Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Sunday, 03 May 2026
Service venue: A private cremation has been held

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 3rd May 2026
Dearly Loved Partner of Sue. Much Loved & Respected Dad of Joanna, Greg, Alex & Anna
Adored ‘Poppa’ of India, & Alexandra.
Much Loved Brother of Richard & Keitha
Loved Son of the late Jack & Rosa Hodge.
A Dear Friend to many throughout the World
Special thanks to Hospice Whanganui & ‘Home Sweet Home’ for their gracious care of Tony
A private cremation has been held
“Where there is sorrow, there is holy ground” - Oscar Wilde

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Richard Burton on 09-05-2026 11:34 AM
My good friend Mike Collins Neil’s son spotted Tonys notice
Thought I would touch base as the Hodge’s were a big part of my like in Wanganui with plenty of parties great fun punting on the races and big days at the races
Richard where are you based would be good to catch up
I am on what’s apt
Cheers
Richard&Anne
John&Sus
Lynette Roddick ( Rouse) on 09-05-2026 12:56 PM
Sorry to read of Tony’s passing, we were school mates and I lived over road in 6 Arran Place, Lynette Rouse.
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