Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Saturday, 21 June 2025
Service date and time: 10:00 AM Wednesday, 25 June, 2025
Service venue: Te Kura o Kokohuia - 36 Matipo Street Whanganui

Our beautiful Mum, Te Aroha Lovina Henry, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving whānau.
She was the embodiment of aroha — the heart of our family, a cherished sister, a thoughtful Aunty to many, and a devoted, deeply loved Nan.
Her presence touched generations, and her love will continue to guide us forever.
Now reunited with her darling, Joseph Henry, held in the eternal love of her children — Sharon, Tony, Clayton, and Joline — and her many cherished mokopuna.
Mum will be at home with whānau until her farewell on Wednesday, 25 June at 10:00 a.m. at Te Kura o Kokohuia.
The day will begin with pōhiri, followed by her service and then interment at Aramoho Cemetery.

Haere atu rā e te pou aroha o to tātou whānau.
Haere ki te okiokinga mutunga kore, haere ki te iwi nui i te po, ki tōu tauaroha hoki.
Moe mai rā e te taonga, moe mai rā i roto i te rangimārie.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Jenny Kuzman on 24-06-2025 07:40 AM
My deepest sympathy to you Joline and your extended family with the passing of your lovely mum and nan, Te Aroha. She will be dearly missed by you all.
Linda Dowdle on 24-06-2025 09:15 AM
Sharon, Tony and Whanua sending condolences to you all
Regards Linda and Allan Dowdle
Alwyn and Brenda Grantham on 24-06-2025 11:10 AM
Our Deepest heartfelt sympathy to your dearest Mum. Aroha.
She had so much love for everyone
We loved her so much. As she did too us.
Thoughts are with you all at this sad time.♥️♥️♥️

Errol Hiri on 25-06-2025 12:21 PM
Aunty Loha, we haven't seen much of each other over the years but I remember the fun days when we were kids and we would come over and stay at your house in the days when you were a posty and Uncle Joe work at the freezing works. You may not know this but you have been encouraging and instrumental in my life (and apparently, many others :) ). You told me to find myself and jump on a plane and see the world. Give Tommy a hug for us when you see him. Love Always, your nephew, Errol
Sheryl and Murray Ansley on 25-06-2025 11:17 PM
Have just seen this notice, so sorry we didn't get to farewell you today.
Lovely Aroha, our neighbour 53 years ago. Have loved catching up with you over the years.
So much love sent to your precious family, whom you cherished.
Thoughts to you all xxx
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