Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

HUNT: Valerie Thelma, (Val)

Passing: 16th February 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 22nd February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away on 16th February 2024, aged 91 years.

Wife of the late Edward Hunt.

A special lady in the lives of Angie, Sarah, John, and Ron.

“She will be dearly missed by us all”

At Val’s request a private cremation has been held.

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RICHDALE, Jean Elizabeth: (nee Pendreigh)

Passing: 12th February 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 21st February 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on Monday 12th February 2024, aged 93 years.

Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Bruce.

Dearly loved Dad of Kathryn and Brent Sinton, Glenda and Campbell Wright, and Andrew and Georgie Richdale.

A much loved Nanny Jean to Kirsty, Thomas and Alison, Katie and Carwyn, Tessa and Cam, Donald and Laura, and Sam and Molly.

Great Grandma of Ben, Neive, Ryder, Hunter, Libby, Delphi, and Fletcher, the next special generation.

Loved sister of John, and the late Margaret.

Special thanks to the staff at St John’s Hill Life Care for their caring and understanding of Mum and our family.

In accordance with Mum’s wishes a family farewell has been held and was livestreamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live.

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SANDLANT: Beverley May (Bev)

Passing: 20th February 2024
Funeral: 23rd February 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 20th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

On 20th February 2024, in her 100th year.

Much loved Wife of the late Bill.

Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Michael and Diane, Barbara and the late Basil McCullough, Kathryn and the late Grant Collins, Karen and Colin Campbell, Christopher and Valerie, Peter and Leonie, Patricia and Bill Andersen, Graeme, and Lance and Shelley.

Dearly loved Nana Sandy of 20 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Forever in Our Hearts.

RIP Mum.

Friends are invited to attend a Service for Bev in St Anne’s Catholic Church, Raine Street, Whanganui on Friday 23rd February 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment with Bill in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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BEARD: Samuel Antony Clark (Sam)

Passing: 13th February 2024
Funeral: 17th February 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 15th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on Tuesday 13th February 2024, aged 35 years.

Eldest Son of William D Beard and Ruth Beard (nee Robati).

Grandson of the late William J Beard and Velda Pratt (nee Woller), Putaanga G Robati and Elizabeth Robati (nee Mataiti).

Loved Partner of Mereku Pereka and son Wiremu.

Brother of Konrad and Hinerangi, and Jasmin and Atunasia.

Loved Uncle to all his Nieces and Nephews.

Samuel will rest at home until his funeral in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui

at 10.30am on Saturday 17th February 2024.

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COOPER: Joseph Alan, (Alan)

Passing: 12th February 2024
Funeral: 17th February 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 14th February 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

On the 12th February 2024, at home in Whanganui, aged 88.

Dearly loved husband of Margaret, and father of Michael, Geoffrey, David and Eli.

Loved grandfather of Alexandra, Emily, Henry, Madeleine, Samuel, Hugo, Torin, Max, Liam and Maggie, and great grandfather to Riley, Noah, Sophia, and Zoe.

No flowers by request thank-you, donations to the heart foundation [ https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz].

A service to celebrate Alan's life will be held in the Collegiate School Chapel, Liverpool Street, Whanganui on Saturday 17th February 2024 at 1.30pm, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live (channel 2).

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VERSCHOOR: Frederik Arie (Fred)

Passing: 12th February 2024
Funeral: 20th February 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 14th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at his home on 12th February 2024, aged 78 years.

Dearly loved father of Andre (Melbourne).

Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Art (deceased) and Sari Verschoor, Anna Marie Verschoor (deceased), Maria and Pieter Braam (deceased).

Much loved uncle of Johanna, and Rob (Netherlands); Karen (Australia), and Allistair.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Fred’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 20th February 2024 at 11:00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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

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BETTRIDGE: Frances Margaret, (Francie) nee Hiles-Smith

Passing: 11th February 2024
Funeral: 17th February 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 13th February 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away suddenly on Sunday 11th February 2024, aged 90 years.

Loved wife of the late Ron.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Pam, Sue and Alec Hutchings, Helen and John Goodare, and Garry and Barbara.

A loved Nana and Great-Nana to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Safe in the arms of the Lord

A service to celebrate Frances' life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 17th February 2024 at 10.30am, to be followed by her burial in the Brunswick Cemetery.

The service will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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GUDSELL: Bernard Joseph (Bernie)

Passing: 11th February 2024
Funeral: 16th February 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 12th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home, on Sunday 11th February 2024, in his 93rd year.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Mary, and the late Gail.

Much loved and respected Father and Father-in-law of Paul and Margaret, Stephen and Jo, Sheila and Stu Watts, Ann and Ross Donald, and Marie.

Loved Pop of all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street on Friday 16th February 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

The family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary for Bernie in the Church on Thursday evening at 7.00pm.

Bernie’s Service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral online link.

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GUDSELL: Bernard Joseph (Bernie)

Passing: 11th February 2024
Funeral: 16th February 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 12th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home, on Sunday 11th February 2024, in his 93rd year.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Mary, and the late Gail. Much loved and respected Father and Father-in-law of Paul and Margaret, Stephen and Jo, Sheila and Stu Watts, Ann and Ross Donald, and Marie.

Loved Pop of all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street on Friday 16th February 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

The family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary for Bernie in the Church on Thursday evening at 7.00pm.

Bernie’s Service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral online link.

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JACKSON: Audrey Irene (Aud)

Passing: 10th February 2024
Funeral: 14th February 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 11th February 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Saturday 10th February 2024 at New Vista Rest Home, in her 93 year.

Dearly loved Wife and best friend of Murray.

Much loved Mum of Suzanne, Brian, Keith, Irene, and the late Jackie.

Adored Nana and GG of all her Grandchildren , Great-grandchildren, and Great-great-grandchildren.

Special friend of Jean, Raewyn, and Trina.

The family wish to express their sincere thanks to all the staff at the New Vista for their special care of Audrey.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Audrey's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 14th February 2024 at 1:00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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