Funeral Notices
Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends
WALLACE: Francis Darren (Darren)
Date of passing:
Sunday, 23 August 2026
Service date and time: 10:00 AM Thursday, 27 August, 2026
Service venue:
Service date and time: 10:00 AM Thursday, 27 August, 2026
Service venue:
St Marys Catholic Church - Guyton Street Whanganui
Peacefully at his home surrounded by his whānau and family.
Much loved partner of Deb.
Beloved father of Jordan, and stepfather to Luke, Tyler, and Eve.
Loved son of the late Nohi and Evelyn.
Treasured brother of Ngamihi and Andrew Rodokal (dec), Ian (dec), Michael (dec), Richard, Alastair and Jo, and Quentin and Toni.
Much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews and koro to his mokopuna.
Funeral Mass for Darren will be celebrated in St Marys Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 10.00 a.m. to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
So sorry for your loss Deb. He was such a great guy & the SHC Reunion girls always loved his music. Big hug from all of us xxx
Dear Debbie, we were so sorry to hear that Darren had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a lovely guy who also brought so much joy to people with his music. Sorry we will not be able to attend the funeral in Thursday morning. Love Paul and Sue
So sad to read this Deb and Wallace Whanu. A talented humble man who shared his talent for music with our family over the years. He will be missed greatly. Sending our sympathy and love to you at this very sad time. X
Hello, Deb, and the Wallace family.
So sad to read this news about Darren. I remember growing up in Waverley and spending time with the Wallace family. I remember Darren's wonderful, cheeky smile and his love of music. Sending condolences, hugs & prayers. May Darren rest in peace. Much aroha
Annamarie Newton (Bubbles)
So sad to read this news about Darren. I remember growing up in Waverley and spending time with the Wallace family. I remember Darren's wonderful, cheeky smile and his love of music. Sending condolences, hugs & prayers. May Darren rest in peace. Much aroha
Annamarie Newton (Bubbles)
On behalf of the Waverley Golf Club I would like to leave our condolences.
Darren will be sadly missed and was very talented
We are thinking of you and your families at this time.
Darren will be sadly missed and was very talented
We are thinking of you and your families at this time.
So very sorry to hear of Darren's passing.
Remember Darran when he came into our dairy smiling.Have seen him playing ,great musian and lovely person
Our condolences to his family
Remember Darran when he came into our dairy smiling.Have seen him playing ,great musian and lovely person
Our condolences to his family
So sad to hear of your passing my cuz....hugs your way Deb and to the whanau....
Our condolences & thoughts are with Deb & Darren's family at this sad time. Such a lovely person and great talent. Will be missed by all
Easter Fishing Club
Easter Fishing Club
So sorry to hear of D Man passing away such a great soul gone way to early RIP Darren darts aren't going to be the same without you
Deb
I was deeply sadden to hear of Darren’s passing. Such a wonder musician and lovely man. Sending you all my love and hugs Deb
I was deeply sadden to hear of Darren’s passing. Such a wonder musician and lovely man. Sending you all my love and hugs Deb
Saddened to hear of Darren’s passing. Such a lovely guy who always had a smile and a chat, his music will be truely missed - much love to Deb, Jordan and family from Sandra, Fred, Joel, Matt & Josh and Pam Dawson
So sorry for your loss.
R.I.P Darren from Wendy and Peps
R.I.P Darren from Wendy and Peps
I’m so sorry for your loss and to all whanau taku aroha nui Darren Wallace kei te koroingo au ki a koe E aroha Nui atu Ana ki a koutou I tenei wa ka aroha ki te whanau pani aroha ahau ki a koe
