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GRIFFITH, Rex

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Monday 7 September 2026, 1:00pm

Peacefully in Whanganui on Monday, 31st August 2026 aged 86 years.Dearly loved husband of Ligaya. Loved Step Dad of Karen and Richard Walker; loving Grandpa Rex of Angela, Thomas, and Adam. A loved brother, brother-in-law,…

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PETHERICK, Noel

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Friday 28 August 2026, 1:30pm

Peacefully in Wanganui on 25 August 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ann. Much loved Dad of Brent and Jodie. Loved brother of Gillian, and the late Elaine, and Maurice.A loyal friend to many. A…

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KITCHEN, Nola Jean

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Thursday 27 August 2026, 2:00pm

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Eastgrove Lifecare, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loved Mum of Suzy Wallace and Karl Tui, John and Ezra, Brenda and the late Ivan…

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JONES, Michael (Mike) Ray

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday 25 August 2026, 11:00am

Peacefully on Tuesday 18th August 2026. Much loved husband of 52 years to the late Christine. Loved Dad to Dwayne, and Blair. A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many.  A service to celebrate Michael’s…

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FERGUSON, Carolyn Faye

Private service

Passed away on Thursday, 13th August 2026. Treasured wife and best friend of Trevor for 46 years. Cherished Mum of Aaron, Tina and Nu. Proud and much loved Nanny to Brayden, and Zaraiah; and Debbie, Marcus, and…

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SKELTON, David Charles

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Monday 10 August 2026, 1:30pm

Passed away peacefully in Wellington on Tuesday, 4th August 2026 aged 76 years. Loved son of Henry and Mollie,step son of Ashley Andersen. Loved father of Kiley, Nick, and Simon, and brother of John.A service to celebrate…

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BARRETT, John Graeme

Private service

Peacefully at home, on Friday, 10th July 2026.Dearly loved husband of Marie. Much loved Dad of Leanne, Shaun, Laurie, Nathan, Mike, and Cathy; Special Grandad of all his grandchildren.At John’s request a private farewell has…

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HUDSON, Barry Noel

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11:00am

Peacefully with family by his side on Friday, 31st July 2026 in his 91st year. June's soulmate and much loved husband for 70 years. Much loved Dad of Raewyn and Adrian, (the late) Lynette, David, Joanne…

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DYKSTRA, Frederika Catharina (Riekie)

Peacefully in Whanganui on Tuesday, 7th July 2026 in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jurjen (Joss). Loved mother and mother in law of Lammert and Tracey, (the late) Catherine, and Truda. A loved…

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TWOMEY, Henry

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday 1 August 2026, 10:30am

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Twomey who passed away peacefully on Wednesday 29th July, surrounded by loved ones.Beloved father, grandfather, brother and amazing friend Henry will be deeply…

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PEARCE, (nee Brettargh), Annette Claire

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Friday 31 July 2026, 1:30pm

Passed away peacefully in Palmerston North on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, aged 96 years.Dearly loved partner of the late David MacDonald. Treasured mother of Christine, Claire, Judith and Anna. Cherished grandmother (known as Nanibaa) of Georgina, Matthew,…

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KUZMAN (nee Duggan):, Avis Clarence

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday 28 July 2026, 1:00pm

Peacefully in Wanganui with family at her side on Thursday, 23rd July 2026 aged 101 years. Much loved wife of the late John (Jack). Dearly loved Mum of Christine; loving Nana of Susan and Paul.…

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ARMSTRONG, Valerie Claire

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Monday 27 July 2026, 2:00pm

Died peacefully at Wanganui Hospital on 20 July 2026 after a short illness. Aged 85. Dearly loved sister of the late Brian, the late John, and Rosemary Hicks. Much loved aunt of Katherine, John, Nicola…

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HOOPER, Jessie Yvonne (nee Simmons)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Monday 27 July 2026, 10:00am

Passed peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home on Monday 20th July 2026, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ewen Hooper. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Annette Hooper and Grant, Denise and…

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BOARDMAN, Barry

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday 21 July 2026, 2:30pm

Passed peacefully on the 17th of July 2026.loved husband of Sandi for 58 years. Now at peace.A private cremation has been held. 

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SHAW, Jennifer (Jenny), (nee Ullock)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday 14 July 2026, 11:00am

Passed away at home on Sunday 5 July 2026. Dearly loved wife of Bevin.Loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Elisabeth and Tim. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Judith and Malcolm. Jenny’s funeral service will be held…

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Bishop, Beverley Ann

Faith City Church Springvale Road Whanganui
Wednesday 8 July 2026, 11:00am

12/05/1945 - 05/07/2026 Beloved wife of the late Chris Bishop, cherished Mum of Wayne, the late Darryn, Grant, Jason and Gina. Loved stepmum of Keay and the late Lolie. Dearly loved Nan, and Great Nan…

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JEFFERS, Robert Joseph (Bob)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 1 July 2026, 11:00am

ZL2AAQ1 June 1930 – 25th June 2026 (age 96).It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bob on Thursday 25th June 2026 at St Johns Hill Lifecare. Dearly beloved husband and soulmate…

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WORK (Moore, nee Watson), Joy Elspeth

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 24 June 2026, 11:00am

Passed away 18 June 2026. Loved wife of the late Norm. Loved Mum and Step-Mum of David, Ross, Neil, Simon, Jason, and Colin. Loved Grandma and Great Grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.…

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CAWSTON, Max Dennis

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Thursday 28 May 2026, 10:30am

Died in Whanganui on Wednesday 20 May 2026. Loved Dad of Sara, and Sam. Sara and Sam are using the family residence to process their grief in private, please no visitors. All communications to Cleveland…

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DUGGAN, Edward William (Ted)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Friday 8 May 2026, 2:00pm

. Peacefully at home in Whanganui on Sunday 3rd May 2026, aged 98 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty. Much loved Dad of Diane, Erica, Wendy, and Ed. Proud and much loved Grandpa…

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Parr, Elizabeth Raynor

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 22 April 2026, 10:30am

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 18 April 2026. Beloved soulmate of Henry. Treasured Mum of Dawson and Keri, Paulette and Philip, and the late Graeme. Loved Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunty, and friend…

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KIRBY, Robert Edward

Private service

RNZAF 75068Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at St John's Hill Lifecare, Whanganui. Loved husband of the late Ngaire, father of Sue, Fiona & Mark, Robyn, Nigel, Granddad & Great Granddad. Thanks to…

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POTAKA, Barbara Cheryl (Gingey)

17 Wikitoria Road Putiki Whanganui
Thursday 2 April 2026, 10:30am

He aha te tohu o te ringaringa!He Kawakawa!Tuku ki raro kia hope ra He korokio, ko te whakatau o te mate Ue ha! Ue ha! E tangi ana ki tenei uri o te awa tupua…

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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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WARNOCK, Peter Roy, (MBE, JP (ret))

Private service

, Passed away in Whanganui on 5 May 2026. Beloved and cherished husband of the late Beryl; much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Jeannie, Ann and George, and John.Loved grandfather of his nine…

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WARD, Ash

Private service

Peacefully at home on 1 May 2026. Loved husband of Junette. Much loved Popz of Sam and Hayley, and Simon and Sarah. Loving Grandad of Quinn, and Kenzie. Special thanks to all who have helped…

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ROWE, George

Private service

Passed peacefully at home on Wednesday 29 April 2026.Loved husband of the late Betty, and Beatrice. Long time friend of Maureen. Loved father of Steven, Graeme, John, and their families.In accordance with George’s wishes a…

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GUDOPP, Denney Harold

Private service

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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