Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Sunday, 08 December 2024
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Friday, 13 December, 2024
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui

Peacefully passed away within the love and care of her two sons.
Beloved daughter of the late Ron and Girlie Newport.
Very much-loved Mum of Taane and Matthew.
Loved Nanny of Alice,  special Nan to Tiara and Hoani, and Mum-in-law to Bianca.
A well loved and respected daughter-in-law of the Tamati and Haddon Whanau.
Special furever Nana to Karma, Onyx, and Mia.
Loved sister, sister-in-law, and Aunt to many.
Special sister and friend to Cheryl Tamati, and Norm.
We are proud to call you our Mother and friend, you are, and always will be the centre of our universe.
Mum, our love for you is eternal and will be forever.
A special thank you to Aunty Norma and Aunty Virginia for the friendship and sisterly care you gave our Mum.
Also, our thanks to the ICU team at Wellington Hospital for the love and compassion you showed our Mum.
Dianne will be resting at her home until her Funeral Service.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Dianne’s life in the Forest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 13 December 2024, at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by a private interment.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Chrissy Boyd on 11-12-2024 08:06 AM
I was so saddened to hear of Dianne's passing.
I have lovely, warm memories of Dianne and I'll hold these close to my heart forever.

My thoughts and prayers are with Taane, Matthew and their families.

Fly high, my friend xx
Florence Paul on 12-12-2024 03:13 PM
Love you forever my cousin so shocked to hear you have passed
Moe mai I taku whanau moe Mai ra kei te mokemoke taku ngakau xx
George Ngeru on 16-12-2024 03:49 PM
Saddened to hear of Dianne's passing we all grew up from kids back in our Wanganui East days in Kea Pl back in the 60s an always kept in touch whenever we could.... sending all our love and thoughts to all the whanau at this sad time Aunty Girlie and Uncle Ron will be waiting for you with open arms.... Moe Mai Ra Dianne xxx
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