Whanganui Funeral Notices

Matua Tama Waiarua Tapu me nga anahera pono me te mangai ae.

On the 15th of May 2020, aged 93 years, passed away peacefully in Whanganui Hospital, surrounded by whanau.

Loved wife of the late Te Raunatanga I Te Ao (Butch) Taiaroa. Loved mother of Dennis Taiaroa, Janet Mete, Marama Hihira and the late Jennifer Mckenzie. Loving Nana, Great Nana, and Great Great Nana to all her mokopuna.

“You will be dearly missed, and may you rest in peace”.

Service will be held on Sunday 17th May 2020 at Ratana Pa.

For further information contact the whanau on 022657474.

Passed peacefully to God on 11th May 2020, aged 88.

Rest In Peace.

Much loved wife of the late Daniel.

Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Mathew, Mary and Tim Loughead, Joseph, Jane and Daniel O’Leary, Bernard, Bernadette and Edward, Patricia and Adrian Lyne, and Paul.

Grandmother of Toby, Elsa, Darnelle, Caitlin, Brodie, Georgia, Olivia, Rory, Reuben, and Evie, and Great Gran of Hendrix.

Loved Aunty and friend to many.

Val’s farewell service will be held on Saturday 16 May 2020 and will be available to view online at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz from Saturday evening.

Suddenly at home on Sunday 10th May 2020, aged 83 years.

Loved husband of Mignon for 60 years.

Loved & respected Dad & Father-in-law of David & Sarah, Kim & Gabriele, Ali & Roger, and Janet.

Loved and admired ‘Big Peter’ to his 13 grandchildren.

In accordance with Peter’s wishes a Private Family Service has taken place.

17.12.1947 - 10.5.2020. Mother’s Day will be a day of Remembrance when you closed your eyes.

To alleviate all the pain you have been through, there is now no more suffering.

You will be dearly missed by all your whanau. Much loved daughter of the late Kuao and Taitai Kimihia (Johnny).

A loved Mother, Sister, Aunty; and loved Grandmother to her Mokopuna.

Puti has been laid to rest.

Reg. No. W33094. NZ Army. Captain & QM. 1949-1978

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui Hospital on Wednesday 6th May 2020 after a short illness.

Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret.

Loved Father & Father-in-law of Trevor & Rochelle.

Loved Poppy to Georgia and Kate.

A man that accepted the challenge to live life to the fullest, both on and off the sports field and in his business endeavours, earning the respect of all those that had the opportunity to know him.

A Private Family Service was held on Saturday 9th May.

Due to the current restrictions on gatherings a Memorial Service will be held at a later date to celebrate Wally’s life.

Peacefully at home with his family on 7th May 2020, aged 93 years.

Much loved husband, for 72 years, of Betty and loved father and father in law of Anne and John and Judith and Steve.

Loved and treasured Poppa Ken to Leyton (Deceased), Jayne, Scott, and Kristy-Ana. Loved Great Poppa of Bailey, Bodi, Kurt, Parker and Kassie.

Many thanks to the lovely Geneva carers and the amazing Hospice nurses for their care of Ken.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and can be sent to .P.O Box 4284, Whanganui.

Due to the current restrictions, a private service for Ken will be held and a memorial service will take place once life returns to normal.

At home on Monday May 4, 2020 surrounded by his loving family, aged 75 years.

Much loved husband and sweetheart of Jenny for 56 years.

Loved and treasured Dad and father-in-law of Sylvia, and Daniel and Rachael.

Loved grandad to Shaun and Jess, and Sasha and Toby, loved Papa to Imogen, and great-grandad to his eight great-grandchildren.

Loved brother of the late Denis.

Will be greatly missed by all his nieces, nephews and friends.

Due to the current Covid19 restrictions a Private Family Farewell has been held.

Passed away peacefully on 4th May 2020 at Whanganui Hospital, in her 95th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Neil and loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Judy, Grant, Ross and Corriene and Janet. Treasured Granny Fay to her 11 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

We will always remember Fay for her wicked sense of humour, genuine interest in people and positive attitude.

A private family service has been held and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Messages to bhmitchinson@gmail.com

1927 - 2020. Passed away unexpectedly on 1st May 2020.

Loving husband of Joy. Loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Maxine, Jennifer, John and Rachel, Cameron and Sumita. Grandfather of James, Gareth, Sarah, and Jacob; Costas, David, and Philip; and Joe. Great grandfather of Felix, and Coco; Ilse, Otto, and Hugo; Noah, and Olive; and Gena.

A private service has been held, no more flowers please.

All contact, messages of condolance, and phone calls to Cameron Dale, ph 021765250, email cam.dale@hotmail.com, mail to 845 Rapanui Road, RD 4, Wanganui 4574.

David enjoyed his time with you all.

Reg.No.457986.NZARMY. Reg.No.4311910.RNZAF. WWII

Passed away peacefully at St John's Hill Healthcare in his 97th year on 3rd May 2020.

Dearly loved husband of the late Monica for 60 years.

Loved dad and father in law of Lewis and Sue, Bev and Rod, Wayne and Gay.

Much loved Grandad, Great Grandad and Great Great Grandad.

"Forever in our hearts and thoughts"

Special thanks to the amazing staff at St John's Hill Healthcare for taking such good care of Ken.

Thank you also to Mary for her friendship with Ken.

Due to current restrictions a Private Family Funeral Service for Ken will be held on Thursday 7th May 2020 at 1pm.

Family & Friends are invited to watch the live Webcast via www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch Funeral Online link.