Dempsey & Forrest
208 Guyton Street, Wanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui 4500, Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, 4500
Recent notices
Garth MASON
2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui
MASON, Garth Reginald Gunn. Passed away peacefully at home on 25 September 2026. Dearly loved by his Wife, Dawn. Much loved Dad and Father- in-law of Rachel and Dave Burroughs; Bryce and his partner, Belinda Pilcher. Adored Grandad (Wo wo) of Shannon Burroughs and husband, Harry Fitzgerald, Taelor Burroughs, and Kye Mason. Special thanks to Dr Willem and Hospice staff. In place of flowers, donations can be made to Whanganui Hospice. Gone Sailing. A private family service has been held.
Moira LUFF
2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui
LUFF, Moira Frances. Died peacefully at home on Friday 25 September 2026 aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Rex for 66 years. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Terry and Monique, Kevin and Pam, Anne (deceased), Stephen, Sharon and Shane. Loved big sister of Keith, Philip and Carol (deceased). Much loved Granny Moi of Simon, Cameron, Nathan, Harry, Sam and Tommy. Great Granny Moi of Flynn. Many thanks to Hospice Whanganui and Health Care NZ. A service to celebrate Moira's life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and can be left in the chapel foyer.
Colleen Treadwell
2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui
TREADWELL, Colleen Mary Josephine. Peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home on Saturday 26 September 2026 aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Martin, Julia and Ralph Roberts, the late Grant, and Vicki. Treasured nana of Odette, Enya, and Greta; Josh and Camryn; John; Isaac and Ally and great nana of Joni; Millie, Oscar and Teddy. Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Colleen in St Mary's Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 1.30pm to be followed by private cremation.
Antony GIBBONS
2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui
GIBBONS, Antony Charles (Gibbo). Passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday 23 September 2026. Deeply loved husband and rock of Nicola, best mate and proud dad to Liv and Josh. Duck Shooting parter of Luna. Loved son of Morrie (late) and Frances, son in law of Bob and Margaret White. Loved brother and brother in law to Nick and Amanda, Rachael and Jon, and Tony. Uncle Ant to his nephews and niece. Special mate to so many. We will be celebrating Gibbo's journey on Thursday 1st October 2PM out at Belmont Golf Course, Clarkson Avenue, Whanganui, followed by a private cremation. Gibbo's Service can be viewed online at www. dempseyandforrest.co. nz Watch Services Online
Esther MCIVOR
2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui
McIVOR, Esther Margaret (nee Voss). Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Wednesday 23 September 2026, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Ian. Loved and adored Mum of Fiona, Andrew and Kerri, and Sarah and Paul. Treasured grandmother of her eight grandchildren. Much loved sister of Chris (dec), Stephen, Susan, and Michael. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Esther's life at Christ Church Anglican Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by a private cremation.
Patricia Sanderson
2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui
SANDERSON, Patricia Teresa. (Pat) Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone on 10th September 2026, aged 99 years. Loved wife of the late Laurence and later, the late Gerald. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Diane and Gary, Carl and Doreen, and Lorraine and Pat. Grandmother of nine and great- grandmother of ten. In accordance with Pat's wishes, a private service and cremation has already taken place. Rest in peace.