Whanganui Funeral Notices

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PETHERICK: Ann (Nee Dahlberg)

Passing: 4th August 2025
Funeral: 11th August 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 6th August 2025

Cleveland Funeral Home

At home on 4th August 2025, aged 82 years.

Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Noel.

Much loved Mum of Brent and Jodie.

Loved sister of Miri, and Kay.

Special thanks to everyone who has helped care for Ann over these past few weeks.

A service to celebrate Ann's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Monday 11th August 2025, at 2:00pm, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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GILBERT: Garth Lloyd

Passing: 1st February 2025
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 1st March 2025

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village on 1st February 2025, surrounded by his loving family, aged 94 years.

Dearly loved husband and soulmate to Saisy for 68 years.

Loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Hannah, and Brian.

Much loved Grandad of Layla, and Linc.

Forever in our hearts.

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

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McCARTHY: Gillian Madeline, (Judy)

Passing:
Funeral: 11th February 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 7th February 2025

Cleveland Funeral Home

Died peacefully in Whanganui, with family by her side.

Loved wife of the late Michael and amazing mother and mother-in-law to Trin and Gareth and Sam and Abi.

Proud grandmother of Freya, Charlotte, and Georgia.

Daughter of the late Sir Tom and Lady Agnes, sister to the late Gilbert, the late Barbara, and Denis.

Friend, carer, and fighter for many.

A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held in Heritage House, 136 St. Hill Street on Tuesday 11th February at 1:00pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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KENDALL: Ivan

Passing: 8th January 2025
Funeral: Celebration 15th January at 11.00am
Published: 12th January 2025

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on Wednesday 8th January 2025.

Loved husband of Jackie - one week short of their 70th wedding anniversary.

Father & father-in-law of Karen & Alan (dec), Richard & Tricia, Denise & Jim, and Cheryl & Peter.

Loved Grandad of his 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Thank you to Summerset for their care of Ivan.

As per Ivan's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

A celebration of life will be held at in the VCC rooms, Patapu Street Wanganui on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 11.00am.

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INGLE: Nancy Eva

Passing: 1st December 2024
Funeral: 7th December 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 4th December 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at home on 1st December 2024, aged 88 years.

Much loved wife of the late Ralph.

Treasured Mum of Dave, Annette (Annie) and Phill, and Sally.

Loving Grandma of James, and Tessa; Lewis, Jai, and Ayla; Max, and Evie; and their partners.

Adored Great Grandma of all her great grandchildren, and beloved servant to her cat Gertie.

A service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Saturday 7th December 2024 at 2.00pm, and will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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WALKER: William (Billy)

Passing: 14th November 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd November 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

(Formerly of Hawera).

Peacefully in Whanganui on 14th November 2024, aged 80 years.

Loved Dad of Phil, and Jason, and Grandad of Olivia.

At Billy’s request a family farewell has been held.

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DALBY: Dianne Mary

Passing: 3rd November 2024
Funeral: 8th November 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 6th November 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Suddenly on 3rd November 2024.

Much loved and cherished wife of Kevin.

Loving Mum of Richard and Sarah, Alisha and Gary Zellman, Nick and Mel, and Tash and Andy.

Devoted Nana of all her grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Dianne’s life will be held in Christ Church Anglican Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Friday 8th November 2024 at 2.00pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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CAIRNCROSS: Karen Joy (nee Kearse)

Passing: 23rd October 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 31st October 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Wednesday 23rd October 2024.

Wife and soulmate of Colin, cherished mother of Glen and Rebecca, Bevan and Kelly, Lorelle and Robert.
Much loved sister of Trevor and Julie, Bruce and Sue.

Loved grandmother to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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

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BRIGHT: , Dorothy, (Dot, Doff) (nee Groves)

Passing: 19th October 2024
Funeral: 25th October 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 21st October 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Saturday 19th October 2024, aged 102 years.

Cherished mother of Lesley (Invercargill), and Joanne (Melbourne).

Much loved grandmother to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loved sister and sister in law of Bill, Phil and Noleen, (the late) Desmond, and David.

Many thanks to the Staff at Jane Winstone for their care of Dot.

A service to celebrate Dot’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 25th October at 2.00pm, and will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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FRANKLIN-BROWNE: Walter Keith (Wally, Lofty)

Passing: 14th October 2024
Funeral: 18th October 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 16th October 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully on Monday 14th October 2024.

Dearly loved husband of Bev.

Much loved Dad of Justine, Michael and Chloe, and Lisa and Angus Bridge.

Loving Grandad of Theo and Margot; Ella, Sienna, and Briar.

Loved brother and brother in law of Julia and Peter, Marilyn and Ted, Helen and the late Colin, Malcolm and Maureen, Nigel and Charlette, Elizabeth and Ken; Brian and Bronwyn, Alan and Anne.

A loved uncle and friend.

A service to celebrate Wally’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Friday 18th October 2024 at 1:30pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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