Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

GUTHRIE: Josey

Passing: 28th June 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 28th June 2023, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 79 years young.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Pete.

Much loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Tony & Debs.

Loved Nana to Molly.

In accordance with Josey’s wishes, a private Family service has been held.

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MACNAB: David Henry

Passing: 4th July 2023
Funeral: 7th July 2023 at 2:30 p.m.
Published: 5th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 4th July 2023, peacefully at home.

Loved Husband of the late Margaret.

Much loved Father of Alison (deceased), Ruth, Charles, Scott, Robert, and their partners.

Loved Pummy to all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Following a private family service, friends are invited to attend a celebration of David’s life in the Macnab Domain Community Hall, Kaiwhaiki Road on Friday 7th July 2023 at 2.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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FARLEY: Judith Elizabeth (Judy)

Passing: 1st July 2023
Funeral: 8th July 2023 at 11:30 a.m.
Published: 4th July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 1st July 2023, peacefully at Kowhainui Home, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Peter.

Much loved Mum of Darrell (Auckland), Tracey (QLD, Australia).

Loved Grandmother of Zac & Harley.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Judy’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 8th July 2023 at 11.30am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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GELSTON: Duncan Campbell

Passing: 2nd July 2023
Funeral: 10th July 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 4th July 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

04/07/49 – 02/07/23.

Loving and loyal husband of Kate Stewart, loved father of Nicola, and Cara, and Grandpa of Aidan, Dylan, Campbell, and Joe; and Dunc to Kate’s family.

Devoted teacher and classical language scholar. Semper Fidelis.

Please join us to celebrate Duncan’s life in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Monday 10th July at 2.00pm.

If you would like to plant a tree in honour of Duncan the world would be grateful.

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GREEN: Atamira Hui Hui (Anne)

Passing: 1st July 2023
Funeral: Private Service To Be Held
Published: 3rd July 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in New Vista Rest Home, on Saturday 1st July 2023, aged 85 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Lester (Snr) and beloved mum of the late Lester (Jnr).

A loved Aunty of Michelle, Noel and whanau.

A private service for Anne will be held.

For details, please call 06 345 5522.

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LAMB: Margaret Rose, (Marg)

Passing: 1st July 2023
Funeral: 6th July 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 3rd July 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away suddenly but peacefully with family by her side, on Saturday 1st July 2023, aged 68 years.

Much loved wife of the late Kevin.

Loved mother and mother in law of Emma and Richard, Nathan and Emily, and Cheleigh.

A loved Nana to Arkyn.

A loved sister, aunty, and friend to many.

A service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Thursday 6th July 2023 at 10.00am.

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HICKLING: Evelyn Alberta

Passing: 27th June 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 1st July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 27th June 2023, peacefully at Kowhainui Home, aged 92 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Jim.

Much loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Colleen & Leen Fluit (Napier), Brian & Andrea, Raewyn & Glenn Wadsworth, & the late Trevor.

Loved Nana of Alana, Erica (Perth), the late Caleb; Katie; Jenna & Walter.

Loved G Nana of Baine, Rocco, & Isaiah.

Special thanks to the staff of Kowhainui Home for the care of our Mum.

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

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MATTHEWS: Margaret Rae (Rae)

Passing: 28th June 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 1st July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 28th June 2023, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 79 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Lew.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dane and Karen.

A loved nana of Nicholas, Lachlan, Michael, and George.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Colin, Graeme and the late Di Cowie.

In accordance with Rae’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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CAMPBELL: Cathy

Passing: 28th June 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 1st July 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home with close friends and family by her side, on Wednesday 28th June 2023, aged 73 years.

A much-loved Aunty, Godmother, and Friend.

Loved Sister of the late James (Jimmy).

In accordance with Cathy’s wishes a family farewell has been held.

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NANAI: Kairoa Tairo (aka Sin Taro)

Passing: 29th June 2023
Funeral: 4th July 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Published: 30th June 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 29th June 2023, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, aged 86 years.

Much loved dad to Metua and Del, Michelle and Gov, and John and Renee. Beloved husband of Beryl.

Loved always and forever by all his moko’s Nina, Nalani, Madison, Aterea and Naima-Kyla.

A family service will be held on Monday, 3rd July 2023 at 5.00pm at the Cook Islands Christian Hall.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of dad’s life at the Cook Islands Christian Hall, 71 Puriri Street, Gonville on Tuesday 4th July 2023 at 12 noon.

Dad will then be taken to his final resting place at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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