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Date of passing: Thursday, 07 August 2025
Service date and time: 1:30 PM Tuesday, 12 August, 2025
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui

Peacefully on August 7, 2025, in his 79th year.
Loved son of the late Jessie and Cecil (Peter) Howard.
Brother to Margaret, twin brother to Ian (deceased), and Cecil (Jimmy).
Much loved cousin of Michael Howard (deceased), Frances Glossop, Therese Robb, Kerry Howard, and Christine Kenny.
A much-loved resident to his extended family at Idea Services Springvale.
A stalwart of the Marist Rugby Club and one of its biggest fans.
You brought a lot of fun to Peter’s life.
The family would like to acknowledge the love and care given to Peter by all the staff at Idea Services over the last 40 years.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Peter’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 12 August 2025 at 1.30pm to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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