Funeral Notices
Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends
BUNKER: Stephan Aaron (BUNK)
Date of passing:
Friday, 17 July 2026
Service date and time: 1:30 PM Thursday, 23 July, 2026
Service venue:
Service date and time: 1:30 PM Thursday, 23 July, 2026
Service venue:
Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
After a courageous seven-month battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Friday 17 July 2026, with his loving wife Colleen and sons Aaron and Paul by his side.
Aged 75 years.
Treasured husband, best friend and partner in crime of Colleen for 54 years.
Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Aaron and Nita, and Paul and Jodi. Adored Pop to the three biggest loves of his life – Ziva, and Dexter and Theia.
Loved middle brother of late Robert (Bob), and Clayton.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
A service to celebrate the life of this true Whanganui Old Fart will be held at Dempsey & Forrest, 208 Guyton Street Whanganui, on Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 1.30 pm, followed by a private cremation.
Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
BUNKER: Stephan Aaron
At Whanganui Hospital on 17 July 2026.
A treasured son-in-law, confidant, and best mate of the late Alick and Margaret Hall, New Plymouth.
“You were the son we never had, always generous with love, strength and support”
Thank you for everything you did for us.
Rest peacefully.
Aaron and family thinking of you at this sad time fly free Stephen
Sad and unexpected news our thoughts go out to the whole family.
I'll remember the laughs the jokes the zest for life,just taken way too soon.Go well Stephen may the tracks be hard and fast may the red wine flow and the surfs up Ross
I'll remember the laughs the jokes the zest for life,just taken way too soon.Go well Stephen may the tracks be hard and fast may the red wine flow and the surfs up Ross
Sending our condolences to Colleen and boys,
Worked in the car business with Stephan for a few years remember him,had some good laughs
Arnold (AJ) and Judy
Worked in the car business with Stephan for a few years remember him,had some good laughs
Arnold (AJ) and Judy
Deepest condolences from the Crossan family.
