Whanganui Funeral Notices

MNZM. 06.08.1936 - 18.05.2022

After a short illness we lost our beautiful lady.

Loved wife of the late Fred.

Special and awesome Mum and Mum-in-law to Robert (Rob) and Maureen, and Vicki Meyer.

Nan to Shane and Mel, Kaye and Paul, and Michael; Great Nan to Emmett, and Lara.

Sister-in-law to Donald (Don) and Margaret and adored little sister to the late Jack, Dennis, and Brian.

No flowers please but donations to St John Ambulance Whanganui would be appreciated.

Trish led a full and active life and would not like everyone to be sad. It is therefore requested that you bring only happiness and brightness to her funeral service which will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Tuesday 24th May 2022 at 1:30pm.

The service will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

Messages to P O Box 7154, Wanganui, 4541.

The world was a better place with Trish in it ... not bad for an ‘Orphanage Kid’!

Surrounded by whanau on Thursday 19th May 2022, aged 63 years.

Dearly loved soul mate of Dot Te huia.

Loving father and father-in-law of Aroha and Lance, Darling, Ngawhai and Danayoe, and Wiriana and Tracii. Loving Koro of Tyrone and Roxy, Jayden, Rio and Naia (Beaves and little Girl); loving Great Koro of Xavier.

Eldest son of the late Bill and Pearl Te Huia.

A loving brother and brother-in-law to many, special brother-in-law to Bas and Podge.

Willy will travel to Paraweka Marae, Pipiriki on Saturday 21st May 2022 at 10.00am.

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village on 10th May 2022.

Loved husband of Pat for 61 years.

Loved father and father-in-law of Jennifer and Barry, Stuart and Leslie, Brenda and Mike, and Greig and Juliet.

Much loved Grandad of 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

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

Passed peacefully, surrounded by his whanau on Monday 16th May 2022, on his 85th birthday.

Dearly loved and treasured Dad to Tamoe, Tania and Alan (Moth), and Perry and Ngawai.

Loved Poppa to all his mokos, great mokos, and great-great mokos.

A loved brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

E te taonga

Kia au, kia au,

Kia au tō moe

(To our beloved taonga,

Rest, rest, rest in peaceful sleep.)

The service for Courtenay will be held at the Quakers Settlement, 76 Virginia Road, Whanganui on Thursday 19th May 2022 at 11.00am.

31 March 1934 - 11 May 2022

It is with sadness we announce the passing of our Dad, Koko.

He passed peacefully in his sleep. Much loved husband of the late Hohipera Betty Rongonui.

Much loved and cherished Dad of the late Matiu and Louise, Mene and Kevin, Pirihita, Ray and Trina, Manny and Sue, Errol and Suzette, Andre and Soraya, Maynard and the late Saphire and Leanne, Natalie and Reo, Amanda-Jane, and Cornell and Bub. Much respected father-in-law of Murray, Peachy, and Cheryl.

Loved Koko, and Big Koko, to 36 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

The funeral service will be held at Rātana Pā on Sunday 15th May 2022, at 12.00pm.

31 March 1934 - 11 May 2022.

Loved son of the late Rawinia Rātana, and Mitai Taiaroa. Loved brother of the late Mary Davis, Te Rauna Taiaroa, Tate Taiaroa, Bill Taiaroa, Waitangi Hihira, Koro Te Mangai Taiaroa, Taumaru Rātana, and Patsie Derston.

Whangai son of the late Matiu Rātana and Kahu Te Wano. Loved nephew of the late Iriaka Rātana.

Big brother of Haina Raumaewa, the late Mihi Rurawhe, Moana Williams, and Sonny Boy Rātana.

Much adored, cherished only son of Pirihita Matthews and Hawea Meihana. Much loved by all his cousins, and many nieces and nephews.

Peacefully on 30th April 2022, after a tough struggle, aged 82.

Loved wife of Brian for over 50 years.

Mother of Brent (USA) , and Scott (Brisbane), and Grandizz to Alexandra, Rian, and Rory (USA), and Kaiden (Australia).

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

He aitua Ka taka ue'a, ka taka ue'a! Ka taka te Raukura a Te Kaahui Maunga I pupuru ai i ngaa raa ki muri Ka taka ue'a E te iwi e Puritia toou mana kia mau Kia ita, ita, ita ... Mau Tonu!

Wife of the late Sonny Houpapa and the late Te Ao Turoa Ranginui.

Dearly loved and cherished mum of Reu, Black, Moke, Doon, Fattyman, Larn, Pooch, Boomy, Porky, Dada, Baba, Gayle, Roy, Shane, Charlie, Roanne, Maringiora and the many others that were fortunate to be raised within her embrace, Kui and Kui Nan to her many moko and mokomoko.

Full details below:
Sunday 8th May 1pm - Arrive at Te Ao Hou marae, Aramoho, Whanganui, where she will lay for one night. Monday 9th May 9am - Depart Te Ao Hou marae for Matahiwi 10.30am - Arrive at Matahiwi marae where she will lay for one hour before travelling to her final destination in Taumarunui. 3pm - Arrive at Ngaauwaiwaha Marae, Taumarunui Street, Taumarunui where she will lay until her Raa nehu

Wednesday 11th May Raa Nehu 11am service, Ngaapuwaiwaha Marae Hakari to follow.

I rere kau mai te Awa nui mai Te Kaahui Maunga ki Tangaroa 'KO AU TE AWA, KO TE AWA KO AU'

20-09-1980 - 06-05-2022

As the result of a tragic accident.

Dearly loved husband of Martina.

Adored father of Taine, Emersyn, and James.
Beloved son of John and Bev.
Respected brother and best friend of Sarah and Jared.
Loved son in law of Debbie and the late Michael Baugen.
Respected brother-in-law of Karis and Nicholas.
Special Uncle of Jayke, and Hunter.
Dearly loved nephew and cousin of the Hickey and Nixon families.

Callum’s funeral service will be held in the Waverley Community Centre, Dallison Park, Chester Street, Waverley, on Saturday 14th May 2022 at 1:30pm.

Tragically in Wellington on Saturday 7th May 2022, in her 53rd year.

Much loved wife of Grant, loved mother of Rose, Jeannie, and William.

Loved daughter of Judith and (the late) John Stratton, sister of Richard and Frances, and aunty to Sabine, and Quinn.

Much loved sister in law of Carolyn and Ron Goudswaard, (the late) Susan and Mike Steer, Patricia Hird and (the late) David Stapleton , Jenny and Antonie Eggink and many nephews.

A service to celebrate Sarah's life will be held in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Whanganui on Wednesday 18th May 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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

1954-2022

Father of Ben, Jack, Finn, and Tallulah.

Brother of Jeff, Graham, Susan, Leigh, and Craig.

Loveable rogue, unstoppable force of nature and creation. Heritage champion. Potter.

Join us for a celebration of Ross’s life in the Gonville Town Hall, 39 Tawa Street, Gonville, Whanganui

on Tuesday 10th May at 1.30pm.

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

Visitors welcome to 71 Bedford Ave between 12.00pm - 5.00pm Saturday - Monday.