Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Service date and time: 2:00 PM Thursday, 01 October, 2026
Service venue:

Belmont Golf Course - Clarkson Avenue Whanganui


Link to livestream/video:

Antony Gibbons 'Gibbo' Funeral Service - Dempsey Forrest - Whanganui 2026 
Sream provided by Whanganui Technical Services Ltd


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.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Sabin on 26-09-2026 06:53 AM
Would never of think it would be you mate too early RIP form the Brewer family
Mellissa Hunt on 26-09-2026 11:24 AM
Forever will I remember the jet skiing, busting moves since the 2000s. Gone far too soon. Condolences to your beautiful family x RIP
Karen linsell on 01-10-2026 02:42 AM
Gibbo was always my daughters fathers(mike olearys ) side kick, best mate,jett skiing, golf playing and as I remember only confidont,...
He was extremely determined to succeed 110% in everything he did and as you can tell from what he has achieved he definitely Concured it all..
And nicheola was one.. lol..
Be proud to have known him,been part of his journey,never think he has gone,, he has left ,off spring ,a beautiful wife ,and so much GIBBO memories,AND THEY ARE yours to keep forever..
It might have only been a short time,but you were part of mine and Mike's existence together..,and we were honoured you got to see our beautiful daughter chayla enter this world and grow...
Keep on concurring,may you be settled..
Mark Hamilton on 01-10-2026 08:18 PM
Hey mate- just heard you’ve passed. I know you won’t get this but I want Nic and the kids know how much of a good bugger you’ve always been. Great to have grown up with you, great to still be mates 50 years later. Love you fella. Kia kaha.
Terry and Esme on 02-10-2026 11:15 AM
So sorry Nicola and family for your loss, our deepest sympathy xx . Thinking of you at this sad time.
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