Passed away peacefully on 23rd March 2025, in her 89th year.

“At rest at last”

Much loved wife and cherished soul mate of Steve for 67 years.  A much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Mick (UK), Ralph and Julia, and Mandy and Richard Littlejohn.  A loved grandmother of James, and Ben (UK); Josh, and Camryn; and Prem (Georgia) and Kayla.  Great-grandmother of Millie, and Oscar.

Special thanks to the staff of Hospice Whanganui and Whanganui Hospital for the loving care you gave Pam.

At Pam’s request, a private family service will be held.

28/10/1943 - 23/03/2025

Aged 81.  Beloved husband of Pauline.  Loved father and father-in-law of Jacqui and Colin, Phillip and Hinemoa, Cushla and George, Quentin and Tearai, Jordan and Tooeknee.  Loved Koro to his mokopuna and mokopuna tuarua.

Whanu and friends of John are invited to attend his service at 87 Campbell Street on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 11am. 

Died suddenly but peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Thursday, 20 March, with her family at her side

Much loved wife of the late Sandy, and utterly adored mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Lynn; Kate and Peter; Emma and Mark; and Matt and Lou. Treasured Granny Sue of Sophie, and Felicity; Poppy, Rosa, and Kitty; William, George, and Eliza; and Felix, Lewis, and Rupert.

The family invites her friends to join them for afternoon tea and a drink at her home on Monday, 24 March, from 3pm.

Many thanks to the team at Whanganui Hospital for their kindness and care of Sue.

All messages to The Dobbin Family, c/- Jane Winstone Retirement Village, 49 Oakland Ave, Wanganui 4500.

Peacefully in Whanganui on 12 March 2025. Much loved Mum of Simon, and Spencer, and sister to Nikki. Special Nana CJ to Edie, and Stanley. Loved mother-in-law of Jo. With grateful thanks to the carers at AT&R, Whanganui Hospital, and Summerset Rest Home. In accordance with Carole’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on 10th March 2025, surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late Rex. Loved Mother of Dave and Judith. Much loved Nana of Jasmine & Brendan, Sol & Shelley, Raymond & Natalie, Daniel & Kylie, and Old Nana to Marley, Mika, Lucas, Aidan & Ellie. A special sister, aunty and friend, and a special person to Jill.Forever in our hearts. The family would also like to acknowledge the special love & care from the staff at Kowhainui. In accordance with Gwen’s wishes, a private service has been held. 

Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on Tuesday 11 March 2025, surrounded by his loving family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. A loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. In accordance with Pat’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

Barbara passed away in New Plymouth hospital on 4th March 2025, with her family and friends by her side. Loved wife of the late Ron. Loved Mum of Lynette and Mike Phillips, John and Helen (Whanganui), and David and Lynda (UK). Loved Lala of Courtney, and Rebecca, and Great-Lala to Alyssa, and Alex.

She did it her way.

Please join us to celebrate Barbara’s full life in the Butchart Room of The Fitz Hotel, 601 Devon Street East, New Plymouth on Saturday 5th April 2025 from 2pm. The service will be live streamed on Vimeo (www.vimeo.com/event/4970721) for those who can’t attend. Please wear something bright.

On Saturday, 8th March 2025 aged 76 years. Sydney is laying at Te Ao Hou Marae, Somme Parade, Whanganui. His funeral service will be held at the Marae on Wednesday, the 12th of March 2025 at 11:00 AM followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery, McNeill Street Whanganui.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Hospice Whanganui on 2 March 2025.Dearly loved husband of Wendy.Loving and devoted Dad to Joel and Shannon, Kent and Danielle, Ryan and Damian, and Kyle and Jerson. Treasured Grandad to Felix, Casper, Ezra, Thea, Tobi, Kaiyah, Beau, Tristan, and Cody.He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.In accordance with Steve’s wishes a private service has been held. 

Peacefully at home on Monday, 3rd March 2025 aged 51 years.

Dearly loved husband of Megan. Adored Dad of Alyssa, and Lucy. Loved son of Judi and The late Graham.

Treasured brother of Jacqui McKenzie and sadly missed by his extended family and friends. 

A service to celebrate Darryn's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Tuesday 11th March 2025 at 2:00 pm, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz .

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 4th March 2025, aged 64 years. Much loved daughter of Linda and the late Isaac, a loved sister of (the late) Sandy, Janie, Mervyn, Lois, Kay, and Alex. Loved Mum of Jemme-Lee, and (the late) Lindsay. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Sharon will lie at Pipiriki Marae until her service on Saturday 8th March 2025, At 11am.

Passed away at home on 2 March 2025.Loved Dad of Lorenzo. Loving son of Leeanne. Loved brother of Israel, Tama, Hera, Piki, and Tuahine. Loved by all his family and friends.Everyone is welcome to come and pay their respects to Rani at the Manuao, Ratana Paa. Rani’s funeral service will be held at the Paa on Wednesday 5 march 2025, at 11am.

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village on 1st February 2025, surrounded by his loving family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate to Saisy for 68 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Hannah, and Brian. Much loved Grandad of Layla, and Linc.

Forever in our hearts.

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

28.1.1940 - 22.2.2025, passed away at home. Loved wife of the late Ross, and much loved Mum of Jo Anne and Stephen, Sandra and Joe, (the late) Philippa, Kerry, and Tracey. Loving and proud Nana of her 10 grandchildren and their partners, and fifteen great grandchildren.

She will be missed

In lieu of floral tributes, please make a donation in Heather’s name to the Cancer Society. A service to celebrate Heather's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Friday, 28 February 2025 at 10:30am.