Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Sunday, 03 May 2026
Service date and time: 2:00 PM Tuesday, 12 May, 2026
Service venue: St Andrew's Presbyterian Church - 42 Glasgow Street Whanganui

Dearly loved mother of Codie, and wife of Mike.
Bestie of Les. Daughter of Helen and Roy Thomas.
Sister and sister-in-law of Sue & Tony, Janet & Graham, Jill & Tim, Jacqui & Stephen, Margie & Barry and surrounded by so many true and treasured friends.
The family wish to sincerely thank all of the Whanganui communities, services and people who have assisted Cathie to remain living in her home despite needing many hospital visits.
Her home carers, St John's Ambulance service, Air Ambulance, Whanganui Fire Brigade, Geneva, Annalia Coetzee & the Impilo team, Whanganui & Wellington Public Hospitals, her occupational therapists, the incredible team at New Vista rest home, ACC and City Mission - you have all been amazing - thank you.
Friends are invited to a farewell service for Cathie in the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 42 Glasgow Street, Whanganui at 2pm on Tuesday 12th May 2026.

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