Upcoming services and recent tributes

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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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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Stewart, Warwick John

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Friday 17 July 2026, 1:30pm

6/9/57 - 11/7/26. Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, in his 69th year. Treasured husband and best friend of Jean. Proud and much loved Dad to Kirsty and Nic, Sarah and AJ, James and…

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PLIMMER, Patricia Jane, (Pat).

PLEASE Phone (06) 3455522 for funeral details

Peacefully in Wanganui on Thursday, 9th July 2026 with her family by her side aged 97 years.Much loved wife of the late Barry. Dearly loved Mum of Andrew, Chris and Patty, James and Donna, Jo…

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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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ADAM, Cheryl Christine

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Friday 3 July 2026, 10:30am

Peacefully in Wanganui on Saturday, 27th June 2026. Loved Mum of Sherrie and Peter O’Connor, and Grant Thoms. Dearly loved Nana of Kimberley, Robert and Keefe; Oliver, and Sophie. A much loved sister and sister…

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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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GRAHAM, Scott

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Friday 26 June 2026, 2:00pm

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui on Monday, 22nd June 2026 with his family by his side. Loved husband of Kaylene for 35 years. Loved father of Amanda-Joan, Jessica-Anne, Emma-Louise, Casey and Jordan. A much loved Grandad…

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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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FARROW, Audrey Grace

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday 28 April 2026, 2:00pm

Passed peacefully aged 89 years at Broadview Lifecare and Village on Tuesday 21 April 2026. Loved wife of the late John for 62 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of David, Sam, Paul, Diane, Tony, Mike…

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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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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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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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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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HENDRY, Ross

Private service

A very much loved family member and friend who passed away on Wednesday, 24th June 2026. In accordance with Ross' wishes, a private cremation has taken place.He will be sadly missed.

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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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