Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Service date and time: 1:30 PM Wednesday, 30 September, 2026
Service venue:

 St Mary’s Catholic Church - Guyton Street Whanganui


Link to livestream/video:

https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 


Peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home on Saturday 26 September 2026, aged 90 years.
Much loved wife of the late John.
Loved mother and mother-in-law of Martin, Julia and Ralph Roberts, the late Grant, and Vicki.
Treasured nana of Odette, Enya, and Greta; Josh and Camryn; John; Isaac and Ally and great nana of Joni; Millie, Oscar and Teddy.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Colleen in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 1.30pm to be followed by private cremation

Dempsey & Forrest
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Shaughan Tizard on 28-09-2026 04:54 PM
Sorry for your loss, Vicki, it's a tough time.
Joan on 28-09-2026 06:47 PM
My thoughts are with you all with the passing of Colleen. Treasure your special memories.
Helen Shearer on 29-09-2026 10:25 AM
Dear Martin,Julia and Vicki, - my sincere sympathy to you all. Sad to hear of Colleen’s passing, and thanks Julia for letting me know. It has brought back many memories. I must be the last of Colleen and John’s wedding group surviving! I believe I was responsible for introducing them to Urenui, and the many happy family holidays spent there. I have a happy memory taking Colleen’s to lunch, but knowing that her memory was failing.
An appointment here tomorrow doesn’t allow me time to travel down to Colleen’s funeral, and I will be thankful to watch by video link. My thoughts are with you, sincerely, Helen
Aroha Blythe on 01-10-2026 11:46 AM
Rest in love Colleen. To her beautiful loving daughters and son and wonderful family i pass on my heart felt condolences and all my love
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