Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
Service venue:

Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui


Passed away, after a long battle, at Whanganui Hospital on 17 September 2026 with his loving wife and brother by his side, aged 59 years.
Dearly loved husband of Sonia.
Much-loved son of Dale and Colleen and brother to Stu, Jason, Aaron, and Michelle.
A special thank you to the NZ Liver Transplant Unit for their many years of care and support and for helping Jeff enjoy an extra 8 years of life.
Thanks also to St John Ambulance for their care and compassion.
Friends are invited to a farewell for Jeff at 11.00am Tuesday 22 September 2026 in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned  

Linda Mallinder on 22-09-2026 06:50 AM
Sending our love and thoughts with you all at this difficult time! Sorry I can't be there. From all your family in Canada xx ❤️
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Dempsey & Forrest have been helping people at their time of bereavement for over 90 years.
208 Guyton Street,
Whanganui 4500
(06) 349 0202
(Available 24/7)

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