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BUCHANAN: Nola Jean Ena (nee Hodson)
Passing: 30th June 2024
Funeral: 3rd July 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 1st July 2024
Dempsey & Forrest
Peacefully on Sunday 30th June 2024, at Kowhainui Rest Home, in her 98th year.
Loved Daughter of the late Charles & Mabel Hodson & loved Sister of the late Spencer Hodson & the late Ila Pritchard.
Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Nola’s life in the Forrest Lounge, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 3rd July 2024 at 1.00pm, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
INGRAM: Jennifer Dawn (Jenny) (nee Honeycombe)
Passing: 27th June 2024
Funeral: 4th July 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
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Published: 1st July 2024
Dempsey & Forrest
Peacefully on Thursday 27th June 2024, aged 72 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Jim.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jenny’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 4th July 2024 at 1:30pm, to be followed by Cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel.
Jenny’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch Services Online”
Donations to Hospice Whanganui would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Jenny’s Service.
ROURANGI: Yvonne Starr, (nee Hamahona)
Passing: 30th June 2024
Funeral: 3rd July 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 1st July 2024
Cleveland Funeral Home
On Sunday 30th June 2024, aged 57 years, with her whãnau by her side.
Daughter of the late Hina Kerei Johnson Hamahona and Maureen Hamahona.
Much loved wife of Bill Rourangi.
Loved by all her children, mokopuna and extended whãnau.
Mum is laying at the Manuao, Ratana Pã.
We welcome you to join us in sharing stories and celebrating her life.
Yvonne’s funeral service will be held at the Pã on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 at 11:00am.
VICKERS: Kathleen Mary (Bougen) (nee Seconi)
Sadly, after a short illness on 20th June 2024.
Dearly loved wife of the late Morry Vickers.
Loved daughter of Eileen and the late Tom Seconi.
Respected mother of Quinn, and Karl Bougen.
Much loved grandmother to Karla, and Lora Bougen.
Loved sister of Patrick and Susan Seconi, Christine and Phillip Williams, and Lynette (Deceased) and Roger Wilson.
A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the staff of Whanganui Hospital, Hospice Whanganui, Jane Winstone and the Team at Dempsey & Forrest for their care of Kathleen.
In accordance with Kathleen’s wishes a private family service has been held.
TUCKER: Dorothy
1922 – 2024.
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 24th June.
Cherished Mum of Alison, much loved Gran and GG of Chris, Rachelle, Rebecca and Sienna, and dear friend of Eileen.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Save the Children would be appreciated and can be made at www.savethechildren.org.nz
In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, a private family funeral has been held.
All messages to Cleveland Funeral Home Ltd, PO Box 7102 Whanganui.
PARKER: Dulcie Rae (Rae)
Passed away peacefully, aged 93 years, on 24th June 2024.
Much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
A private service for Rae was held with family and close friends.
SEXTON: Noel John Charles
Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, with Pat and his family at his side, on Sunday 23rd June 2024, aged 85 years.
Much loved Husband of Pat, and Father of Leigh and Annette.
A loved Stepfather, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and friend to many.
In accordance with Noel's wishes a private Family Farewell has been held.
MALCOLM: (nee Grundy) Phyllis Margaret (Margaret)
Died peacefully Friday 21st June 2024, aged 94 years at Kowhainui Home, Whanganui.
Beloved wife of Don James Cameron Malcolm (B.E.M.) and exemplary mother to John, Warwick, Paul and Jennifer.
Mother-in-law to Nicky, Suzy and Klaus.
Grandma to Luke, Kirsty, Sam, and Ben and seven lovely great- grandchildren.
Half-sister to Annie Said.
Margaret was known for her sharing, caring, and fighting for the disadvantaged and marginalized in Northland and Tonga.
Formerly from Auckland and later residing at Okere Falls, Don and Margaret were the proprietors of Ohau Channel Camp.
She was active in Scouting and Rotary and worked tirelessly as chair of Alzheimers Northland for many years. And, much more.
A private cremation has been held and will be followed by a family and friends celebration at a later date.
Stay in touch via jjmalcolmnz@gmail.com.
Our gratitude goes to staff at Quinlan Court and Kowhainui for their loving care in her latter years.
KNUTH: Sharon Anne
Passing: 24th June 2024
Funeral: 29th June 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
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Published: 25th June 2024
Dempsey & Forrest
On Monday 24th June, passed away surrounded by her loving family, aged 61 years young.
Much loved Mum of Jason & Jaymie, Ashleigh, Harlan & Krishna, & Quinn.
Treasured Nan of Dominic, Ciara, Cassius, & Nirvana.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Whanganui on Saturday 29th June 2024 at 10.30am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
Sharon’s Funeral Mass can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch Services Online’
GRAHAM: Peter Leslie
Passing: 14th June 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th June 2024
Cleveland Funeral Home
As country music played, Peter slipped away peacefully on 14th June 2024.
Peter’s family have celebrated his life, at his happy place, his home, with a private service.
Our thanks to the Special Care Unit at Jane Winstone Retirement Village for their amazing dedication to Peter.
