Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

BARNES: Trevor John

Passing: 12th November 2023
Funeral: 17th November 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 14th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 12th November 2023, aged 93 years.

Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Maurice and Alina, Simon, and Judith.

Much loved Grandfather of Jason, Russell, and Sylvia.

Dearly loved Great Grandfather of Luka.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Trevor in St Mary’s Catholic Church Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 17th November 2023 at 1:30pm, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Cemetery.

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DUNCAN: Valerie Vivienne

Passing: 7th November 2023
Funeral: 17th November 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 14th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Springvale Manor, Whanganui on 7th November 2023, aged 91 years.

Beloved wife of Thomas.

Loved Mother of David and loved Mother-In-Law of Debbie.

A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 17th November 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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BOURKE: Frances Josephine, Jo

Passing: 10th November 2023
Funeral: 15th November 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 12th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Sr Francesca passed peacefully at New Vista Rest Home on 10th November, in her 80th year of Profession.

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

Loved daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Bourke.

Loved Sister of Margaret Warmington and the late Pat Bourke and Audrey Dodunski.

Loved aunty, great aunty and great great aunty of all of her nieces and nephews.

We wish to thank Quinlan Court for providing Sr Francesca with a life-giving independent retirement, and to New Vista Rest Home for their loving care of Sister.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Sister Francesca on Wednesday 15th November at 10.30am in St Mary’s Catholic Church on Guyton St.

Sister’s Vigil will be held at 4.30pm at Mt St Joseph 14 Hillside Tce on 14th November.

Sister’s Funeral Service can be viewed online www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz on the Watch Funeral Online Link.

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BATT-BROWN: Stanley Raymond

Passing: 4th November 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 12th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday 4th November 2023, aged 80 years.

Much loved Husband of the late Gaye.

Loved Father of Richard, Lee, and Scott.

Treasured Grandad and Great-Grandad to all his Moko.

A Family Farewell has been held.

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MOSS: David Clarkson (Riggar)

Passing: 8th November 2023
Funeral: 13th November 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 10th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on 8th November 2023, aged 79 years.

Much loved Husband of Maureen for 57 years.

Loved Dad of Margaret, Brian, Brenda, and Janet.

Loved and proud Grandad and Great Grandad .

Friends are invited to a service for David in the Border Rugby Clubrooms, Chester Street, Waverley on Monday 13th November 2023 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

In lieu of flowers Donations to Hospice would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service.

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WALSH: Margaret Ann

Passing: 30th October 2023
Funeral: 9th November 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 6th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 30th October 2023, aged 90 years.

Loved wife of the late Ted.

Loved Mum of Christine and Grandma to Aisling, and Ruairi.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Margaret in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 9th November 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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GANNON: Robert (Bob)

Passing: 4th November 2023
Funeral: 8th November 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 6th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 4th November 2023, peacefully at home, aged 83 years.

Dearly loved & loving Husband of Lorraine for the past 57 years.

Much loved Dad & Father-in-law of Julayne & Malcolm, Andrew & Tara, the late Susan, & Brian Wilson.

Very proud Granddad of Danjelle & Kyle, Coultin, Logan, Kane; Hazel & Ava.

Loved Great Grandad of Fletcher.

Special Bob’s of Julie & the Pehi family & a loved Brother & Brother-in-law.

‘A keen fisherman at rest.’

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Bob’s life in the Trinity Methodist Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 8th November 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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SMITH: Jennifer Valmai (Jenny)

Passing: 28th October 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Unexpectedly on Saturday 28th October 2023, aged 87 years.

Beloved wife of Euan.

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Stephen and Kaye, and Dean and Svetlana.

Loved Grand mother of Kate, Aaron, and Cory.

A loved sister of Alison, Beverly (dec), and Russell (dec).

Treasured friend to Zarene, and Della.

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

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WARD: Catherine Christina (Cathy)

Passing: 27th October 2023
Funeral:
Published: 5th November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui Home, Whanganui on Friday 27th October 2023, after a short illness.

Cherished and loving Wife of Grant, and Mother of Iza.

Loved Daughter of the late Richard and Norma Schwass. Loved Sister of the late Colin.

Special thanks to all the staff at Kowhainui Home and Whanganui Hospice for their loving care and support of Cathy.

In accordance with Cathy’s wishes a private Burial Service has been held.

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BUDGE: Keith

Passing: 2nd November 2023
Funeral: 8th November 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 3rd November 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away after a short illness in Wanganui on Thursday, 2nd November 2023.

Much loved husband of Christine for 47 years.

Loved father and father-in-law of Blair and Carla.

Loved Poppy of Brooklynne, and Braxton; Kayla, Niko, and Kiana.

Loved father-in-law of the late Vanessa.

Loved brother of Neil, and Ann.

A service to celebrate Keith's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 8th November 2023 at 1:30pm, followed by private cremation.

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