Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

HALL: Dave Morton, (David)

Passing: 2nd December 2023
Funeral: 8th December 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 4th December 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui with family at his side on 2nd December 2023, aged 74 years.

Treasured husband and Dad of Jan (Janice); Jarrod and Kirsty, and Renee and Sam.

Loving Gramps of Pippa, and Sophia; Henry, Jude, and Hadley; only brother of Gary.

A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held on Friday 8th December 2023 at 1:30pm.

Please phone 06 345 5522 for further details.

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PAPWORTH: Melody Lynn

Passing: 2nd December 2023
Funeral: 9th December 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 4th December 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away at home on 2nd December 2023.

Dearest wife and best friend of David.

Dearly loved Mum and Mother-in-Law to Lisa and Ray Perry, and Nigel Papworth.

Loved Nana of Blake, Rylan, Lincoln, and Jack.

Loving sister-in-law, aunty, and friend to many.

In memory of Melody, donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated.

A service to celebrate Melody’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 9th December 2023 at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live.

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MACAULAY: Aulay

Passing: 29th November 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th December 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Masonic Rest home on 29th November 2023, aged 86 years.

Dearly loved second Son of the late Aulay and Margaret Macaulay.

Loved brother of Walter, Alistair, Donald, and Jenny, all deceased, and Mary, and Margaret.

Aulay will be greatly missed by all.

As per Aulay’s wishes a private service has been held.

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TUTAKI: Teresa Kiri, (nee Waitere) (Ali Bull)

Passing: 30th November 2023
Funeral: See listing for services
Published: 1st December 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Thursday 30th November 2023, aged 73 years.

Teresa is lying at home 15 Hinemoa Street, Whanganu.

All are welcome over the weekend.

Evening service will be held on Saturday 2nd December at 5.00pm.

Poroporoaki will be held on Sunday 3rd December between 11.00am and 5.00pm, to be followed by service and Hãkari.

Teresa will depart from the house at 9.00am Monday 4th December for interment at the Opunake Cemetery, South Taranaki.

Her final Service will be held at the graveside at 12.30pm

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KING: Laurence (Laurie)

Passing:
Funeral: Memorial Service - 4th December at 1.00pm
Published: 29th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Retired SSO Whanganui Fire Service.

Dad of Fiona, Melanie, and Louise King.

A Memorial Service for Laurie will be held at the Whanganui Fire Station on Monday 4th December 2023 at 1.00pm.

Messages to fionajk@xtra.co.nz.

A private cremation service has already been held.

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HAWTHORNE: Phillip Campbell (Doc)

Passing: 27th November 2023
Funeral: 2nd December 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 28th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 27th November 2023, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 58 years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Gale, and Tanya and Eddie.

All messages C/- The Hawthorne Family, P.O. Box 341, Whanganui.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Doc’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 2nd December 2023 at 11.00am.

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SKJOTH: Valerie Joy (Val) (nee Wright)

Passing: 18th November 2023
Funeral: 29th November 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Published: 27th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 18th November 2023, in Whanganui Hospital, aged 87 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Peter Skjoth and previous wife of Carl Gray.

Mother of Bruce, Tony, Sandra (deceased), and Tania.

A loved Nana, Great Nana, Sister, Sister-in-law, and Aunt.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Val’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street,

Whanganui on Wednesday 29th November 2023 at 12.00noon, to be followed by a private cremation.

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ARNOLD: Jan

Passing: 19th November 2023
Funeral: Celebration 29th November at 3.00pm
Published: 26th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 19th November 2023, peacefully in Wellington Hospital, aged 79 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Kelvin for 59 years.

Much loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Kim & Ken (Queenstown), Kathryn (Kathy) & Steve.

Adored Nan of Jessica & Benjamin.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

A private Farewell for Jan is to be held.

Friends are invited to attend an afternoon tea to celebrate Jan’s life & share stories in the Forrest Lounge, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 29th November 2023 at 3.00pm.

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LABONE: Vivienne Francis

Passing: 19th November 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th November 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui on Sunday 19th November 2023, aged 75 years.

Wife and treasured soul mate of the late John.

A gathering of family to farewell Viv was held in Whanganui on Tuesday 21st November 2023.

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MONTGOMERY: Ellen Gordon (Ella)

Passing: 24th November 2023
Funeral: 28th November 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 24th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Broadview Rest Home, with family at her side, on Friday 24th November 2023, aged 93 years.

Much loved Wife of the late John.

Dearly loved Mum of Liz and Frank, Rob and Christine, David and Mel, and Andy and Bridget.

Loved Grandma of all her Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff at Broadview for their wonderful care of Ella.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ella’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street Whanganui on Tuesday 28th November 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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