Whanganui Funeral Notices

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BOSWELL: Allen James, (Jim)

Passing: 21st August 2022
Funeral: 25th August 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 22nd August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 21st August 2022, aged 82 years.

At Home With Jesus

Dearly loved husband of Dawn.

Loved father of Anita, Julie, Tony, and Wayne.

Loved Grandad of 7, and great Grandad of 8.

Thanks to the staff at Kowhainui Rest Home for their care and support of Jim.

A service will be held in Faith City Church, Springvale Road, Wanganui on Thursday 25th August 2022 at 11:00am and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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EYERS: James Leslie, (Big Jim)

Passing: 19th August 2022
Funeral: 24th August 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 22nd August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

(QSM, Paul Harris Fellow)

Jim passed away peacefully on 19th August 2022 at Kowhainui, aged 93, and will be greatly missed.

Loved husband of the late Audrey.

Treasured Dad and father in law of Glenys and Graham, Vicki and Pete, Ngaire and Phil, Kathy and Bruce, and David and Kate.

A cherished and much loved father, Grandad, Great Grandad, brother, brother in law, and respected uncle.

A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at St James’ Presbyterian Church, Helmore Street on Wednesday 24th August 2022, at 11.00am.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be placed in the Church foyer.

Thanks to the staff at Kowhainui for their care and kindness.

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ANDERSON: Leslie Colin (Les)

Passing: 18th August 2022
Funeral: 24th August 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 21st August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

ex Harvey and Calkin Glass, Marton.

Les passed away suddenly on the 18th August 2022, aged 75 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Heather.

Proud and loved Dad of Derryn, and Nathan and Sarah.

Much loved Poppa of Angus and Olivia.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Les’ life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 24th August 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private Interment.

Les’ Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘watch a Funeral online link’

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THOMPSON: Wendy Miriama

Passing: 18th August 2022
Funeral: 21st August 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
Published: 20th August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away suddenly at home in Whanganui on Thursday 18th August 2022, surrounded by whanau, aged 21 with 42 years experience.

Loved Mum and Mum-In-Law to Craig and Kelly.

Treasured Nan to her flowers Austin, Arepa, and Tahana.

Eldest daughter of Willy and Lovey. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Albert and Mark, (the late) Billy and Sue, Russell and Pauline, Sammy and Lynette, Kevin and Tracey, Dennis and Nicky, Leota and Mona, and Ingrid and Bruce.

Devoted Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Our beautiful soul will lay at Whangaehu Marae until her nehu on Sunday 21st August 2022 at 12 noon.

All whanau and friends are invited.

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WALKER: Anthony Alan (Tony)

Passing: 12th August 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 20th August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 12th August 2022, peacefully at Summerset Home, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Beverly.

Much loved Dad & Father-in-law of Michael & Anastasia, Sarah & Mike, Robyn & Simon.

Adored Granddad/Pops of Lily, Louis, Roma, Davy, Jonty, Sophia, & Maria.

In accordance with Tony’s wishes a private Family Service has been held.

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PIPER: Douglas Edward John

Passing: 10th August 2022
Funeral: 19th August 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 19th August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 15th August 2022.

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Beloved husband of Fay.

Loved father of Christopher, Michelle, Brenden, Katrina, Shane, Blair, Mary-Therese, Chanelle, and Stephen and all his grandchildren.

The rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 5.30pm at St Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Requiem Mass will be held at St Anthony’s Catholic Church, 12A York Street, Wanganui on Friday 19th August 2022 at 10.00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery. R.I.P.

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BUTTERS: Helen Makiri

Passing: 17th August 2022
Funeral: 23rd August 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 18th August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Lady Joy Rest Home on Wednesday 17th August 2022.

Loved wife of the late Bruce Butters.

Loved mother of Sandra, Lynette, and Gary.

Loved grandmother of Patrick.

Thanks to past and present staff of Lady Joy for their loving care of Helen.

A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Tuesday 23rd August 2022 at 10.00am.

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ELLIOT: James Bayly (Bayly)

Passing:
Funeral: Memorial Service - 26th August at 1.30pm
Published: 18th August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

MEMORIAL SERVICE

13.09.1933 - 26.08.2021

A Memorial Service for Bayly will be held on Friday 26th August 2022 at 1.30pm, to mark the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Please join Heather, Lynne, Murray and their families in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui to celebrate Bayly’s life.

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GEDYE: David William (Dave)

Passing: 16th August 2022
Funeral: 18th August 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Published: 17th August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home at Turakina Beach, surrounded by family, on 16th August 2022, aged 77 years.

Much loved and cherished Husband of Carolyn.

Loved and respected Dad, Grandad and Uncle to all his family.

Friends are invited to a service for Dave in the Koitiata Community Hall, Turakina Beach on THURSDAY, 18th August 2022 at 3.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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JOE: Ian

Passing: 11th August 2022
Funeral: 22nd August 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 17th August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Joe Wing Yee (given chinese name by paternal parents)

On Thursday 11th August 2022, peacefully at home, aged 82 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Kam Koon Joe.

Loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Mingli & Jonathan, Jaimee & Jason, Cameron, Pamela, Raewyn & Hedley, Alison & Luis.

Much loved grandfather of Declan, Max, Tom, Joshua, James and Isla.

A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Monday 22nd August 2022 at 1.30pm.

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