Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

MACKINTOSH: Damaris Irene

Passing: 1st April 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 8th April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on 1st April 2023.

Loved wife of the late John (Mac).

Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Geneth and Michael, Helen and Graeme, and Rachel and Gerard.

Loved Grandma of Lauren and Tessa; Stephanie, Kimberley and Samantha; Kate, Nicholas, Ella, and Clare.

Loved great grandmother of Emmett, Harper, and Lachie.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of David and Rosemae.

In accordance with Damaris’ wishes, a private service will be held.

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HART: Murray John

Passing: 3rd April 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 3rd April 2023, at Broadview Rest Home, aged 74 years.

Much loved Dad of Leah and John, and Troy.

Loved brother of Fay, and Wendall.

Special thanks to the staff of Broadview Rest Home for their wonderful care Murray.

In accordance with Murray’s wishes a private family farewell will be held.

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TEKAKAU- PIRIKAHU- PHILLIPS: Miles Nui-a-Tia

Passing: 1st April 2023
Funeral: 4th April 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 3rd April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Saturday 1st April 2023, aged 31 years, surrounded by his family.

Dearly loved son of Sandrena, Mark (Pops) Pirikahu, and Max Takakau.

Loved brother of Shayden, Simone, Te Waiora, Hoani, Tiahorangi.

Miles will lay at the Cleveland Funeral home until his funeral.

Those wishing to pay their respects can do so from 4pm Monday.

Karakia will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 6pm.

A service to enjoy the days of his life and to farewell Miles will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street on Tuesday 4th April at 11.00am.

The service will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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DE SILVA: Mohan

Passing: 31st March 2023
Funeral: 4th April 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 1st April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at home on 31st March 2023.

Beloved husband of Dilani for nearly 50 years.

Loved father and father in law of Charmika and Delarn.

Loved Seeya (Grandfather) of Devin.

Mohan’s funeral service will be held in St Peter’s Anglican Church, Koromiko Road, Whanganui on Tuesday 4th April 2023 at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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GRAHAM: Glenis Mae (Karen)

Passing: 25th March 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 1st April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Saturday 25th March 2023, at Jane Winstone Retirement Village.

Much loved Wife of Barry for 60 years.

Loved and cherished Mum and Mother-in-law of Mitch and Russy, and Melanie.

Loved and treasured Nan of Thomas, and David.

The family wish to thank all the staff at Jane Winstone for their kindness and their care of Karen.

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

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GREENWOOD: Paul

Passing: 30th March 2023
Funeral: 4th April 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 31st March 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Died unexpectedly in Wanganui on 30th March 2023, aged 76 years.

Very loved husband of Lyn.

A loved father, brother, uncle, and friend to many.

A service to celebrate Paul's life will be held at Wanganui East Baptist, 54 Nixon Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 4th April 2023 at 2pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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THIELE: Barbara Janet (nee Hogg)

Passing: 29th March 2023
Funeral: 1st April 2023 at 2:30 p.m.
Published: 30th March 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on 29th March 2023, aged 84 years.

Much loved Partner for 32 years of Brian Ingram and Wife of the late Bryan Thiele.

Sister and Sister-in-law of Gordon and Betty Hogg.

Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Robert and Megan, Debbie and Dave Lawler, Craig and Karen, and Trudie and Brian Trillo.

Adored Nanny of her 7 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.

Special Friend of John, Mike, and Tony Ingram and families.

Friends and Family are invited to attend an informal gathering to remember Barbara in the Forrest Lounge, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 1st April at 2.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Messages may be sent c/o Dempsey and Forrest, PO Box 341, Whanganui.

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BRADSHAW: Merle Nina

Passing: 29th March 2023
Funeral: Memorial Service - 5th April at 1.30pm
Published: 30th March 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

(DOB 21.04.1940)

Died Wednesday 29th March at Okere House.

Peaceful at last.

Wife and best friend of Ken for 60 years.

Mother of Wendy, Nina and Nicholas.

Grandmother of Rosetta, Alex, Eloise and Robert.

Great grandmother of Louise.

A private family cremation has been held.

A memorial service for Merle will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 5th April 2023 at 1:30pm.

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DEERNESS: Yvette Marise

Passing: 18th March 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 29th March 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed peacefully at home on Saturday 18th March 2023 in Bondi, Sydney, Australia after a short illness, aged 53 years young.

Yvette is survived by her husband Tony Mellis and her two wonderful children Roman, and Bina.

Loved Daughter of Bill Deerness, Heather and Russell Sears.

Cherished Sister and Sister-in-law of Will and Rachel (Dunedin).

Beloved Aunty of Chloe, Sophie and Willba.

“A special soul at rest”

A private service has been held.

EDWARDS: Maurice (Maurie)

Passing: 27th March 2023
Funeral: 31st March 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 28th March 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

B.E.M. Reg. V688547 W.O. 1st Class RNZIR.

On 27th March 2023, aged 90 years.

Loved Father of Kathleen & Malcolm, Diane & Michael, Colin & Sheryll, Ray & Christine, Ian, and Lorraine.

Loved and respected Grandad of all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Friends are invited to a Service for Maurie in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 31st March 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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