Whanganui Funeral Notices

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KENDALL: Sr John Bosco RSJ (Elizabeth)

Passing: 27th January 2024
Funeral: 2nd February 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 28th January 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Te Whatu Ora, Whanganui on Saturday 27th January 2024, in her 66th year of profession.

Loved sister of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

Dearly loved by her parents the late Chris and Mollie Kendall and her siblings, Joe and Phyllis, Pat and Peter McQuillan (all deceased), Maurice (deceased) and Audrey, Bernard and Diane, Gerard and Ann (both deceased), Brian (deceased) and Helen, and Chris (deceased) and Marj.

Loved Aunt and Great Aunt of her nieces, nephews, and their children.

We wish to thank the staff of Whanganui Hospital and New Vista Rest Home for their care of Sr John Bosco.

A Vigil Service will be celebrated at the Josphite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Terrace on Thursday 1st February at 4.00pm.

Sr John Bosco’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, on Friday 2nd February at 10.30am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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

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RICHARDSON: Barbara Lynette (Lyn), (nee Hamill)

Passing: 21st January 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 27th January 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Broadview Rest Home on Sunday 21st January 2024, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Noel.

Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Michelle and Brian Fredericksen, Tony (Red) and Barbara, and Stephen and Coral.

Dearly loved Nanny of Felicia, Hayley, Jeremy, and Kurtis, Jamiee and Joseph.

Great Nanny of Elyse, Esme, Ollie and Ellie.

Loved Sister of Marley and Warren, Neill and Errol.

In accordance with Lyn’s wishes a private service has been held.

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MOORMAN: Lilian

Passing: 22nd January 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 27th January 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui on 22nd January 2024.

Loved wife of the late Charlie.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ruth and, Carol and Don, and Margaret and the late Len.

Special Nana, Great Nana, and Nana Lilly to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In accordance with Lilian’s wishes a private service has been held.

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COE: Albert James (Alby)

Passing: 21st January 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd January 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

11th March 1977 – 21st January 2024

Dearly loved Partner of Kat and much loved father of Keeley, A.J, Logan, and Holley.

A loved grandad to Conor, and Khloe.

Beloved son of Rob and the late Una.

A loved brother of Sam, and Robin and bestest uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never pass away.

A private family service will be held.

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REWETI-HENERE: Huia Mere Arihi JP, Q.S.M.

Passing: 21st January 2024
Funeral: 25th January 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 23rd January 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Born 08.08.1934 Passed peacefully 21.01.2024, in her 90th year.

In Loving Memory of a devoted and much loved Mum, Nana and Great Nan. Phillip (Bear), Margaret and Mano, Stephen and Lisa, Newton (Api), William and Vanessa, Terina (Tamz) and her daughter-in-laws: Christine, Fiona, Leanne, Tara, and Brenda.

Much loved daughter of the late Doris Reremoana and Wi Maraurau Aupouri.

Loved, sister, sister-in-law and niece.

Much loved wife of the late Te Tuhinga Reweti and Eternal Companion of the late Dave Henere.

Huia will lay at Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Heti, 42 Hinau St, Castlecliff, Whanganui Monday 22.01.2024.

Tuesday 23.01.2024 at 5.00pm she will be taken to lie at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tupoho 18 Cross St, Castlecliff, Whanganui.

Karakia will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Thursday 25.01.2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment with her darling Dave, Aramoho Cemetery, Whanganui.

E rere rā atu rā e te manu huia, kua ngū tō reo wainene, okioki atu rā.

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RENDELL: Clive Duncan

Passing: 20th January 2024
Funeral: 25th January 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 22nd January 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 20th January 2024, aged 76 years.

Treasured husband of Ann.

Father and father-in-law to Robert and Tara, Peter and Channelle, and Tom and Michelle.

A beloved Papa to all his grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate Clive’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street at 11.00am on Thursday 25th January 2024, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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MOODY: Valda Evelyn

Passing: 20th January 2024
Funeral: 24th January 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 22nd January 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Saturday 20th January 2024, aged 92 years.

Loved wife of the late Frank.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy and Gilbert Jellyman.

Loved Grandma of Erica and Graeme, Adam, and Bryce and Farrah.

A loved Great-Grandma to her two great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Valda's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, Wednesday 24th January 2024 at 1:30pm.

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HILL: Francis William (FANNY)

Passing: 16th January 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 21st January 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

After a courageous, long fought battle, Francis (FANNY) passed away on Tuesday 16th January, aged 72 years.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Laraine & treasured Partner of Dianne.

Loving Father & Father– in–Law of Melissa & Doug, Ryan & Nini, Laurie & Dan, and Thomas.

The very best Poppa of Ainslee, Cooper, George, Charlie, Alby & Jack.

A very special friend to so many.

He leaves a huge hole in so many people’s lives.

“A fighter to the very end.”

Francis being a ‘no fuss’ kind of guy organised a private service that took place yesterday.

His final resting place is beside Laraine at the Maxwell Cemetery.

A huge thank you to the wonderful staff at Hospice Whanganui for your loving care & support of Francis and Family.

Poppa Francis, we will all miss you! Thank you for being there for us all.

Love Lockie & Stephen, Morgan & Liam and our children

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GRANT: Pauline Frederick, (nee Palmer)

Passing: 11th January 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 19th January 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui on Thursday, 11th January 2024, aged 93 years.

Loving wife of the late Donald Edwin Grant.

Treasured Mum to Audrey and Allen, Colin, Ross, Cheryl, Bruce, and Keith.

Sister to Margaret Mcleod and Bob Palmer (both deceased).

Loved Granma and great Granma, Cousin, Aunty and a great friend to all.

In accordance with Pauline's wishes, a private farewell has been held.

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McGONIGLE: Peter Edward

Passing: 16th January 2024
Funeral: 23rd January 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 19th January 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 16th January 2024, surrounded by his family.

Loved Husband of Colleen.

Loved Brother of Pat (dec), Jack (dec), and Rosalie Gray.

Loved Father and Father-in-law of Dene and Tracey, Tracey and Doug, and Richelle and Donny.

Loved Grandfather and Great-Grandfather of his many Grandchildren.

You will be truly missed.

Now at peace.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Peter’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 23rd January at 1:00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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