Upcoming services and recent tributes

DOYLE, Gavin Kerr

Belmont Golf Course
Thursday 28 May 2026, 2:00pm

DOYLE, Gavin Kerr 26.05.1944 – 23.05.2026 Passed away peacefully, just three days short of his 82nd birthday, and three days after celebrating his 60th wedding anniversary. Dearly loved husband of Diana. Much loved father and…

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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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NOYES, Karen Anne, (nee Noble)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Friday 22 May 2026, 1:00pm

At home on Friday,15th May 2026. Much loved wife and soul mate of John. Dearly loved Mum of Chris and Jamie. Loved sister of Clive, Des, Jack Graeme, Raena, and Steven. A special sister in…

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WISNETH, Marlene Veronica

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday 16 May 2026, 11:00am

Peacefully on Monday, 11th May 2026. Loved wife of the late Clive. Much loved Mum of Denise, and Odette. A loving Oma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special aunt, cousin and friend.Rest…

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HYSLOP, Anne Marie

Peacefully on Saturday, 9th May 2026 aged 89 years.Dearly loved wife of the late Ieuan, and much loved mother of David, and Katherine.In accordance with Anne's wishes, a private farewell has been held.

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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

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

, 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

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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Rowley, Thomas Derek (Tom)

ROWLEY, Thomas Derek (Tom). Born 18th August 1931 in Hitchin, England. Passed away Saturday 2nd May 2026 in Whanganui, New Zealand. Father to Donna Garman, Grandad to Joel and Skye Garman, Great Grandad to Chloe…

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ROWE, George

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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LITHGOW, Joan

Passed away peacefully on 21st April 2026 at home with her family by her side, after a short illness. Aged 86. At rest now, after working tirelessly her whole life. Wife of the late Stafford Lithgow. Mother and mother-in-law…

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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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