Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

BURGESS: Edward William (Ted)

Passing:
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 28th June 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in Wanganui in his 85th year.

Much loved father of Janice and Adrian, Kevin and Jackie, and Peter and Katherine. Loved Grandpa to Hamish and Logan.

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

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PALAMOUNTAIN: Paul Anthony

Passing: 25th June 2020
Funeral: 2nd July 2020
Published: 26th June 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed peacefully at Hastings Hospital on 25th June 2020, aged 63 years.

Dearly loved and treasured husband of Nikki, 34 years together.

Loved brother to Des and Deborah. Father to Jayden and Megan and step father to Carl.

Favourite father in law to Claire. Loved brother in law to Anne, Doug, Andrew and Debbie(Napier). Loved poppa to Anakin, Miri, Greer, Leggy and Blake.

In accordance with the family's wishes, please come and celebrate Paul's life wearing bright colourful clothing.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Paul’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 2nd July 2020 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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HILLS: Barbara June (nee Parnell)

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

Dempsey & Forrest

Reunited with Bob on 26th June 2020, aged 90 years and 2 days.

Treasured Mother of Don & Gill, Jeanette & Barry, Greg & Marilyn, Michael, and Heather & Rod.

Proud Grandma and GGMa to Cameron, Bailey, Jaiden, Zane; Daniel, Ashleigh, Damien, Chloe, Anarchy; Karli, Bevan, Kaelyn, Piper; Tim, Steph, Miyah; Linda, Mark, Brian; Morag, and Moe.

Beloved sister of Jim & Ann, Beverly, Romola, and the late Michael. Sister-in-law to Jean & Allan, and the late Bryon and Shirley.

A loving wife and mother, keen dancer and a lifelong scouting member. Gone Home.”

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Barbara’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 3rd July 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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O’CONNOR: Allan Michael

Passing: 25th June 2020
Funeral: 30th June 2020
Published: 26th June 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 25th June 2020 at Kowhainui Rest Home.

Beloved Father & Father-in-law of Ashley and Noeline.

Loved Grandad to Emma and Kate.

Beloved Brother to Kathleen, and the late Betty, Pat, and Bill.

Beloved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

Allan will be resting at Dempsey & Forrest until his Service.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Allan’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 30th June 2020 at 1.30pm, to be followed by Private Interment.

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HAUSMAN: Russell Shane

Passing: 26th June 2020
Funeral: 30th June 2020
Published: 26th June 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 26th June 2020 at Wanganui Hospital with his loving family by his side, aged 58 years young.

Loved Husband of Greta.

Loved and respected Brother of Darryl, Gaelene, and John.

Much loved father and mentor of Michael, Steven, Matthew, Andrew, and Chris.

Cherished uncle of Adam, Jarrod, Lance, and Connor.

Respected friend and colleague of numerous members of the local Automotive & Motor Sports Community.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Wanganui Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Russell’s service.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Russell’s life in the Eulogy Lounge at the Wanganui Function Centre, Purnell Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 30th June 2020 at 1.00pm.

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BROWN: Richard Douglas (Rick)

Passing: 21st June 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 25th June 2020

On June 21st, 2020. Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, age 81 years.

Much loved husband and soulmate for 55 years of Anne. Dearly loved father of Katherine and Tony (Waiheke), Rosemary and Andrew (Palmerston North), Graeme and Katrin (Auckland), and Ken and Chelsea (Thames). Adored Grandad of Hannah, Nicola and Kian and Tristan.

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

McGRATH: Nancy Margaret

Passing: 19th June 2020
Funeral: 26th June 2020
Published: 23rd June 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Masonic Rest Home on 19th June 2020, aged 89 years.

Loved sister and sister in law of Ron (dec), Zelda, Alan and Judy, and Terry and Lynnetta (all Australia).

Loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Nancy to be celebrated in St. Marys Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Friday 26th June at 1:30 p.m, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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HEPBURN: Barbara Elizabeth Fergusson

Passing: 20th June 2020
Funeral: 24th June 2020
Published: 22nd June 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Died peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 20th June 2020.

Dearly loved wife of Harry.

Loved mother of James.

Loved Nana to all her grandchildren.

Loved sister of Tom.

A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 24th June 2020 at 10.00am.

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PATTERSON: Ian Percy

Passing: 18th June 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 22nd June 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On June 18, 2020 peacefully in Wanganui Hospital surrounded by his loving family, aged 75 years.

Loved son of the late Caroline and Percy Patterson, and loved stepson of the late Lance Dixon.

Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Patricia and the late John Mair, and Janet and the late John O’Neill.

A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

Ian will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his many friends in the community.

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

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GARLAND: Judy Wakahuia

Passing: 20th June 2020
Funeral: 23rd June 2020
Published: 21st June 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

08.08.50 – 20.06.20

Passed away suddenly at Wellington Hospital, aged 69 years.

Precious Mum, Nan and Great Nanny to Maleah-Lei and Darren, Hayes, Chappal, Marcus, Jayden, Tyrel, Calais, Levi, Connor, Onyx, Te Whetu, Kyzin, and the late Te Whetu Marama O Te Ata, Te Kaha, and Brendon.

Judy will lay at Dempsey & Forrest for family & friends to pay their respects.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Judy’s life at Pakaitore Marae, Whanganui on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 at 10.30am, to be followed by cremation.

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