Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

UDEN: Rowena Ann (nee Gutsell)

Passing: 30th July 2023
Funeral: 4th August 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 1st August 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 30th July 2023, in Whanganui, aged 69 years young.

A vital special link in our family chain has been broken with the peaceful passing of a loving and loved Mum of Moana and Tim, Diana and Cabby, and Christopher and Renee.

Proud Nanny of Brooke, Tyler and Jess, Kayla and Johnny, Hayley and Jaydon, and Maggie.

Special Great Nanny of Carlos, Shelby, Felix, Carter-Jay, Charlie, and Camilia.

“We will all miss her deeply”.

A Service for our Matriarch will be held at the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel, McNeill Street, Whanganui on Friday 4th August 2023 at 11.00am.

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FAZZINI: Diane Lesley (nee Ramage)

Passing: 26th July 2023
Funeral: 2nd August 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 28th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in Wanganui on 26th July, aged 75 years.

Dearly loved and talented wife of Victor & treasured mother & grandmother.

Friends are invited to a service to celebrate Diane's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 2nd August 2023 at 1.00pm, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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DICKINSON: Ernest Kingsley (Ernie)

Passing: 24th July 2023
Funeral: 31st July 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 28th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

It is with great sadness that we advise the unexpected loss of Ernie on Monday 24th July, aged 68 years.

Dearly loved Dad of James; Tara & Andrew; Briar & Dan.

Partner & companion of Marion.

Adored Grandad of Atticus & Dillon.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Garry & Rosalie (dec), and Ross & Margaret.

Special friend to Jody & Jamie; Shelley & Quintin.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ernie’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 31st July 2023 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a private interment at Matarawa Cemetery.

Ernie’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘watch funeral now’ online link.

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WRIGHT: Beverley Anne (Bev)

Passing: 25th July 2023
Funeral: 28th July 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 26th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 25th July 2023, peacefully at Broadview Lifecare surrounded by her loving family, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Len.

Much loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Lindsay and Wendy, and Ken & Liz.

A loved Nan of Ben, Zak and Alesha; Nicole and Thaine, Sam, and Shania.

A loved Great Nan of her many Great Grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Bev’s life in The Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 28th July 2023 at 10.00am, followed by Cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel.
Bev’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch a funeral online” link.

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WHITE: Sandra Lee

Passing: 24th July 2023
Funeral: 31st July 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 26th July 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away in Wellington on 24th July 2023.

Loved wife of Vernon, and loved mother to all her children.

A loved Nana to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and friend to many.

A service to celebrate Sandra's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Monday 31st July 2023 at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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BARRETT: Fay Pamela Beth

Passing: 24th July 2023
Funeral: 28th July 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Published: 26th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Monday 24th July 2023, aged 90 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Alan and loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Lynette and the late Tony, Jim (Chalky) and Vicky, and Michelle and Karl.

Treasured Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother.

All messages to Barrett Family c/o PO Box 341 Whanganui

Friends are invited to a Service to celebrate Fay’s Life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 28th July 2023 at 12 noon, to be followed by a private cremation.

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PERENIKO-HADDON: Merril Anne

Passing: 22nd July 2023
Funeral: 27th July 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 25th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 22nd July 2023, in the hands of her darling husband James, while surrounded by her loving whanau.

Beloved Mum of Jamie, George, Te Oraiti, Bridgette, and Kylie and their families.

Much loved by all her Moko.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Merril’s life in the Lighthouse Christian Church, Puriri Street, Whanganui on Thursday 27th July 2023 at 10.00am, to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium.

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EALES-BALDWIN: Dawn Mary

Passing: 22nd July 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 25th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 22nd July 2023

Beloved wife of the late Patrick Baldwin.

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

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BAKER: Mark Milton

Passing: 18th July 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home in the arms of his loved ones on 18th July 18 2023, aged 67 years.

Much loved Dad of Elysse, and Jesse.

Beloved and proud Grandfather of Xavier, Slayd, Mercedez, and Maddox.

Devoted Dad to his fur babies Pepe and Pippa.

“Ride in paradise”.

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

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HEAD: Leslie Thomas (Les)

Passing: 20th July 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Born 28th June 1926, passed away 20th July 2023, aged 97 years.

Sadly missed by his wife Dawn and her family and by Peter and Marlene, and Colin.

A private cremation has taken place and a date for the interment of his ashes will be announced in due course.

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