Whanganui Funeral Notices

Dad passed away peacefully on 19th August 2024 at Whanganui Hospital, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Jan.

A much loved & respected Dad of Lynn, Joanne, & Mark & Sons-in-law David & Michael.

An adored, doting & fun Grandad of Emma, Josie, Martin & their partners Patrick, Nik & Libby.

Best Great Grandad to James, Poppy, Jack, & Esther.

As per Dad’s wishes a private celebration of his life has been held & he is now resting with our loved Mum.

In lieu of flowers if you would like to make a donation to KidsCan or the Make A Wish Foundation, Dad would appreciate it as he loved children.

Peacefully at home on 22nd August 2024, aged 81 years.

Much loved Mum and Mother-in-Law of Deborah and Ian, and Janine and the late Dave.

Loving Nana of 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and can be left at the chapel.

Friends are invited to a service for Phyl in the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel, McNeill St, Whanganui

on Saturday 24th August 2024 at 11.00am.

Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday 21st August 2024.

Dearly loved husband of Yvonne for 60 years.

Much love Dad of Andrew, and Kim.

Adored Grandad to Aleisha, and Grace.

A much loved son, brother to his 13 brothers and sisters, uncle, cousin, and friend to all.

A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in the Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt Street

on Tuesday 27th August 2024 at 10.30am.

On 18th August 2024, at New Vista Rest Home and Hospital, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved wife of John; mother of Janine and Brendan; stepmother of Ruinga, Riwaru, Kawana, Atarangi and Louisa; Nana of Flynn, Leo, Elsa and all the other Mokopuna.

Beloved daughter of Albert and Joyce; and sister of Richard (Dick), Wendy and Jane.

Messages to the family C/o: John Tihema, 13 Te Anaua St, Putiki, Whanganui 4500 or betty.tihema@yahoo.com.

Special thanks to Te Oranganui and New Vista staff for their care of Betty.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 10.30am, at the Cleveland Chapel, 179 St Ingestre St, Whanganui and to be followed by private cremation.

The service will be live-streamed at www.clevelandunerals.co.nz.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Women’s Refuge would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited thereafter to the St John’s Club, 158 Glasgow St, Whanganui at 1.00pm.

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 7th August 2024.

Loved father of Sean, Jayme and Matthew, doting grandfather of 3.

Cherished brother of Grant, Murray and Ross, and Son of Frances and the late Ron.

Service to be held at Lychway Funerals Palmerston North on Wednesday 14th August at 1.00pm.

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Home on 5th August 2024.

Dearly loved husband of the late Leonie.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Janet and Garry Anderson, Neil, and Linda and the late John Kendrick.

A loving Poppa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 10th August 2024 at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

24/01/1953 - 02/08/2024

On 2nd August, Poppa quietly left the party with family by his side.

Treasured father to Kylie & Ricky, Karl & Lisa, Abbey & Paul, Rebecca & Lincoln.

Adored Poppa to Josh, Angus, Jack, Ruby and Chelsea.

His battle was courageous and uncomplaining.

A great community man and true Kaiwaka forever.

Our thanks go out to Broadview Rest Home for their care of Dad.

“Speaking words of wisdom, let it be”

In accordance with Lloyd's wishes, a private family farewell has been held.

Passed away peacefully at home with Kerry and her family at her side.

Loved Daughter of Dennis(dec) and Betty Marchant.

Very much loved Partner of Kerry for 33 years.

Loved and cherished Mum of Joanne and Scott, Dennis and Brandi, Lily and Caleb, and Step Mum to Dion and Rachel.

Loved Sister and Sister-in-law of Graeme and Trish, Colin and Sue, and Jean and Royce.

Loved Aunty of Many Nieces and Nephews.

A Remembrance Service to celebrate Kathy’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 8th August 2024 at 1.30pm.

Kathy’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online’

On 3rd August 2024, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 73 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Alita for 38 years.

A much-loved Uncle & Great Uncle of all his Nieces & Nephews.

All messages C/- Greening family, PO Box 341, Whanganui.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Bill’s life in the Christ Church Anglican Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Thursday 8th August 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Vivienne passed away peacefully at home on 30th July 2024, aged 84.

Cherished wife of the late Hugh Staveley, much loved mum and mother-in-law to Wendy and Stephen, Rick, and Daryl.

Dearly loved Nana of Dean, Michelle, Anna and Brent; Amie and Damian; Steven, Jennifer, Tyler and Bayley; and adored by her 12 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Vivienne’s life will be held in St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Glasgow Street, Wanganui on Thursday 8th August 2024 at 10.00am, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz