Upcoming services and recent tributes

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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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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BULLOCK, Patrick Arthur Harold

St Mary's Catholic Church
Friday 18 September 2026, 1:30pm

2 October 1940 - 13 September 2026. Loved husband of Faye. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Regan and Graham, Lynleigh and Steve, Martin and Tash, and Keadie and Nick. Loved step-father of Chris and…

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Britton, Edwin John III (John)

Private service

24.05.41 – 16.09.26.Aged 85 years Beloved husband of Lizzette, stepfather to Mark and Anna, and special John-John to young Robert. You will always be loved and carried in our hearts, John. As per John’s wishes,…

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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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Tutaki, Janet

Whangaeheu Marae
Thursday 10 September 2026, 1:00pm

He aituaKua hinga te totara o te wao nui o Tane.It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mum.Janet Tutaki sunrise 4-7-45 - sunset 7-9-26Daughter of Hareti Petaera and Rangi Kuru,…

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RODIE, Gwennith Ruth, (Gwen) (Foster, nee Clode)

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 1:30pm

on Friday, 4th September 2026, with family at her side, aged 92 years. Much loved wife of the Late Bill. Treasured Mum of Robert (Bob) and Robyn Foster, Denise and Murray Palmer, Andrea and Keith…

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Goodey, Mary

Private service

Peacefully in Wanganui on 3rd September 2026, aged 87 years.Dearly loved wife of the late Terry. Much loved mum of Michael and Hilary. A Loving Nana to the Barrett family and sadly missed by her…

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Waldegrave, Helen Eunice

The Aramoho Crematorium Chapel
Tuesday 8 September 2026, 2:30pm

Peacefully in Whanganui on Friday, 4th September 2026, aged 103 years. Dearly Loved Mum of Barbara, Judy, Naomi, and Wendy. A loving Nana to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.At Helen's request a private farewell…

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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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GRIFFITH, Rex

Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel
Monday 7 September 2026, 1:00pm

Peacefully in Whanganui on Monday, 31st August 2026 aged 86 years.Dearly loved husband of Ligaya. Loved Step Dad of Karen and Richard Walker; loving Grandpa Rex of Angela, Thomas, and Adam. A loved brother, brother-in-law,…

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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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