Whanganui Funeral Notices

12/06/1928 – 03/06/2022

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital.

Dearly loved Husband of Roxie for the past 64 years.

Much loved Dad & Father-in-law of Helen & Bruce, Craig, Grant & Helen, Karen & Paul.

A loved Grandad & Great Grandad of all his Grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Peter’s life in the Central Baptist Church, Dublin Street, Whanganui, on Thursday 9th June 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Peacefully at Masonic Court Rest Home, Wanganui on Monday 30th May 2022, aged 94 years.

Loved daughter of the late Maurice and Bridget McDonough.

Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Mary-Jane, Luke and Annette, Elizabeth and Alastair, Catherine and Ian, and David.

Much loved Gran of Laura and Eleanor; Patrick, Thomas, Samuel and Alice, and great Gran of Oliver and Hohepa.

A loved sister of Gabrielle and Anne, and the late Ethne, Alice and Joan.

Loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews.

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

On 26th May 2022, peacefully, aged 94 years.

Loved wife of the late John.

Much loved mother of Janice. Loved Nan to Ben and Sham, and Kris. A loved Old Nana to Harley, and Myah.

Rhoda’s Graveside Service was held on Monday 30th May 2022 at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

On 27th May 2022, peacefully at home, aged 75 years.

Much loved mother and mother in law of Raelene and Mike, Leon and Rone.

Cherished Nana Jenny of Jesse, and Great Nana Jenny of Rhyan and MacKenzie.

Loved daughter of the late Wilfred (Doughy) Ansley and the late Molly Ansley.

A loved sister, sister in law and aunt.

Best friend of Dion and Anne Ngatai, and Juleen Warrahi.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Jenny’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 7th June 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Jenny’s service can be viewed on-line at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral online

On 23rd May 2022, peacefully at Wanganui, aged 91.

Dearly loved husband of Bessie Christina (Chris) and the late Natalie Florence.

Loved father and father in-law of Mark & Anne, Tony & Jenny, Grant & Julie, Greig & Lori, and very much loved by his 19 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Respected friend of the Robertson and McCormick families.

Chris and the family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Kowhainui Rest home for the kindness and care Errol received while in their care.

A private service was held on 27th May 2022 at Errol’s request.

On 23rd May 2022, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 74 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Joe for 54 years.

Much loved Mum of Jodi and Geoff, Damon and Dorie.

Loved Nanny of Caitlin, Cassie, Joe, and Trevor.

In accordance with Heather’s wishes a private Family Farewell has been held.

Passed away on the 26th May 2022, aged 68 years.

Proud and loved Dad of Charlie and Cheval, and supported always by Sylvia.

Much loved by all his whanau, extended whanau and friends.

Lawrence is laying at the Ratana Marae.

His funeral service will be held at the Marae on Monday 30th May 2022, at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ngā Puke Turua Urupa, Ratana Cemetery.

On 26th May 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, after a short fight with cancer.

Dearly loved wife of Graeme.

Much loved mother and mother in law of Ciara and Dave, and Sean and Mel.

A loved Deirdre of Sean and Chae, Niamh, Cian; Tyler, and Levi.

Loved daughter of Peggy and the late Johnny Boyle and a loved sister, sister in law and aunt.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Deirdre in St Marys Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday 30th May 2022 at 1.00pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

4.10.1938 – 25.5.2022

On Wednesday 25th May 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her Family.

Loved Wife of the late Roger and adored Mother of Andrew (dec), Helen and Murray, Trish and Mark, Cathrine, Nicola (dec), Mark and Erina, Natalie and Dave (dec).

Cherished Grandma of Andrew and Nicola, Travis and Alicia, Rory, Taiana, Emma and Jack, and Great Grandma to Beau. Grandma to her fur babies Eamon, Francie and EV.

Loved Daughter of Matthew and Margaret Deazley, and Sister to Phil and John, and the late Patricia, Barbara and Paul.

Loved Aunty Margaret to all her Nieces and Nephews.

The Family would like to acknowledge the love and support of all her wonderful dear friends over the years.

Thank you for the support of Hospice Whanganui Nurses, District Nurses Julie and Amanda, GP Dr Hazelhurst and the Parish of Holy Family.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Whanganui would be much appreciated and can be posted to PO Box 4284, Whanganui.

Funeral Mass for Margaret will be celebrated at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Whanganui on Saturday 28th May 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

The Family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary for Margaret in the Church on Friday evening at 5.30pm.

17/01/1929 – 23/05/2022

Wife of the late Te Koata Tahau.

Mother to Roger and Barbara.

Whangai mama to Jeremiah Mateparae, Alan Lowe (kua mate ia) and Margaret Rynicker.

Grandmother to Kathleen, Diana, Cheryl, Vanessa and Charmaine.

The queen to all her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Our Nan will be resting at 20 Tregenna Street, Whanganui, where whakamoemiti will be held at 6:00pm every night until her Tangi in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street ,Whanganui on Friday 27th May 2022 at 10:30am.

Our Nan wanted her friends to have light refreshments in the Forrest Lounge straight after her Service.

We will leave Dempsey and Forrest at 12:30pm to take our Nan to her second home - Ratana Temepara.

At 1:00pm a short Service will be held outside the Temple Gates before taking her to our Koro at the Ratana Urupa and her final resting place.

Our nan slipped away quietly during Whakapikiora in her bed at home surrounded by much aroha.

Nan you were a strong believer in your faith till the bitter end.

We will honour your wishes and miss you forever our queen and matriarch.