Whanganui Funeral Notices

Listed in order of publication date

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

CAMPBELL: Reverend Michael Jackson

Passing: 11th March 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th March 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 11th March 2023, peacefully at St Johns Hill Life Care, aged 98 years.

Michael will be dearly missed by all his family.

In accordance with the family’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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HOBBS: Kelvin Christopher

Passing: 9th March 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 14th March 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 9th March 2023, passed away peacefully at home, showing courage to the end.

Beloved Husband & Best Friend of Jill.

Devoted Dad & Father-in-law to Jeremy & Anna, Lindsay & Nicole, Gerard & Karen, Sol, Jasmine & Brendan.

Adored Grandad of all his Grandchildren.

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

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KIRK: Nola Elaine

Passing: 8th March 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 13th March 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 8th March 2023, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, surrounded by family 2 days short of her 93rd birthday.

Dearly loved Wife of the late John.

Much loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Graeme & Leanne, & Heather.

Loved Nana of Hayden, Sarah; Melissa, & Amanda.

Loved Great Nana of Olivia; Jayden, Leo, & Rylan.

Special thanks to Cate & the other Support Workers that cared for Mum.

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

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STEWART: Alan Parkes

Passing: 8th March 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 11th March 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Wednesday 8th March 2023, at Whanganui Hospital, aged 93 years.

Much loved Husband of Helen for 64 years.

A much-loved Dad of Susan and Robin, John and Brenda, Andy, and Catherine.

Cherished Poppa to all his grandchildren and his great-granddaughter.

In accordance with the families wishes a private farewell has been held.

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DOIG: June Louise

Passing: 4th March 2023
Funeral: 11th March 2023 at 11:15 a.m.
Published: 8th March 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Jane Winstone on 4th March 2023, aged 83 years.

Beloved wife of the late Alan.

A dearly loved Mother, Mother-in-law, Nana, Kiwi Nana and Great Grandmother.

Many thanks to the staff of Jane Winstone for their loving care of June.

Requiem Mass for June will be celebrated in St Anthony’s Catholic Church, 12A York Street, Gonville, Wanganui on Saturday 11th March 2023 at 11.15am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited in the Church on Friday at 5.00pm.

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VAN WEERSEL: Karl Bruce Peter

Passing: 28th February 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 8th March 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui on 28th February 2023.

Dearly loved father of Nicola and Sarah.

Grandfather of Max, Kaleb, Blake, Kobe, Oscar and Maeve.
Karl will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

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

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HENRY: Maree Joy, (nee Massey)

Passing: 5th March 2023
Funeral: 11th March 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 8th March 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

(Cpl Y756745). 1969 - 2023.

Peacefully on 5th March 2023. R.I.P.

Dearly loved Soul Mate of Bob.

Much loved Mum of Emma and Ryan, Christa and Brendon, and Arna and Elliot.

Adored Grandma of Kylah, Abbie, Billie, and Roman.

Loved daughter and daughter-in-law of Judith and the late Duncan Massey, and the late Olive and Jim Henry.
Loved youngest sister to Suzanne (Sue), Bronwyn and Ken, Yvonne and Hapai.

A loved sister in law, Aunty, Godmother and friend sadly missed.

In memory of Maree donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated.

A service to celebrate Maree’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Saturday 11th March 2023, at 1.00pm, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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ADKINS: Elizabeth Audrey (Beth)

Passing: 1st March 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 7th March 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui on 1st March 2023.

Loved wife of the late Dick.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Roger, Gordon, Mildy and Jonny Eastwick and Grant and Clare Adkins.

Loved Nanna of Bridget, Oliver, Charlotte; Jekie, Tom and Hannah, Harry; Annabelle and Tom.

Very special thanks to the staff at Kowhainui for their love and care of Beth.

In accordance with Beth’s wishes, a private service has been held.

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LAMB: Malcolm Arthur, (Mal)

Passing: 28th February 2023
Funeral: 6th March 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 3rd March 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Suddenly at home on Tuesday 28th February 2023, aged 67 years.

Much loved husband and best mate of Mairi for 43 years (that’s two life sentences).

Loved Dad of Stephen and Jody.

Adored and treasured Grandad to Buddy, Ashton, Phoenix, and Piper.

A loved uncle of Ruby-Claire Rogerson-Brown.

A good friend and mentor to all who knew him.

A service to celebrate Malcolm's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Monday 6th March 2023 at 11.00am (don’t be late), and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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BUCHANAN: Jeanette Elizabeth

Passing: 28th February 2023
Funeral: 7th March 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 1st March 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 28th February 2023, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital surrounded by her loving family, aged 79 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Dave.

Much loved Mother of Kayleen, Michelle, Jason and their partners.

A loved Nana of her 9 Grandchildren and her 2 Great Grandchildren.

A loved Sister of Faye, Shane (deceased), Adrian, and Eddie (Australia).

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jeanette’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 7th March 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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