Whanganui Funeral Notices

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sidney 12/11/1949 - 03/09/2023

Lifetime companion of Charmaine Tamakehu, loving father of Bubby, Loncey, Jan, Wee Darling, and Kaare, and treasured koro to all of his mokopuna.

Sidney will be taken home to Matahiwi Marae, Whanganui River Road where he will lay under the guardianship of his whare, Taanewai.

The final service will commence at 10.00am on Thursday 07/09/2023.

Peacefully on Thursday 31st August 2023, aged 95 years.

Loving wife of the late Ivor.

Much loved Mum of Susan, Lorraine, Julie, Wendy, Wayne, and their partners.

Adored Nanny to her twelve grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Loved Sister of Len, the late Arthur, and the late Ruby.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Betty’s life in The Forrest Lounge, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 4th September 2023 at 10:30am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Betty’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch a Funeral Online Link.

Peacefully, holding Roy’s hand, on Tuesday 29th August 2023, aged 86 years.

Loving wife and companion of Roy for 63 years.

Beloved Mother of, Diana, Milia, Sally, Fiona, and their partners.

Treasured gran to her 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Sister and best friend of the late Margaret Smith, and loved Aunty to Lynda, Judy, and Graeme.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Evelyn’s life in The Church of the Good Shepherd, Weraroa Road, Waverley on Monday 4th September 2023 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Michael left us on his own schedule and should have let me know.

A sad loss for us all.

Will be sadly missed by his wife Anne; his family Tania and Craig, Dean, Rachael and Bruce, and Gareth; and his grandchildren Alice and Carlo, Ben, and Kelsey.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research would be greatly appreciated and can be left in the Chapel Foyer.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Mike’s life in the Whanganui Collegiate School Chapel, Liverpool Street, Whanganui on Saturday 2nd September 2023 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation

Mikes Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz 'Watch A Funeral Online' Link

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 29th August 2023, aged 96 years.

Loved Husband of Margaret.

Dearly loved Dad and Father-in-law of Julie and Alex Paques, Linden and Stephen Gillies, Brendon and Trina, and Ashley and Ashley.

Much loved Poppa of Skyler, Mario, Kristen, Benjamin, Mitchell, and Scott.

Maurice will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by Ian Deane and his many family and friends.

A celebration of Maurice’s life will be held at The Centre, Seddon Street, Raetihi on Monday 4th September 2023 at 2.00pm, to be followed by interment in the Raetihi Cemetery.

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home on Friday 25th August 2023, aged 95 years.

Loved wife of the late Joe.

Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Christine and Colin, Julie and David, and Kathryn and Ian.

Loved grandma of Fiona, Blair, Kelly, Brendan, and great grandma of Elijah.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Doris’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 1st September 2023, at 1.30pm.

Unexpectedly at the Whanganui Hospital on Sunday 27th August 2023, aged 75 years.

Dearly loved partner of Chris and loving Mum of Paul, and Joanne.

Treasured nana to Te Awhimai and Ana, and great nana to her nine mokopuna.

The Waitotara community welcome friends and family to a celebration of Mary’s life at the Waitotara Hotel, 1 Kaipo Street, Waitotara on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at 11.00am.

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday 26th August 2023.

Dearly loved husband of Merlene.

Much loved father of Tania and Steve, Karin and Stuart, Lee and Garry, Joanne and Son Danie (deceased).

Much loved by his 21 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren.

Herb is laying at home, 11 Kakaho Drive, if whānau and friends wish to pay their respects.

A celebration of Herb’s life will take place from 2pm - 7pm at his home, on Sunday 27th August.

Herb will leave on Monday morning to head back to his marae at Waitahanui.

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui, aged 67 years.

Much loved son of the late Janet and Hugh.

Loved brother of Bob, Fred (Deceased), Neville (Deceased), Catherine, Christine, and Philip.

A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

In accordance with the family’s wishes, a private family farewell for John has been held.

On 19th August 2023, aged 50 years.

Passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer in Blenheim.

Much loved son of Graham and Sue.

Much loved husband of Ang; father to Danielle, Abby, Tessa and Maia.

Loved brother to Lesa and Graeme, Richie and Jane; adored uncle of Charlie, Bindi and Sophie.

He will be missed by many.

A huge thanks to all Doctors, Nurses and Hospice Staff.

A service for Scott has been held on Friday 25th August 2023 at Sowmans, Blenheim.