Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NIXON: Michael Robert Morris Tahana (Jnr)

Passing: 24th July 2021
Funeral: 31st July 2021
Published: 27th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Tragically on 24th July 2021, aged 42 years.

Dearly loved son of Mike and Rhonda. A loved brother and brother in law of Morris and Cassie, and loved uncle of Veronica, and Maui.

A father who loved his children dearly – Blade, Shyia, Fern, and Jayda.

A much loved nephew and cousin.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jnr’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 31st July 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium.

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ROGERSON: Majory Isobel

Passing: 23rd July 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 27th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Marg passed away peacefully on Friday 23rd July 2021, within Jane Winston Retirement Village, Whanganui.

Much loved wife to the late Reg Rogerson, and cherished mother and mother-in-law to Mairi and Malcolm Lamb, and (the late) Ewen and Laura. An extra special Granny to Stephen and his wife Jody, and Ruby-Claire and her husband Mackenzy. A precious Great Granny to Buddy, Ashton, Phoenix, and Piper.

We will miss you and love you always.

The family wish to thank the staff at Whanganui Hospital, Hospice Whanganui, and Jane Winstone Retirement Village for the care they gave Marg.

A private family farewell has been held.

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Passed away 23rd July 2021.

Adored and loved Aunty Marg of Stephen, Lynne, Anna, Julia and Emily Toohey.

Rest In Peace.

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SALT: Ann Lesley

Passing: 25th July 2021
Funeral: 30th July 2021
Published: 27th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully with friends by her side at Whanganui Hospital on Sunday 25th July 2021, aged 77 years.

Much loved daughter of the late Tom and Meg Salt.

Loved sister of Thomas and loved aunty of Youan.

Special friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Whanganui S.P.C.A. would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Ann's Service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ann's life in Christ Church Anglican Church, 243 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Friday 30th July 2021 at 1.30 p.m, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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GARLAND: Teresa Anne

Passing: 23rd July 2021
Funeral: 28th July 2021
Published: 25th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 23rd July 2021.

Much loved Mother of Simon, and Doug. Loved Noni to Morgan, and Brock.

Respected Sister and Aunt to all her extended family.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Teresa in Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 28th July 2021, at 11.00am, followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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COE: Adam James

Passing: 15th July 2021
Funeral: Remembrance service, 19th July
Published: 24th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Died suddenly at home on Thursday 15th July after a long, long battle with mental illness.

Dearly beloved son of Meg and Jim, brother of Lydia, her partner Jono, and uncle to Rosie and Mack. Grandson of Colleen Newton. Well loved nephew and cousin of the Coe, Newton, Jago, van Beusekom and Purdie families; and special friend of Sue Crawley and John Maher.

We are very grateful for the support, love and comfort from the NZ Police, St Johns Ambulance, and the team at Cleveland’s.

We would like to acknowledge our work families at Kowhainui and GasNet who have wrapped their support and kindness around us.

Thank you to all of you who came to Adam’s remembrance service on Monday 19th July and to those who joined us via the streaming service.

Your visits, messages, flowers, and gifts of support and love will stay with us as we go forward on life’s journey.

Fly free precious boy

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FOLEY: Michael Patrick (Mike)

Passing: 19th July 2021
Funeral: 24th July 2021
Published: 22nd July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly on 19th July 2021, aged 71 years.

Much loved Dad of Patricia.

A loved Brother and Uncle to his wider family.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Mike’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Saturday 24th July 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by Interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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FOLEY: Michael Patrick (Mike)

Loved and respected friend and cousin to the Loader Family.

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TINIRAU: Esther Tania Tarihira

Passing:
Funeral: 25th July 2021
Published: 22nd July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

I mate i te rua tekau mā tahi o ngā rā o Hononoi 2021, ki tōna kāinga noho, ki Whanganui. He mokopuna nā Te Kāhui Maunga, nā Te Awa-nui-a-Rua. He tamaiti nā Regina Ngāhoari (Marshall) rāua ko Meterei Raphael Tinirau. Ko ia te hoa pūmau a Michael John Neho. He whaea i tino arohaina e tana tamāhine, a Kahurangi Jacqueline Heeni Tinirau-Williams rāua ko James Frederick Williams. He kuia e kore e warewaretia e āna mokopuna, a Te Waitoiora Tamarongo Tinirau-Williams rāua ko Te Matara Jaymee Tinirau-Williams, a Te-Aopehi, a Kamaani, a Jaharlym, a Makaveli hoki. He whaene, tuahine, tuakana, taina, i kaha ki te awhina me te manaaki i ōna tūngāne, tuakana, taina, iramutu hoki. Kua roa nei tō mātau whaea e takoto māuiui ana. Nō reira, e te whaea, moe mai rā. Takahia atu rā ngā takahanga waewae a ō tūpuna ki runga i ngā maunga tapu. Whakangaro atu ai e! Kei Te Ao Hou Marae, Aramoho, te whaea nei e tiraha mai ana. Ko te rā nehu, ko te Rātapu te rua tekau mā rima o Hononoi. Hei te tekau karaka i te ata o te Rātapu, ka timata te poroporoaki whakamutunga. Ka whakahoki atu ki Rānana, ki reira takoto mai ai.

Esther is lying in state at Te Ao Hou Marae, Aramoho, and a service will be held for her at 10.00am on Sunday 25th July 2021.

She will be returned to Rānana for interment.

Special thanks to the staff at Whanganui Hospice and Te Oranganui, who took such loving care of our mother, aunty, sister and nanny.

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SICELY: Jill

Passing: 20th July 2021
Funeral: 23rd July 2021
Published: 21st July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Summerset Care Centre on Tuesday 20th July 2021.

Loved wife of the late Ian.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of (the late) Jillian, John and Elspeth, Christopher and Yvonne, Prue Anderson, Lisa Treadwell, and Robin.

Mamma of Robbie and Lisa, Ruth and Matt, and Jamie; Janna; Joanna and Michael, Sean and Romy, and Caroline; Jake and Amalia, and Matt and Lulu.

Great Mamma of Georgia, and Hugo; Harriet, and Georgie; Daphne; Silky, and Cosmo; and Luca.

Thanks to Rosemary, and Allison, Jill’s special friends, and Helen and the wonderful team at Summerset Care Centre for their care of Jill.

A funeral service for Jill will be held in St Mary’s Anglican Church, Upokongaro, on Friday 23rd July 2021 at 1:30pm.

Messages to Robin at 1E Virginia Road, Whanganui.

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DONALD: Kay

Passing: 17th July 2021
Funeral: 22nd July 2021
Published: 20th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday 17th July 2021, aged 84 years.

Much loved wife of the late Neil.

Treasured Mum of Ngaire, Ian, and Maria.

Loved Grandma of Jasmine, Tizane, and Jayden.

In lieu of flowers donations towards Kay's funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated and can be left in the Chapel Foyer.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Kay's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 22nd July 2021 at 2.00pm, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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PYLE: Nicholas

Passing: 2nd July 2021
Funeral:
Published: 20th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

3rd May 1926 – 2nd July 2021

95 years old.

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