Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Monday, 29 September 2025
Service date and time: 1:30 PM Thursday, 02 October, 2025
Service venue: Whanganui East Baptist Church
Corner Nixon & Moana Streets Whanganui

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Kowhainui Rest Home on Monday 29 September 2025 in her 92nd year.
Much loved wife of the late Ray for 62 years.
Adored mum of Lesley, Carol, and Kathryn.
Respected mother-in-law of Doug, David (dec), Robert, and David.
Greatly loved grandma and mumma to Sarah, Rebekah, and Amanda; Joshua, Jessica, and Jack; Luke, and Scott, and their families.
Great grandma of eight.
“Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Tim 6 v 6).
In lieu of flowers donations to the Bible Society NZ would be greatly appreciated and can left in the Church Foyer.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Marian's life in Whanganui East Baptist Church, Cnr Nixon & Moana Streets, Whanganui on Thursday 2 October 2025 at 1:30 p.m. to be followed by a private cremation.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Allan Davidson on 30-09-2025 09:41 PM
Heather's and my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you farewell your mum. A godly lady who's legacy lives on in you all.
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