Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Friday, 25 September 2026
Service venue:

A private family service has been held


Link to livestream/video:

https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz (Password Required)


Passed away peacefully at home on 25 September 2026.
Dearly loved by his Wife, Dawn.
Much loved Dad & 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.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Linda Mallinder on 29-09-2026 11:03 AM
Very sorry to hear about Garth, our thoughts are with you all xx ❤️
John Mason on 29-09-2026 01:22 PM
Condolences to Dawn, Davina and Tom, Rachel and Bryce.
Love John and Tina.
John Mason on 29-09-2026 03:43 PM
My memories of cousin Garth:
Happy memories of being doubled on Garth's bike to the pictures in Wanganui
Sailing together in Auckland
Spending time with Garth in Sydney
We are so sorry we did not get to see Garth when we were over in March
You are all in our thoughts
John and Tina
Allan wakeling on 01-10-2026 05:37 AM
Thinking of you all. I have great memories of your family. Sad Gath is gone.
Kim Harrison on 01-10-2026 11:42 AM
Rip Garth condolences to Davina and family.
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