Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Monday, 04 August 2025
Service date and time: 12:00 PM Tuesday, 12 August, 2025
Service venue: The Eulogy Lounge - Whanganui Function Centre
Purnell Street Whanganui

Suddenly on August 4th 2025, aged 72 years.
Loved husband of the late Alison.
Dearly loved partner of Louise.
A loving Dad and father-in-law of Heather and Sam O’Neill, and Lindsay and Harriet Horrocks.
An adored Grandad John to Gracie, Jack, George; Lucy, and Isabelle.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of John’s life in the Eulogy Lounge, Whanganui Function Centre, Purnell Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 12.00 Noon to be followed a private cremation.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Paul Carruthers on 07-08-2025 05:59 PM
Sad to hear the news of John’s passing. Thinking of you all at this time.
Paul, Blair, Wendy, Winsome and families.
Tracey Whittaker on 08-08-2025 06:40 PM
Thinking of you all at this very sad time .
May each day give you strength, to get though the days ahead as you heal.
Treasure the memories
Tracey Whittaker ( Reds mum)
Pana Windle on 09-08-2025 07:34 PM
Thinking of you all...
Warren & Chrissy Boyd on 11-08-2025 06:48 PM
John , we will miss you, your friendship, popping in for a chat over a cuppa, lots of happy memories.!!!
You were a damn good Kiwi bloke !!!
Sending our thoughts and sincere condolences to Louise, Lindsay, Heather and families.
Clint & Nicola Skedgwell on 12-08-2025 01:20 PM
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
John was a great man.
Sending all our Love and Support.
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