Whanganui Funeral Notices

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KIDDIE: Ngarongo Kaumoana (Mona)

Passing: 5th September 2024
Funeral: 9th September 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 6th September 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at home on Thursday 5th September 2024, in her 93rd year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Les.

A much loved Mum; treasured Nan / Kui of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; a loved sister and aunty.

Sadly missed by all her whanau.

Mum is at home, 15B Hood Street, Whanganui.

Her funeral will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Monday 9th September at 11.00am, and live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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GRESHAM: Peter John Hon ONZM JP

Passing: 31st August 2024
Funeral: 5th September 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 1st September 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at the Jane Winstone Retirement Village, surrounded by love, on Saturday 31st August 2024, aged 91 years.

Beloved husband of the late Margot.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Lachie, Jane and Graeme, Toby and Jo, Simon and Heather, Adam and Rachael and Guy and Jodi.

An adored Grandfather to Lucy, Angus and Sarah; Hugo, Freddie and Lily; Elliot and Rosa; Isaac, Rosie, Oscar and Sam; Jonty and Greer; Gibson and Waverley and Great Grandfather to Ellie and Harriet.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Peter’s life at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 5th September 2024, at 2.00pm.

Peter’s service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services online’ link.

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VINCENT: Eileen

Passing: 16th August 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 25th August 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully passed away 16th August 2024, at New Vista Rest Home.

Much loved Mum to Christine, Karen, Denise, & Darryl.

Loved Nana & Nana Eileen to all her Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.

At peace with John.

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

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SPENCER: James Alexander Walton (Jim)

Passing: 19th August 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 25th August 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Dad passed away peacefully on 19th August 2024 at Whanganui Hospital, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Jan.

A much loved & respected Dad of Lynn, Joanne, & Mark & Sons-in-law David & Michael.

An adored, doting & fun Grandad of Emma, Josie, Martin & their partners Patrick, Nik & Libby.

Best Great Grandad to James, Poppy, Jack, & Esther.

As per Dad’s wishes a private celebration of his life has been held & he is now resting with our loved Mum.

In lieu of flowers if you would like to make a donation to KidsCan or the Make A Wish Foundation, Dad would appreciate it as he loved children.

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NEILSON: Phyllis Anne (Phyl) nee Avison

Passing: 22nd August 2024
Funeral: 24th August 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 22nd August 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on 22nd August 2024, aged 81 years.

Much loved Mum and Mother-in-Law of Deborah and Ian, and Janine and the late Dave.

Loving Nana of 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and can be left at the chapel.

Friends are invited to a service for Phyl in the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel, McNeill St, Whanganui

on Saturday 24th August 2024 at 11.00am.

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REES: Colin

Passing: 21st August 2024
Funeral: 27th August 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 22nd August 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday 21st August 2024.

Dearly loved husband of Yvonne for 60 years.

Much love Dad of Andrew, and Kim.

Adored Grandad to Aleisha, and Grace.

A much loved son, brother to his 13 brothers and sisters, uncle, cousin, and friend to all.

A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in the Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt Street

on Tuesday 27th August 2024 at 10.30am.

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TIHEMA: Elizabeth (Betty) May

Passing: 18th August 2024
Funeral: 21st August 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 19th August 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

On 18th August 2024, at New Vista Rest Home and Hospital, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved wife of John; mother of Janine and Brendan; stepmother of Ruinga, Riwaru, Kawana, Atarangi and Louisa; Nana of Flynn, Leo, Elsa and all the other Mokopuna.

Beloved daughter of Albert and Joyce; and sister of Richard (Dick), Wendy and Jane.

Messages to the family C/o: John Tihema, 13 Te Anaua St, Putiki, Whanganui 4500 or betty.tihema@yahoo.com.

Special thanks to Te Oranganui and New Vista staff for their care of Betty.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 10.30am, at the Cleveland Chapel, 179 St Ingestre St, Whanganui and to be followed by private cremation.

The service will be live-streamed at www.clevelandunerals.co.nz.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Women’s Refuge would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited thereafter to the St John’s Club, 158 Glasgow St, Whanganui at 1.00pm.

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ANDERSON: Graham (Chook)

Passing: 7th August 2024
Funeral: 14th August 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 8th August 2024

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Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 7th August 2024.

Loved father of Sean, Jayme and Matthew, doting grandfather of 3.

Cherished brother of Grant, Murray and Ross, and Son of Frances and the late Ron.

Service to be held at Lychway Funerals Palmerston North on Wednesday 14th August at 1.00pm.

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BATES: Alan James

Passing: 5th August 2024
Funeral: 10th August 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 6th August 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Home on 5th August 2024.

Dearly loved husband of the late Leonie.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Janet and Garry Anderson, Neil, and Linda and the late John Kendrick.

A loving Poppa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 10th August 2024 at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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ALLPRESS: Lloyd Albert

Passing: 2nd August 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 6th August 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

24/01/1953 - 02/08/2024

On 2nd August, Poppa quietly left the party with family by his side.

Treasured father to Kylie & Ricky, Karl & Lisa, Abbey & Paul, Rebecca & Lincoln.

Adored Poppa to Josh, Angus, Jack, Ruby and Chelsea.

His battle was courageous and uncomplaining.

A great community man and true Kaiwaka forever.

Our thanks go out to Broadview Rest Home for their care of Dad.

“Speaking words of wisdom, let it be”

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

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