Whanganui Funeral Notices

Peacefully in Lonsdale Total Care Centre, Foxton on 10th October 2024, aged 77.

Much loved and patient wife of Gary.

Beloved and precious Mum of Kim and Steve, Carla, and the late Jason.

Devoted and proud Nana of Connor and Aleisha, Meg; Mitchell, and Zachary; and her precious great grandaughter Frankie.

Special thanks to Mark and the staff of Lonsdale, Hospice, Te Waiora Community Health, Palmerston North and Wellington Hospitals the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and St John Ambulance.

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

Surrounded by family on 13th October 2024, aged 79 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dawn for 55 years.

Dearly loved father and father in law of Wayne and Robyn, Palmerston North, and Phil and the late Nadine Perry, Whanganui.

Treasured Granddad of Joshua, Nicola, Danielle, Ethan and Sarah, and James, Daniel, Jessica and Dylan.

A service to celebrate Kerry's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 16th October 2024, at 1.30pm.

Peacefully in Starship Hospital on 9th October 2024, aged 11 years.

Beautiful Wee Man of Glenn and Jemma, special Big Brother of Sadie-Grace.

Beloved Grandson of Willy and Sue, and Craig and Megan Smith, and their families.

A service to celebrate William's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 12th October 2024 at 10:30am.

Please wear bright colours.

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

Unexpectedly at home on 20th September 2024.

Forever loving Mum and Nan of Narelle, Cameron, and Blair; and Phoebe.

Devoted daughter of the late Keith and Ngaire Grant.

Loving sister to her brothers and sister; doting Aunty Gaelee of all her nephews, nieces, and great nephew.

A genuine and selfless friend.

A service to celebrate Gaelyn’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Saturday 28th September 2024 at 2.00pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

Peacefully at home on Thursday 5th September 2024, in her 93rd year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Les.

A much loved Mum; treasured Nan / Kui of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; a loved sister and aunty.

Sadly missed by all her whanau.

Mum is at home, 15B Hood Street, Whanganui.

Her funeral will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Monday 9th September at 11.00am, and live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday 21st August 2024.

Dearly loved husband of Yvonne for 60 years.

Much love Dad of Andrew, and Kim.

Adored Grandad to Aleisha, and Grace.

A much loved son, brother to his 13 brothers and sisters, uncle, cousin, and friend to all.

A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in the Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt Street

on Tuesday 27th August 2024 at 10.30am.

On 18th August 2024, at New Vista Rest Home and Hospital, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved wife of John; mother of Janine and Brendan; stepmother of Ruinga, Riwaru, Kawana, Atarangi and Louisa; Nana of Flynn, Leo, Elsa and all the other Mokopuna.

Beloved daughter of Albert and Joyce; and sister of Richard (Dick), Wendy and Jane.

Messages to the family C/o: John Tihema, 13 Te Anaua St, Putiki, Whanganui 4500 or betty.tihema@yahoo.com.

Special thanks to Te Oranganui and New Vista staff for their care of Betty.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 10.30am, at the Cleveland Chapel, 179 St Ingestre St, Whanganui and to be followed by private cremation.

The service will be live-streamed at www.clevelandunerals.co.nz.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Women’s Refuge would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited thereafter to the St John’s Club, 158 Glasgow St, Whanganui at 1.00pm.

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Home on 5th August 2024.

Dearly loved husband of the late Leonie.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Janet and Garry Anderson, Neil, and Linda and the late John Kendrick.

A loving Poppa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 10th August 2024 at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

24/01/1953 - 02/08/2024

On 2nd August, Poppa quietly left the party with family by his side.

Treasured father to Kylie & Ricky, Karl & Lisa, Abbey & Paul, Rebecca & Lincoln.

Adored Poppa to Josh, Angus, Jack, Ruby and Chelsea.

His battle was courageous and uncomplaining.

A great community man and true Kaiwaka forever.

Our thanks go out to Broadview Rest Home for their care of Dad.

“Speaking words of wisdom, let it be”

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

Passed away peacefully on 28th July 2024, with his beloved wife of 70 years, Pat, at his side.

Much loved Dad of Michele, Brad, and Tania, father in law to Graham, Sue, and Mark.

A loving Poppy to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A cherished brother in law uncle and friend.

Special thanks to all those who have helped with the care of Dad.

He has enjoyed a long life of 96 years, sailed the seven seas with the Royal Navy.

His mantra in life was: It is not the years in your life that count it’s the life in your years.

A private farewell for Bill has been held.

In memory of Bill donations to the cancer society would be appreciated.