Upcoming services and recent tributes

HAMBLYN, Janice Muriel (Jan-Louise)

Quaker Acres, 76 Virginia Road, Whanganui
Saturday 14 November 2026, 2:00pm

Janice Muriel (Jan-Louise) HAMBLYN of Whanganui, passed away peacefully at home on Friday 9 October 2026 aged 80.Beloved Sister, Aunty, Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother. Devoted wife to the late Noel Simpson & former wife of…

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Luoni,(nee Penwarden), Jillian (Jill) Mary

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Thursday 5 November 2026, 2:00pm

Jill Luoni, aged 72 years, passed away peacefully on the 29th October surrounded by her loving family at home. Much loved wife of Ian, mother of Daniel, Michaela and Ben, and adored Nanna of her…

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PODJURSKY, William Frank (Bill)

Christ Church Anglican Church
Tuesday 3 November 2026, 10:30am

Peacefully on Wednesday the 28th October 2026.‘Gone to be with his Lord and Saviour’ Precious husband of Robyn for 49 years. Devoted and loved Dad of Alan, Anna, and Phillip.Family and friends are invited to…

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FOSTER, Graeme Drayton James

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 28 October 2026, 2:00pm

Passed away on 22nd October 2026. Beloved husband of (the late) Cynthia, and loved partner of Mary. Dearly loved Dad of Stephen and Diane, Dallas and Ian, and (the late) Alasdair. Beloved Grandad of Briar,…

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JELLYMAN, Gilbert Leslie

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 28 October 2026, 10:00am

20 August 1955 - 23 October 2026.Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd October with Wendy by his side. Son of the late Trevor and Hazel Jellyman. Devoted husband of 47 years to Wendy. Loved…

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STAITE, Graeme Keith

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Monday 19 October 2026, 1:30pm

(Staitie, Jack, Bob, Shifter, The Old Goat) Passed away on the 13th of October 2026. Beloved husband of Karen, and previously much-loved husband of Lesley for 42 years. Loved Dad to Carolyn, Nicky and Spencer,…

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KENNEDY, Bruce William,

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 1:30pm

Peacefully in Kowhainui on 7 October 2026, aged 93. Devoted husband and soul mate of the late Pat. Adored and proud Dad of Alan, (the late) Mark and Sharon, (the late) Vicki, and Trudy and…

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Morgan, nee Engelbretsen, Diana May

Private service

5 September 1941 - Thursday 8 October 2026.Passed away, surrounded by her loving family, aged 85 years old.A devoted and loving wife of Mike for 64 years – much loved and cherished Mum of Michele…

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WOODTHORPE, Jennifer Margaret,(nee Nitschke)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday 13 October 2026, 2:00pm

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Whanganui Hospital on 6 October 2026. Loving wife to Gary. Cherished mother, mother-in-law and step-mother to Kerry, Louise and Damian, Tod and Leanna, and the late Amanda. Adored…

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KENDALL, Jackie

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Monday 12 October 2026, 2:00pm

Peacefully on Friday, 2nd October 2026 aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan. Loved Mum of Karen and the late Alan, Richard and Tricia, Denise and Jim, and Cheryl and Peter. Loved…

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Hall, Helen Joyce (nee Thomas)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 2:00pm

In Wanganui, on Friday, October 2nd 2026. loved daughter of the late Harold Thomas and Nell Rohloff. Deeply loved Mum of Brodwyn, Howard, Craig, Kim, Michael, Cindy and Tane. Loving Nan, Great-Nan, and Great-Great-Nan who…

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Rurawhe, Adrian Paki

Whangaehu Marae
Saturday 3 October 2026, 11:00am

It is with deep sadness that the whānau of Adrian Paki Rurawhe announce his peaceful passing at 2.15am this morning.Adrian passed peacefully surrounded by love, with his whānau close by.We are incredibly grateful for the…

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Reid, Peter John (Pete).

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday 26 September 2026, 2:00pm

Passed away peacefully in Broadview, on Monday 21st September 2026 (aged 80 years), with Rema by his side.A fully lived life. Pete loved being a husband, a granddad, a friend, a teacher and a sportsman.He…

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POMANA, Hera Frances

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday 26 September 2026, 10:30am

In Whanganui on 23rd September 2026, aged 70 years. Loved eldest daughter of the late David and Josephine Pomana. Much loved Mum of Josephine and Peter, Moana and Cruz, Odessa and Alicia, Terina, and Robert.…

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GULLERY, Joyce Eileen

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Thursday 17 September 2026, 1:30pm

Passed away peacefully at Broadview Lifecare on Sunday 13 September 2026. Loved and cherished wife of Don for 72 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Sharen and Gavin, Gaylene and Terry, Deryl and Paul, and…

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BLANCHE, Pauline Margaret (nee Black)

Private service

Died 11/09/2026 aged 85 years. Loved Mum of Roy and Sandra, Michael and Jo, Wayne (dec), Cherie, and Phillip and Tina.Loved Nana of her Grand and Great Grandchildren. Rest peacefully Mum. a private family service…

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GILSENAN, Geoffrey (Bubbles)

Tawhero Golf Club
Tuesday 8 September 2026, 11:00am

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his whānau, on Thursday 3 September; in his 72nd year. Cherished son of the late Edward Gilsenan and Eva Kenny (née Kamo). Dearly loved Honey and hoa rangatira of Sheryl.…

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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.…

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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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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…

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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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HIGGIE, Barbara Wilmot

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday 3 October 2026, 9:00am

Passed away on 27th September 2026 aged 96. Beloved wife of the late Gavin. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Catherine and Graham, James and Jane, Jeremy and Jenny, the late Alexander, and the late Elizabeth.…

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