Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

JAMES: David Gareth

Passing: 3rd July 2024
Funeral: Quaker Memorial Meeting, 17th July
Published: 10th July 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

19.07.1937 - 03.07.2024.

Peacefully at home.

Beloved husband of Jillian Wychel, Grandad, Dad, David, Dibbid and Fluffy David to his whanau.

Loved and respected friend and colleague of many.

A private cremation has been held.

A Quaker Memorial Meeting will take place at the Quaker Settlement, 76 Virginia Road, on Wednesday 17th July 2024 at 10:30am, and will be livestreamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live on Channel 2. Messages to jilliandavid@xtra.co.nz

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JOSEPH: Loupin (Charmine Maureen)

Passing: 7th July 2024
Funeral: 9th July 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 7th July 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Sunday 7th July 2024, aged 76 years.

Loved youngest daughter of the late Makareta (Peggy) and Timoti Joseph.

Much loved sister of Jackie, Terry, Pet, and the late Lyn Sturgess.

Loved by all her extended Whanau.

Loupin’s funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 9th July 2024 at 11:00am, followed by the burial at the Putiki Urupa, Whanganui.

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PAPPRILL: Heather Mary

Passing: 5th July 2024
Funeral: 15th July 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 6th July 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 5th July 2024.

Loved and devoted wife to Des.

Loving Mum and mother-in-law to Andre and Amanda, and Luke and Jonathon (Jonny).

Special Nana to Jayden, Leo, and Rylan.

A loved and respected aunty, sister-in-law, and friend to many.

Heather’s funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Monday 15th July 2024 at 1:30pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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BUTCHER: Robert William (Rob)

Passing: 2nd July 2024
Funeral: 8th July 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 4th July 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Tuesday 2nd July 2024, in his 84th Year.

Dearly loved husband of Merle.

Beloved father and father-in-law of Denise and Kevin, Louise and Antony, and Robert and Jane.

Loved stepdad to Lynda and Peter, Brian and Olga, David, Lee and Tania, Chris, Sarah and Campbell, and Janice and the late Kevin.

Loved brother of Rodney and Carol, Judith and Bob, and loved twin brother of the late Roy.

Loved brother-in-law of Kay and Ross, Sylvia and the late Michael.

Much loved grandad and great grandad of all his grandchildren.

A celebration of Rob’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Monday 8th July 2024 at 1:30pm, to be followed by cremation.

Rob’s service will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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GRAAF: Johannes Josephus (Jon)

Passing: 1st July 2024
Funeral: 4th July 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 3rd July 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

On 1st July 2024, peacefully at Masonic Court Rest Home, aged 95 years.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Gwen.

Beloved Dad of Melanie (UK), & Claire.

Friends are invited to attend Requiem Mass for Jon to be celebrated in St Anne’s Catholic Church, Raine Street, Whanganui on Thursday 4th July 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Jon’s Requiem Mass can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online’

ROURANGI: Yvonne Starr, (nee Hamahona)

Passing: 30th June 2024
Funeral: 3rd July 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 1st July 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Sunday 30th June 2024, aged 57 years, with her whãnau by her side.

Daughter of the late Hina Kerei Johnson Hamahona and Maureen Hamahona.

Much loved wife of Bill Rourangi.

Loved by all her children, mokopuna and extended whãnau.
Mum is laying at the Manuao, Ratana Pã.
We welcome you to join us in sharing stories and celebrating her life.

Yvonne’s funeral service will be held at the Pã on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 at 11:00am.

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INGRAM: Jennifer Dawn (Jenny) (nee Honeycombe)

Passing: 27th June 2024
Funeral: 4th July 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 1st July 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Thursday 27th June 2024, aged 72 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Jim.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jenny’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 4th July 2024 at 1:30pm, to be followed by Cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel.

Jenny’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch Services Online”

Donations to Hospice Whanganui would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Jenny’s Service.

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BUCHANAN: Nola Jean Ena (nee Hodson)

Passing: 30th June 2024
Funeral: 3rd July 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 1st July 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Sunday 30th June 2024, at Kowhainui Rest Home, in her 98th year.

Loved Daughter of the late Charles & Mabel Hodson & loved Sister of the late Spencer Hodson & the late Ila Pritchard.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Nola’s life in the Forrest Lounge, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 at 1.00pm, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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VICKERS: Kathleen Mary (Bougen) (nee Seconi)

Passing: 20th June 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 30th June 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Sadly, after a short illness on 20th June 2024.

Dearly loved wife of the late Morry Vickers.

Loved daughter of Eileen and the late Tom Seconi.

Respected mother of Quinn, and Karl Bougen.

Much loved grandmother to Karla, and Lora Bougen.

Loved sister of Patrick and Susan Seconi, Christine and Phillip Williams, and Lynette (Deceased) and Roger Wilson.

A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the staff of Whanganui Hospital, Hospice Whanganui, Jane Winstone and the Team at Dempsey & Forrest for their care of Kathleen.

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

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SEXTON: Noel John Charles

Passing: 23rd June 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 30th June 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, with Pat and his family at his side, on Sunday 23rd June 2024, aged 85 years.

Much loved Husband of Pat, and Father of Leigh and Annette.

A loved Stepfather, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and friend to many.

In accordance with Noel's wishes a private Family Farewell has been held.

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