Funeral Notices

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Date of passing: Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Service date and time: 10:00 AM Saturday, 29 March, 2025
Service venue: St Anthony’s Catholic Church - 12 York Street Whanganui

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 26th March 2025 with his loving wife at his side,  aged 72 years.
Dearly loved husband of Rachel.
Loved Dad of the late Mathew.
Much loved son of the late Marie and JK Haapu and a loved son in law of the Lynette and the late Colin Smith.
A special nephew of Tiria.
Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Mary (deceased), Miller (deceased), Rangi (deceased), Piki and Henry Perez, Kay, Gloria, Josh and Gemma; Cheryl and Garry Spindler, Susan and Patrick Ryan, Martin and Belinda Smith, Allan Smith, and Paulette and Craig Oakman.
A dearly loved uncle of his 47 nieces and nephews.
Miles will be resting at his home until Friday.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Miles at St Anthony’s Catholic Church, 12 York Street, Whanganui on Saturday 29th March 2025 at 10.00am to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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