Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

McINTOSH: Murry Stewart

Passing: 7th March 2020
Funeral: 12th March 2020
Published: 9th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Saturday 7th March 2020, aged 70 years.

Dearly loved son of the late Reginald and Jean.

Loved Brother & Brother-in-law of Pauline & Graeme Biggar, the late Geoffrey, Wendy & Reece Jacobs (Nelson), and Kevin & Tania.

A loved Uncle, Cousin, and friend to many.

“Asleep awaiting the Resurrection.”

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Murry’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 12th March 2020 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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SIMPSON: Thelma May

Passing: 7th March 2020
Funeral: 12th March 2020
Published: 9th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

(Wink) (Young Thel).

Peacefully on Saturday 7th March 2020 at Jane Winstone, aged 92 years.

Much loved wife of the late Ted for over 50 years.

Dearly loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Diane, Robert & Judy, Kevin & Lynda, Peter and Paul (both deceased), Donna & Neville, and Margret-Anne (dec).

Treasured Nana, Nanapoppa, and Grandma to all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

A loved sister of Stan and the late Betty, Mabel, and Bill.

Will be missed by all her nieces and nephews.

“Queen of the Roasts”

Thank you to Dr Engelbrecht and the Staff of Jane Winstone for their exceptional care of our Mum.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Thelma’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 12th March 2020 at 11am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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HARDING: Valda Miriam

Passing: 6th March 2020
Funeral: 11th March 2020
Published: 8th March 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

(nee Cleghorn)

(“The Peppermint Lady”)

Passed peacefully in Wellington Hospital on 6 March 2020.

Loved wife of Rex.

Loved sister to Des, and the late Colin, and Maureen King.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be placed in the Church Foyer.

Valda/s funeral service will be held in the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 11 March 2020 at 1:30pm.

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NIKORA: Rongo Basil

Passing: 6th March 2020
Funeral: 9th March 2020
Published: 6th March 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 6 March 2020, aged 83 years.

Son of the late Rangi and Niu Nicholls.

Loved Dad of Aaron, and Tina. A loved Koro, brother, brother-in-law, Uncle, and friend.

Basil will lie on Raukawa Marae, Mill Road, Otaki, from Saturday afternoon, his funeral will be held at the Marae on Monday 9 March 2020 at 11am.

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SMITH: Ngaire Neilson

Passing: 4th March 2020
Funeral: 9th March 2020
Published: 5th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on March 4, 2020.

Loved only daughter of the late Mabel and George Smith. Loved and cherished partner of the late Colin Carroll.

Loved Step – Mum Sandra and Bean, Karen and Grant, and Jodie and Ashley.

Much loved by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friend and cousin to Elaine and Jill.

Terrorizing the tennis crowd up above once more.

Grateful thanks for the love and care shown to Ngaire by the Kowhainui community,

caregivers, neighbours and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Wanganui would be greatly appreciated and can

be left in the Chapel Foyer.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ngaire’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday March, 9, 2020 at 1.30pm to be followed by a private cremation.

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McCULLOCH: Margaret Evelyn

Passing: 2nd March 2020
Funeral: 9th March 2020
Published: 4th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

(formerly of Wairoa)

On March 2, 2020 suddenly but peacefully in Wanganui Hospital, in her 94th year.

Loved wife of the late Dave. Much loved Mum and Mother in law of Diane and Rupert Haynes, Bruce and Pat, Malcolm and Carol,

and Philip and Raewyn. A loved Nana and Great Nana. Special friend of Glenda.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Margaret’s life in the Westmere Presbyterian Church, Great North Road, Wanganui

on Monday March 9, 2020 at 11.00am to be followed by private cremation.

Margaret will be interred with Dave in Wairoa Cemetery, Fraser Road, Wairoa on Wednesday March 11, 2020 at 11.00am.

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BRUNTON: Mary Rose

Passing: 1st March 2020
Funeral: 5th March 2020
Published: 4th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly at Wellington Hospital on Sunday 1 March 2020, aged 65 years.

Deeply loved Mum of Monica and Dave.

Loved and cherished Mezi-Nan to her beautiful granddaughters Isabelle and Victoria.

Loved big sister of Shane, Paddy, Sandra, Johna, and Stacey, and much loved sister-in-law of Genny, Ainsley, Walley, and Kevan.

Will be dearly missed by all her nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Mary’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, Tomorrow Thursday 5 March 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

to be followed by a private interment.

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KENNARD: Margaret

Passing: 1st March 2020
Funeral: 6th March 2020
Published: 4th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Summerset Rest Home on Sunday 1st March 2020, aged 92 years.

Loved wife of the late Rex.

Much loved and cherished Mum of Jennifer & Richard, Malcolm, Adrienne, Alison, and the late Jane.

Loved and treasured Nan of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Will be greatly missed by all her nieces & nephews.

The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to all those people who provided exceptional care to our Mum over the years.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Margaret’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 6th March 2020 at 11.30am to be followed by Interment at the Bulls Clifton Cemetery, Watson Street, Bulls.

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PETERS: Bernadette Dobrila

Passing: 1st March 2020
Funeral: 6th March 2020
Published: 4th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

( nee Borich)

Born 04.02.1920, passed away peacefully in her 101st year with family by her side on the 01.03.2020 at Harbourview Resthome, Papakowhai, Porirua.

Beloved wife of the late Robert( Bob) Peters, loved mother of Robert, Roger & Maree, David & Linda, Gregory & Barbara.

Dearly loved Nana of 16 grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren.

Much loved youngest sister of the late Ivan, Perina, Mary and Tony and loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Our grateful thanks to the staff at Harbourview for there dedicated care, kindness and patience in caring for Mum.

Mum you have reached all your earthly goals, Now it is time to fulfill your final goal, being reunited with your darling Bob.

You will be deeply missed by all your family.

All communications to dempseyandforrest@xtra.co.nz or the Peters Family, C/- P.O.Box 341, Wanganui.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 6th March 2020 at 1.30pm to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

The family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary for Bernadette in the Church on Thursday evening at 5.30pm.

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SWANSON-EWING: Chase Gordon (Boo)

Passing: 20th February 2020
Funeral: 26th February 2020
Published: 3rd March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Tragically taken from us on Thursday 20th February 2020, aged 14 years young.

Loved Boo of Lou and Gav, and brother of Stevie & Reeidles, Zak, Bailie, Jordan, Karlei, and Jakob.

Special “Husband” and best mate of Shae, and soul mate of Bernice.

A much loved Grandson, Nephew and mate to many.

Will be missed by his fur babies Bear Bear, Abbie, Diddems and Mitsi.

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

Friends are invited to a celebration of Chase’s life in the Charlie Bernstein Club Rooms at the Oceanview Speedway, Landguard Road, Wanganui on Wednesday 26th February 2020 at 1pm, followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Please wear bright colours for Chase.

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