Whanganui Funeral Notices

Listed in order of publication date

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

BURNE: Colin Alexander

Passing: 29th May 2020
Funeral: 4th June 2020
Published: 29th May 2020

Suddenly at Whanganui Hospital on Friday 29th May 2020, aged 84 years.

Loved husband of Gill. Loved father and father-in-law of David and Teresa. Loved Da of Molly and Zac.

Messages to the Burne family, C/- 18 Morris Street, Marton 4710.

Friends are invited to Colin's farewell at the Cobham Chapel, 18 Morris Street, Marton, on Thursday 4 June 2020, at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Lutheran Cemetery.

(Funeral Directors: Beauchamp Funeral Home)

NEVARD: Caroline Elise (Carol)

Passing: 4th May 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 28th May 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 4th May 2020 with family at her side, aged 73 years.

Beloved wife of Bruce. Dearly loved mother of Cassandra, Allan, Jason, and Steve.

A loved mother in law, Nana, Grandma, Sister, Sister in law and Aunt.

Due to the current restrictions a private family farewell was held for Carol on 7th May 2020.

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NEIL: Murray Colin

Passing: 24th May 2020
Funeral:
Published: 27th May 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly on Sunday 24th May 2020, aged 56 years.

Loved Dad of Kiara, Piper, and Nate.

Loved son of the late Russell and Betty.

Loved brother of Ken.

A Funeral Service for Murray will be held.

Due to the current restrictions please note that a maximum number of 100 people will be able to attend.

An invitation is extended to friends to view the Service online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz

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PRYCE: Raymond Douglas (Ray)

Passing: 21st May 2020
Funeral: E-mail funeralnumbers@gmail.com
Published: 26th May 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On May 21, 2020 peacefully in Hospice Wanganui.

After a short illness, aged 75 years.

Due to the current Funeral restrictions of 100 people please email your interest to attend to Ray's service to funeralnumbers@gmail.com no later than 5.00pm on Saturday May 30, 2020.

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ANDERSON: Roy Stanley

Passing: 22nd May 2020
Funeral: Live Stream
Published: 26th May 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 22nd May 2020, aged 92 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen. Treasured Dad of Ron and Leigh, Sharon (deceased), Dean and Jenni, Kerry and John Taylor, and Michelle and Tom (Sydney), and Ron Penn.

An adored Grandad and Great Grandchildren.

“A very Gentle and Special Man at rest”

Due to the current restrictions on Funeral Services, the family are holding a Private Service for Roy.

An invitation is extended to friends to view the service online on the Dempsey & Forrest Website,

www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz

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PAERAU: Rereomaki Atawhai (Blondie)

Passing: 23rd May 2020
Funeral: Live Stream 29th May
Published: 26th May 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

"If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane…..we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again”

Our very special Mum and Nan passed away peacefully in Whanganui on Saturday 23rd May 2020, aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Mauri Moana. Loved mum of Maria Paea, Ngawai Moari, Ruki Moana, Amokura and mother in law of Brett, Daryl and Jason. Adored Nan of Pipi and George, Ari and Liz, Jordyn, Morate and Elias and her precious great granddaughter Peyton. Loved daughter of the late Whakaari and Wikitoria Metekingi. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Manu and Dinah Metekingi, Hera and the late John Peina, the late Rangipo and Judith Metekingi, the late Ike Metekingi, Val, Erena Metekingi Potaka Anson, the late Loisie Potaka, the late James Anson, Apirana Ngata, the late Wire Pine and Vane Paerau.

Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Blondie’s service will be available to view on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz on Friday afternoon, 29th May 2020.

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KAA: Kiriwai Christine (Kiri)

Passing: 22nd May 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd May 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 22nd May 2020 peacefully at home, aged 59 years young.

Dearly loved Sister of Syd Hunter, Ani Kaa, Aden Kaa, & Alisa Kaa.

A loved Aunty Kiri of all her Nieces & Nephews. Kiri will be dearly missed by all her family & friends.

Due to current restrictions, a Family Funeral Service for Kiri will take place.

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GRINDROD: Heather

Passing: 14th May 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 22nd May 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui on 14th May 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Lindsay.

Loved Mum of Ross, Rosemary, and the late Judith.

Special Grandma of Haley, Hannah, Amy, Reuben, Emma, and the late Solomon, and her great grandchildren Harper, Cyprus, Belle, Daisy, Alexander, Olive, and Ginger.

Special thanks to the team at Whanganui Hospital Surgical Ward, and the Summerset Care Centre who took such good care of Heather.

A private family service has been held.

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MURDOCH: Rex Douglas

Passing: 20th May 2020
Funeral: Live Stream 25th May
Published: 22nd May 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 20th May 2020, surrounded by his loving family, in his 81st year.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jill for 59 years.

Adored Dad of Denise and Brian Croskery, Kerry and Paddy Erceg, and Carla and Mike O’keeffe.

Loved grandad ‘G’ of Eilish, and Caolan, Alana, and James, Jayden, and Ashlee, Laura, and Luke.

A service to celebrate Rex’s life will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz at 2:00pm, Monday 25th May 2020.

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McGRAIL: Tere Bruce (Toot)

Passing: 21st May 2020
Funeral: 26th May 2020
Published: 22nd May 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Unexpectedly at home on 21st May 2020. Aged 45 years.

Adored Dad of Meadow and Piringahoe. Very much loved son of Gary and Christine. Loved brother of Daniel, Caleb, Rory, Grace and Lucy.

Tere will be at home until we lay him to rest on Tuesday at 1.00pm.

“Uncle and friend to many”

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