Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

BOYLE: Noel Patrick

Passing: 29th April 2023
Funeral: 2nd May 2023 at 11:30 a.m.
Published: 3rd May 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 29th April 2023,aged 83 years.

Much loved Husband of Kay for 55 fabulous years.

Best Dad, Father-in-law and Grandad ever to Tara and Nigel, Jane and Isiaha, Jamie, Ciara, Ronan, Orla, and Jackson.

A Requiem Mass for Noel will be celebrated in St Mary's Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 2nd May 2023 at 11.30am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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MANIAPOTO: Yvonne Joyce (Tiny)

Passing: 29th April 2023
Funeral: 3rd May 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 1st May 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in Whanganui on Saturday 29th April 2023, in her 77th year.

Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Denis.

Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of (the late) Michelle, Steven and Julie, Nigel and Huia, and Angela and Mark.

Loved Nan to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dearly loved sister of Janet, Beverley, Shirley, Pamela, Judy, Lee, John, David, Diane, Raewyn, and Ian.

A service to celebrate Tiny’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 2:00pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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DOWNER: John Tod (JD)

Passing:
Funeral: 3rd May 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 27th April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Late driver for Allied Concrete, Chris Gommans, Road Star, JB Wares, Ready Crete, Paul Turner Transport, Waverley Bulk, Wanganui Drainage.

Beloved husband of Maureen, and a loved father, brother, uncle, grandad and great-grandad.

Many thanks to the Renal Unit, Hospice Whanganui, the home care ladies, and doctors who have cared for JD.
Thanks also to the staff at Clevelands.

Messages to M. Downer, c/- Cleveland Funeral Home, PO Box 7102, Wanganui.

John is at home until his service at the Wanganui Crematorium Chapel, McNeil Street, Wanganui, to be held Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 10.00am.

GRAY: Terence Charles (Senior Sgt Terry Gray NZ Police 1132)

Passing: 26th April 2023
Funeral: 1st May 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 27th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 26th April 2023, aged 73 years.

Dearly loved husband of Rosalie.

Much loved Dad and Father-in-Law of Shayne Gray, and Angela and Brendon McDowell, loved Stepdad of Craig and Jacqui Whibley, and Shane and Ruth Whibley.

Much loved and treasured Poppa of all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

A special friend of Mary Gray.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Terry’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 1st May 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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O’CONNOR: May Eleanor (Maisie) (nee Mepham)

Passing: 21st April 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Okere House on Friday 21st April 2023, aged 81 years.

Loved wife of the late Patrick James.

Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Stephen and Keri-Lee, and Michael and Marcia.

Treasured Grandma to her 7 grandchildren.

A loved sister and sister-in-law.

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

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MEULI: Gordon Norman

Passing: 17th April 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on 17th April 2023, aged 88 years.

Dearly loved husband of Gay and much loved father of Nicholas, Lisa, and Christian.

Loved father-in-law of Joanne, and Danny and cherished Grandad Gordy to Jacob, Hannah, Sam, and Ben, and great-grandaughter Olivia.

Thanks to all the staff at Summerset Care Center in Wanganui East for their kind and compassionate care.

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

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HEIBNER: Peggy

Passing: 21st April 2023
Funeral: 29th April 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 24th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 21st April 2023, aged 87 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Russell.

Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Greg (dec) and Wendy, Steve and Lorette, and Craig (dec).

Much loved Nana of Cameron and Hannah, Becky and Gareth; Katie and Trent, and Kyle and Tylar.

A loved great nana of all her great grandchildren, and loved sister of Betty.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Peggy’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Saturday 29th April 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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CHAPMAN: Ronald Horace (Ron)

Passing: 21st April 2023
Funeral: 28th April 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 24th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Ron Chapman danced down the keys for the last time on Friday 21st April 2023.

Cherished husband of the late Joan Chapman, much loved father of Jolene and Robyn.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ron’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel , 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 28th April at 11.00am.

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SMITH: Hilda

Passing: 23rd April 2023
Funeral: 28th April 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 24th April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui on Sunday 23rd April 2023.

Wife of the late Fred.

Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Keith and Urmila, Shirley and JD, Bruce, Mark and Leanne, and Max and Tania.

Very special Grandma to Ben and Lauren, Neesh; Jaylee, Jhon, Carlin; Thomas, Alex, William, Gabs; Hazel, and Imogen.

Loved Great Grandma to Maddox, and Rocco.

Special thanks to the wonderful team at Kowhainui for the kindness and loving care of Hilda.

A service to celebrate Hilda’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday 28th April 2023 at 1.00pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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TUKA (BARTLETT): Belinda Lee

Passing:
Funeral: 22nd April 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 21st April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Aged 63 years.

Moko and daughter of John and Sarah, and Johnny and Coreen.

Much loved Mum of Sarah-Lee, Jay-Tee and Tawhai. Nana of Anahera, Malik, Ariana, Ky-Mani, Ali, Rhani, Eva, Giianni, and Milani. Great Nana of Te Rangihauku and Kohuata.

Soulmate and bestie to Antz. Loved ‘Babe’ to Sugar and Bo, Lovey, Darnella, Evelyn, Coreen, John, Barney, Christine, Jacky,and Nikorima.

Babe’s tangi will be celebrated at her marae, Koriniti, River Road on Saturday 22nd April 2023, at 11.00am.

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