Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

HODGE: Fredrick James (Fred)

Passing: 7th November 2022
Funeral: 11th November 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 8th November 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 7th November 2022, aged 89 years.

Much loved Dad of Carol and Roger, Chris and Mary, Ricky and Beverley, Kelvin, Debbie and Robert, Kerry and Sue, Bruce and Sonia, and the late Paul.

Adored Grandad, Great Grandad and Great Great Grandad.

Much loved special friend of Heather.

“Loyal and loved friend to many”.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Fred’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui at 1.30pm on Friday 11th November 2022, to be followed by a private cremation.

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LETT: Barbara Elizabeth

Passing: 5th November 2022
Funeral: 11th November 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 6th November 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Barb died on Saturday 5th November, after a long and gutsy battle with cancer.

Loved youngest child of Mary and Jack Nieper and sister of Chic Coleman and Colin and Allan Nieper.

Very much loved wife of Joe for 56 memorable years.

Barb is the very much loved (but sometimes, much to her glee, seriously embarrassing) mother of Jodi, Meegan, Shelley and Perry, and one of a kind mother in law of Eddie, Simon and Louise.

A super proud Nanny of grandsons Cooper and Harry Lunn and loved aunt and friend.

Barb was a vocal supporter and life member of the Wanganui Motorcycle Club and Kaierau Netball Club, and kidnapper of many a dog.

Barb’s service will be at the Eulogy Lounge, Wanganui Racecourse at 10.00am on Friday 11th November, followed by a lap around her beloved Cemetery Circuit.

The service will also be livestreamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

Please, no flowers at Barb’s request, but she would greatly appreciate any donations to Hospice Wanganui or the SPCA.

Messages to the Lett Family joelett@outlook.com

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WESTON: Vicky

Passing: 15th October 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th November 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away in Wanganui on Saturday 15th October 2022.

Loved partner of the late Jan Weston.

Loved sister of Alison (USA), Marion, and Leonie.

A friend to many.

In accordance with Vicky's wishes, a private cremation has been held.

Messages c/- Cleveland Funeral Home Ltd, PO Box 7102, Wanganui 4541

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HICKEY: Albert George (Bert)

Passing: 27th October 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th November 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

In Whanganui, on the 27th October 2022, in his 88th year.

Stepfather of Robert Krs, Richard Krs, and Janine Krs.

“Cuzzy Bro” of the Cameron family and a longtime friend of the Penn family.

In accordance with Bert’s wishes a private gathering to celebrate Bert’s life has been held.

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CAPENERHURST: Michael (Mike)

Passing:
Funeral:
Published: 4th November 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Gwenda, Suzie, Lynn and their families want to advise the passing of their loved father at home.

Dad’s now free to wander the world with his beloved Jean.

At Mike’s request a family farewell has been held.

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ABSOLUM: Marian Kaye, (nee Williams)

Passing: 2nd November 2022
Funeral: 8th November 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 3rd November 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on 2nd November 2022.

Loved wife of Noel (deceased), mother of Suzanne, Debra, Karen, Anthony(deceased), Craig and Kristine.

Much loved by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Will be dearly missed.

A service to celebrate Marian’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street Wanganui on Tuesday 8th November 2022, at 10.00am.

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MONTOYA: Mary Theresa (Terry)

Passing: 1st November 2022
Funeral: 7th November 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 3rd November 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on the 1st November 2022, three weeks off her 95th birthday.

Loved wife and soulmate of the late Raymond (Monty).

Treasured Mum and friend of Sally and Eric Couchman, Paul Montoya (deceased), Shirley Montoya, Julie and Ronnie Crossan (deceased).

A loved a treasured nana to all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and another great grandchild on the way.

A Beautiful lady has now joined her beloved husband Ray and will be greatly missed.

A huge thank you to the staff at Summerset Care Centre, for the care, love and support they gave to Mum and family.

Messages to c/- P O Box 7102, Wanganui.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Monday 7th November 2022 at 1:30pm, and livestreamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz


A loved Mum, Nana, and Great Nana and an inspiration to all.

“Two soul mates together again”

Love always Shirley, Megan, Shane and Blake.

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FOLEY: Brian Thomas

Passing: 1st November 2022
Funeral: 8th November 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 2nd November 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui, surrounded by his family on 1st November 2022, in his 90th year.

Much loved husband of Norma for 51 years.

Loved and respected Dad of Mark and Jan Gosnell, Arlene Lundon, Yvonne Gatland, and Geoffrey Gosnell and Gail.

Loved Pop to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A lover of travel, trains, cricket, rugby, and family

A service to celebrate Brian's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 8th November 2022 at 2.00pm.

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GROVES: Roger Frank

Passing: 29th October 2022
Funeral: 3rd November 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 2nd November 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On Saturday 29th October 2022, aged 69 years.

Much loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Roger’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 3rd November 2022 at 2.00pm, to be followed by cremation.

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DUNCAN: Ian Neville

Passing: 31st October 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 2nd November 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Monday 31st October 2022.

Father of Michael, Deborah, Nick, Matthew (deceased), Anna and Fiona.

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

A private Family gathering is to be held at a later date.

All correspondence C/- The Duncan Family, PO Box 341, Whanganui.


Peacefully on Monday 31st October 2022.

Loved Father of Anna, and Father in Law to Scott Letton.

Special Grandfather to Estelle, Angus, and Fitz.

Your story telling will be missed.

‘Lang may yer lum reek’.

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