Funeral Notices

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Date of passing: Monday, 22 December 2025
Service date and time: 3:00 PM Monday, 29 December, 2025
Service venue: Aramoho Crematorium Chapel - McNeill Street Whanganui

Peacefully after a short illness on 22nd December 2025, aged 89 years.
Much-loved husband of the recently-passed Maggie.
Loved father of Richard and Raewyn, stepfather of Marc and Michelle, grandfather of Ali and Zara and step-grandfather of Carl, Andrew and Tessa.
Loved brother of the late Jackie.
Will be missed dearly by family and friends.
Thanks to staff at Whanganui Hospital and Broadview Rest Home for their care.
Friends are all welcome to attend a Family Farewell for John at the Aramoho Crematorium Chapel, McNeill Street, Whanganui on Monday 29th December 2025, at 3.00pm.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Marion and Mike Kendrick on 24-12-2025 08:40 PM
Sad times ,we are so sorry we can not get to Wanganui to say goodbye to a dear friend and on behalf of my brother Barry Pull sympathies to John’s family
Sharon Wackrow on 25-12-2025 08:18 PM
Sorry for the loss of your dad and grandad Richard and Raewyn and families. Our condolences to you all. Although we aren't able to make it to the funeral, we will be thinking of you all on the day. Cousin Lynette (nee Dixon) & Kelvin Tofts, Sharon & Dave Wackrow, Megan & Jim Nield
Chris and Jane on 28-12-2025 04:01 PM
Thinking of you all.
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