Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

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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STEUART-MUIRHEAD: Richard Francis (Dick)

Passing: 25th January 2023
Funeral: 30th January 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 26th January 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Reg 711539. K Force.

Peacefully on 25th January 2023, after a short illness, aged 92 years.

Dearly loved husband for almost 65 years of Pauline.

Much loved Dad of Peter and Suzanne, Shirley and Tony, and Grant and Karin.

Loving Pop of Claire, Bradley, Logan, Hamish; Joseph, and Rosie; and Great Pop of Valerie, Vincent, Ida; Addalyn, Elijah, and Theodore.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Whanganui Hospital.

A service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Monday 30th January 2023 at 10.30am, and will be live streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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BROWN: Wyn

Passing: 23rd January 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th January 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui on 23rd January 2023, in her 98th year.

Much loved wife of the late Jack.

Dearly loved Mum of (the late) Martin and Frances, Lana Pennington, and (the late) Gina.

Loving Nana of Gary, Scott; Jodie and Little Nana to Liv, Vinny, and Kaydan.

At Wyn’s request a private farewell will be held.

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EYERS: Joyce Mary, (nee Garner)

Passing: 24th January 2023
Funeral: 30th January 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 25th January 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

On 24th January 2023, peacefully at Summerset Care Centre surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years.
Dearly loved wife of Bill for 71 years.

Loved Mum of John and Debra, Bruce and Viv, and Jenny.

Cherished Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Thanks to the staff at Summerset for their exceptional care of Joyce.

A service for Joyce will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Monday 30th January 2023 at 2.00pm.

And will be livestreamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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WITTON: Veronica (previously Sr Winifred)

Passing: 23rd January 2023
Funeral: 28th January 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 24th January 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Living Waters Rest Home Whanganui, on Monday 23rd January 2023, in her 70th year of religious profession.

Loved Sister of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

Loved daughter of the late William and Matilda Witton and sister of William, Leonard, Irene, Godfrey ,Phyllis, Ethel, Wilfred (Laurie), and Kath (All Deceased).

Loved Aunt and Great Aunt of all her Nieces and Nephews.

Sister Veronica’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Whanganui on Saturday 28th January 2023 at 10.30am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

A Vigil Service will be celebrated at Mt St Joseph, 14 Hillside Terrace, Whanganui on Friday evening 27th January, at 5.00pm.

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MAXEY: Helen Jane (Jane)

Passing: 23rd January 2023
Funeral: 26th January 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 24th January 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone on Monday 23rd January 2023.

Loved wife of the late John.

Loved mother of Timon, and Sarah.

A funeral will be held at Cleveland Funeral Home, 179 Ingestre St, Whanganui on Thursday 26th January 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by reception.

All welcome.

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OSBORNE: Olwyn Elizabeth

Passing: 22nd January 2023
Funeral: 28th January 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 23rd January 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in St Johns Hill Life Care, Wanganui on Sunday 22nd January 2023, aged 90 years.

Cherished partner of the late Allan Thoms, and wife of the late Jack Osborne.

Dearly loved Mum and Nana of Lynn, Allan, Duane, Natalie, Matthew, and Indi Westerman; Avril, Boz, Danielle and Liam, Tayla, and Kendra Boswell; Rex, Johanna, Sarah, Carl, Reina, Riki, and Nia Osborne; Sharyn, Rick, Johnny, Shaun, and Ronan Cooke; Chelsea, Skyla, Nicco, Shauni, Terrence, Ayzac, and Zakiah Luoni.

A service to celebrate Olwyn's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Saturday 28th January 2023 at 11.00am.

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TURNER: Anne Veronica, (Anna) nee McAuley

Passing: 17th January 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd January 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on 17th January 2023, aged 90 years.

Loved mother of John, and Phil and their families.

Loved sister of Dan and Janice, and Beverley McAuley.

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

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HAAMI-MATTHEWS: Denise Rosemary

Passing: 19th January 2023
Funeral: 24th January 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 20th January 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at home on 19th January 2023, aged 65 years.

Much loved daughter of Hinemoa and the late Patrick Haami.

Beloved wife of Graham.

Dearly loved Mum of Luana, and Leesha; Cherished Nan and Nana of Nakita, Paris, John; and Kaedyn.

Denise’s tangi is being held at Te Aroha Paa Kai Iwi.

Her funeral service will be held at the Paa on Tuesday 24th January 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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ANDERSON: Norah Isabell (Isabell)

Passing: 13th January 2023
Funeral: 19th January 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 17th January 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Masonic Court Rest Home on Friday 13th January 2023, aged 96 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Johnny.

Much loved Mum and Mum in law of Stephen and Pearl, Holly and Graham Herbert, and Colin and Brenda.

Loved Granny of Grant, Paul and Tracey; and Stella, and Old Granny to Bridee; Tayla, and Oliver.

Many thanks to the staff at Masonic Court for their care of Isabell.

Fiends are invited to attend a celebration of Isabell’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 19th January 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Isabell’s service can viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral online link.

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