Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Friday, 02 October 2026
Service venue:

In accordance with the family's wishes a private cremation has been held.


Chris passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on the 2nd of October aged 75, exactly one year to the day after his brother, Graeme.
Loved husband of Ruth.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Carolyn and Brian, Steve (dec), and Graeme and Suzy (both dec).
Brother-in-law to Sue and Allan, Fiona and Ross, and Robyn and Edward.
Uncle of Brent, Lisa and Dave, Quentin and Silvana, Koha and Brent, Georgia and Dan, Oscar, Rosie and Will. Great uncle of Kirsty, Ashlee, Grace, Evie, Leah, Haamihi and Katarina Maeve.
Thank you for all the amazing support over the last few weeks from family, friends (especially Warren) and the fabulous staff at Whanganui Hospital.
In accordance with the family's wishes a private cremation has been held.

Dempsey & Forrest
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