Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

IRVING: Yuko, (Kathy)

Passing: 28th October 2023
Funeral: 3rd November 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 31st October 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on 28th October 2023, after a short illness at St John’s Hill Lifecare, Whanganui.

Rest In Peace.

Loving wife of Noel.

Loved mother of (the late) Robbie, John, Myles, Brendan and Justin, and Shaine and Liz (Gembitsky).

Grandmother of Michiko, Kiriana, and Lucy, and her 9 great grandchildren.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Whanganui on Friday 3rd November 2023 at 11.00am.

Rosary will be recited in the church on Thursday 2nd November 2023 at 5:30pm.

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JORDAN: Cynthia Ann (Ann)

Passing: 21st October 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 27th October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Saturday 21st October 2023.

Dearly loved Wife and Best Mate of Nevill.

Treasured Mum and Best Friend of Kim and the late Mike.

In accordance with Ann’s wishes a Private Service has been held.

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BANNISTER: Josephine Ida (Jo)

Passing: 25th October 2023
Funeral: 30th October 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 27th October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on Wednesday 25th October 2023.

Much loved Mum of John, Stacey, Angela, Scott, and Shane.

Dearly loved Sister of Rosemary.

Cherished Nana and Great-Nana of her 17 Grandchildren and her 14 Great-Grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jo’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Monday 30th October 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private interment.

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MALIPAARD: Cornelis, (Cees)

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

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 19th October 2023.

Loved husband of the late Aileen.

Loved father, father-in-law, son, brother, Poppa, and Great Poppa to his family, and friend to many.

Will be greatly missed by all.

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

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CANNON: Leonard William (Len)

Passing: 22nd October 2023
Funeral: 30th October 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 25th October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away unexpectedly on 22nd October 2023 at Wellington Hospital, aged 84 years.

Dearly Loved Husband and Soulmate of Pat.

Much loved Father of Megan, Kirsty (dec) & Tracey.

Loved Stepfather of Shayne, Leanne and Adrian Gowan.

Loved Grandfather of Molly and Mya, and Great Grandfather of Hunter, Jasmyn, and Jemima.

A schoolteacher and sportsman until the end.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Len’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Monday 30th October 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Len’s Service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Funeral Online Now’ Link.

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CUMMINGS: Joyce Rose

Passing: 22nd October 2023
Funeral: 27th October 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 24th October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in New Vista Rest Home on 22nd October 2023, aged 86 years.

Much loved wife of Brian. Joyce will be sadly missed.

A Funeral Service for Joyce will be held in the Forrest Lounge, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 27th October 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by an interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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TITTER: Rex Bayard

Passing: 20th October 2023
Funeral: 4th November 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 24th October 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.

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DOWNING: Edward John J.P. (Ted)

Passing:
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Kowhainui Home on Tuesday 10th October 2023, aged 86 years.

Much loved Dad, Grandad, Brother and Friend.

In accordance with the families wishes a Private Farwell has been held.

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SIM: Nola Doreen

Passing: 16th October 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at St. Johns Hill Healthcare on Monday 16th October 2023, aged 95 years.

Much loved wife of the late George.

Loved and cherished Mum and Mother-in-law of Colin, Tony and Margie, Lindsay and Lynette, and Angela and Dean.

Loved Grandma and Nana of all her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.

The Family wish to express their sincere thanks to all the Staff at St. Johns Hill Healthcare for their exceptional care of Nola.

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

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BUNN: Daniel Alan

Passing: 7th October 2023
Funeral: 20th October 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 20th October 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Tragically passed away on 7th October 2023, aged 41 years.

Loved Husband to Carrie-Anne, amazing Father of Bradley, Dennis, Sammie, Braydon, and William.

Adored Son of Keith and Sue Bunn.

Much loved by all his siblings, cousins, nephews, nieces and so many more.

Friends and family are invited to join in celebrating Daniel's life at Central Baptist Church, Whanganui on Friday 20th October 2023, at 1.30pm.

Following the cremation please join the family at Caroline's Boatshed to give him the send off he would want. Everyone buys for themselves.

"Gone far too soon, leaving a huge hole in all the lives of those who knew him".

If you are thinking of ways to help, please donate to the Give-a-Little page for Daniel's wife Carrie-Anne.

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