Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Friday, 27 February 2026
Service date and time: 10:30 AM Saturday, 07 March, 2026
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
Link to livestream/video: https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 

Peacefully at Jane Winstone.
Loved Husband of Gael.
Much loved Dad & Father-in-law of Richard, Brendon & the late Jenny, Rochelle & Jan.
Loved Granddad of Kimberley, Alistair, & Nailah.
Loved Poppa Pete of his 6 Great Grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Peter’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 7th March 2026 at 10.30am to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
Peter's Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch Services Online.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Kevin and Kristie on 28-02-2026 03:35 PM
Our condolences to you all. Another trucking legend gone too soon.
RIP "Scratchie"
Paul Chapman on 28-02-2026 04:26 PM
Condolences to you Gael, Brendon and the family. A sad day indeed.
Peter was a great guy and certainly enjoyed the banter when we caught up with each other.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Philip Kiff on 01-03-2026 02:13 PM
To the Molan
Sorry to hear of Pete's passing
Have great memories of him during our truckie days
Such a great friendship right from his day's at D L Worsley. Maxwell
Rest in peace Pete
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