Dempsey & Forrest
208 Guyton Street, Wanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui 4500, Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, 4500
Recent notices
Beverly WALSH
Manawatū-Whanganui
WALSH Beverly Ann Bev's family wish to sincerely thank their family and friends for the wonderful support and love given to them after her passing. Your kindness and generosity from baking, cards, flowers, and messages of condolence have been very much appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from Michael, Dennis, Peter, Kevin, and their families.
Heather HARDING
2026 · Auckland
HARDING, Heather Jean (Hev). Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday morning, just shy of her 88th birthday, after a very long and brave battle with illness. Precious wife and best mate of Richmond (Ditch) for almost 67 years. Adored and loved mum of David, Susan and Tony, Bruce, Debra and Chris. Treasured Grandma/Bam to Georgia and Sam, Connor and Jordin, Casey and Conor, Zaria, Antonia and Toby and Jessica. Bam Bam to Ollie, Tommy and Georgia and Sam's 2 day old baby boy. Thanks to Jess and the kind staff at Jane Winstone for their special care over the last year and to Bryce for befriending and looking out for Hev. We appreciate Dr Willem's kind and caring support over the years, he always made her smile - she thought the world of him. Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Heather's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 15th August 2026 at 11.00am. Heather's Service can be viewed online at www. dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch Services Online
Llorien HILBOURNE
2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui
HILBOURNE, Llorien Clare (Nee Hooper). Passed away peacefully on 11 August 2026 aged 89 years. Dearly loved soulmate of the late David. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan and Grant, Ashley and Jodie, Brenda and Paul and adopted mother of Sue and Rick. Loved grandmother to Robyn, Michelle, Roxy, Craig, Daniel, and Baylie. Great grandmother to Mack. Our greatest thanks to all the staff at Kowhainui and Springvale Manor, your amazing and wonderful care made Mum's final journey that much better. You guys rock! A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Llorien's life will be held at a later date. Please contact her children for further details.
Heather HARDING
Manawatū-Whanganui
HARDING, Heather Jean (Hev). Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday morning, just shy of her 88th birthday, after a very long and brave battle with illness. Precious wife and best mate of Richmond (Ditch) for almost 67 years. Adored and loved mum of David, Susan and Tony, Bruce, Debra and Chris. Treasured Grandma/Bam to Georgia and Sam, Connor and Jordin, Casey and Conor, Zaria, Antonia and Toby and Jessica. Bam Bam to Ollie, Tommy and Georgia and Sam's 2 day old baby boy. Thanks to Jess and the kind staff at Jane Winstone for their special care over the last year and to Bryce for befriending and looking out for Hev. We appreciate Dr Willem's kind and caring support over the years, he always made her smile - she thought the world of him. Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Heather's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 15th August 2026 at 11.00am. Heather's Service can be viewed online at www. dempseyandforrest.co. nz Watch Services Online
Heather HARDING
Auckland
HARDING, Heather Jean (Hev). Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday morning, just shy of her 88th birthday, after a very long and brave battle with illness. Precious wife and best mate of Richmond (Ditch) for almost 67 years. Adored and loved mum of David, Susan and Tony, Bruce, Debra and Chris. Treasured Grandma / Bam to Georgia and Sam, Connor and Jordin, Casey and Conor, Zaria, Antonia and Toby and Jessica. Bam Bam to Ollie, Tommy and Georgia and Sam's 2 day old baby boy. Thanks to Jess and the kind staff at Jane Winstone for their special care over the last year and to Bryce for befriending and looking out for Hev. We appreciate Dr Willem's kind and caring support over the years, he always made her smile - she thought the world of him. Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Heather's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 15th August 2026 at 11.00am. Heather's Service can be viewed online at www. dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch Services Online
Ingrid McDowall
2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui
MC DOWALL, Ingrid Margaret. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 30th July 2026, after a long illness at New Vista Rest Home and Hospital, Whanganui, aged 78 years. Wife of the late Vincent McDowall. Beloved Mother of Jeanne, Kim, Lisa and Brent. A beloved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. In accordance with Ingrid's wishes a Private Service was held on Monday 3rd August 2026.