Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

FITZGERALD: Kenneth Maurice (Maurice)

Passing: 2nd January 2024
Funeral: 6th January 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 4th January 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

At his home on Tuesday 2nd January 2024, aged 67 years.

Much loved son of Ken and Melva (both dec).

Loved brother of Pat (dec), Genie (dec), Sue, and Kieran.

Loved brother-in-law of Neil, Jeff, and Robyn.

Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

Will be greatly missed by all his mates.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Maurice in St. Annes Church (Whanganui East), 47 Raine Street, Whanganui on Saturday 6th January 2024 at 11:00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Cemetery.

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JOHNSON: Rangi (Alister Rangi Peter)

Passing: 29th December 2023
Funeral: 5th January 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 31st December 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 29th December 2023.

Very much loved husband of Madeline (nee Maguire).

Father of Sue and Marcus, Linda and Andrew, Alister, Viv and Ange, and Karen.

Loved Grandpa of Tamsin, Allie, Zak, Sam, Jonathon, Niall, Evan, Hannah, Joseph, and Thomas.

Great Grandpa of Lily, Max, Odin, Poppy, Naiya, and Zari.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of the Johnson, Maguire, and Wendt families.

Rangi’s funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday 5th January 2024 at 11.00am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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SCOTT: Angela

Passing: 30th December 2023
Funeral: 4th January 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 31st December 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away so peacefully at her Jane Winstone Care Home in Wanganui, with her loving family at her side on Saturday 30th December 2023, aged 81 years.

Treasured wife of Dave.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Dee and John, and Warren and Tracey.

Loved Grandmother of Kate, Olivia, and Grace and loved Great Grandmother of Tobias, and Marlow.

In lieu of flowers donations to Parkinsons NZ would be greatly appreciated www.parkinsons.org.nz

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Angela’s life to be held in Inkster’s Home Garden, 3 Golf Course Road, Ohakune on Thursday 4th January 2024 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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GRANT: Russell Leslie

Passing: 29th December 2023
Funeral: 3rd January 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 30th December 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away very peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 29th December 2023.

Adored husband of Vivienne.

Loved father and father-in-law of Toni, Terrianne, Amanda and Steve, Tarryn and Neil, Richard, Larissa and Sam, and Bryttany and Andrew.

Proud Grandad and Poppa of his 11 grandchildren.

Treasured older brother of Pip and Geoff.

A loved friend of many.

In memory of Russell donations to St John Whanganui would be appreciated.

A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 1:30pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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CHRISTISON: Ian Francis

Passing: 23rd December 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 30th December 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd December 2023, in his 85th year.

Much loved husband of Rosemary, and much loved father of Brett, and Tina (Qld); and his step-children Shelly, and Sean.

He was a special Grandad to Caleb, and loved by his other grandchildren.

In accordance with Ian's wishes, a private cremation has been held.

R.I.P.

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DOBLE: Gwenneth Effie (Gwen)

Passing: 22nd December 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 28th December 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at home after a short illness surrounded by her loving family on Friday 22nd December 2023, aged 83.

Much loved wife of Bill.

Adored mum and best friend of Helen, Sally, and Rachael.

Mother in-law to Mike, Chris, and Warren. Beloved Nana to her 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

In accordance with Gwen's wishes a private cremation has been held.

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BURLING: Lynair Antoinette Bernadette (nee Jarratt)

Passing: 23rd December 2023
Funeral: 29th December 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 27th December 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on Saturday 23rd December 2023, surrounded by her family, aged 76 years.

Loved Wife of the late Tony Veale, and the late Melvyn.

Much loved Mother of Melanie, Matthew, Hillary, and their families.

Treasured Nana of all her Grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street on Friday 29th December at 11:00am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

The family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary at Lynair’s home on Thursday evening at 4:30pm.

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DOWNS: Tina Mouri

Passing: 26th December 2023
Funeral: 30th December 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 27th December 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly in Whanganui Hospital on 26th December 2023, aged 67 years.

Dearly loved Mum of Kristy, Lee, and Lucas. Especially loved by all her mokopuna.

A loved sister, sister-in-law, mother in law, aunty and friend to many.

Whanau and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Tina’s life at 26 Colemans Road, Marton on Saturday

30th December 2023 at 10.30am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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CRAWFORD: Raymond Leslie (Ray)

Passing: 23rd December 2023
Funeral: 28th December 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 24th December 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on 23rd December 2023, 3 days prior to his 95th birthday.

Treasured husband of the late Angela.

Much loved Dad of Tracey, Julie, Sandra (Sam), and Stewart.

Loving grandfather of Emma, Xanthe, Cole, Quintin, Adi, Mali, and Maya;and great grandfather to Noah, Levi, Kira, Iris, Skye, Thane, Jake, Ezra, Reid, Méabh, Wren, and Lily.

Loved brother of the late Morrie, Daphne, and Gordon; and special friend to Vi.

A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street Whanganui on Thursday 28th December 2023 at 10.30am.

The service will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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MEDLICOTT: Erica Ellen

Passing: 21st December 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd December 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully passed away on 21st December 2023 in Whanganui.

Loved Mum to Ella and Sam, and Sister to Ben and Jason.

A private family service will be held in the New Year.

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