Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

SUTHERLAND: William Bruce (Bruce)

Passing: 2nd February 2023
Funeral: 9th February 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 7th February 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

23.05.1941 - 02.02.2023

Dearly loved Husband of Merle for 60 years.

Respected and loved Father and Father-in-Law of David and Samantha, Murray and Vickie, Michael, Kerry and Jo.

Adored by his Grandchildren, Sam, Alanna, Thomas, Alex, Dylan, and Libby.

Great Grandsons, Ben and Blake.

A dedicated and passionate Rotarian.

We invite you to celebrate Bruce's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 9th February 2023 at 1.30pm.

"Sans Peur"

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PEARCE: Roderick (Rod)

Passing: 2nd February 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th February 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 2nd February 2023, peacefully at Jane Winstone, aged 88 years.

Much loved Dad of Duncan, Roger, & Andrea.

Loved Dinda of Sheldon, Kyla, & Brooke.

All messages C/- The Pearce Family, PO Box 341, Whanganui.

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

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HAYWARD: Arthur Ronald

Passing: 1st February 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th February 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away suddenly on 1st February 2023, aged 75 years.

Much loved Husband of the late Yvonne.

Loved Father and Father-in-Law of Michael and Narelle, and Paul and Victoria.

Proud Grandad of Matilda; Hugo, and Esme. Respected Brother of Joan (Deceased), Lorraine, and Ivan.

Any messages to 14 Shadwell Place, St Heliers, Auckland.

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

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WALL: Veris Daphne

Passing: 26th January 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th February 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

02.08.1924 - 26.01.2023.

Passed away peacefully, aged 98 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Stan (dec 2014).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Jacqui (Melbourne) and Kerry and Tim.

loved Nana of Hayden (Brisbane), and Rochelle (Melbourne), and Great Nana of Tai, Chiara, Tahlia, and Kylan. Special aunty to her many nieces and nephews.

Loved older sister of Olive (dec), Brian (dec), Pat, and Trevor (dec).

A private service has been held.

Rest in heavenly peace Mum.

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RICHARDSON: Lynette Ethel (Lyn)

Passing: 1st February 2023
Funeral: 7th February 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 2nd February 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 1st February 2023, suddenly at Wellington Hospital, aged 77 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Brian for 57 years.

Much loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Evan & Gail, Tony & Eileen.

Loved Nana of all her Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.

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

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HOGG: Bernadette Te Kotahitanga

Passing: 29th January 2023
Funeral: 31st January 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 30th January 2023

Other

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday 29th January 2023 at Waikato Hospital.

Beloved partner of the late Terrance.

Much loved Mother of Katrina, Trevor, Debbie, Mark and Jackie.

Loved Grandmother of Chantelle, Elizabeth, Michaela, Josiah, Mercedes, Dom, Tyrese, Sarah, ZO, Jerome, Maelee, Wairua, Jayda, Amitiel, Caydence, Legion, Kailah, Samson and Rhythm-reign.

Loved Great Grandmother of Nevaeh, Maddison, TJ, Isaiah, Lyra and Waiariki Seph

Bernadette will be dearly missed by her whanau.

She will lay in state at Putiki Marae, 30 Takarangi Street Putiki, Whanganui on Monday 30th January 2023.

Service will be held at 10.00am Tuesday 31st January at Putiki Marae and then she will be laid to rest at 11.00am at Putiki Urupa.

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COOK: Dulcie Helen

Passing: 29th January 2023
Funeral: 1st February 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 30th January 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on 29th January 2023, aged 94 years.

Beloved wife of the late Reg.

Dearly loved Mum and Mother in Law of Dennis and Sue, Pam and Terry Lester, and the late Brent.

A much loved Nana, Ma and Old Nana to all her Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren.

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

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WALLACE (WANIHI): Walter Joachim Tekou

Passing:
Funeral: 31st January 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 29th January 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Most loved and dearly treasured husband of Parekaringa (Polly) Wallace.

Father of Selena Jane Wallace, Mesley John Tekou Wanihi, and Carmen Maria Temania James, father-in-law of Lorenza Quirke-Wanihi, and Richard Vincent James.

Koro to Letitia, Meisha, Monika, Waipounamu, Ashley, dearly departed Waihe, Vinnie, Mereana and Te Atawhai, Koro-Matua to Isiah, Te Auripo, Isabella, Jahvarn, Frankie, Hauiti, Carter, Suge, and Mairangi.

Walter’s funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 31st January 2023 at 10.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho lawn Cemetery, McNeill Street, Whanganui.

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SYMES: Edmund Hayward, (Ed)

Passing: 23rd January 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 29th January 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Jane Winstone Rest Home on Monday 23rd January 2023, in his 86th year.

Dearly loved husband of Dawn.

Loved father and father in law of (the late) Todd, Marty and Nic, Jacqui and John, Nicki, and Grant and Gina.
Loved Grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

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

Ed’s service can be viewed atwww.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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CARLYLE: Ken

Passing: 25th January 2023
Funeral: 31st January 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 26th January 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On Wednesday 25th January 2023 Ken ‘Crossed the Bar’, suddenly but peacefully at his home, aged 66 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Lorraine and a much-loved Dad and Grandad.

Ken will be resting at home until his service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ken’s life in the Wanganui Manawatu Sea Fishing Club, Wharf Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 31st January 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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