Whanganui Funeral Notices

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LIND: William (Bill)

Passing: 11th July 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 12th July 2023

Other

Of Whanganui, more recently Tauranga.

Set sail for the last time on 11th July 2023.

Loved husband of Ruth, dad to Matt and Kylie, grandad to Sienna and Millie, brother of Pam and brother-in-law of Helen.

Bill is now 'sailing on the cool and bright clear water' - with a glass of rum in his hand, the sun on his face, and the wind on his back.

In accordance with Bill's wishes a private celebration of his life will be held.

Messages c/- Ruth, 5 Cellar Place, The Vines, Tauranga, 3110.

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SLADE: Peter Rex

Passing: 11th June 2023
Funeral: Celebration 14th July, 3.00pm at St Johns Club
Published: 27th June 2023

Other

19-11-1959 to 11-06-2023

Aged 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

A much loved Dad of Karyn, Brenton and Aimee, and Grandad of Lily.

Brother of Ruth, Jennifer, Debra and Russell, Heather and Les.

Soulmate of Debbie and Smiler.

A good friend to many.

At Peter’s request, a private cremation has been held.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Celebrate Peter’s life with family and friends on Friday 14th July at 3.00pm, upstairs at St John’s Club in Glasgow Street.Whanganui.

CONN: Edith

Passing: 19th June 2023
Funeral:
Published: 20th June 2023

Other

On Monday 19th June, at Aroha Hospital.

Loved eldest sister of Kathleen and Graeme (dec) Loveridge, Carol and Ross Reid, Bruce and Christine Warnock and Adrienne and Greg Cook.

Much loved and will be missed

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SLADE: Peter Rex

Passing: 11th June 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th June 2023

Other

19-11-1959 to 11-06-2023

Aged 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

A much loved Dad of Karyn, Brenton and Aimee, and Grandad of Lily.

Brother of Ruth, Jennifer, Debra and Russell, Heather and Les.

Soulmate of Debbie and Smiler.

A good friend to many.

At Peter’s request, a private cremation has been held.

A memorial to follow.

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ARNOTT: Michelle Lesley

Passing: 1st March 2023
Funeral: Memorial Service - 17th June at 1.30pm
Published: 12th June 2023

Other

A celebration of Michelle’s life is to be held at the Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club on Saturday 17th June at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Aramoho Cemetery.

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WHAREHOKA: Vince (Vincent Winiata Paora)

Passing: 27th May 2023
Funeral: 1st June 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 29th May 2023

Other

On 27th May, 2023, Picton, most loved & adored husband of Pam of sixty years, after waking and saying Happy Birthday to her, he held his lantern out to signal the locomotive & jumped on the last wagon pulling out.

Loving Dad of Tania & Stephen Page (Perth, Western Australia), Wayne (Picton)& Shaun (Blenheim).

Loved Koro of Daniel (Nelson), Kelly (Perth, Western Australia), Chase(Warkworth) & Brooklyn (Picton).

Koroua nui of many who loved him much.

Loved & respected son in law of the late Matiu & Sue (Huhana) Rukuwai, brother inlaw of Iriaka & the late Wayne Rukuwai, Joseanna & Peter Goodhall, the late Rewi, David & Chrissie Rukuwai and Jasmine and Chris Alexander.

Aged 82.

His service will be held at Waikawa Marae, Waikawa, Picton at 11.00am, Thursday 1st June, 2023 followed by a private family cremation in Blenheim.

The service will be live-streamed by Sowman Funeral Directors, Blenheim.

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ADAMSON: Tony James Ross

Passing: 16th May 2023
Funeral: 23rd May 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 23rd May 2023

Other

Unexpectedly on 16th May 2023.

Dearly loved Son of Ray and Elsie Adamson (dcd) and much loved Brother and Brother in law of Bev Powrie, Pam Spooner (dcd) and Judy and Rayney Jackson.

Loved 'Uncle Tones' to his ten nephews and nieces and their families, and loved and respected cousin and friend to many.

Tony will be very much missed.

A graveside service to celebrate Tony's incredible life will be held at the Aramoho Cemetery on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 at 1.30pm.

"Forever in our Hearts"

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FILER: Shane Christopher

Passing: 10th March 2023
Funeral: Funeral details to be advised
Published: 20th March 2023

Other

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shane (53) on 10/3/23 in Liepzig, Germany.

Shane is survived by his beautiful wife Alena Filer and their 2 furbabies Albert and Elsa.

Loved brother of Kevin and Liz (New Plymouth) and Mark and Kyley Filer (Whanganui).

Beloved son of the late Eric and Val Filer.

A service will be held at a later date.

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HOGG: Bernadette Te Kotahitanga

Passing: 29th January 2023
Funeral: 31st January 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 30th January 2023

Other

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday 29th January 2023 at Waikato Hospital.

Beloved partner of the late Terrance.

Much loved Mother of Katrina, Trevor, Debbie, Mark and Jackie.

Loved Grandmother of Chantelle, Elizabeth, Michaela, Josiah, Mercedes, Dom, Tyrese, Sarah, ZO, Jerome, Maelee, Wairua, Jayda, Amitiel, Caydence, Legion, Kailah, Samson and Rhythm-reign.

Loved Great Grandmother of Nevaeh, Maddison, TJ, Isaiah, Lyra and Waiariki Seph

Bernadette will be dearly missed by her whanau.

She will lay in state at Putiki Marae, 30 Takarangi Street Putiki, Whanganui on Monday 30th January 2023.

Service will be held at 10.00am Tuesday 31st January at Putiki Marae and then she will be laid to rest at 11.00am at Putiki Urupa.

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BYERS: Patricia (Paddy) nee McKee

Passing: 27th October 2022
Funeral: 3rd November 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Published: 1st November 2022

Other

Died peacefully on 27th October in Hobart, Tasmania, with her loving family by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Peter, loved mother of Frances, Michael & Heleana and Claire.

Much loved grandmother of her 7 grandchildren.

Special sister to Shaun, Sharon & Fran Souness.

Sister inlaw to Angela and Bruce Ussher, Bruce and Leigh, Tony (dec) Richard & Katrina.

Much loved aunt and cousin to her NZ families.

Live streamed on 3rd Nov at 6.00pm NZ time,

www.grahamfamilyfunerals.com.au/funerals

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