17th July 2020
Published: 14th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

(née Jackson)

Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 11th July 2020, aged 95, with her family at her side.

Cherished wife of the late John Hopkins, beloved mother and mother in law of Louise, Warwick and Petrene. Much loved Granny of Mikaela and Mike, Annabel, Sophie and Jake and proud Great Granny of Miles and Lila. Special friend of Lyn.

In lieu of flowers donations to The Neurological Foundation, neurological.org.nz, would be appreciated. Friends are invited to celebrate Hilary’s life at St Chad’s Anglican Church, 39 Great North Road, Wanganui, on Friday 17th July 2020 at 11am.

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ROSS: Kevin William

Passing: 9th July 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 14th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 9th July 2020, with his family by his side.

Loved brother of Alan. Loved father of Hamish, Braedan, and Jeremy. A loved uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A respected athletics coach to many.

In accordance with Kevin's wishes, a private farewell has been held.

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JOSEPH: Carol Louise

Passing: 11th July 2020
Funeral: 14th July 2020
Published: 12th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 11th July 2020 peacefully surrounded by her loving whanau, aged 65 years.

Dearly loved wife of Gavin. Loved Mum of Ian, Florence, Marie, Gavin Jnr, Turama, and Gypseyrose.

Much loved Nanny of Charlee, and Keanu and a loved aunty to many.

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

Tuesday 14th July 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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ROSS: Gillian Mary (Gill)

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

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on July 10, 2020.

Loved wife of the late Barry. Cherished Mum and mother in law of Michael and Debbie, Jacqueline and Martin Pennefather, and

Blair and Sara. Much loved Nana of Hamish, Stuart, James, Anna, Georgie, and Charlie.

In lieu of flowers donations to the SPCA would be appreciated and can be left at Gill’s service.

Friends are invited to attend a service for Gill in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday July 13, 2020 at 11.00am

to be followed by a private cremation.

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WILLIAMS: Maurice Arthur (Joe)

Passing: 9th July 2020
Funeral: 15th July 2020
Published: 10th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Sadly taken from us at Wanganui Hospital on 9th July 2020, aged 75 years.

Much loved husband of Carole and former husband of Jenny.

Loved Dad and father in law of Shane & Kathy, Michele and John, Ngareta; Sandra, Mark, Melanie and Michael.

Cherished Poppa and “Grandad Joe” to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loved brother and brother in law. Loved son of the late Maurice and the late Vera.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Joe’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui, on Wednesday 15th July 2020 at 1.30pm, to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel.

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COOK: Brent Aaron

Passing: 8th July 2020
Funeral: 13th July 2020
Published: 10th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 8th July 2020, peacefully at his home, aged 51 years.

Dearly loved Dad of Nicole and Peter, and Kelsi and Ash. Loved Poppa of Axell. A much loved son of Dulcie and Reg Cook.

Loved brother and brother in law of Dennis and Sue, and Pam and Terry and a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Brent’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday July 13, 2020 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation

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CROWLEY: Teresa Elizabeth

Passing: 9th July 2020
Funeral: 14th July 2020
Published: 10th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Hospice Whanganui on Thursday 9th July 2020, aged 53 years.

Dearly loved daughter of Pat and the late Maurice (passed away on this day 21 years ago).

Much loved sister and sister in law of Eileen and Seamus (Ireland), Kathleen, John, Maureen and Scott, the late Angela, and Bernadette and Martin (Ireland).

Special Aunty of Joe and Katie; Kieran, Nathan and Ryan; and Jack and Jessica. Partner and friend of John.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and may be left at Teresa’s Service or posted to P.O.Box 4284 Whanganui.

All messages, Crowley family C/- P.O Box 341, Whanganui.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton St, on Tuesday 14th July 2020 at 11.30am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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

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