Whanganui Funeral Notices

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JACKSON: - TAMOU, Te Māia Weraroa Tipene Seanis

Passing: 18th April 2021
Funeral: 23rd April 2021
Published: 21st April 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

20/01/2003 - 18/04/2021
Kororia, Hareruia Kia Koe
Ihoa O Nga Mano, Matua, Tama
Wairua Tapu, Anahera Pono
Me Te Mangai, Ae


Loved Great mokopuna of Sydney Jackson and the late Ruiha Patricia Takarangi Jackson. Adored mokopuna of the late Sonny Manuao Tamou and the late Te Koha Mutunga Tamou. Loved moko of Marama Jackson.
Cherished son of Peina and Marchelle, loved giant baby brother of Kayla, Keana, Ruiha, Turoa, Te Aroha and big brother to Ataahua (sissy). Loved brother inlaw to many. Coolest and cherished Uncle to all his nieces and nephew.

We love and will miss you always.

Te Māia is laying at 4 Tairawhiti St, Ratana Pa.

We will spend his last day and night at Te Manuao, Ratana Pa.

Te Māia's Funeral service will be at 11.00am, Friday 23rd April at Te Manuao, followed by whakamoemiti at Te Temepara, then our final farewell will be held at the Aramoho Crematorium.

Everyone is welcome to join the whanau back at Te Manuao, Ratana Pa for Hākari at 3.00pm.

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NICOLLE: Marie Yvonne

Passing: 19th April 2021
Funeral: 22nd April 2021
Published: 20th April 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

28-5-1955 – 19-4-2021

Dearly loved Mother and Mother in law of Johno and Amy, and Bexx and Angus.

Much loved G’ma to her 9 Twads. Loved Sister and Sister in Law to Barb and Alan Morris, Peter and Gwenda Nicolle, and loved Aunt of her nieces and nephews. Loved Daughter of Bev Strickland and the late Laurie Nicolle.

Special thanks to Hospice Whanganui for their care.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and can be left at Marie’s service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Marie’s life in the Forrest lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui at 1.30pm on Thursday 22nd April, followed by a private cremation.

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MALAN: Paul Gerhardus

Passing: 14th April 2021
Funeral: 24th April 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 20th April 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away suddenly on Stewart Island on 14th April 2021.

Loving husband of Caroline. Loving Dad to Gareth, and Matthew. Special uncle, brother, and friend to many.

In lieu of flowers donations to Land Search and Rescue New Zealand would be appreciated and may be placed in the Chapel Atrium or sent via www.landsar.org.nz.

A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 24th April 2021, at 1:30pm. The service will also be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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CAMERON: Norine Mavis

Passing: 19th April 2021
Funeral: 21st April 2021
Published: 20th April 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 19th April 2021, peacefully with the support of her loving family, aged 97 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Don.

A much loved mother and mother in law of Alan and Vanda, Ian and Kim, Fiona and Dave Stobie,

The late Anne, Morag and Greg O’Malley, Don and Manu.

A loving Nana and Great Nana to all her grandchildren. A friend to Carolyn, and Sharon.

A loved sister, sister in law and aunt.

Friends are invited to attend a Requiem Mass for Norine to be celebrated in the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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LUPTON: Dawn Belle (nee Johnson)

Passing: 7th April 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 20th April 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 7th April 2021 at Kowhainui Rest Home, aged 94 years.

Loved wife of the late John.

A loved daughter of the late Fred and Connie Johnson.

Loved sister and sister in law of the late Shirley and Frank Mackay, the late Trevor and Margaret Johnson, the late Errol Johnson. A loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

A much loved member of the Lupton family and loved friend of Pamela and Hans, Tania, Colin, Lauren, Al and families and long time friend of Mary – her hairdresser

In accordance with Dawn’s wishes a private family funeral was held on Saturday 17th April 2021.

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WINTER: Helen (Sr Helen)

Passing: 18th April 2021
Funeral: 21st April 2021
Published: 19th April 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

At Whanganui Hospital on 18th April 2021, in her 72nd year of Religious Life.

Loved Sister of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Loved daughter of the late Ernest and Ada Winter.

Loved youngest sister of the late Nola, Pattie, Joan, Judy, Marie and Max. Loved Aunt of Trish, Kerry, Anne, Liz, Sue, David, Jenny, Robyn, Debbie, Gill, Cathie, Michael, and their families.

A Vigil will be celebrated at Mt St Joseph, 14 Hillside Terrace, Whanganui on Tuesday 20th April at 4.00pm.

Sister Helen’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, Tawhero St, Whanganui on Wednesday 21st April at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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BARTON: Aaron Neil

Passing: 16th April 2021
Funeral: 23rd April 2021
Published: 19th April 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Tragically on 16th April 2021.

Partner of Claudia, father of Eric. Son of Gordon and Uta, brother of Cassandra.

Aaron’s funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday 23rd April 2021, at 1:30pm.

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HURLEY: Christine Margaret (nee Crocker)

Passing: 4th April 2021
Funeral: Memorial Svce - 28th April
Published: 18th April 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away Saturday 4th April 2020, aged 57.

Christine is survived by her two children Bonnie, and George, her parents Val and Noel Crocker, her brother Paul Crocker, and all her loving family.

A memorial service to celebrate Christine’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 28th April 2021, at 3.00m.

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BELL: Rev. Tony (Anthony Norman)

Passing: 16th April 2021
Funeral: 22nd April 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 18th April 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Suddenly at home, on Friday 16th April 2021, aged 76 years.

Much loved husband and life partner of Shirley-Joy. Loving Dad of Jennifer and Mark (Canada), Colin and Yuka (Tauranga); Stepfather to Jared and Lisa, Naomi (Auckland), Doug and Natalie (Kaikohe). Treasured Grandad to Matthew, Katelyn; Kaito; Jade, Jesse; Hannah, and Dylana.

Tony is at home with family.

A service to celebrate his life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Thursday, 22nd April 2021, at 1:30pm, and will be livestreamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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DAVY: Doreen Mavis

Passing: 12th April 2021
Funeral: Memorial Svce - 20th April
Published: 16th April 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly at home on 12th April 2021.

Much loved wife of the late Bernard. Respected and loved Mum, Nanna and Great Nanna to all her family.

In accordance with Doreen’s wishes a private family service is to be held.

Doreen’s family invite all her friends to a gathering in her memory at John and Michele’s home, 11 Thompsons Road, off Longacre Valley Road, at 2.00pm on Tuesday 20th April 2021.

All very welcome.

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