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PAPWORTH, David Noel (Dave)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday 21 March 2026, 11:00am

Passed away at home on 14 March 2026, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Melody. Much loved father and father-in-law to Lisa and Ray Perry, and Nigel. Treasured Pop to Blake, Lincoln, Jack,…

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SARGENT, Olive Kathleen

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Thursday 19 March 2026, 11:00am

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle on 13 March 2026. Loved wife and soul-mate of John for 57 years. Beautiful mother of Rochelle, and the late Jamie. Loved Nana of…

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HEERDEGEN, Barbara Wynne

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday 14 March 2026, 1:00pm

Passed away in Whanganui on Friday 6 March, 2026. Loved daughter of the late Harold and Winifred Bartlett. Eldest sister of the late Lyn Parlane. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Greg and Janine, and Aidan…

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LENNOX, Eric Robert

Church Of The Good Shepherd Waverley
Wednesday 11 March 2026, 1:30pm

Passed peacefully on 6 March, 2026, aged 91 years. Dearly beloved husband for 60 years of the late Jillian. Loved father and father-in-law of Fiona and Michael Sinclair (Feilding), Susie and John Sargent (Sydney), Alison…

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PACITTO, Sheila

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Friday 6 March 2026, 11:00am

Peacefully at home on 27th February 2026, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Tony, and long term companion of Peter. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Damian and Susan. Much loved grandmother to…

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PACKARD, Lynette Anne (Lynn)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 4 March 2026, 10:30am

Passed away comfortably and peacefully at Kowhainui Home, Whanganui, on Saturday February 28, 2026. Loved wife of the late Frank. loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart, Stephen and Marlene, and Russell. Loved Nan of Sam,…

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LANGMEAD, Raymond Charles

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 2:00pm

Ray peacefully passed away on 17th February 2026. His good run came to an end at the age of 97 years. He was treasured by his family and friends. Loved husband of the late Kathleen.…

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PATENE, William, (Bill)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 11:00am

Passed away peacefully in Palmerston North on Tuesday, 24th February 2026, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Marilyn, and loved father of Darren, and Michelle. A loved brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. A service to…

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HEMI, Western Te Reo Piriwiritua Jimi

Ratana Pa
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 11:00am

,Kia whai kororia honore hareruia kia Ihoa o nga mano Matua, Tama, Wairua Tapu me nga Anahera Pono me te Mangai Ae.It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Western. Sunrise: 28/08/1992Sunset: 27/02/2026Much…

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BRANFORD, Barbara Anne (Wakeling, nee Davey).

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Monday 2 March 2026, 1:00pm

Peacefully on Wednesday, 25th February 2026, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill. Much loved Mum of Stuart and Marie, Ross, (the late) Craig, Fiona, and the Branford children. Loving Nana of all her grandchildren…

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GEORGE (nee Minnell), Shelley Rae

Whanganui Crematorium Chapel
Monday 23 February 2026, 1:30pm

Passed away peacefully at home on 16 February 2026. Loved wife and soul-mate of Bob, much loved Mum of Linda, Sharon, Vanessa, and Alison; and Holly, and Allison. loved Nana to all her 12…

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SECONI, Eileen Imelda

St Mary's Catholic Church
Monday 23 February 2026, 10:30am

Born 16th August 1930 - Died 17th February 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of (the late) Kathleen and Morrie Vickers, Patrick and Susan Seconi, Christine and Phillip Williams, and…

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Mathieson, Kenneth Charles (Ken)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Friday 20 February 2026, 2:00pm

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,…

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MATHESON, Philippa Jane (Pip)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday 14 February 2026, 11:00am

7 July 1946 - 5 February 2026 at New Plymouth Base Hospital. Loved mother of Jenni, and Murray. Cherished Grandmother of Kelsey, Sherwood, Paige, and Tayne. Great-Grandmother of Lenny and Ozzy. Loved partner of the…

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HARRIS, John Edward:

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday 21 March 2026, 7:46am

Passed away peacefully on 3rd March 2026 aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Patricia. Much loved father and father in law to Garry and Janet, David and Julie, Judith and Pete, and the late Gayelene.…

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GUDOPP, Denney Harold

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Sunday, 8th March 2026 aged 89 years. Loved husband of Kiran, and the late Edna. Father and father in law of Tania and Frank, and Neal. Grandfather and…

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