Whanganui Funeral Notices

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DUFFIN: Kathryn (nee Hegedus)

Passing:
Funeral: 28th February 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 26th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Loved and cherished wife of Wayne for 54 years.

Dearly loved Mum of Brodie, and Karrie Anne.

Cherished Nanny of Ethan, and Bailey; Gabby, Ashlyn, Ruby, and Ava, and Great Nanny of Noah.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Kathy’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui

on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at 11:00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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WHANARERE: Marama

Passing: 25th February 2024
Funeral: 28th February 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 25th February 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Sadly passed away at Whanganui Hospital on 25th February 2024.

Loved mother of Nicholas, Barbara, Whakaae, Dave, and Gabriel.

Loved Nanny of Raycena, Jade, Poppy-Kura, Mana, Rewi, Tama, Tapi, Kuini, Ariah, Madrid, Mīrabel, Heitiki-Pākohe, Raungaiti.

Daughter of Kura and Arama Whanarere.

Marama’s tangi will be held at Kaiwhaiki Marae, Kaiwhaiki Road Whanganui River on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at 11.00am.

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WESTWOOD: Prudence Jane

Passing: 18th February 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th February 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

In Whanganui Hospital on 18th February 2024, surrounded by family, after a brief illness.

A loved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who will be sadly missed.

In memory of Pru donations to the SPCA would be appreciated.

At Pru’s request a private farewell has been held.

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SUTHERLAND: Rosalind (Ros)

Passing: 20th February 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Our feisty, strong, fun-loving wife, mother and “Groovy Granny” died peacefully in Wanganui on 20th February 2024, aged 64, after a battle with cancer.

Ros was born in Edinburgh and loved Scotland but made her home here in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

She will be sorely missed by Chris, Hannah, Abby, Katharine and Jessica, Alexus, Farrah, Ava and Franco and her extended family/friends.

A Private funeral and cremation has been held.

Please send messages C/- The Sutherland Family, Dempsey and Forrest, P.O. Box 341, Wanganui.

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JONES: Maxwell Hollis

Passing: 22nd February 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th February 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

(Retired S/Sgt N Z Police) 2/12/40 - 22/2/24

Dearly loved husband of Tau (Toni).

Loved father and father-in-law of Jacqui Martin, Christchurch, Peter and Pauline, Rarotonga, and Paul, Hastings.

A loved grandfather and great grandfather.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Anne (dec) and Peter Jamieson, Whanganui, Merrin and John Campbell, Waihi, Lloyd (dec) and Sue Jones, Melbourne, Nigel and Chris Jones, Whanganui and Cheryl Jones, Papakowhai.

Interment will take place in Rarotonga.

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PRYME: Dale Doreen

Passing: 21st February 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away on 21st February 2024, at the age of 74.

Beloved wife of the late Mark Pryme and Kevin Manley.

Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Myfanwy, Simon and Sally.

Loved stepmother of Rick and Anna-Louise.

Much loved nana of Ella, Maddie, and Finlay Cairncross.

Incredibly loved by all who knew her.

A private family service will be held.

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LOWRY: Philip Kenning (Phil)

Passing: 11th February 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 11th February 2024, aged 71 years.

Beloved Son of Alan & Shirley (deceased).

Brother of Glenn & Father of Matthew, Hamish, & Josh.

Grandfather to Mason, Chloe; Kaiden; Piper & Chrystal.

A private cremation has been held at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

All messages C/- the Lowry Family, PO Box 341, Whanganui.

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GIRDWOOD: Kerry Bernice

Passing: 22nd February 2024
Funeral: 1st March 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 23rd February 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Exited, stage left, at home on Thursday 22nd February 2024.

Cherished mother of Rhys, Tony, and Sam.

Loved Granny of Euan, Linda, Eden, and Asher.

Loved daughter of the late Sam and Bunny Girdwood.

Loved sister of Susan, and Josephine.

A loved companion and partner of John.

A teacher, learner and traveller.

A service to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held in Collegiate School Chapel, 132 Liverpool Street, Whanganui on Friday 1st March 2024 at 2.00pm, and will be livestreamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live on Channel 2.

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PONGA-SKIPPER: Merekanara Makereti Manahau, (Mere)

Passing: 22nd February 2024
Funeral: 26th February 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 22nd February 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Ka tangi wheoro te ngākau

Pūwatawata te ao

Pūtangotango te pō

He rehutai roimata maringi mai

Ko te aroha mauroa

Our precious baby left us on Thursday 22nd February 2024, aged 21 months.

Loved by her parents Pania and Jimmy, her siblings Blaze, Brooklyn, and Te Ihingarangi.

Loved mokopuna of Sidney Ponga and Jamie Lavendar.

Service for Mere will be held at Te Ao Hou Marae, 356 Somme Parade, Aramoho on Monday 26th February 2024 at 11.00am, followed by her burial at Aramoho Cemetery, Whanganui.

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DARVILL: Jean Kathleen

Passing: 21st February 2024
Funeral: 24th February 2024 at 3:30 p.m.
Published: 22nd February 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Wednesday 21st February 2024, peacefully at Broadview Rest Home, aged 100 years.

Dearly beloved wife and friend of the late Viv.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian (Palmerston North), and Pam and Duncan Gordon (Australia).

Much loved and respected Granny to 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Loving sister of Ada Cameron (Whanganui), and David Burford (Mosgiel).

In lieu of flowers donations to the Search and Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated.

Jean’s funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 24th February 2024, at 3:30pm.

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