Funeral Notices
Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends
THIELE: Karen Anne
Date of passing:
Monday, 17 November 2025
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Friday, 21 November, 2025
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Friday, 21 November, 2025
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen on Monday 17th November 2025.
Karen faced her journey with cancer with incredible bravery and positivity.
Loved and devoted wife of Craig for 40 years.
Cherished Mum of Tori and Gabby, and mother-in-law of Kent and Kleeve.
Adored Yaya to her grandchildren Ruby, Jordie, Jai, Aubrey, and Ayla.
A much-loved younger sister of Gailene and Julie.
Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Service to celebrate Karen’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street Whanganui, on Friday the 21st November 2025 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by a private cremation.
Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
With deep sadness and sympathy, would like to pass on my love and hugs as unable to attend the service for Karen . From Suzanne and Carol Atkinson .
So sorry to hear the loss of Karen. Our hearts go out to her families.
I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Karen I was a kindy and family friend of hers
Blessings and condolences to you all
Trudy Weis nee Kirkland
Blessings and condolences to you all
Trudy Weis nee Kirkland
Hugs and my condolences to Karen’s family at this sad time. Thinking of you today and will watch the livestream.
To Craig and family . Deepest sympathy to you and your beautiful family . So sad to hear of the passing of Karen .The loss of a wife , mother and grandmother is perhaps the hardest hurt to bear . Always in my thoughts . Sorry I couldn't the service . Much love to you all .
We are so sorry to hear about Karen's
passing, our sincere condolences to the family
Geoff and Gael Robinson
passing, our sincere condolences to the family
Geoff and Gael Robinson
I am so saddened to learn of Karen's passing and send my hugs and prayers to you all, as reality occurs. Treasure the memories and joy of Karen's presence.
