Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

CARSON: Brian Leonard

Passing: 31st October 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 3rd November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 31st October 2023, aged 78 years.

Much loved Husband of Judy, and the late Fran.

Dearly loved Dad and Uncle Grandad of James, Dianne and their families.

Loved Step Dad and Grandad of Nicki, Geoff and their families. Much loved Brother of John, Margaret, and Helen.

In accordance with Brian’s wishes a private farewell has been held.

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McCONACHY: Doreen Isabel

Passing: 29th October 2023
Funeral:
Published: 3rd November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 29th October 2023 at Jane Winstone with her loving family at her side, aged 98 years.

Loved Wife of the late Allan.

Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Tom and Sylvia (dec), and Lynda and Pete Swallow.

Loved Nana of Sam; Ben and Kathryn, and Luke and Jade.

Much loved Great Nana of Alizae, Saphire, Maci; Deegan, Riley; Harper, and Archie.

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BURNHAM: David Sidney

Passing: 1st November 2023
Funeral: 6th November 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 1st November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 1st November 2023, aged 91 years.

Much loved Husband of Val and Stepfather of Michelle, and Brent.

Cherished Dad of Trudi, and Carol.

Loved Husband of the late Daphne.

Loved and adored by his many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Friends are invited to a Service for David in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 6th November 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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KIRK: Ngaire Elizabeth (nee Bunn)

Passing: 30th October 2023
Funeral: 4th November 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 1st November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on 30th October 2023, aged 82 years.

Loved Wife of the late Graeme.

Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Andrew and Natasha, Hamish, Duncan, and Stuart.

Much loved Nana of Amber, James, Bree, Jonty; and Makayla.

A loved Great Nana of Scotland, Hennessy, and Florence.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ngaire’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 4th November 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Ngaire’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral Online Link.

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TITTER: Rex Bayard

Passing: 20th October 2023
Funeral: 4th November 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 1st November 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Unexpectedly with his stepson by his side, at the Whanganui Hospital on Friday 20th October 2023, aged 78 years.

Much Loved Stepdad of Clarke, and Luanne and Granddaughter Sinead.

Loved ex-partner and trusted friend of Carolyn.

A loved Uncle of Bruce and his partner and their children.

We will miss your very cheeky and witty humour, running around after you and most of all having a cold Beer with you, old boy.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Rex’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 4th November 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Rex’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral Online Link.

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HENDERSON: Eileen Rosemary

Passing: 31st October 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 31st October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully, with family by her side at New Vista Rest Home Whanganui on Tuesday 31st October 2023, aged 92 years.

Loved Mother of James, Jan, Frances, Susan, and Ken.

Loved Grandma of Amy, Daniel, Sophie, Steven, Jaimee, Frances, and Dean.

Special Great-Grandma to all her Great-Grandchildren.

She will be dearly missed by all her family.

In accordance with Eileen’s wishes a private family service is to be held.

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ZINSLI: Edward Harold (Ted)

Passing: 24th October 2023
Funeral: 2nd November 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 31st October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away suddenly on Tuesday 24th October 2023, aged 94 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late May.

Loved Father and Father-in-law to Noel and Pauline, Anne and Chris, Raewyn, Lynette (Deceased) and Frank, Ray and Alison, and Graham.

A loved Grandad and Great Grandad to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loved brother of the late Ray.

A celebration of Ted’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 2nd November 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

All messages C/- The Zinsli family at admin@dempseyandforrest.co.nz or P.O. Box 341, Wanganui.

Ted’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral Online Link.

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HAROLD: Ronald Frederick, (Ron)

Passing: 26th October 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 31st October 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 26th October 2023.

Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 62 years.

A much loved Uncle of Linda, and June and friend to many with his wit and humour.

Special thanks to the staff at Kowhainui Rest Home for their care of Ron.

A private farewell has been held and was live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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WELCH: Steven William (Steve)

Passing: 30th October 2023
Funeral: 3rd November 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 31st October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 30th October 2023, aged 78 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Noelene.

Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Mark and Emma, and Sally and Toni.

Adored Grandad of Julia, Lily, Imogen, and Ruby.

‘He will be deeply missed and remain forever in our hearts.’

A Service to celebrate Steve’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 3rd November 2023 at 1:30pm.

The family wish to thank the staff at Whanganui Hospital for their care of Steve.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society NZ can be left in the chapel foyer.

Steve’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral Online Link.

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KUMEROA: Stewart Tuiri, (Stick)

Passing: 30th October 2023
Funeral: 3rd November 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 31st October 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Sunrise 28.08.1943

Sunset 30.10.2023

It is with great sadness that uncle grew his Angel Wings and passed away peacefully at home, morning of Monday 30th October 2023 at the age of 80 years old.

Dearly loved partner of Elaine Fortune Himona (dec). Father of the late Frances Kumeroa.

Beloved son of the late Tuka and Hine Kumeroa.

Brother to all his siblings: Tama (dec), Matene Nepia (Boy,Whangai,dec) and Pat McLeod (dec), Rangi (dec), Jenny and Mark Bartlett (dec), Louise (dec), Robin and June Kumeroa (dec), John Boy and Leoni Kumeroa, Martin and Lorraine Kumeroa (dec), Kaye and William Edwin, Sharmaine and Kapene Te Amo, Michael (dec), Mason Bartlett and Tania Repia, Stafford Bartlett and Brenda Tairi.

Loving uncle to all his nephews and nieces.

Special koro to all his Moko’s and Moko Moko’s.

LOVING BELOVED KORO TO ROSIE, ELLA JAYE, AND TE HAPUKU.

Treasured Uncle to Missy Lu and Aroha.

Uncle is laying at Parikino Marae, Whanganui River Road.

His funeral service will be help at the Marae on Friday 3rd November 2023 at 10am, followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery, McNeill Street, Whanganui.

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