Peacefully on Sunday 22^nd February 2026, aged 67 years.
Beloved wife of the late Rakeipoho Bennett.
Much loved Mother of Kylie Laing and Ngarita Bennett.
Beloved sister to the Goodin, Rahi, Kaata, Reuben, and Henry Whanau.
Adored Nan to all her moko.
Debbie would like to thank Dr Katie Czerwonka, Hospice Whanganui, and The Cancer Society.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Debbie’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Tuesday the 24^th of February at 11:00am to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel.
Debbie has requested that friends and family attending her service to please wear “bright colours”.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned