Funeral Notices

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Date of passing: Sunday, 20 July 2025
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Saturday, 26 July, 2025
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui

On 20th July 2025 at his home, aged 73 years.
Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Wales (dec), Samantha and Mitch, and Charlie.
Respected father-inlaw of Kayla, and Ashley and loved ex-husband and friend to Susan.
Much loved grandad of Braylin, Silas, Izumi; Ella, and Aleeah.
Loved son of the late Tailelei Su'a Stowers Burns and Taueva Aiiloilo Le'ava Salemanesa Burns.
A loved brother and brother-in-law of Faumuind Roma Salemanesa Burns, Akenese Salemanesa Burns, Sioli Salemanesa Solomona, Moeitafa"Salemanesa" Burns, Aiiloilo Aleni Solomona.
Loved uncle of CJ, Wavell, Cortez, Alvarez, Seiro and many other nieces and nephews.
A family service for Wales will be held at 23 Savage Crescent on Thursday 24th July 2025 at 5.00pm.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Wales' life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 26th July 2025 at 11.00am to followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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