Whanganui Funeral Notices

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PRICE: Katrina (Trina) nee Targett

Passing: 8th June 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th June 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle at home, on 8th June 2022, aged 76 years.

Loving wife of Max, cherished mother and mother in law of James and Rox, and Steve and Rain.

Devoted daughter of the late Mavis and William and daughter in law of Ngaire and the late George.

Loving sister and sister in law to Robin and Barrie, Paul, Wendy and John.

Much loved auntie, great auntie, great great auntie to Mark and Debbie, Nicky and Robbie, the late Stevie, Paul and Sally, Mandy, Hayden, Sarah, Nathan and Ming, Michael, Hamish, Jessica, Jess, Macy, and Eliana.

A special friend to many.

Trina’s family extend their sincere thanks for the care and support from Dr Annalia Coetzee, Peter Liston and team (Whanganui Hospital) David Penn and team (Palmerston North Hospital) Dr F. Smithers and team (Lower Hutt Hospital) Rural District Nurses (Anne, Liz, Julie, Denise) Arohanui Hospice (Cath and team).

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Arohanui Hospice.

A family farewell has taken place in accordance with Trina’s wishes.

Rest in eternal peace.


PRICE: Katrina.

On 8th June 2022 Trina passed away peacefully at home after a long courageous battle.

Deeply loved sister of Robin and Barrie Bond and Paul Targett.

Awesome Aunty, Great Aunty and Great Great Aunty.

She will be missed by us all.

Sincere thank you to the District Nurses and Hospice for the wonderful care given to Trina over the last months.

Rest in Peace now Trina.

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WALSH: Margaret, (Peg), (nee Kinloch)

Passing: 5th June 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th June 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital, on the 5th June 2022, aged 100 years.

Wife of the late Pat, loved mother of David (Palmerston North), and Kay (London) and loved grandmother of Hannah Carmichael.

Loved sister of David Kinloch, John (Jack) Kinloch, Jean Andrew, Jimmy Kinloch, Betty Alcock, and Wally Kinloch.

In accordance with Peg’s wishes, a family funeral service has been held.

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PEARCEY: Jeremy (Brother Simon Ballachi T.O.P.)

Passing: 10th June 2022
Funeral: 17th June 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 14th June 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

14th June 1964 - 10th June 2022.

Killed. Head on collision.

Beloved youngest of Mary and Keith (both deceased). Brother of Kari, Judy, Allie.

Uncle and great uncle. Father to Kadin. Godfather to Johnathon.

Brother of The Dominican Family, Third Order of Penance of Saint Dominic.

Best friend of Sister Catherine Marie Joyce T.O.P. (Cate).

Faithful parishioner St Michael’s and St Anthony’s.

Trusted friend to many.

Jeremy’s Sung Requiem Mass at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, 12A York Street, Gonville, Wanganui

at 11.00am on Friday 17th June 2022. Burial Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Rosary 7.30pm Thursday 16th June 2022.

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GATE-MARTIN: (formerly GATE): Shirley Ann

Passing: 13th June 2022
Funeral: 17th June 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 14th June 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Sadly passed away early morning on 13th June 2022 at New Vista Rest Home, aged 77 years.
A loved Mum, Grandmother, Nanny, Sister, Sister in Law, and a well remembered Aunty.
With our love and blessing “Go into the arms of God”, where you will hurt no more.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for Shirley in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 17th June 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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DOBSON: Margaretanne (Margaret)

Passing: 10th June 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 14th June 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 10th June 2022, peacefully at Broadview Rest Home, aged 76 years.

A much mother of Melanie, Michael, Rosemary, and Carl and a loved grandmother.

In accordance with Margaret’s wishes a private family service has been held.

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EDWARDS: Bruce

Passing: 3rd June 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 14th June 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 3rd June 2022, suddenly in Auckland, aged 54 years.

Dearly loved son of Edna and the late Cliff Edwards.

Much loved father of Tyler Cauty (Auckland).

A loved brother of Michael, and the late Ngaire and a loved friend.

In accordance with the family’s wishes a private service has been held.

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HEAD: Bryan John

Passing: 12th June 2022
Funeral: 18th June 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 13th June 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in Tauranga on Sunday 12th June 2022, aged 82.

Dearly loved husband of the late Carole.

Much loved Dad of Cameron and Sharon Head and Nicky (Nicola) and Rhys Dodd.

Treasured Grandad of Shaun, Korey, Logan, Callum & Brenna

A service to celebrate Bryan's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Saturday 18th June 2022 at 11.00am.

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

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DOBBIN: Sydney Warwick (Sandy)

Passing: 9th June 2022
Funeral: 17th June 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 12th June 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Sandy passed away peacefully under the great care of the Jane Winstone Retirement Village on Thursday 9th June 2022, at the grand old age of 90.

Much loved husband of Sue, father and father-in-law of Tim and Lynn, Kate and Peter (Oliver), Emma and Mark (East), and Matthew and Louisa; and Grandpa of Sophie and Felicity; Poppy, Rosa, and Kitty; William, George and Eliza; and Felix, Lewis, and Rupert.

A service to celebrate Sandy’s life will be held in the Collegiate School Chapel, Liverpool Street, Wanganui on Friday 17th June 2022 at 2.00pm. The service will be livestreamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

The family would like to thank the Jane Winstone staff for their love and support of Sandy.

Messages to the Dobbin family, c/o PO Box 7102, Wanganui.

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WILLIAMS: Julie Myra

Passing: 11th June 2022
Funeral: 16th June 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 12th June 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Has passed away peacefully in Whanganui on 11th June 2022.

Dearly loved wife of the late Michael.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul (passed) and Claire, Angela and Maria, and Katie.

Much loved Grandma of Cassandra, Sam, Sara; Ben, Louie; Finn, and Brooke.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ would be appreciated; in memory of Mike, and Paul.

A service to celebrate Julie’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui

on Thursday 16th June 2022 at 2.00pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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BUTTERS: Avis Gwendoline

Passing: 2nd June 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 11th June 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Broadview Rest Home on 2nd June 2022, aged 90 years.

Beloved wife of the late Eric.

Much loved mother and mother in law of Barry and Cheryll, Keith and Gillian, Peter and Carole, Kaye and Glenn Brown, and Ian and Vanessa.

Dearly loved Gran of Aaron, Elyse; Catherine, Sarah; Luke, Melissa, Michael; Nicola, Aden; Alannah, Kyle, Cameron, Abby, and Nikayla.

A loved Great Gran of her great children.

Survived by her loved twin sister Zeta Ross and brother Ian Pratt.

A loved sister and sister in law of all her late brothers and sisters.

A private family farewell has been held.

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