Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

WAKELING: James Edward Jnr (Jim)

Passing: 9th November 2024
Funeral: 13th November 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 10th November 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed peacefully with family present on 9th November 2024.

Loved Husband of the late Rae.

Loving Father, Father-in-law and cherished friend of John (dec), Jennifer Guinness (dec), Margaret and John Hanlon, Graeme and Wendy, and Edward and Trish.

Much loved Poppa to his 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

The Wakeling family would like to thank the many people who supported their Father, especially over the last few years as he lived in his own home.

Special thanks to Heather (and Patrick), the Angel from next door.

Thanks to Edna who has been his carer for many years, and all his homecare helpers,

Thanks also to the nursing staff at the Whanganui Hospital for their care of Dad.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Jim's life held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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DALBY: Dianne Mary

Passing: 3rd November 2024
Funeral: 8th November 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 6th November 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Suddenly on 3rd November 2024.

Much loved and cherished wife of Kevin.

Loving Mum of Richard and Sarah, Alisha and Gary Zellman, Nick and Mel, and Tash and Andy.

Devoted Nana of all her grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Dianne’s life will be held in Christ Church Anglican Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Friday 8th November 2024 at 2.00pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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CAIRNCROSS: Karen Joy (nee Kearse)

Passing: 23rd October 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 31st October 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Wednesday 23rd October 2024.

Wife and soulmate of Colin, cherished mother of Glen and Rebecca, Bevan and Kelly, Lorelle and Robert.
Much loved sister of Trevor and Julie, Bruce and Sue.

Loved grandmother to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In accordance with Karen’s wishes, a private service has been held.

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PARKES: Johnathan (Parksey)

Passing: 18th October 2024
Funeral: 24th October 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 22nd October 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

On 18th October 2024, suddenly in Whanganui, aged 35 years young.
Adored & loved son of Don & Tiffany, & the late Melissa.
Much loved brother of Sian, Kaitlin, Maddi, & Beau.
Loved Uncle to Zaria.
Loved nephew of Andrew, Ronnie, Michael, Christine, Sheryl, Angie, & the late Errol.
Parksey will be dearly missed by all his extended family.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Parksey’s life in the Eulogy Lounge, Whanganui Function Centre, Purnell Street, Whanganui, on Thursday 24th October 2024 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.
Parksey’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz 'Watch Services Online'

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BRIGHT: , Dorothy, (Dot, Doff) (nee Groves)

Passing: 19th October 2024
Funeral: 25th October 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 21st October 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Saturday 19th October 2024, aged 102 years.

Cherished mother of Lesley (Invercargill), and Joanne (Melbourne).

Much loved grandmother to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loved sister and sister in law of Bill, Phil and Noleen, (the late) Desmond, and David.

Many thanks to the Staff at Jane Winstone for their care of Dot.

A service to celebrate Dot’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 25th October at 2.00pm, and will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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FRANKLIN-BROWNE: Walter Keith (Wally, Lofty)

Passing: 14th October 2024
Funeral: 18th October 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 16th October 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on Monday 14th October 2024.

Dearly loved husband of Bev.

Much loved Dad of Justine, Michael and Chloe, and Lisa and Angus Bridge.

Loving Grandad of Theo and Margot; Ella, Sienna, and Briar.

Loved brother and brother in law of Julia and Peter, Marilyn and Ted, Helen and the late Colin, Malcolm and Maureen, Nigel and Charlette, Elizabeth and Ken; Brian and Bronwyn, Alan and Anne.

A loved uncle and friend.

A service to celebrate Wally’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Friday 18th October 2024 at 1:30pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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STEWART: Bonnie Jill (nee Hird)

Passing: 10th October 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th October 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Lonsdale Total Care Centre, Foxton on 10th October 2024, aged 77.

Much loved and patient wife of Gary.

Beloved and precious Mum of Kim and Steve, Carla, and the late Jason.

Devoted and proud Nana of Connor and Aleisha, Meg; Mitchell, and Zachary; and her precious great grandaughter Frankie.

Special thanks to Mark and the staff of Lonsdale, Hospice, Te Waiora Community Health, Palmerston North and Wellington Hospitals the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and St John Ambulance.

In accordance with Bonnie's wishes, a private farewell has been held.

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BRAMLEY: Kerry Ronald

Passing: 13th October 2024
Funeral: 16th October 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 14th October 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Surrounded by family on 13th October 2024, aged 79 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dawn for 55 years.

Dearly loved father and father in law of Wayne and Robyn, Palmerston North, and Phil and the late Nadine Perry, Whanganui.

Treasured Granddad of Joshua, Nicola, Danielle, Ethan and Sarah, and James, Daniel, Jessica and Dylan.

A service to celebrate Kerry's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 16th October 2024, at 1.30pm.

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HUIJS: William Francis

Passing: 9th October 2024
Funeral: 12th October 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 10th October 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Starship Hospital on 9th October 2024, aged 11 years.

Beautiful Wee Man of Glenn and Jemma, special Big Brother of Sadie-Grace.

Beloved Grandson of Willy and Sue, and Craig and Megan Smith, and their families.

A service to celebrate William's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 12th October 2024 at 10:30am.

Please wear bright colours.

William’s service will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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EVANS: Norman

Passing: 26th September 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 1st October 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 26th September 2024, aged 94 years.

In accordance with Norman’s wishes, a private cremation will take place.

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