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HOWARD: Sandra Noeleen (Sammy)

Date of passing: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Friday, 24 July, 2026
Service venue:

Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui


Link to livestream/video:

https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 


Peacefully in her sleep on 18th July 2026, aged 76 years.
Much loved wife of Greg.
Dearly loved Mum of Deane, Alicia and Scott; Troy and Lisa, and Tiffany and Phil.
Treasured Oma of Max, Jack; Ben, Ryan; Olivia, and Luke.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Sammy’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 24th July 2026 at 11.00am to be followed by a private cremation.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
Kim on 20-07-2026 11:06 PM
To Sammy's family,im so sorry to hear the sad news.sammy was an absolute darling & will be deeply missed.
Thinking of you all.
Rest in love & light beautiful sammy X

Kim nee stevenson.neilson
Debbie Bond on 23-07-2026 09:12 AM
Sammy, I will miss the little catch-ups with you and Greg when you would call into my work and your cheeky, beautiful smile RIP xxx
Bill and Marg Jorgensen on 23-07-2026 04:56 PM
Condolences, Greg. We have enjoyed getting together with Sam and you at our Young Turks gatherings. We will miss Sam and always think about her when we reflect on those who have passed. All the very best during this time. Bill and Marg
Trish and Chris McDonald on 23-07-2026 04:56 PM
Dear Greig and family.
Sorry to hear of Sam’s death. Both Chris and I have enjoyed her company at the Young Turks gatherings. We are thinking of you at this time.

Kindest thoughts.

Trish and Chris McDonald
Joy Portas on 26-07-2026 02:29 PM
Our thoughts are with you all for our very special cousin Sammy.
Lovely service yesterday.
Shirley and Joy xxx
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