Whanganui Funeral Notices

29.1.1928 - 18.6.2022.

Peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home, aged 94 years.

Loved wife of the late Royce. Dearly loved Mum of Pam Edwards, Diane Atkinson, and the late Tony Christiansen.

Much loved Nana of her 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff at Kowhainui for their wonderful care of Audrey.

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

On 23rd June 2022, peacefully at Colwin House, Hastings, aged 94 years.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Merva.

Much loved Dad & Father-in-law of Vyrena & Tony Munson, Selwyn & Ruby, & the late Mark.

Loved Granddad of all his Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Val’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 25th June 2022 at 1.30pm, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Val’s Service can we watched online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch a Funeral Online Link’

Peacefully with her family by her side on Monday 13th June 2022, at Jane Winstone Rest Home, aged 94 years.
Dearly loved Wife of the late Jack and much loved and adored Mother and Mother in Law of Chris and Jane, Greg and Di, Jeanette and Ron, and Nick and Leah.

Treasured Nana Dawn of Kate and Bea; Harriet and Magnus; Bradford and Chelsea; Samantha and Stacey; Ben, Adam and Paige and all her Great Grandchildren.

In accordance with Dawn’s wishes a Private Family Service has been held.

The Family extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Jane Winstone Rest Home for all their love, dedication and compassion shown to our Mum.

Passed away peacefully on the 16th June 2022.

Dearly loved Husband of Melva.

Father of Rodney (dec), Sue and Peter.

Loved Granddad of Karen and Mark, Brooke and Dennis (all Australia).

A celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Border Rugby Clubrooms, Chester Street, Waverley on Tuesday 21st June 2022 at 2.00pm, to be followed by Interment at the Waverley Cemetery.

Don’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch a Funeral Online’ Link.

Peacefully after a short illness at Whanganui Hospital on Wednesday 15th June 2022, aged 81 years.

Loving Partner and Soul Mate of Rae and much loved Father and Father in Law of Sharon and Stephen, and Steve.

Treasured Grandad of Luke and Rangiputa, Jacob and Andrea, Charlie and Ryan; Tiffany and Dylan and Great Grandad of Hendrix, Pohutukawa and Sofia.

Step Father and Friend of Andrew and Lynne and the late Anthony and Jason.

A much loved Brother, Uncle and Friend to many.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Fred’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 20th June 2022 at 11.00a.m, to be followed by private cremation.

Passed away peacefully on 14th June at Julia Wallace Retirement Village Palmerston North, aged 96 years.

Loving wife of the late Mick Logan and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Rachel, Grant and Grace and Philippa.

Dearly loved Nana of Blair and Mel, Mikala and Hayden and Damien

Much loved Nana Moo of Adelaide, Ava, August, Stella (deceased), Sienna and Barnaby

Loving Aunty of Lorriene

A service to Celebrate Merl's life will be held at Dempsey and Forrest, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 23rd June 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Peacefully on 16th June 2022 at the Jane Winstone Special Care Unit, aged 88 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Hans.

Dear friend of Jean Silk.

Special thanks to the staff of the Special Care Unit at Jane Winstone for their loving care of Lisa.

Friends are invited to a Service for Lisa in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui at 11.00am on Saturday 18 June 2022, to be followed by interment with Hans in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle at home, on 8th June 2022, aged 76 years.

Loving wife of Max, cherished mother and mother in law of James and Rox, and Steve and Rain.

Devoted daughter of the late Mavis and William and daughter in law of Ngaire and the late George.

Loving sister and sister in law to Robin and Barrie, Paul, Wendy and John.

Much loved auntie, great auntie, great great auntie to Mark and Debbie, Nicky and Robbie, the late Stevie, Paul and Sally, Mandy, Hayden, Sarah, Nathan and Ming, Michael, Hamish, Jessica, Jess, Macy, and Eliana.

A special friend to many.

Trina’s family extend their sincere thanks for the care and support from Dr Annalia Coetzee, Peter Liston and team (Whanganui Hospital) David Penn and team (Palmerston North Hospital) Dr F. Smithers and team (Lower Hutt Hospital) Rural District Nurses (Anne, Liz, Julie, Denise) Arohanui Hospice (Cath and team).

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Arohanui Hospice.

A family farewell has taken place in accordance with Trina’s wishes.

Rest in eternal peace.

PRICE: Katrina.

On 8th June 2022 Trina passed away peacefully at home after a long courageous battle.

Deeply loved sister of Robin and Barrie Bond and Paul Targett.

Awesome Aunty, Great Aunty and Great Great Aunty.

She will be missed by us all.

Sincere thank you to the District Nurses and Hospice for the wonderful care given to Trina over the last months.

Rest in Peace now Trina.

Peacefully after a battle with cancer on 12th June 2022, aged 57 years.

Dearly loved Dad of Isabelle, and Geordie. Son and Brother to Diana Spice and his wider family.

Special thanks to Hospice Whanganui Staff and the Broadview team for their care of Dom.

In accordance with Dom’s wishes a private family farewell has been held.

On 3rd June 2022, suddenly in Auckland, aged 54 years.

Dearly loved son of Edna and the late Cliff Edwards.

Much loved father of Tyler Cauty (Auckland).

A loved brother of Michael, and the late Ngaire and a loved friend.

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