Whanganui Funeral Notices

Passed away peacefully on 28th July 2024, with his beloved wife of 70 years, Pat, at his side.

Much loved Dad of Michele, Brad, and Tania, father in law to Graham, Sue, and Mark.

A loving Poppy to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A cherished brother in law uncle and friend.

Special thanks to all those who have helped with the care of Dad.

He has enjoyed a long life of 96 years, sailed the seven seas with the Royal Navy.

His mantra in life was: It is not the years in your life that count it’s the life in your years.

A private farewell for Bill has been held.

In memory of Bill donations to the cancer society would be appreciated.

Passed away peacefully at New Vista Rest Home in the loving arms of her daughter and granddaughter, on 1st August 2024.

Loved wife of the late Colin.

Loved mother of Jennie.

Mema to her grandchildren Natalie, and Reina, David and Estefani; and her great grandchildren Max, Quin, Leo, and Mia.

A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 6th August 2024, at 2.00pm and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

Peacefully at Masonic Court Rest Home on Monday 29th July 2024, surrounded by her loving family, in her 78th year.
Dearly loved wife of Paul Vodanovich and the late Peter Haywood.
Much loved Mum, Mum in law and Friend to Craig and Leanne, Fiona and Selby, Mandy and Dave.

Mother to Robert.

Treasured Nana of all her Grandchildren and Step Grandchildren.
A cherished Daughter, Daughter-in-law, Sister and Sister-in-law, Aunty and Friend to too many to name. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Masonic Court Rest Home for their loving care of Judith right to the end.
In lieu of flowers donations to St Johns Ambulance Wanganui would be much appreciated and can be left in the chapel foyer.
Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Judith’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Saturday 3rd August 2024 at 10.30am, to be followed by a private interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Neil passed peacefully, surrounded by family at Kowhainui on Friday 26th July 2024, aged 87 years.

He is survived by his loving children Blair and Amanda, Greg and Lisa, and Joanna, and his beloved grandchildren Isabella, Tyler and Tahlia.

Dearly loved brother of Irene and uncle of Craig.

Please join Neil’s family at Castlecliff Golf Club on Wednesday 31st July from 2:30pm, to celebrate a life well lived.

Neil’s family wish to acknowledge with thanks his wonderful caregivers at Kowhainui and Whanganui ATR Ward, as well as his strong community of friends and neighbours for all the love and friendship shown to Neil.

Peacefully in Summerset Care Centre on 26th July 2024, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Allen.

Much loved Mum of Margaret Stewart, Sandra and Geoff Roberts, and Jenny and Michael Mancer.

Dearly loved Grandma of Madison, Kate; Carl, Allanah, Kristie; Ryan, Casey; and her nine great grandchildren.

Special thanks to Summerset for all there loving care of Mum.

A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, on Friday, 2nd August at 11.00am and will be livestreamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

Ailsa passed away peacefully one month short of her 100th birthday at Jane Winstone Village , Whanganui on Friday 26/7/24.

Dearly loved wife of the late Maurie, loved mum of Trish and Hugh Greville - Adelaide, Paul and Patricia - Raumati, Sue and Wayne Cameron - Tairua, Chris and Nigel Jones - Whanganui, Barry and Sue - Palmerston North, Mark and Erica - Upper Hutt.

Dearly loved by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the amazing staff at Jane Winstone and Dr Willheim van Niekerk.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at Cleveland’s for Blind Low Vision NZ.

Service for Ailsa will be held at Cleveland Funeral Home, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 1st August at 11.00am.

Unexpectedly at home on Wednesday 24th July 2024, aged 63 years.

Loved son of the late Bob and Dawn.

Much loved Dad of Tina, Nichola, and Megan, and Uncle to Cole.

Loved Brother of Robert, Bruce, and Lee.

A loved Granddad, Uncle, and Friend to many.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Marty’s life at the Castlecliff Club, 4 Tennyson Street, Wanganui, on Monday 29th July 2024 at 1.00pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Marty’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch Services Online”

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 23rd July at home in Waverley.

Loved wife of the late Howard Brooks.

Loving mum and mother in law to the late Derek B and Sarina, the late Pania and Danny, Messina and Simon, Michelle and Shane, Geneva and (the late) Steve, Cecelia and Ivan, and Alayna and Jay.

Loving aunt to Joanne and Jackie Nikorima.

An adored Nan to all her moko and mokomoko.

Erana will be laying at home 7 Oturi Road, Waverley until her funeral service, to be held in Catholic Church St Francis De Sales, 22 Brassey Street, Waverley on Monday 29th July at 11.00am, followed by burial at Waverley Cemetery.

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Peacefully on 23rd July 2024, aged 82.

Loved father of Craig, and the late Amanda.

Dearest friend of 30 years to Antonia, and Pops to Stacey and Warren Joseph, Jadaanah, Te Whenua, Sharvy, Ariana, Anastacia, Te Warena, and all his great moko.

Jack’s funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 25th July 2024 at 11.00am.

On 21st July 2024, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 93 years.

“A tour de force”

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Andrée’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel,

208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 29th July 2024 at 11.00am to be followed by a private cremation.

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