Whanganui Funeral Notices

21.5.57 - 15.12.23

Very much loved wife of Pete Aoake, mother of Alan, Margy and Sam, and loving nana to her grandchildren.

A kind and generous friend and support to many.

A private service and cremation has been held in honour of her life.

2nd October 1922 - 21st December 2023.

A soldier has fallen, peacefully in his sleep.

Devoted husband of the late Nancie.

Father to Brent, Cheryl, Barry, Estelle, and Janice.

A loving Grandad and Great Grandad.

Dad was a loved and respected member of the Jane Winstone family.

A service to celebrate Neale’s life will be held in the Jane Winstone, Sacred Heart Chapel, 68 Oakland Avenue, Whanganui on Friday 29th December 2023 at 4.00pm.

Passed away on 13th December 2023 at Murwillumbah, NSW (formally of Whangaehu).

With his beloved wife Mary at his side.

And we say thank you for the music.

Aroha Mai, Aroha Atu.

We will celebrate Paul's magnificent life in Woodville on 29th January 2024.

Ph/Text 021 107 2207 for details.

On 17th December 2023, aged 85 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Sydney.

Loved and respected Mum of Mark and Allison, and David and Wahn.

Proud Nana of Kim, Mikayla, Gus, and Oliver.

Friends are invited to a service for Jenny in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 29th December 2023 at 1.30pm.

On 17th December 2023, Mum passed away peacefully, aged 92 years.

Much loved and cherished Mum and Mother-in-Law of Malcolm and Mary-Rose, Paul and Suzanne, Mark and Leonie, Blair and Margaret, Kaye and Dave, Tonia and Darren.

Loved Nana of 19, Great Nana of 23 1/2 and Great Great Nana of 5.

Cherished wife of John Hammond (deceased), Twin Sister of George Armishaw (deceased), and Sister of Doris Skilton.

A kind, loving and dedicated Mum and wife who gave her all to her family.

Mum will be dearly missed by so many.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Joan’s life in Trinity Methodist Church, Wicksteed Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 20th December 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

At the age of 88 years, passed peacefully on Sunday 17th December 2023 at home in Whanganui, surrounded by her Whānau.

Devoted wife to Bill, cherished Nan, Aunty, Friend, and Treasured Mum to Maria, Robert, Steven, Pauline, Doreen, Warren, Ruth, Chere, and Ngareta, and her many mokopuna spanning five generations.

Whānau invite you to celebrate Nanny Pāpara’s life while she lays at Te Ao Hou Marae, Somme Parade, Aramoho, Whanganui.

Her nehu (funeral service) will be held at the Marae on Wednesday 20th December 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Marae urupā.

Hoki wairua mai rā e Kui, tā tātou taonga tuku iho, moe mai rā i tō moenga roa, kua wehe ēngari e maumahara mō ake tonu atu!

Suddenly on 10th December 2023, aged 78 years.

Much loved Husband of Alison.

Loved Father and Father-in-law of Kirsty and Aaron Lower, and Hayden and Dani.

Adored Grandad of Karis, and Beauden; Jason, and Ella.

In accordance with Alan’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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PARIS; Alan Robert.

Suddenly on 10th December 2023, aged 78 years.

Father of Selwyn, Glen, and Bevan.

In accordance with Alan’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

On 7th December 2023, after a long illness, aged 93 years.

A loved Mum and Mother in law of Karyn and Murray Reid, and Lee and Gary Blinkhorne.

Much loved Groovy Grandma, Granny and Woo Tan Gran to Stefan, Sarah and William.

Proud GG of Ollie, even though it was only for a short time.

Much loved daughter of the late Len and Sheila Jones and sister to the late Bedford, Seth, and Johnny. “All Together Again”

Karyn and Lee would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Mum’s lifetime friend, Clare Castle, for her love, dedication and loyal support.

Also, to Lynne Powley, our dear friend who helped us co-parent Mum over the years.

Many thanks to Dr Willem for his patience and kindness to Mum.

To the management and staff of St Johns Lifecare for their respect and wonderful care of Kerri.

Mum was always jetting off to some tropical island in the Pacific.

Your traveling days are now over.

R.I.P Kerri-Belle

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

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving Family on Monday 11th December 2023, aged 71 years.

Much loved Mum of Warren (dec), Candy and Paul, Randal and Cara, and Destiny.

Loved Sister of Margaret.

Cherished Nana and Nona of her 11 Grandchildren and 1 ½ Great-grandchildren.

In accordance with Jenny’s wishes, a private Family Farewell has been held.

Peacefully on Wednesday 13th December 2023, at Jane Winstone Retirement Village.

Loved Husband of the late Patricia.

Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Peggy and Alex Trudgeon (both dec)(Whanganui), Richard (dec)(Eltham), David (dec) and Anne (Feilding), Tony (dec) and June (Waihi), and Mary and George Hunt (both dec).

Loved Uncle of his many Nieces and Nephews.

Special friend of Netty.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Graeme’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 19th December 2023 at 11:00am, to be followed by a private cremation.