Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

JOHNS: Arthur William, (Sunny)

Passing: 18th September 2023
Funeral: 23rd September 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 19th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on 18th September 2023.

A much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.

A service to celebrate Sunny's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Saturday 23rd September 2023 at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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FRANCIS: Brian George

Passing: 18th September 2023
Funeral: 22nd September 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 19th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at home with family on Monday 18th September 2023, aged 81 years.

Much loved husband of Judith.

Proud Dad of Karyn and Paul Sanson, Blair and Bridget; and loving Gramps of Adam, and Luke.

Loved brother of Carole, and Ross.

In memory of Brian donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated.

A service to celebrate Brian's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday 22nd September 2023 at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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KENNEDY: Peter John

Passing: 14th September 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 19th September 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Sadly passed away on 14th September 2023, aged 82 years.

Loved Son of the late Don and Mary.

Loved Brother of Graeme (deceased) and Win, David and Lyn, and Bob and Julie.

Dearly loved Father of Carolyn, and the late James.

Loved Pops of Ruby, and Zara and special friend of Roselene.

A big thank you to the staff at Jane Winstone, Okere House, and St John’s Hill Healthcare for looking after Peter.

Your kindness and compassion was appreciated by him.

A private family service is to be held.

Rest in Peace Pete XXX

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ALLAN: Vincent Lawrence Te Uira, (aka Tommy, TA)

Passing: 16th September 2023
Funeral: 20th September 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 18th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully 16th September 2023, aged 87 years.

Dearly loved husband of Gabrielle.

Loved father of Margaret and Neil Brimblecombe, Kyle and Catrina, Adrina and Tenga Goff, Ngaire and Derek Hall, Dean and Moana, Tauira, Shaun and Tina, Corey, Shay and Boof, Monty and Justine, and Sandy.

Koro of many moko.

The service for Tommy will be held at Kaiwhaiki Marae, Whanganui on Wednesday 20th September 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment in the Namukura urupa.

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THAYER: Barbara Elaine

Passing: 16th September 2023
Funeral: 22nd September 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 18th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 16th September 2023, aged 86 years.

Dearly loved wife for 64 years of the late Mervyn.

Very much-loved Mum of David and Carmen, Michelle and Steve, and the late Karina.

Loved sister-in-law of Jean and Rose.

Treasured Nan of Nicholas, Mikaela, Mason, and the late Claire and Tracy.

Great Nan of Cameron and the late Kiahn; and favourite aunty of Tim, and Toby.

A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in Central Baptist Church cnr Wicksteed and Dublin Streets Wanganui on Friday 22nd September 2023 at 2.00pm.

The service will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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LOVERIDGE: Shirley

Passing: 2nd September 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 16th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on 2nd September 2023.

Much loved Mother, Mother-in-law, Nana, great Nan and great great Nan to all her family.

A private farewell for Shirley has been held.

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PENTON: JOSEPHINE AROHA

Passing: 14th September 2023
Funeral: 19th September 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 15th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully with sons by her side in Wanganui on 14th September 2023, aged 85.

Loved by all!

Mother of Russell & Howard and best friend of 'Toffee', Nanny-Jo of Kylie, Knate, Zavanna & Renly (Queensland).

A service to celebrate Josie's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 19th September 2023, at 1:30pm.

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LANE: John Joseph

Passing: 12th September 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th September 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away in Taupo on 12th September 2023.

Dearly loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne, Robert and Lesley.

A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

In accordance with John’s wishes a private family farewell will be held.

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HARKESS: Lois (nee Holly)

Passing: 8th September 2023
Funeral: 16th September 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 14th September 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly but peacefully on Friday 8th September, at Whanganui Hospital, aged 83 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Eion.

Loved Mother of Bridget, special Nanny of Saoirse and respected Mother-in-law of Peter.

Best Aunt of Deirdre, Rachel, Derek, and Brendan Hamilton-Gibbs, Great Nieces and Nephews, and special Sister of Julie .

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Lois’s life in the Forrest Lounge, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 16th September 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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COLLINS: Elizabeth Clark, (Betty)

Passing: 12th September 2023
Funeral: 18th September 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 13th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on 12th September 2023, aged 96 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Bill.

Much loved Mum of Alan and Karen (Taupo), Graeme and Ann, and Bryan and Brenda.

Loving Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special friend of Marion.

A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Monday 18th September 2023 at 1:30 pm, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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