Whanganui Funeral Notices

Reg No. 342039 Malayan Emergency.

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving Whanau.

Loved ‘Deary’ of Dawn for 60 years.

Loving Dad of Regina and Coke, Amy and Chris (dec), and Pare and Brian.

Adored and treasured Koko and Poppy of all his Mokopuna.

Much loved Son, Brother, and Brother-in-law.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Paul’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 22nd January 2024 at 10:00am, to be followed by interment at the Raketapauma Urupa, Maukuku Road, Taihape.

Of Whanganui, at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, on Sunday 14th January 2024, aged 65 years.

Much loved Son of the late Tom & Myra Tocker.

Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Kathy and the late Paul Tocker.

Cherished Uncle and Great Uncle of Stephanie, and David and their families.

Dearly loved longtime friend and former Husband of Sally Cvitanovich of Feilding and her extended family.

In accordance with Tony’s wishes, a private cremation has been conducted.

Much gratitude to the team at Arohanui Hospice for the care shown to Tony.

Passed peacefully on Friday 12th January 2024, at the age of 80.

Rest In Peace

Loved wife of the late John.

Beloved mother, mother-in-law and Nana of Sharon, Ruth, Joanne, Shaun and Tanya, Brian and Susan, Craig and Sarah, Emma, Samuel, Madeleine, Annabelle, Rosie; Lucy, Grace, Patrick, Caitlyn and Joseph.

A cherished sister and aunty to all her family.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Valerie at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 1 Campbell Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 17th January 2024 at 11.00am.

At the glorious age of 93, we acknowledge the passing of Ivy, now back in the arms of her beloved husband, Fred.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Bruce, Duncan and Pam and cherished grandmother of Charlotte, Kim, Paige, Rose, Hazel and Tim.

Celebrated great grandmother of all her great grandchildren.

Heartfelt thanks to the angels who cared for Ivy at Masonic Rest Home.

A celebration of Ivy’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Thursday 18th January 2024, at 2.00pm.

Peacefully passed away at his home in Whanganui on Saturday 13th January 2024, aged 78.

Beloved husband of Anna, cherished and adored Dad and Grandad to his many mokopuna.

Funeral service details to follow via social media.

Passed away peacefully at St John’s Hill Lifecare Whanganui on 10th January 2024.

Beloved wife of the late William.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Angela, James and Snezhana, Liam and Katie, and Jane.

Loved Grandma of Christopher, Brandy, Sharlee, Anastasia, Zoe, Matthew, and Alexander.

Survived by 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

In accordance will Irene’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

In Wanganui on 30th December 2023, surrounded by family, aged 86 years.

Beloved wife and soul-mate of the late Gerald.

Much loved Mum of Lisa and Claude, and Tanya and Andy Chaplow, and the late Stratton.

Proud Grandma of Krys, and Sam; and Super Proud Great Grandma of Amelia.

Greatly missed by her Australian family.

A service to celebrate Helen's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 17th January 2024 at 1.30pm, and will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

On 21st December 2023.

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 76 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Royce for 53 years.

Much loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Philip and Jacqui (Nashville, Tennessee), Stephen (Perth, WA).

Adored Nan of Hailey and Caleb, and Shardai.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Marilyn’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 17th January 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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

Jennifer passed away in Whanganui Hospital on 3rd January after a short illness.

She had recently celebrated her 88th birthday.

Dearly loved wife of the late William Johnston Clarke (Bill), and much-loved sister of Lindsay and sister-in-law of Ros.

Cherished aunt to Michael and his partner Bianca, to Peter and his wife Debbie, and to Helen and her husband Anuj.

She will be greatly missed by her great nieces and nephews, Kabir, Annabelle, Pari, Olivia, Vivienne, Daniel, and Genevieve.

She will be remembered by her many friends including those at Diabetes NZ, neighbours at the Masonic retirement village, members of her Church community, of the Forest and Bird Society, and of the U3A music group.

She will also be remembered by many who were her primary school pupils over three decades.

A funeral service for Jennifer will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street on Saturday 13th January at 3.00pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

Jennifer’s burial will take place in the Aramoho Cemetery, McNeil Street on Monday 15th January at 10.00am.

Peacefully on 30th December 2023.

Loved wife of the late Kenneth Reid Smith.

Dearly loved Mother of Mark, the late Miles, Bryce, and Amanda.

Cherished Grandmother of Michele, Katryn, Amelie, Rachel, and Matthew.

Great Grandmother of Navy, and Ila.

In accordance with Nancy’s wishes a private cremation has been held.