Whanganui Funeral Notices

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TARRY: Rev Kevin John

Passing: 18th May 2023
Funeral: 24th May 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 21st May 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 18th May 2023, aged 75 years.

Beloved husband of Sue, Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Darren and Tracy, Celia and the late Greg, and Michael and Jason.

A loved grandad of Ethan, Jack; Devon, Grace, and Emily.

Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Rev Kevin’s life in Christ Church Anglican Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 1:30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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HARPER: Graeme Peter

Passing: 19th May 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 21st May 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 19th May 2023, aged 85 years.

Much loved Husband of Dawn.

Loved Dad of Gillian, and Kerry.

Loved Step Father of Craig, and Deidre.

Grandad Graeme of Kahu, Eli, and Ben.

In accordance with Graeme’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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MITCHELL: John Joseph

Passing: 28th April 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 21st May 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John on Friday 28th April 2023, aged 82 years young.

John was deeply loved by his wife Anne, and adored by his children, Pam and Kev, Gordon and Sophie.

A fun loving and treasured Grandad of Xanthe, and Logan.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Heartfelt thanks to all the Mitchell Clan for their love and support.

Also to the residents and serviced apartment staff at Jane Winstone; as well as friends of the family for their kindness.

Special thanks to the team at Cleveland Funeral Home for the respect they gave to John and the care shown to our family.

A true gentleman now at rest.

Loved for all eternity.

Goodnight John, Goodnight Dad, Goodnight Grandad x.

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

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HURINUI: Mollie Kapurangi Mereana, (Poppy)

Passing: 18th May 2023
Funeral: 21st May 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Published: 18th May 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on 18th May 2023, aged 88 years.

Loved daughter of the late Charlie and Mollie Rourangi.

Dearly loved wife of the late Jim.

Much loved Mum of Kahui, Irirangi, and Richard.

A loving Nan Old Nana, and Old Old Nana to all her mokopuna.

Poppy is at home at Rātana.

Her funeral service will be held at the family home at 6 Rangatahi Road Rātana, on Sunday 21st May 2023 at 12 noon.

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MEYNELL: Patricia Deidre (Pat)

Passing: 17th May 2023
Funeral: 22nd May 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 18th May 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Summerset Rest Home, on 17th May 2023, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Morrie and much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Ron and Jeanette, Marie and the late Jack Valentine,

Karen, Bernard and Barbara, and Lynette and Lindsay Sim.

Treasured Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff at Summerset Rest Home and Whanganui Hospital for their care of Patricia.

Also to Father John Roberts and to the staff at Dempsey and Forrest for their support.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Pat at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street on Monday 22nd May 2023 at 10.30am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited at Pat’s home 28 Marybank Road on Sunday 21st May 2023 at 4.30pm.

R.I.P

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SHUTTE: Stella Elizabeth

Passing: 17th May 2023
Funeral: 20th May 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 17th May 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 17th May 2023, aged 85 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Steve.

Loved Mum and Mother-in-Law of Reg (Deceased), Roger & Gail, and Eleanore and Steven Barry.

Cherished Nana of Kirsten, Nathan, Matthew, Karl, and Lyzz.

A loved Great Nana.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Stella’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 20th May 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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ENGERT: Susan Claire (Sue),

Passing: 11th May 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 17th May 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

In Whanganui on Thursday 11th May 2023.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Susan Claire Engert.

Loving wife and best friend of Stan.

Loved Mum of Amanda and Racheal.

Sister of Brent and sister in law of Mags.

Treasured Nana of Madison, Hazel, Amy, Kate, Claire and Emily, and Aunty to Kelly, Chris, Hayley, and Pete.

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

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MARTIN: James Marshall (Jimmy)

Passing: 14th May 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 16th May 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Our beloved Dad, Grandad and GG, Jimmy, passed away peacefully on 14th May 2023, aged 90 years.

Reunited with his Wife and Soulmate Jillian.

Much loved Dad of Margaret, and Fiona.

Proud Grandad and Great Grandad of Kelvin & Emma, and Reese; Stewart & Angela, Corey, and Eva; Sean & Sarah, George, Chloe, and Lachlan; Ben & Emma, Sadie, and Uki.

Special thanks to the staff at St Johns Hill Lifecare for their love and care for Jimmy and Jill.

“Go in peace our Scottish Soldier”

In accordance with Jimmy’s wishes a private farewell has been held.

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ALDRIDGE: Evelyn (Mae)

Passing: 6th May 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 16th May 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home with Jimmy & family at her side, on 6th May 2023, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved Wife & Soulmate of Jimmy for 66 years.

Much loved Mum of Marianne; Russell & Grace; Donald & Annette.

Cherished Nana to Daniel & Wife Rachel, & Simone; Liam, & Brianna; & Quinn.

Adopted Nana to Fiona.

In accordance with Mae’s wishes a private celebration of her life has been held.

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MALLETT: Jannette Naira

Passing: 12th May 2023
Funeral: 19th May 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 15th May 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on 12th May 2023, at home, aged 83 years and after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dearly loved wife of the late John Mallett.

Loved Mum and mother in law of Johnny and Christine (Palmerston, Otago), Brenda and Barry (Auckland), Gregory and Jeannie (Peka Peka), Janet and Lee (Wanganui), Paul and Melanie (Wanganui).

Loved Nana of Pamela and Ian, Stephanie, Darryl and Rosie, Sarah and Munish, Kelly and Tim, Kate, Christopher and Danielle, Rochelle and Glen, Kate, Aaron and Alex.

Loved GG of her seven great grandchildren, Koby, Chloe, Sofia, Oliver, Abbey, Jack, and Jupiter.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and can be placed in the Chapel Foyer.
Messages c/- Mallett family can be forwarded to PO Box 7102, Wanganui.

A service to celebrate Jannette’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre St, Wanganui on Friday 19th May 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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