Whanganui Funeral Notices

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TASKER: Beverley Anne (nee Watson)

Passing: 16th March 2024
Funeral: 20th March 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 18th March 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on 16th March 2024, aged 81 years.

Loved Wife of the late John Tasker.

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Patrick and Shelley, Paul, and Annette and Paul.

Much loved Grandmother of Natasha, Reana, John, Hayley, Matthew, Hannah, and Seamus.

Great-grandmother to her 10 Great-grandchildren.

Mum is now at rest with John after her 8-month battle.

She will be deeply missed by all her family.

The family wish to express their sincere thanks to Hospice Whanganui and the Whanganui Hospital for their exceptional care of ‘our Mum’.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Beverley’s life at Saint Anne's Catholic Church, 47 Raine Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 20th March 2024 at 11:00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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WILLS: Shirley (nee Keats)

Passing: 14th March 2024
Funeral: 20th March 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 18th March 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Suddenly and peacefully at home on the 14th March 2024.

Dearly beloved and treasured wife of the late Rangi.

Devoted mother of Kelly, Jason and Andrea and Helen and Leah.

Loving Gran and Nana of Hannah and Ethan, Ben, Chloe and Madison and Ash.

Nana Shirley to Riley and Ziah.

Much loved sister of Gaye Haitana and the late Pauline Rohloff.

Shirley will lie at home, 41A Putiki Drive, Whanganui until her service which will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre St, on Wednesday 20th March at 1:30 pm.

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McLEOD: John Mate-Huirua

Passing: 15th March 2024
Funeral: 19th March 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 16th March 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui on Friday, 15th March 2024, aged 81.

Loved son of the late Rihi Tepatu and Alex McLeod.

Much loved husband of the late Elaine (nee Wilks).

Beloved Dad of Vicky and Dennis, Jen and Rex, Michael and Donna, Chris and Girl, and Lisa and Hone.

Much loved and respected Koro of all his mokopuna.

A loved brother, brother in law, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. John is with whanau at 16 Puriri Street, Whanganui.

John's funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 19th March 2024, at 10:00am.

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MILTON: David John

Passing: 10th March 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 16th March 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly at home on Sunday 10th March 2024, aged 70 years.

Much loved Husband of Wawa.

Loved Dad of Nooky-Noo and Father of Allan.

Loved Son of the late John and Dorothy Milton (UK)

In accordance with Davids wishes a private Farewell has taken place.

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LOVERIDGE: Diane Barbara, nee Willis

Passing: 14th March 2024
Funeral: 19th March 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 15th March 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

On 14th March 2024 in Whanganui, aged 64 years.

Much loved Wife of Ian and Mother of Gregory and the late Pauline.

Loved Step-Mother to Ron and Pia, and Murray and Kirsty.

Special Nana Di to Madison.

Loved Daughter of Val and the late John Willis.

A much loved Sister, Sister-in-Law and Auntie of her extended family.

Friends are invited to celebrate Diane’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Diane’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a Funeral Online Link.

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TREADWELL: John Grant (Grant/Hippie)

Passing: 14th March 2024
Funeral: 18th March 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 14th March 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on Thursday 14th March 2024, aged 56 years.

Much loved father of John and loved son of Colleen and the late John.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Matin, Julia and Ralph Roberts, and Vicki (Brisbane).

Treasured uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

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

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

Monday 18th March 2024 at 10.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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FEARN: Beverly Roberta (Bev), formerly Clark, nee Chambers

Passing: 12th March 2024
Funeral: 19th March 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 13th March 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully on 12th March 2024, aged 88 years.

Loved Wife of the late Peter Clark and loving Mother of Ron and Maggie, Deb and Murray, and Mike and Chammy.

Loved Wife of the late Max Fearn and Step-Mother to his seven children and their partners.

A caring Nana and Great Nana to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Many thanks to the staff at Summerset Retirement Village for the wonderful care provided to Beverley during her later years.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Beverley in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Bev’s service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz , “watch a funeral online” link.

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FENERTY: Zita Lillian (nee White)

Passing: 12th March 2024
Funeral: 16th March 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 13th March 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on 12th March 2024, aged 91 years.

Dearly Loved Wife of the late Tom.

Cherished Mum of all her Children.

Loved Grandma, Great Grandma and Great, Great Grandma.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 16th March 2024 at 10:00am, to be followed by Interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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EYRE: Diane Joy

Passing:
Funeral: Funeral 15th March - Contact family
Published: 11th March 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

It is with a heavy heart that the Eyre family announce the passing of Diane.

Dearly loved wife of Carl for 52 years.

Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Brad and Sarah, and Jo and Chris Macbeth.

Proud and devoted “Disey” of Annabel, William, Angus; Hector, and Florence.

A loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Diane’s life on Friday 15th March 2024.

Please contact the family for further details.

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HIPANGO: Jannet Isabell, (nee Loveridge)

Passing: 9th March 2024
Funeral: 11th March 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 10th March 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on Saturday 9th March 2024, in her 80th year.

Loved Daughter of the late Elizabeth and Lawrence Loveridge, and sister of Linda and Russ, Marlene and George, Dennis and Joan, and Kelvin.

Deeply cherished Mum of Deborah and Peter, Jenny and Nigel, Heni and Gerry, and Thomas and Sharon.
Loved Big Nan of all her treasured mokopuna.

Wife and Partner of the late Tamati Hipango (Pango), and Poto Anderson (Shorty).

Jannet is lying with family at Te Ao Hou Marae, Somme Parade, Whanganui.

Her funeral will be held at the marae on Monday 11th March 2024, at 11.00am.

Please note the funeral is not being live streamed.

Ko nga roimata te utu o te tai aroha. He puna whatu manawa hei kawe to waka ki tua o te arai.

Teenei maatau to waihotanga kia pumau to aro o te ha

Tears are the price we pay for loving you, they are beyond words that can be expressed and like the ebbing tide wash through us again and again. They will carry you on your journey beyond. Those of us left behind will hold the teachings of your love.

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