Noel passed away at home unexpectedly.He was the much loved husband of Maureen for 53 years. Loved father of Joan, David (deceased) and Rachel, grandfather to Connor, Geordie, Penny and Kenzie. We would like to share memories and say farewell to Dad at the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday 17th January 2025 at 10:30am.

06/12/1942 - 12/01/2025. Slipped away peacefully surrounded by family.

Loved husband of Beverley for 54 years, Loving Father and Grandad to Belinda, Warren, Luke, Hollie, Taine, Ava, Lyla, and Romi.

A celebration will be held in the Amdram Theatre Guyton Street Wanganui on Thursday 16th January at 11am.

(1st of October 1963-12th of January 2025)

Darling wife of Wiremu Karamaene (Willie) Cherished mother of the late Aletia, Wiremu, Craig, Stormy, Lee and Nelly. Treasured by her many mokopuna.Mum is resting at Raetihi Marae where her celebration of life will conclude tomorrow, Wednesday 15th January 2025, service at 11am followed by burial at the Raetihi Māori Urupa (Cemetery). You are more than welcome to join us for Hākari afterwards. Sleep now until Jesus comes our dear Mum. 

Peacefully on Wednesday 8 January 2025. Loved husband of Jackie - one week short of their 70th wedding anniversary. Father & father-in-law of Karen & Alan (dec), Richard & Tricia, Denise & Jim, and Cheryl & Peter. Loved Grandad of his 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Thank you to Summerset for their care of Ivan. 

As per Ivan's wishes a private cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at in the VCC rooms, Patapu Street Wanganui on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 11.00am. 

Born 10 February 1940 passed 10 January 2025 age 84.Our lovely Koro left us late Friday evening, surrounded by his girls.

Treasured Daddy of Michelle, Donna, and Christine. Beautiful Koro to his many mokopuna, great buddy to his many friends.

Fred’s Whanau warmly invite you to join us to celebrate Dad's life, in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street Whanganui on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 2pm.

Winton, Rod, Berwyn and Cameron and their families want to advise of the passing of their loved, admired and respected father at Whanganui Hospital, on 14 December 2024, aged 98 years. Devoted and loving husband of the late Maisie. Adored Grandad Lyn to his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who were fortunate to know him. At Lyn’s request a family farewell has been held.

Passed away peacefully at Omahanui Special Care Unit on Thursday 2 January 2025.Dearly loved only son of the late Trevor and Shirley Simson. Loved brother of Suzanne, Judith, and Brenda. Friend of Debbie. Many thanks to Omahanui for their special care of Cameron. In accordance with Cameron’s wishes a private service has been held.

HE AITUĀTērā te huka ko runga o Paretetaitonga, te hau tangi wheoro ki ngā mānia ki Karioi ki Te Turi o Murimotu. Ngā tohu o te mate o tēnei uri o Ngāti Rangi, o Te Āti Haunui, o Mōkai Pātea, o Ngāti Tūwharetoa kua ngaro atu ki te pō inā, ko Willie Wilson tēnei kua riro nei. 

WILLIAM (Willie) GARDNER WILSON passed peacefully in Whanganui early this morning, Tues 7 January 2025 at the age of 85. Husband to Vera Whakaaronui Wilson (nee Mareikura) and father, poppa, papa, brother and uncle to us all. Dad will whakatau at Putiki at 3pm today then to Maungarongo and arrive at Tirorangi Marae around 6pm this evening. Whakaeke times are: 9.30am, 11.30am, 2pm and 4pm.

Dads funeral will be at 11am Friday 10 January 2025 followed by burial and hākari at Tirorangi Marae, 742 Whangaehu Valley Road, Karioi, Ohakune 4791.

Knowing you’ll be kicking a ball, playing tennis and swinging a golf club will lift all our hearts. You’re free again dad to fly like a kererū, run like a deer and swim like a trout.

To the fatherland.

Koha account is: RL Te Kanawa & CP Wilson 02-0316-0241134-003 

Topa atu rā i te tahora ki Ngā Rimutāmaka, ki te ara ki Paretetaitonga.

Rere rupe atu ki Te Whata nā Maru, whakangaro atu rā.. 

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone on 5 January 2025, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loved Dad of John, Andy, Steve, and Moira. Grandpa to 11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Glasgow Street, Whanganui on Saturday 11 January 2025, at 10am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz. 

29/06/1956 - 02/01/2025

Passed away peacefully surrounded by whānau on 2 January 2025.Loving wife of Turoa Ranginui, much loved mum to Kelvin, Kim, Marlene, Demelza and Shantel. Cherished Nan, Kui, Sister, Mother-in-law, Aunty and Cousin. Marlene is laying at Matahiwi Gallery, 3925 Whanganui River Road. Her funeral service will be held from the Matahiwi Gallery on Monday 6 January 2025, at 10am.

Died peacefully at home after a struggle with cancer on 23 December 2024. She died holding her children's hands, Siobhan and Terence. Dearly loved Granny Lou to George, and Cillian; mum in law to Greg, and Charlotte, and big sister to Barbara, Greg, Frank, Helen, and Christine. Mum will be deeply missed for her intelligence, compassion and zest for life. She greatly appreciated the care provided by the Hospice Whanganui. 

Louise has been privately cremated, and a service to celebrate her life will be held at Club Metro, Ridgway Street, Whanganui, at 2pm Sunday 5 January. Messages to the family may be left at the venue or posted c/- PO Box 7102, Whanganui 4571.

Passed peacefully at Kowhainui Resthome on December 22 2024, in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of  Kelvin, loved mother of Ken and Yvonne.  Loved Grandma of Paula, Ness, Jodie, loved Nana of Bridget, Steph, Madeline, Joss,  Mon.  Loved great grandmother of Astrid, Sal, Ella, Charlie, Harry, Archie and Maisie.

Special thanks to the staff of Kowhainui Resthome for their wonderful care.

In accordance with Ruby’s wishes, a private farewell has been held

On December 27 2024 in Whanganui.

A much loved kuia, friend and cousin passed in her home in her 83rd year. She was loved by her iwi, hapû, whânau as well as her sons, Te Tumanako Aloysius Haami, Steven Hori Haami and Whairiri Houia-Haami.

Her service will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 31st of December, at 11.00am. Following her service, she will be going to Pûtiki Wharanui Pâ then onto the Aramoho Cemetery where she will be laid to rest.

Passed away surrounded by his family on 18 December 2024. A character to the end.

Skippy's service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street Whanganui on Monday 23rd December at 2pm.