Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

FOX: Margaret Harcourt

Passing: 27th June 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 3rd July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Born 3rd August 1932, passed away on 27th June 2020 in Waikanae.

Loved wife of the late Ted.

Loved and respected Mother and Mother-in-law of Sandra and Andrew, Joanne and Joy, Shelley, Alan and Leeann, Lisa and Jeannie.

Loved Grandma of Rebekah, Sam and Anna, Ari, Luka, Rosabella and Soli, and Vida and Amara.

All messages to The Fox Family, 80 Mortimer Terrace, Brooklyn, Wellington.

In accordance with Margaret’s wishes a private Family Service and Cremation has been held.

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WRIGHT: Boyd Vincent

Passing: 2nd July 2020
Funeral: 8th July 2020
Published: 3rd July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at New Vista on Thursday, 2nd July 2020, in his 100th year.

Beloved husband of the late Winnifred.

Loved father and father-in-law of Colin and Jenny, Helen and Michael McCurdy, and Lucille and Mark Downward. Special Grandpa of Joshua and Fran, Charlotte and Lukus, Courtney, and Nicholas and Nicola. Grandpa Boyd of Paige, and Tyler, Great Grandpa of Adeline, Quinn; and Allirah.

A funeral service for Boyd will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday, the 8th of July 2020 at 1.00pm.

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Returned service personnel are warmly invited to attend the service for their late comrade, Boyd Vincent Wright. Service No. 250109. Lt. 2NZEF. 1939- 1946

The Cleveland Chapel, on Wednesday 8 July 2020 at 1:pm.

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COX: Robin Wavell

Passing: 2nd July 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 3rd July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui, on 2nd July 2020.

Much beloved by his daughter Charmaine, and his sisters Shelagh, Gayleen, and Meryl, his grandchildren Dante, and Chiara, and son-in-law Rossano.

Remembered as a free spirit, a wandering cowboy and an expert deer hunter. A private cremation has been held.

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MATTHEWS: Merenia Te Miringa

Passing: 30th June 2020
Funeral: 3rd July 2020
Published: 1st July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away suddenly on 30th June 2020, aged 25 years young.

Loving daughter of Kaylene, and big sister to Maria.

Beloved Aunty of Louis.

Treasured Moko, niece, and cousin to all her whanau.

Forever in our hearts

Merenia will be resting at Parakino Marae until her farewell.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Merenia’s life at the Parakino Marae, Whanganui River Road, Whanganui on Friday 3rd July 2020 at 11.00am.

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CHAN: (Chow) Chi Kit

Passing: 23rd June 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 30th June 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Born 25th July 1928, died 23rd June 2020 peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, in her 92nd year.

Devoted wife to the late Pan Choi.

Loved Mama of Wai Ping & Wah, Lap Yu & Yuk Sin (Rebecca), Wai Har (dcd) & Ying Young (dcd), Lap Hei & Fong, Siu Ping, Lap Fung (Lupton For)

Companion to her sister Hop For (Joe) and Por Por to her 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A Private Family Funeral Service for Chi Kit has been held.

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LITTLE: Authy Pheldarene, (nee Slight)

Passing: 2nd May 2020
Funeral: Memorial Svce - 4th July
Published: 29th June 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on her 92nd birthday, 2nd May 2020.

Dearly loved wife of the late Tom. Much loved Mum of Eric and Heather, and Nana of Kyley, and Hamish. A Great Nana to many, she will be remembered with love.

Messages to c/- P O Box 7102, Wanganui.

In memory of Authy, donations to St John Ambulance Wanganui would be appreciated and may be placed in the Chapel Atrium.

A Memorial service to celebrate Authy’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Saturday, 4th July 2020, at 11.00am.

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ROESTENBURG: Queenie Annie (nee Hodges)

Passing: 29th June 2020
Funeral: 2nd July 2020
Published: 29th June 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui, with her whanau by her side, on Monday, 29th June 2020.

Much loved mother of John, Waireti, and Angela.

Much loved Nana to her 11 mokos and 13 mokomoko.

Queenie will lie at Ruataniwha Marae, Wairoa, until her service at St Theresa’s Church, Ruataniwha Road, Wairoa on Thursday 2nd July 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by burial in the Urupa at Ruataniwha Marae

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BOYLE: Margaret Mary

Passing: 29th June 2020
Funeral: 3rd July 2020
Published: 29th June 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Monday 29th June 2020.

Much loved wife of the late Terry.

Loved Mum of Stephen, Andrew (dec.), Martin, Catherine, and Vanessa and David.

Nana to Shane, Janeen, Jay, and great-nana to Connor and Madelene.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Vincent de Paul would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Margaret’s Service.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Margaret in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 3rd July 2020 at 1:30 p.m.

Rosary for Margaret will be held in the Church on Thursday 2 July at 5.30 p.m.

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DURRANT: (Formerly Rison), Olive Margaret

Passing: 26th June 2020
Funeral: 3rd July 2020
Published: 29th June 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at Summerset Centre Wanganui on 26th June 2020, in her 100th year. Rest In Peace.

Dearly loved wife of the late Les. Much loved Mum of Edwina and Russell Rimmington, Richard and Diane Rison, Jim and Gail Rison, Andrew Rison, and Dube Rison. A loving Grandma to her 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Olive’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street Wanganui on Friday 3rd July 2020, at 2.00pm, and live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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O’SULLIVAN: Graham Eugene

Passing: 27th June 2020
Funeral: 2nd July 2020
Published: 28th June 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 27th June, 2020 Graham “Crossed the Bar” at Wanganui Hospital, after a long illness, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Denise, for 55 years.

Much loved father of twins Darrell and the late Kevin.

Loved brother and brother in law of Marty (deceased), and Dale and Bob Greenbury.

A loved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and can be left in the Church Foyer.

Requiem Mass for Graham will be celebrated in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Wanganui, on Thursday July 2, 2020 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited in the Church on Wednesday 1st July, at 6.30pm.

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