Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

ELDBY: Otto Arne

Passing: 12th September 2023
Funeral: 15th September 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 13th September 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

31.08.1940 Bodo, Norway – 12.09.2023 Whanganui, New Zealand

Much loved and sadly missed by Marion, his wife of 59 years.

Pappa to Synove, the late Anton, Lars, and their Partners. Koko to Leif, Lucy, Espen, and Lene.

Second Son to Oskar and Hanne Eldby, both deceased, of Bodo, Norway.

Son-in-Law to Tom and Maude Waiwiri, both deceased, of Taranaki.

Bro-in-Law to Tom, Dickie, Sydney, Raymond, Blanche, all deceased, and June, Maureen, Lorraine, Irene, and their Partners.

Much loved by the extended Waiwiri Whanau in Taranaki, Australia and Europe.

Otto will be resting at home until his service.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Otto’s life and his love of Norway and New Zealand in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui Friday 15th September 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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GOLLAN: Dora Edith (nee Toulmin)

Passing: 12th September 2023
Funeral: Funeral details to be advised
Published: 13th September 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 12 September 2023, aged 91 years.

Much loved and cherished Wife of the late Bruce for 65 years.

Loved and treasured Mum of Susan (dec) and Steve Pilkington, Rob and Louise, Linda (dec), and Hugh and Sarah.
Proud Grandma of Ryan, Anna, James, Matt; Katie, Richard, Charlotte; Isabella, and Eleanor.

Delighted Great Grandma of 13.

Kind friend and supporter to many.

Funeral details to be advised.

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COE: Christopher John (Chris)

Passing: 9th September 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held 12th September.
Published: 13th September 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed peacefully on 9th September 2023, up at the family farm in Waitotara.

Beloved son of the late Jim and Melva Coe.

Much loved brother of Wally, Rob, Maria, and Stephanie.

Dearly loved and adored Dad of Richard, Tina, Donna, Pamela, and Diane.

A Treasured and loved Father-in-law, grandad, uncle, and friend.

Cherished friend of Doreen.

In accordance with Dad’s wishes a private cremation was held on Tuesday 12th September 2023.

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CAMPBELL: Phyllis Lilian

Passing: 9th September 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 13th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Born 9/9/1934 – 9/9/2023, aged 89 years, surround by her loving family.

Wife of the late Colin.

Loved and respected Mum, Mother-in-law, Grandma, and Great Grandma.

Dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

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

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BURGESS: Iris Norris, (nee Wellwood)

Passing: 1st September 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 13th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on 1st September 2023, in her 96th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Alan.

Much loved Mum of (the late) Ian and Dorothy, Peter, Russell and Sandi, and Mandy.

Loving Grandma of Joanne and Hayden, Martin and Jane, Greg and Amy; Shane and Jade, Gareth and Reannan, Matthew; Jack and Catherine, Luke and Natalie, Cameron and Olivia; and all her Great Grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff of Jane Winstone.

At Iris’ request a private farewell has been held.

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HARKESS: Lois (nee Holly)

Passing: 8th September 2023
Funeral: Funeral details to be advised
Published: 12th 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 .

Funeral details to be advised.

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FLINTOFF: George

Passing: 8th September 2023
Funeral: Service at a later good
Published: 9th September 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Friday 8th September 2023, aged 82 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Susan.

Loved father and father-in-law of Christopher and Carla Flintoff, Vivian and Dennis Welsh.

Adored grandfather to Jarna, Jackson, Scotty and Toni, Tom, Mikayla and Great grandfather to Lukah- Jane and Knox.

George will be greatly missed.

A Service will be held for George at a later date.

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DAY: Janice Margaret (Jan)

Passing: 31st August 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 9th September 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 31st August 2023, aged 75 years.

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

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BENFELL: Joseph Bell (Joe)

Passing: 5th September 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 7th September 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 5th September 2023, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 87 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Ann.

In accordance with Joe’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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RIRINUI: Andrew Nihera (Darkie)

Passing: 5th September 2023
Funeral: 8th September 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 5th September 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Tuesday 5th September 2023, aged 96 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Pauline.

Much loved Dad of Denise, Margaret, (the late) Huia, Andrew, Rima, Richard, Moni, and Aroha.

A treasured Koro of all his Mokopuna.

A loved brother, brother in law, uncle, and special friend to many.

Andrew is laying at Ratana Pa until his funeral service, which will be held at the Manuao on Friday 8th September 2023, at 11.00am.

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