Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Saturday, 04 April 2026
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Tuesday, 07 April, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Dad, Koko and Pop who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his whānau, at his homestead, the Ranginui Farm on 04 April 2026.
Dad will lie at home in Lismore at 2 Mangaone Road, Whanganui for the remainder of the long weekend.
Tangihanga will be held on Tuesday, 07 April 2026 at 11:00 a.m. after which he will be laid to rest at the whānau urupā on the farm.
We take comfort in knowing his parents and siblings will be waiting for him with open arms.
"E moe e Koro/Dad, maringi iho ō tōmairangi ki tō whānau e tangi nei, e tangi nei.“

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Pammie on 06-04-2026 08:11 AM
My deepest sympathy to the family at this sad time.
Dave & Jenny Kuzman on 06-04-2026 08:15 AM
To all the Ranginui family we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of our friend Robert. A wonderful man whom we have known for many years. We are unable to attend his funeral but our thoughts will be with you all.
Dave and Jenny
Brigitte & Barry Brown on 14-04-2026 09:06 AM
Sending our deepest condolences with much love whanau
Arohamai x
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