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Kenneth Charles (Ken) Mathieson

Service: Friday 20 February 2026, 2:00pm · Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
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Kenneth Charles (Ken) Mathieson

Kenneth Charles (Ken) Mathieson

Passed away surrounded by family on February 13, 2026 aged 81 years.

Loved husband of the late Claire. Loved brother of the late Patricia, the late Ron, Rex and the late Lauris. Beloved father of Sara, James, and Katie and adored grandfather (Babu) of Maia, Ariele, and Jemma.

Heartfelt thanks to the team at Whanganui Hospital for their compassionate care on his final journey, and the staff of St John's Healthcare for providing a warm and caring home in his final months.

A service to celebrate his life well lived will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday, 20th of February 2026 at 2pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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Nichola and Bevan Collings
22 Feb 2026, 9:48pm
Our deepest condolences to Sara, Jamie and Katie on the loss of your awesome dad Kenny and to Maia, Ariele and Jemma on the loss of your beloved Babu. Was a fabulous send off for Kenny, absolutely perfect and the memories shared and gained from the evening will be enjoyed for years to come. Much love to you all from Nichola, Bevan, Henry, Maggie and Sally Collings.
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Vinnie Coveny
20 Feb 2026, 11:07pm
Enjoyed the service and send off on the link …
Thoughts with you James , Sara , Katie and family….
Cheers Kenny and Claire

Vinnie
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Johan
20 Feb 2026, 9:35am
Rest easy, Kenny. Your legend will live on in the stories we tell and in the lives of your children and grandchildren. May your days be filled with acres of mānuka, the scent of fresh-cut timber, more than enough chain bar oil, and the music of the forest — with a tui on tap waiting for you at day’s end. Wherever your journey leads, know you are forever in our hearts.
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Dave Mathieson
18 Feb 2026, 9:58pm
Agree with Darin, Uncle Kenny was a legend. Fond memories of him leading all the other Uncles and Aunties astray with a big bot in his hand and a bush shirt on his back. Always helping people out, and made us our most enjoyed contraptions when we were kids, awesome slide and go kart we all had fun on! Great yarns and great fun. Will be missed.
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Sharlene
17 Feb 2026, 11:05pm
Sending you hugs from across the way. My love to you all.

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