Whanganui Funeral Notices

Passed away beautifully on 29th February, 2024, aged 70 years.
Beloved Daughter of the late Dick Brett and Shirley Manu, and loved step daughter of the late Betty Brett and Steve Manu.
Dearly loved and cherished Mum of Kellie and Richard, Johnboy and Tanya, and Michael.
A dearly loved Sister, and Sister-in-law, and a treasured Nana, Niece, Aunty, Cousin, and Friend.
Sue will be greatly missed.
As per Mums wishes, a private service and cremation was held on 2nd March 2024.

Peacefully at his home in the presence of his loving family, aged 85 years.

Beloved husband of Margaret for 62 years.

Dearly loved Dad of Debbie and Larry Callaghan, Michele and Ben Tompkins, and Stephen and Karen.

A much-loved granddad of Felmel; Ryan, and Jared.

Earle will be sadly missed by all who shared there lives’ with him.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Earle’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday 11th March 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 5th March 2024, aged 76 years.

A former Bank Manager and Rural Postie.

He will be missed by all his family and friends.

A private cremation has been held.

Died peacefully on Tuesday 5th March, aged 82 years.

Cherished wife of Dryden for 62 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie (dec), Grant and Angela, Robert and Cathy, Doug and Hannah.

Loved Nana and Granny of Joel, Patrick, Madeleine, Ben, Sam, Josh ,Grace, Rebekah and Katherine.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hato Hone St John would be welcome.

A funeral to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Saturday 9th March 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private family burial.

Maureen’s service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral online link.

Peacefully on Sunday 3rd March 2024 at Summerset Rest Home, Whanganui, aged 95 years.

Loved Husband of the late Mary.

Much loved and cherished Dad of Helen and Zig, Matt and Leonore, and Jude and Trevor.

Adored Pop of his six Grandchildren and three Great-grandsons.

Loved Brother of his six Siblings and their Whanau.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Jack in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 1:30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Jack’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch a Funeral Online Link’

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home on Saturday 2nd March 2024, aged 90 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Owen.

Much loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Carole and Michael Love, Brian and Andrea, Allen and Merlita (Mount Isa), Phillip and the late Nadine, Sue and Bill Gaudin, Jos and Cam, and Terry and Claire.

Treasured Nana of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Loved Auntie of all her Nieces and Nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Colleen’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 1:00pm, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Colleen’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a Funeral online link.

Passed away peacefully with the care of the wonderful staff at Springvale Manor Rest Home on 17th February 2024, aged 96 years.

Loving Father to Michael and Jennifer, cherished Grandad to David and Craig and Great Grandad to Rogan.

A private ceremony has been held as per Ray’s wishes.

A fantail came to visit me

I said I wasn’t ready,

He looked at me with loving eyes

And said he understood

He danced around me for some time

He knew what I was thinking

I have to say goodbye today

To someone who is waiting

To sit upon a cloud up high

And watch me from above

And even though my heart would break

My heart is full of love

For the wonderful man I had with me

To teach me all he knew,

The man to whom I’ll always be

A duplicate of you

With All my love

From Daddy’s little girl

Passed away peacefully in Brisbane on 26th February.

Loved and adored father and father-in-law of his 7 sons and their partners.

Loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Messages to 433 Somme Parade, Wanganui.

R.I.P

Of Whanganui East, passed away on 27th February 2024, aged 95 years.

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather.

Asalele moved from the pearl of the Pacific, Samoa, in the early 60’s. He was a hard worker and the head of a thriving family based at Matarawa Street.

He was a keen gardener well known for his bountiful fruit trees, vibrant flowers and taro patch.

He was a valued and respected member of the Samoan community and the LDS church.

Asa will lie in state at 13 Matarawa Street.

A family service will be held on Saturday 2nd March 2024, at 13 Matarawa Street, 5.00pm start.

Please join Asa’s family in celebrating his life at the LDS Chapel, 5 Arundel Place, Springvale, Whanganui on Monday 4th March 2024 at 10.30am, followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Peacefully, on Sunday 25th February 2024, surrounded by his family and friends, aged 67 years.
Loved Son of the late Reg and Allison Doran.
Loved Brother of Lynette Fletcher, the late John, Trish Hooper, and Allan.
Father of Tasha and Jason.
A special thank you to all the staff at Masonic Court for their love and care of Dave.
At Dave’s request a private farewell has been held.