Whanganui Funeral Notices

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HENARE-MATTHEWS: Patricia

Passing: 15th July 2024
Funeral: 18th July 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 17th July 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

On 15th July 2024.

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui Hospital with whanau by her side.

A dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

A service celebrating Patricia’s life will be held at Raetihi Marae on Thursday 18th July 2024 at 11.00am.

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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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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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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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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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