Whanganui Funeral Notices

Listed in order of publication date

Cell: 027 292 0396 |

On this website we list Funeral Notices on a timely basis ie. as soon as they come through they are uploaded; no waiting for newspaper publications. Furthermore, they remain online for up to a year and can be viewed from anywhere in the world. (NB. Listings are only those sent through by the Funeral Directors).


List A Funeral Notice

If you would like to list a Funeral Notice, please e-mail the details to admin@WhanganuiOnline.com, our parent company. We also invite you to add an image.

NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

MEADE: Barry John

Passing:
Funeral: Memorial Service At A Later Date
Published: 7th September 2022

Other

Suddenly (in Marton) our family have lost a treasured friend and for Dean, a dear old mate.

Gone but never forgotten.

Rest in Peace Barry.

At Barry’s request, there will not be a funeral service.

There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Messages to The Cunningham Family, 20 Tutaenui Road, Marton.

flowers.jpg

GARDINER: Hawira Willis

Passing: 6th September 2022
Funeral: 9th September 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 7th September 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Tuesday 6th September 2022, aged 92 years.

Loved eldest son of the late Jesse and Tangihaere Gardiner.

Much loved husband of the late Maudie. Dearly loved Dad of John and Janine, Doreen, Derek, Shirley and Allan, Billy, Elaine, Phil and Angelique, Lisa and Robert.

Loving Koko of all his mokopuna.

Loved brother of Pearl and John, (the Late) Pat and Marama, and the late Jesse and Yvonne.

Willis is lying in state at Rātana Pā.

His funeral will be held at the Pā on Friday 9th September 2022 at 11.00am.

cleveland1

WATSON: Walter Scott, (Watty)

Passing: 2nd September 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 7th September 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away in Whanganui on Friday 2nd September 2022, aged 94 years.

Loved husband of the late Sallie.

Loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Ruth, and Brenda and John Martin.

Kiwi Dad of Olive.

Very dear friend of Dorothy.

A big thank you to the staff of Hospice Whanganui for the wonderful care you gave Watty.

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

cleveland1

CHARITY: Mary Josephine

Passing: 1st September 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 6th September 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 1st September 2022, peacefully at home, aged 82 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Ray.

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

dempsey.jpg

RICHARDS: Laurence Donald (Laurie)

Passing: 1st September 2022
Funeral: 7th September 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 5th September 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Thursday 1st September 2022, aged 93 years.

Much loved husband of Prue, and loved Dad of Donald and Tracey.

A service to celebrate Laurie's life will be held in the Wanganui Commercial Club, 27 Hatrick Street West, Wanganui on Wednesday 7th September 2022 at 2.00pm.

cleveland1

STURMEY: Gene Manu

Passing: 3rd September 2022
Funeral: 5th September 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
Published: 5th September 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Stratford on Saturday 3rd September 2022, aged 94 years.

Loved son of the late Rita and Damon Sturmey.

Loved brother, brother in law, uncle, cousin and friend who will be sadly missed.

A graveside service for Gene will be held at the Waverley Cemetery, Oturi Road, Waverley on Thursday 8th September 2022, at 11.30am.

cleveland1

WILLIAMS: Thomas Edward Townsend (Tom)

Passing: 1st September 2022
Funeral: 8th September 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 2nd September 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on 1st September 2022, aged 80 years.

Beloved husband of Shona, for 50 years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Brad and Denise and Debra and Scott Bullock.

Cherished Grandad of Jack, Ethan, and Amber.

Loved only brother of Dorothy Cheatley.

A loved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and may be left in the chapel foyer.

A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 8th September 2022 at 10:30am.

cleveland1

BURTENSHAW: Gregory Allan

Passing: 25th August 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 31st August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully at 11.11am on 25th August 2022.

Thanks to all those who have supported dad throughout his life.

A private cremation and farewell with family has already taken place.

A public memorial service will be held early next year, dates to be confirmed.

We will deeply miss his love, fun and laughter.

Paul, Niki, Justine, Penny and Tim.

dempsey.jpg

KING: Denis Cameron

Passing: 27th August 2022
Funeral: 2nd September 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 31st August 2022

Other

Passed away peacefully in Tauranga, surrounded by his family and after a short illness, on Saturday 27th August 2022, aged 70 years.

Dearly loved husband of Lynette.

Cherished father of Brendon, Cameron, Jenna, Daniel and their partners Andy, Amie, Simon and Sheryl.

Adored Poppa to his 10 grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Denis's life will be held at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Friday 2nd September 2022 at 1:00pm, followed by private cremation.

Messages to the King Family, c/- PO Box 940, Taupo 3351.

flowers.jpg

COKER: Brian James

Passing: 20th August 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 31st August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in Palmerston North on 20/08/2022, aged 81 years.

Much loved son of the late Alfred and Beatrice Coker.

Cherished brother of Colin and (the late) Mary, Lucille, Graham and Regan, Kevin, and Roydon.

Loved by all his nieces and nephews.

Safe in the Lords keeping.

Messages to the Coker family C/- Cleveland Funeral Home, PO Box 7102, Whanganui.

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

cleveland1