MCGRATH (NEE SORENSON), June Rangi

Funeral:

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Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 2:00 PM

Stream:

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Notice:

Suddenly in Wanganui on 31st January 2026, in her 74th year.

Much loved partner of Paul Searle. Dearly loved Mum of Tara Sorenson, Shane and Justine Williams, and Amy and Mark Gammon. Loving Grandmother of Whitney, Sammy, and Mitch; Finn, and Mia; Ben, and James; and her great grandchildren Lochlan, Iyla, Saylor, and Payton. 

"Dance on."

At June’s request a private gathering for family will be held.

Friends are invited to gather to say their own farewells in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on both Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th February 2026 between 2pm and 4pm. 

Posted on

01 February 2026

Brenda Grantham
My condolences to Paul and Tara and Shane and family on the passing of June.she was a dear partner and mother to you all
And a dear friend to many.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Gael McDonnell
My deepest sympathy to all the Whanau .xxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Brenda Grantham
My Condolences to also Amy and family on the passing of June.
June was one of a kind d 😘
Dianne Butters
So sorry to hear about June. She was always a great help to me at Rock n Roll and always stopped and spoke whenever we meet in the street x
Peter wilson
My condolences to Tara, Shane, Amy and wider family. June was a lovely person and will be missed by all.
Linda Mallinder
Such a shock! My thoughts with Paul and all the family. Keep on dancing June. 😢💔💃
Terry & John Judd
Condolences to Paul & Family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.💔😪
Jessie Stevens
Condolences to you all during this sad time. June was a bubbly personality and wonderful dancer 💃 dance on old girl
Helen Cowen
Sincere condolences Paul & family, such a shock. Rest in Peace June
Mike Thomas
My sincere condolences to you all Paul ,family and friends for your loss .
Such a shock.i was only talking to June last Saturday.
Such and Awesome lady who will be very much missed at the dance group ,and by so many others .
Jeff and Jennie King
Condolences to Paul and family. So sorry for your loss.Remembering June's talented dancing.
Kathy Farrell
Condolences to Paul,Tara & all the families of June. Sad to hear this news of a fellow Rock n Roller. No doubt you will be dancing in the sky, & looking down on us all. Fly High 🙋‍♀️🙏
Collin and Jan
Condolences to the whanau rest easy June
Gilly
Thinking of you all, we've had some fun over the years. Arahanui xxx
Shona
Condolences to the whanau, rest easy June, arohanui 🌹
Donna
Thinking of you all Especially Paul Keep on a dancing June We had some great times over the years Rest easy xxx
Sammy ❤️
Sorry for the confusion,
Please feel free to say your goodbyes to nan/June Tuesday and Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. No service for June/ Nan ❤️
Lauretta Broomhall
So sorry to hear about June. She was always smiling and friendly. Always a hug too. My thoughts are with the family.

Cristian Fifield
What a shock to hear this as i was only talking to her the other day. The dancing community has lost a dear friend and advocate of the sport. May you rest in peace
Robyn Podjursky
Such a shock as was only talking to her a week ago. Condolences to the family, June will be greatly missed.
Anna Podjursky
Oh my goodness, what a surprise! My prayers are with June's loved ones as they farewell a strong and creative woman. I will always thank you for getting me interested in Rock n Roll competitions, all those years ago, June.
Diane and Kevin Morriss
so sad what a neat lady glad we have just spent time with her at our beach house sending our love to Paul and family Paul your beach friends send love
Parkes Family
June you will be sincerely missed by your adopted Parkes family especially Mr Parkesy and 'Miss Parksey". Thank you for the all care, fun and laughter over the years and of course the home made baileys that always had an extra kick! we will never forget you xxxx
Chris Hogan Carley Hogan
It is with much sadness to hear of this huge loss of June for the family. An amazing lady with such fond and fun memories of Amy and Carley in younger years. Loving thoughts to the whanau xx
Head family
We are so sorry to hear of June's passing. Lots of love to the family.
Arndria & family. Peter & Marlene
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