Whanganui Funeral Notices

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TUCKER: Dorothy

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

Cleveland Funeral Home

1922 – 2024.

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 24th June.

Cherished Mum of Alison, much loved Gran and GG of Chris, Rachelle, Rebecca and Sienna, and dear friend of Eileen.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Save the Children would be appreciated and can be made at www.savethechildren.org.nz

In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, a private family funeral has been held.

All messages to Cleveland Funeral Home Ltd, PO Box 7102 Whanganui.

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PARKER: Dulcie Rae (Rae)

Passing: 24th June 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 30th June 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully, aged 93 years, on 24th June 2024.

Much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

A private service for Rae was held with family and close friends.

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MALCOLM: (nee Grundy) Phyllis Margaret (Margaret)

Passing: 21st June 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th June 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Died peacefully Friday 21st June 2024, aged 94 years at Kowhainui Home, Whanganui.

Beloved wife of Don James Cameron Malcolm (B.E.M.) and exemplary mother to John, Warwick, Paul and Jennifer.

Mother-in-law to Nicky, Suzy and Klaus.

Grandma to Luke, Kirsty, Sam, and Ben and seven lovely great- grandchildren.

Half-sister to Annie Said.

Margaret was known for her sharing, caring, and fighting for the disadvantaged and marginalized in Northland and Tonga.

Formerly from Auckland and later residing at Okere Falls, Don and Margaret were the proprietors of Ohau Channel Camp.

She was active in Scouting and Rotary and worked tirelessly as chair of Alzheimers Northland for many years. And, much more.

A private cremation has been held and will be followed by a family and friends celebration at a later date.

Stay in touch via jjmalcolmnz@gmail.com.

Our gratitude goes to staff at Quinlan Court and Kowhainui for their loving care in her latter years.

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KNUTH: Sharon Anne

Passing: 24th June 2024
Funeral: 29th June 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 25th June 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

On Monday 24th June, passed away surrounded by her loving family, aged 61 years young.

Much loved Mum of Jason & Jaymie, Ashleigh, Harlan & Krishna, & Quinn.

Treasured Nan of Dominic, Ciara, Cassius, & Nirvana.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Whanganui on Saturday 29th June 2024 at 10.30am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Sharon’s Funeral Mass can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch Services Online’

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GRAHAM: Peter Leslie

Passing: 14th June 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th June 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

As country music played, Peter slipped away peacefully on 14th June 2024.

Peter’s family have celebrated his life, at his happy place, his home, with a private service.

Our thanks to the Special Care Unit at Jane Winstone Retirement Village for their amazing dedication to Peter.

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LAIRD: Michaella Ann (nee Mackie)

Passing: 21st June 2024
Funeral: 27th June 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 24th June 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Friday 21st June 2024.

Adored wife of Fraser.

Loving Mum to Beauden.

Loved and treasured daughter of Michelle and John, treasured sister and sister-in-law of Kelly; and Dylan and Charlotte.

Loved Daughter and sister-in-law to the Laird family.

Deeply loved and appreciated by all her friends.

A celebration of Michaella’s life will be held in the War Memorial Centre, Watt Street Whanganui on Thursday 27th June 2024 at 11.00am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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TURNER: Margaret Isobel

Passing: 14th June 2024
Funeral: 24th June 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 21st June 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away at home on 14th June 2024.

Loved wife of the late David. Margaret is survived by her daughter Julie, and her son and daughter-in-law Glen and Tania.

Loved Nana of Jaedyn, Holly, Marcus; and Blake, and Great Nana of Levi.

Special thanks to Betty and all Margaret’s friends who have helped her over the years.

A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street Whanganui on Monday 24th June 2024, at 11.00am.

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TAYLOR: Sandy

Passing: 19th June 2024
Funeral: 22nd June 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
Published: 20th June 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sandy Hinemuri Taylor 09/04/1956 – 19/06/2024.

Mum passed away at her home in Whanganui.

Daughter of the late “Koro” Egerton Ahere Chadwick and “Judy” Judith Hinemihi Chadwick née Hiri.

Dearly loved wife of the late Dave Taylor.

Loved mother of Sandra (Babe), André, Lewis, and Jordan.

Much loved grandmother of Hineana, Mairangi, Adeline, Sébastien, and Egerton.

Dearly loved Aunty to her many nieces and nephews.

Finally, Mum’s fur babies - Riley, Pipi, and Larry.

Mum we will miss you. We love you – Moe mai ra e māma.

Mum’s wishes were that she be laid to rest in Whanganui with her late husband Dave.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Sandy’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 22nd June 2024 at 12:30pm.

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HAAMI: Pamela Joan

Passing: 17th June 2024
Funeral: 20th June 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 19th June 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away on 17th June 2024, surrounded with love.

Adored wife of the late Gerald Haami.

Dearly loved Mum, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunty, friend, and Nanny Pam to everyone.

A celebration of Pamela’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 20th June 2024 at 1:30pm, followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery, McNeill Street, Whanganui, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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STANLEY: Waiwhenua, (Wai) nee Edwards

Passing: 17th June 2024
Funeral: 20th June 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 17th June 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on Monday 17th June 2024 in Whanganui Hospital, surrounded by her whanau.
Daughter of Hilda (Hirita) Ruma Edwards (nee Takarangi) and Charles Edwards.

Loving Mum of Mitchell, Robbie, and Dustin.

A dearly loved sister, Aunty and Nan to all her mokopuna.

Supernan to Hailee, Korako, Kereru, Crete, Jade, Kobe, Kale, Quincey, and Felix.

Great Nan to Isaiah, Meadow, Hakaraia, Marli, Eli, Cyrus, Kiera, and Cole.

A beloved Nan to all of the many mokopuna she whangai.

Moe rā e te Kuia, e te whaea haere ki o tātou tipuna.

The service for Wai will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 20th June 2024 at 11.00am, followed by the burial at Putiki Urupa, Whanganui.

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