Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

TAKIARI: Petrina Tia (Jackie)

Passing: 5th April 2020
Funeral:
Published: 6th April 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

WH.A.O.P.H.M.T.AE. Peacefully in Whanganui on April 5, 2020.

Formerly of Mangere, Auckland.

Beloved daughter of the late Tukiake and Poko Uruamo.

Loved wife of the late Tama (Sonnyboy).

Darling Mum of Gary Ranea, Omeka, Whetu, Anahera, Wairua, and May.

Treasured mother in law and friend of Darrin, Erumana, Cynthia, Darren, Maryanne, Riana, Gaynor, and Rebecca.

Harty Nanny of her many mokopuna.

Loved sister and sister in law of (the late Eriapa and Mereraina), Manaaki Joe, (the late Aroha) and Anahera Morehu.

Treasured by her Whanaunga Ngati Whatua, Rarotonga, Ratana Pa.

Due to Alert Four Restrictions a private cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service for Jackie will be held at a later date.

Special thanks to Te Oranganui, Hospice Whanganui and WDHB.

Moe mai ra toku mama haere ki te torona o Ihoa . Ae

SWAN: Gordon Sydney

Passing: 3rd April 2020
Funeral: Memorial Svce Later
Published: 3rd April 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 3rd April 2020 peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village, Wanganui, aged 93 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Kathryn.

Much loved father & father-in-law of Rosemary & Richard, Jeannie & Michael, Philippa & Ian.

Adored Popi and Grandad of Anna & Ben, Sam & Jess, Ben & Grace; Lucy & Pete, Sophie & Chris; Edward, and Kate.

Loved Great Grandad of Zoe and Grace; Poppy and Frida.

All messages for the Swan Family C/- P.O.Box 341, Wanganui.

A Private Family Funeral Service for Gordon has been held.

A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

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HARTLEY: Herbert Preston (Percy)

Passing: 2nd April 2020
Funeral: None
Published: 3rd April 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

21.9.1924 - 2.4.2020 Now at Peace.

Husband of the late Shirley. Dear friend of the late Marg. Father of Joy Hartley, Veronica Robson, Jill Dodds, Preston (deceased), Ray Le Pru, George and Wendy, Jackie Crawford, Steven, and Judy (deceased).

Grandfather of his loving grandchildren and his great grandchildren.

Brother of Mick (Maurie).

Thanks to his care givers.

Nothing was ever a problem or a fuss for Percy.

Always in our hearts and thoughts. Never forgotten. “Good As Gold”

A private Cremation has been held.

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WOON: Rawinia Tanginui (Kui), (nee Matthews)

Passing: 31st March 2020
Funeral:
Published: 3rd April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Loved daughter of the late Kapua Maraea and Hori George Matthews.

Loved wife of the late Mane Uru (Diddy) Woon. Kui passed away peacefully with whanau at her side, on Tuesday, 31st March, aged 83 years.

Much loved Mum of Eddie and Angela, Sam and Cath, Te Aroha and Tim, and Timothy and Diane. Cherished Nan of her moko’s Kylie, Nicole, Rawinia Jean, Toby, Ethan, Rebecca, Tayla, and Stacey; and Great Nan of all her great moko’s Jack, Trey, Hazel, Macey, and Lily. A loved aunt and sister.

Because of the current situation Kui has been laid to rest at the whanau Urupa.

Thanks to everyone for all your aroha.

We will let you know when an unveiling service is to be held.

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LENNOX: Jillian Dawn

Passing: 1st April 2020
Funeral:
Published: 2nd April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Suddenly but peacefully at home, on 1st April, aged 83.

Dearly beloved wife of Eric for 60 years.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Fiona and Michael Sinclair (Cheltenham), Susie and John Sargent (Sydney), Alison and Graeme Andrew (Auckland), and Anna Lennox and Justin Weir (Auckland). Treasured Granny Jill of Caitlin; Lucy and Jack; Jonty and Oscar; and Molly.

Due to the current situation a private burial will take place. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

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McGRATH: Shirley Wilhelmina

Passing: 31st March 2020
Funeral:
Published: 2nd April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Of Whanganui, peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 31 March 2020, after a short illness.

Dearly loved wife of Graham for 63 years, loved mother of Richard and Glenda (Masterton), Helen de Montalk and Allan Johnson (Wellington) and Patricia and Wayne Hvid (Upper Hutt). Loved friend of Philip de Montalk. Grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of one. Sister and sister-in-law of Jim and Nancy Campbell (Howick).
Shirley will be sorely missed by all her family.

A private cremation has been held, and a memorial service will be arranged for a later time.

Messages to the McGrath family, c/o P O Box 7102, Whanganui 4500.

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BARNES: Shirley Margot Maureen

Passing:
Funeral: 27th March 2020
Published: 30th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Eldest daughter of Stanley George and Sylvia Estelle Williams.

Loved wife of the late Albert George Barnes. Cherished Mum to Adrian and Julie, Christine and Barney.

Much loved Nana to Westley, Jesse, Aimee and Jemma. Adored Gran to Malachai. A loved Sister and Aunty of the William's clan.

A huge thank you to the lovely Staff at Whanganui Hospital, ATR Ward where Shirley passed peacefully on 27th March. in her 88th year.

Due to the current situation a Private Burial has taken place.
A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at a later date.
Forever in our hearts.

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BORTHWICK: Graham (Black Chops, Blackie)

Passing: 27th March 2020
Funeral:
Published: 30th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on the 27th of March 2020.

Loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather of Darren and Rachel, Lisa, Gavin, Rachel and all the grandies.

Due to the current situation a Private Cremation has been held.

A Memorial Service for Graham will be held at a later date.

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FRANCIS: Nancy Margaret (nee White)

Passing: 27th March 2020
Funeral:
Published: 29th March 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on 27th March 2020.

Much loved wife of the late Owen. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Carole and the late Alan Gibbard, Brian and Judith, Ross and Lois. A loved Nana of her nine Grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter, and a good friend of so many.

At 107 we believe she was Wanganui’s oldest citizen.

Many thanks to the staff of Virginia Lodge for their love and care of Nancy.

A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at a later date.

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BERRIDGE: Dr Paul

Passing:
Funeral: 24th March 2020
Published: 28th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

(formally of Wicksteed House, Wanganui)

Paul passed away in Auckland on 24th March 2020, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila for 55 years and much loved father and father-in-law of Susan and Shamus Fairhall, and Diane and Murray Scarrow. Wonderful Grandpa to Anna and Daniel Hembrow, Sarah Scarrow and Stanley and Lachlan Fairhall.

Due to the current Covid 19 situation a Private Family Farewell has been held.

A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

Any messages may be sent c/o 143 Riddell Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071 or email pbtributes@sdn.nz

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