OBITUARIES
(E & O.E.)
(APRIL 2026)
Compiled by Victor Melder
OORLOFF, Lorensz Allanson Owen, in Melbourne. (12.10.1943 – 6.3.2026), husband of Joan (dec), father of Druzel (Tucker) and Shendelle (Pietersz), father-in-law of Vincent, grandfather of Justin, Jake, Chelsea, Tenneale and Jamahl, Brother of Shereen (Cramer), Brian and Pam (Fryer). (Contributed & VoC Newsletter, March 2026).
KANDIAH, Thananjeyan, (8.12.1958 – 29.3.2026). Contributed.
JAYAWICKRAMA, Heather (née De ZILVA), wife of the late Suneetha Jayawickrama, mother of Dilip (and Namali), Suresh (and Shiroma) and Sherine (and Marcos), grandmother of Amanda, Antonio, Maya and Shelana. (Daily News, 31.3.2026)
TISSERA, Ranjini Chandra, in Melbourne. (Contributed).
ASKER, Tryone, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
ALMEIDA, Ralph, husband of Sarojini Almeida (née de Mel), father of Shiran, Sureeni and Sharika, father-in-law of Manoja, Pritha Fernando and Dr. Rajiv Samarasingha, grandfather of Akila, Dr. Amila, Mariah, Priveen, Sureshni, Shenali and Cheruni, in Sri Lanka – . Cortege leaves: 47/3, Uyana Road, Lunawa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 1.4.2026)
FERNANDO, Lionel, (21.10.1936 – 1.4.2026), husband of Stella, father of Tyrone, Dishan and Marina Mendis, father-in-law of Yasmin, Ayesha and Sohan.. Son of Felix and Concy Fernando, brother of Mervyn, Benildus and Damian, in Melbourne. (Contributed & Internet Resources))
ANTONY, Thomas, in Melbourne on February 26, 2026. (Contributed)
KRISHNASWAMY, Arvind, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
HERFT, Jack Alfred (1956 – 2026), husband of Yvonne, father of Amanda and Jared, grandfather of Oliver and Scarlett, in Perth. (Contributed)
CHAPMAN, Susan (30.6. 1943 – 27.3.2026), wife pf Peter (dec) mother of Simon, Kate, Emma and Sarah, grandmother of ten. Sister of Gillian and Christopher. (Canberra Times, 31.3.2026)
NICHOLAS, Ian, husband of Gillian, father of Chris, grandfather of Sean and Nick (West Australian, 30.3.2026).
PATTERSON, Margaret (née THOMSON), wife of Robert, mother of Alan and Ian, mother-in-law of Linney, on March 29, 2026, aged 91 years. (West Australian, 30.3.2026)
MOORE, Brian Maurice, (5.4.1938 – 23.3.2026), husband of Lena (dec), father of Deb, Jenny and Brian, father-in-law of Ian, Mark and Michelle (dec), grandfather of Kara & Amy, Tom & Elise, Alora and Michael & Brooke, great grandfather of Lachie, Charli, Theo, Henry and Leah. (Adelaide Advertiser, 31.3.2026)
MORRIS, Jennifer, wife of Kim. Sister of Dianne, Doug and Steve, sister-in-law of Vaughan and June. (West Australian, 31.3.2026)
PEREIRA, Margaret Rose, mother and grandmother, on March 28, 2026, aged 90 years. (West Australian, 31.3.2026)
EDWARDS, Sandra. A. (2.5.1950 – 26.3.2026), wife of Allen, mother of David and Paul, grandmother of Tyler, Ethan and Nate. Sister of Helen, Jackie, Ali and Pam. (West Australian, 31.3.2026)
ANDERSON, Geraldine, (14.4.1942 – 29.3.2026), mother of Kiara, mother-in-law of Brett, grandmother of Lachie and Kayla. West Australian, 1.4.2026)
AVERY, William Fred (Alf), 27.4.1929 – 24.3.2026), husband of June (née Hewton), father of Dianne and Trevor, grandfather and great grandfather. (West Australian, 1.4.2026)
MILLER, Graham Alan (7.7.1939 – 11.3.2026), husband of Beth, father of Gregory, Alan Macki and late Brenton John Mackie. Former husband of Victoria Rosalind McNeil and Gayle Simister (Adelaide Advertiser, 2.4.2026),
WEBSTER, Victor, father of Peter and Ian, on April 2, 2026. (Sydney Morning Herald, 2.4.2026)
DAVIES, Kathleen Joyce ‘Kath’, (21.7.1938 – 29.3.2026), wife of Trevor (dec), mother of Adrian & Jo and Gregg & Jane, grandmother of Natasha & Shaun, Jarrad & Jacinta, Maddison & Ryan, Patrick & Ashleigh, Tyler & Ella and Drew & Jessie, great grandmother of Will, Raylee, Chloe, Kara and Eddie. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.4.2026)
JAMES, David Henry (14.6.1941 – 27.3.2026), husband of Mary (dec), father and father-in-law of Paul & Dobrila, Neil & Tania, Julie & Geoff (dec), Brian (dec) and Craig & Emma, grandfather and great grandfather. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.4.2026)
KRAUSE, Margaret Vicki (née SCHUBERT), (9.3.1931 – 30.3.2026), wife of Wolfgang, mother of Victoria, Claudia and Sebastian. Sister of Jenny. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.4.2026)
MILLER, Ronald Robert “Ron”, (3.9.1040 – 25.3.2026). (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.4.2026)
ROBERTSON, Eugene William (bill/EWR), 23.10.1926 – 27.3.2026), husband of Eileen (dec), father of Ian and Christine, father-in-law of Sharon, grandfather of Georgia and Lauren, great grandfather of Evie. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.4.2026)
THOMAS, Lindsay John, partner of Helen, step father of Warren (dec), on March 26, 2026, aged 70 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.4.2026)
WHITE, Chrales Bernard, (23.6.1927- 25.3.2026), husband of Eve (dec), father and father-in-law of David & Carol and Andre , grandfather of Alex (dec), Molly, Patrick and Joshua, great grandfather of Hugo, Isla, Saoirse and Cillian. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.4.2026)
ROBERTS, Margaret, (28.11.1934 – 26.3.2026), mother and mother-in-law of Jennifer & Philip and Linda & Sandra, grandmother of Jessica, Robert, Kate, Liz, Tom, Finn and Rose, great grandmother of Saoirise, Caoimhe, Jacvk, Harper and Asher. (Canberra Times, 4.4.2026)
EDWARDS, Norma Joan, (12.10.1928 – 2.4.2026), wife of Alan Idec), mother of John, Penny and Laurie, mother-in-law of Stephanie, Harry, Nova and Lilly, grandmother of Andrea and Thomas. Sister of Pamela (dec) and Robert (dec). West Australian, 4.4.2026)
MARTIN, Maxwell, husband of Kaye, father of dee and Brad, father-in-law of Jade, grandfather of Kyah, Bailey, Jacinta, Jami-Li, Jenna and Nikki (West Australian, 4.4.2026)
MASON, John (Masha), 26.8.1953 – 28.32026), son of Ron & Pat (both dec), brother of Ken, Pauline, Steve, Colin and Les (Wes Australian, 4.4.2026)
SIMMONS, Marian Doreen, (3.10.1935 – 28.3.2026), wife of Kegn (dec), mother of Karen and Gareth, mother-in-law of Craig and Pamela, grandmother of Andrew, Jarryd and Ethan. (West Australian, 4.4.2026)
FREEMAN, Gilbert Harold, (28.3.1940 – 25.3.2026), husband father, father-in-law, grandfather. (Melbourne Age, 4.4.2026)
DUCKWORTHA, Shirley Dawn, (24.2.1933 – 21.3.2026), wife of Bruce (dec), mother of Kim, Terry and Michelle. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.4.2026)
GRAY, Colleen Anne, wife of Jimmie, mother of Julie and Marnie, grandmother and great grandmother, on March 28, 2026, aged 71 years. (Sydney Morning Herald 4.4.2026)
SIMMONS, Grant Garth, on March 29, 2026, aged 75 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.4.2026)
WILSON, Fred, (14.4.1950 – 31.3.2026), husband of Lorraine, father and father-in-law of Tim & Bianca, Nicolle & Damian and Emily & Zane, grandfather of Levi, Chloe, Noah, harry, Jax, Willow and Diesel. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.4.2026)
LORD, David Richard, (14.4.1935 – 30.3.2026), husband of Barbara, father of Andrew, Michael and Simon. Brother of Douglas dec) and Glenys, brother-in-law of Alison and Margaret.. (Melbourne Age, 4.4.2026)
GNANAKONE, Angeline, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
RAJAPAKSA, Keerthisena, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GAMAGE, Munamalpe, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
SOURJAH, Lalin Mark, husband of late Suisan (née Clark), father of Sarah. Son of late Dr Robert Grant Sourjah and Inez Therese Sourjah (née Jackson-Smale), brother of Michael Rohan brother-in-law of Deanne, on February 1, 2026, in Texas, USA, aged 65 years. (Contributed)
KELAART, Mina, wife of Yves, mother of 7 sons and 5 daughters, 13 grandchildren and 20 great grand kinds, on April 5, 2026. (Contributed)
MATHER, James Selvanathan, on April 8. 2026, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed).
MURUGIAH, Arumugam Vairamuttu, (6.12.1928 – 7.4.2026), husband of the late Mahadevi Jeyamani Murugiah, father of Thulashi and Rohan Murugiah, father-in-law of Krishnakumar and Tramanh, grandfather of Suiya and Kesavan. Son of Vairamuttu and Vallipillai, son-in-law of omasundaram and Navamani. In Melbourne. (Contributed)
ANTHONISZ, Daphne, in Melbourne. (Contributed).
ERNST, Evelyn Norma June, in Melbourne. (Cointributed)
DONA, Amith Nanadani P. Kanandana Artachchige, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
LORD, David, brother of Douglas (dec) and Glenys (dec), brother-in-law of Margaret. (Melbourne Age, 6.4.2026)
ROBERTS, Lionel, father of Jennifer, Tony, Mihael, John (dec), Paul, Mary, Katherine and Loretta. (West Australian, 6.4.2026)
HERFT, Jack (1956 – 2026), husband of Yvonne, father of Amanda and Jared, grandfather of Oliver and Scarlett. (West Australian, 7.4.2026)
PEREIRA, George Douglas, (27.6.1938 – 3.4.2026), father of Greg and Michael, father-in-law of Antonietta. (West Australian, 7.4.2026)
EDWARDS, John Manning, (2.1.1935 – 2.4.2026), husband of helen, father of Anne, Jeremy, Judy and Marion, grandfather of Leo and Joe. (Melbourne Age, 7.4.2026)
ANDERSON, Colin, husband of Andrea. Brother of Archie, Bruce, Doug and Hazel, on April 2, 2026. (West Australian, 8.4.2026)
AUSTIN, George Andrew. (West Australian, 8.4.2026)
TAYLOR, Helen, (25.9.1924 – 5.4.2026), wife of Harold (dec), mother of Norman, Lynette, Christine, Rosalind and Susan. (West Australian, 8.4.2026)
TAYLOR, John Williams, husband of Maureen, father of Royce, Cherie (dec), Troy and Brett, father-in-law of Annette, Kerry and Andrea, grandfather of Lucinda, Riley, Callan and Ethan.(West Australian, 8.4.2026)
JACKSON, David Walter, (9.3.1932 – 1.4.2026), husband of Rose, father and father-in-law of Ruth, Philip, Roslyn & Des and Andrew Kerrie, grandfather of Jo, Jack, Simon, Sophie, Thomas & Andrea, Wesley & Michelle, Aaron and Nathaniel, great grandfather of Charlotte. Son of Walter and Ethel Jackson (both dec), brother of Joel (dec). Adelaide Advertiser, 8.4.2026)
ROBERTS, Cecelia Patricia (Pat), 18.1.1936 – 3.2.2026), wife of Brian, mother of Diana (dec), Cheryl, Julie and Debra . (Adelaide Advertiser, 8.42026)
THOMAS, Joan Elizabeth (née GRAY), 27.3.1935 – 30.3.2026), wife of John (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Patricia (dec), David & Virginia, Anne & Andrew, Elizabeth, James, Paul &Annie and Christine & Tim, foster mother of Tim (dec), grandmother of Joanne, John, Lucy, Georgina Matthew,Fiona, Harry, Charlotte, Jack, Gabriel, Amber, Nick, Amanda and Eddie. Sister of Jocelyn (dec), Sally, Amanda and Katherine (dec), great grandmother of 11. (Melbourne Age, 8.4.2026)
WILLIAMS, Jennifer Claire, (13.10.1940 – 24.3.2026), wife of David, mother of Michael and James, mother-in-law of Christine and Jennylee, grandmother of Hayden and Phoebe, Benjamin, Isabella and Austin. (Melbourne Age, 8.4.2026)
BROWN, George Ross, husband of Sybil, father of Leah and Marc, Jenni, Anthony and Nicholas, grandfather of 8, on April 3, 2026, aged 87. (Sydney Morning Herald 8.4.2026)
MATHEWS, Janet Wilma (20.9.1935 – 30.3.2026), wife of Jim (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Frances & Peter, Catherine and Paul & Trish, grandmother of Cally, James, Emma, Lara abd Daniel, great grandmother of Elizabeth. (Sydney Morning Herald, 8.4.2026)
PETERSON, Timothy Edward, (1.5.1971 – 19.3.2026), son of Bruce and Vicky (both dec) Sydney Morning Herald, 8.4.2026)
WILLIAMS, Bruce Sydney, (4.12.1938 – 2.4.2026), husband of Anne father of Adam and Nardja, father-in-law of Kirsty & Phil, grandfather of Lachlan, Angus and James. Brother of Beverley (dec).Sydney Morning Herald, 8.4.2026)
HOLMES, Robert Michael “Bob”, (8.1.1942 – 5.4.2026), husband of Gloria, father and father-in-law of Gary & Cindy, Diane & Doug and Chris & Sandy, grandfather and great grandfather. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 8.4.2026)
CARVALHO, Shirley Margaret (26.2.1936 – 4.4.2026), wife of Louis, mother of Michael, Jimmy and Larry, mother-in-law of Teresa and Roxanne, grandmother of Matthew, Patrick, Andrew, Danielle, and Laura, great grandmother of Isla, Rose, Adelyn and Isabel. (West Australian, 9.4.2026)
MILLLER, Thelma, wife of Jim (dec), mother of Colin, mother-in-law of Susan, grandmother of Kailan and Paige. (West Australian, 9.4.2026)
BROWN, Robert John “Bob”, (2.7.1938 – 2.4.2026), husband of Merle, father of Ian and Susan, grandfather of Nathan, Megan, Stephanie and Sally. (Melbourne Herald Sun, 9.4.2026)
MORTIMERA, James Cattanach, (2.3.1940 – 3.4.2026), husband of Jillian, father of Jamie and Megan, grandfather of Luca . Brother of Stuart (dec) and Wilma. (Sydney Morning Herald, 9.4.2026)
DANIELS, Jason Andrew (16.7.1970 – 2.4.2026), brother and brother-in-law of Elaine and Maurice (dec). Hobart Mercury, 9.4.2026)
CHAPMAN, John Richard, (10.3.1972 – 27.3.2026), Son of John Wilson, brother of Jamie. (Geelong Advertiser, 10.4.2026)
BROWN, John (Brownie), husband of Sue, step father of Tara and Cameron, grandfather of Jake, Leah and Scott, on April 3, 2026. (West Australian, 10.4.2026)
THOMSON, Pearl, (2.7.1945 – 2.4.2026), wife of John, Mother of Susanne (dec), Julie and Joanne, grandsother of Emma, laire, Ebony, Ashlynn and Sienna. (West Australian, 10.4.2026)
GODDARD, Valerie Dawn, mother of Cliff and Debbie, mother-in-law of Mark, grandmother of Nadia (dec) and Kain., on April 4, 2026, aged 85 years. (West Australian, 11.4.2026)
MITCHELL, Helen True (née COPPIN), mother of Jodie, Maree, Mark and Sytephen. Sister of Sue aand Lang, on April 3, 2016. (West Australian, 11.4.2026)
RICHARDSON, Maggie, mother of Scott (Adrienne, grandmother of Emmeline and Oloiver. Sister of Jean Pattison, on April 8, 2026, aged 76 years. (West Australian, 11.4.2026)
ROBINSON, Gregory (Bill), 28.8.1952 – 5.4.2026). West Australian, 11.4.2026)
WINTER, Elvyn. (West Australian, 11.4.2026)
COLES, Harold Eugene, (19.5.1928 – 8.4.2026), father and father-in-law of Karen, Don (dec) and Laurie and Ivan & Meagan, grandfather of Darren & Louise, Helen, Natalie & Luke, Stuart & Seryss and Andrew & Olivia, great grandfather of Dustin, Aden, Sienna and Ebony, Adele, Imogen, Ned, Seamus and Rory. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
EDWARDS, Essie, AKA Dreaver (née BROTHERS), 9.11.1938 – 2.4.2026), mother, grandmother and great grandmother. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
EDWARDS, Robert George, (1.1.1928 – 7.4.2026), husband of the late Fay, father of Elizabeth, Christine, Lynette and Peter, grandfather of John, Natalie, George, James, Stuart, Danielle and Katrina, great grandfather of Loris and Lydia. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
HALLIDAY, Phyllis Emily (née McKAY) , (21.4.1926 – 26.3.2026), wife of Kevin (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Warren (dec) & Kay and Janet & Rick, grandmother of Craig & Mon, Amy & Don, Dwayne &Clare and Corey & Simone, great grandmother. (Adelaide dvertiser, 11.4.2026)
HARRIS, Kenneth Winston, (26.10.1940 – 7.4.2026). Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
HATCH, Sharon (3.1.1965 – 3.4.2026), wife of Brett, mother of Jack & Billee, mother-in-law of Tash, grandmother of Cooper. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
HUGHES, Adela Merrilyn “Merry’, 4.11.1944 – 7.4.2026) Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
JONES, Ruth, (31.5.1936 – 5.4.2026), wife of Kalus (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Sherisse, Gavin and Lyn, grandmother of Aleesha, Vanessa and Rhys, great grandmother of 7. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
KOCH, Kaylene (Kay), wife of Don (dec), on April 2, 2026, aged 82 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.34.2026)
MATTHEWS, Geoffrey Terrence, (15.7.1927 – 6.4.2026), husband of late Rita, father of Bronwyn & Ian and Jan & Greg, grandfather of Matthew (dec), Susan & Andy, Daniel & Lisa, Rebecca & Tim and Scott and Lisa, great grandfather of Eddie, Maci, Jaxson, Claire, Aubrey, Luca and Elijah. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
MILLER, Margaret Dorothy, 5.4.1929 – 5.4.2026), wife of Donald 9dec), mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Judy, Robin & Adrian, Andrew & Jan and Stephen & Karen, Robyn (dec), grandmother of Sharon & Simon, David & Simone, Christopher, Miriam & Leighton, Simon & Bridget, Liam & Heather, Tim, Hannah & Chad and fryan & Artini, great grandmother of Isabelle, Harrison, Jemma, Darcy, Pippa, Eddie, Charlotte, Angus, Dana, Hugo, Euan, George, Shoshanna, Dulcie, Theo, Arry and Allyra. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
RICHARDS, Patricia Louisa, (27.7.1934 – 30.3.2026), wife of Brian (dec), mother of heather, Stephen and Paul, grandmother of Elise, Myanna, Huon, Shinae, Cate, Nicolas, Hannah, Holly and Ella, great grandmother of Ollie, Evie, Isla, Cooper and Tessa. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
WEBBER, Gary Dean, (27.5.1954 – 27.3.2026), husband of Patricia,, father and father-in-law of Brad & Emily, Steve, Richard and Lucy, grandfather of Jack, Will, Sophie and Oliver. Brother of Ken, Rick, Collin, brother-in-law of Auri, Deb and Lorraine. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
EVANS, Rodney Brian, (9.3.1960 – 6.4.2026), husband of Hilary, father of Harriet. (Melbourne Herald Sun, 11.4.2026)
TAYLOR, Duncan Grant, (2.12.1932 – 31.3.2026), husband of Val (dec), father of Andrew and Christopher. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.4.2026)
MORRISON, Thelma Elsie (née SMALL), 2.3.1928 – 9.4.2026), mother and mother-in-law of Mary dec), John & Margaret (both dec), Phillip & Pauloine, Shane (dec) and Scott & Therese. (Hobart Mercury, 11.4.2026)
PARSONS, Maree Sheryn, (1.3.1955 – 29.3.2026), wife of Graham “Lofty”, mother and mother-in-law of Scott & Sheridan and sarah & Damien, grandmother of Jarvis,, Eadie, Dylan and Brydie. Sister of Kerin, Darren, Selena (dec) and Shona. (Toowoomba Chronicle, 11.4.2026)
PRATT, Sherine Sarojini (née HOOLE), 15.9.1952 – 4.4.2026), wife of Wayne Pratt, mother of Sharon. Daughter of Raji and Albert Hoole (both dec), in the US. (Collins Funeral Homes, USA)
WHITE, Janet Helen (Sam), 1.2.1954 – 5.4.2026, wife of David, mother of Caitlin and Emily. Sister of John and Barbara (dec). Melbourne Herald Sun, 11.4.2026)
ANDERSON, Sylvia Claire, wife of Jim, mother and mother-in-law of Heather & Steve and Debbie & Bruce, grandmother of Becky, Tim, Sophie, Terry, Steve, Lucy, Vicki and Penny, on April 3, 2026. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.4.2026)
ARMITAGE, Maureen Juanita, (22.3.1947 – 7.4.2026), mother of Moz, Mozzie, Mau and Nonna. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.4.2026)
EDWARDS, Allen William, (8.6.1953 – 3.4.2026), husband of Janys (dec), father and father-in-law of Kerrin & Tony, grandfather of Lewin. Brother of Felicity. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.4.2026)
HENRY, Ian Leslie, (2.1.1938 – 6.4.2026), husband of Maureen, father of Peter, John, Tim. Jacinta and Monique, grandfather of Matthew, Naomi, William, Torri, Brodi, Courtney, Ethan, Brisget, Kierq. Teegan, Thiannan and Liam, great Grandfather of Jamison, Amity, Neriyah, Kai, Peral and baby girl. Brother of Teddy, Lorraine, Colin and Norman, William (dec) and Shirley (dec). Sydney Morning herald, 11.4.2026)
MARTIN, Kenneth John, husband of Doris (dec), father of Jenelle, Rhonwyn and Glenn, grandfather of Paul, Aleshea, Carissa, Phoebe and Danielle and great grandfather, on April 3, 2026.. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.4.2026)
ROBERTS, David Francis, son of Dora and Tom, brother and brother-in-law of Lurline & Jim (dec)and Peter & Sue, on March 11, 2026, aged 81 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.4.2026)
ROBERTS, Terrence Paul (Terry), husband of Ann, father and father-in-law of Gabrielle & Nicholas, Jacqueline & David, Lucie & Justin and Claire & Jason, grandfather of Tom, Emma-Kate, Charlie, Annie, Georgie, Alice, Edward, Caitlin and Lachlan, on April 9, 2026, aged 86 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.4.2026)
SOLOMONS, Faye, wife of William, mother of Gregory and Andrew, grandmother of William, Harley, Willow and Bowie, aged 89 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.4.2026)
WILSON, Margaret Claire “Lu”, wife of David, mother of Guy and Barbara, grandmother of Tara, Josh, Amber Ciska, Abe, Ele and Kai. Sister of Elizabeth and Dorothy, aged 91 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.4.2026
DECKKER, Peter, husband of Eranjanie, father of Tierney and Kyle, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed & Elanka News)
RAJARATNAM, Ganeswary, (31.5.1929 – 11.4.2026), wife of Thambiah Rajaratnam (dec), mother of Rabinthiranathan (Ravi), , Jegananthan (Bala), Kulandranathan (Kulan), Vaithyanathan (Ranjan), Rajaratnam and Siavnanthan (Siva). Daughter of Late Velliyampalam and Rasaluxmi, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
KALAART, Philomena, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GUNATILLEKE, Dr Irangani ,t daughter of the late Dr. & Mrs C.E. Gunatilleke, mother of Ravi and Prasanna Gulasekharam, sister of the late Kamini, Harischandra and Kumar and of Ajitha, Mangalitha and Githa, in New Zealand. (Sunday Observer, 12.4.2026)
FAIRWEATHER, Alwynne Drysdale, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DE ALWIS, Antoinette (Tickey), Née de HOEDT), 23.1.1947 – 13.4.2026), wife the late Lucky de Alwis, morher of Aruni and Ashanthi, mother-in-law of Roshan, grandmother of Aly and Ryan. Sister of Claude (Jumby), Marina, Russel, Adrian and late Randy, sister-in-law of Maxine, Tyronne, Andrea, Tammy, Sunil, Junita, Astrid, Vikram, Miriam, Chandra, and late Anana, Malkanthi, Barbara, Barnes, Clenet, Vijaya, Christine, Ananda U and Helene. (Contributed)
MULHOLLAND, John Vince, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
De LANEROLLE, Dr C., brother of Ralph, in Connecticut, USA, on March 25, 2026, aged 80 years. (News From Jayam, USA, April15, 2026)
WIJESINGHE, Ann Dilruk Shishikala Allegakoen, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
BOUSTEAD, Barbara (6.3.1941 – 9.4.2026), wife of Shelton (dec), mother of Warren, Brent and Wayne (dec), mother-in-law of Dalida and Rachelle. Grandmother of Bennett and Annika, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
BOGAARS, Steve Rienzie, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ROZARIO, Trevor Anthony (25.9.1956 – 7.4.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed).
MULHOLLAND, John Vincent, (25.11. 1944 – 5.4.2026), father of Sonya, Paula, Naomi, Emily, Cara and James, grandfather of Isabelle, Hugo, Philippa, Oscar, Magnus, Scarlet, Phineas, Elliot, Oslo, Harry, Zélie, Arthur and Inés, in Melbourne. (Contributed).Anthony Michaerl Russe
CASSIE CHITTY, Anthony Michael Rusell, husband of Shanthi, father of Rushani and Nedrine. Son of Dominic and Muriel Casie Chitty in Sri
Lanka on April 12, 2026, aged 79 years. . (Daily Mirror, 18.4.2026 and 20.4.2026)
ALEXANDER, Norman. (West Australian, 15.4.2026)
LOCKHART, Sybil Ethel, (4.11.1927 – 1.4.2026), wife of Robert (dec), mother of Christine and Stephen, grandmother of Karina, Andrew and Scott, great grandmother of 2. (Adelaide Advertiser, 15.4.2026)
STEWART, Robert Howard, (10.5.1936 – 22.2.2026), Son of Lila and Keith (both dec), husband of Sue. Brisbane Courier Mail, 13.4.2026)
DAVIS, Lynda Louise, (18.8.1975 – 9.4.2026), mother of Jack and Jayda. Daughter of Stan and Cheryl, sister of Brendan, sister-in-law of Sarah. (Melbourne AGE, 14.4.2026)
CLARK, Betty Myra (née CAPPER), 2.2.1933 – 9.4.2026). (Brisbane Courier Mail, 15.4.2026)
WILLIAMS, Michael, (28.7.1963 – 8.4.2026), son of Alwin (dec) and Imelda, brother of Paul, Mark, Suzanne and Toby. (West Australian, 15.4.2026)
ANDERSON, Lawrence John, (29.5.1933 – 11.4.2026), father of Ellen, Marion, Ian Judith, Roslyn and Andrew. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 16.4.2026)
MASON, Anthea, wife of Neil, mother of Vicky, Sara and Steven, grandmother of Milly, Annie, Tahlia, tommy Rhianon and Charley, on April 11, 2026. (West Australian, 16.6.2026)
MORGAN, Valerie, wife of fred, mother of Denise and Geoff, on April 12, 2026, aged 87 years. (West Australian, 16.4.2026)
STEWART, Catherine (née BOYLE), mother of Grace. Daughter of Tone & Jenny Boyle, sister of Raymond. (West Australian, 16.4.2026)
BROWN, Cheryl Leslie wife of Bruce, step mother of Phillip, Carolyn and Melissa. Sister of Rhonda., David (dec) and Phillip (dec), sister-in-law of Robert, on April 7, 2026, aged 77 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 17.4.2026)
WEBSTER, Sydney Mervyn, (20.9.1932 – 14.4.2026), husband of Enid Alice (dec), father of Daniel, Helen and Lynda, grandfather of Emmanuel, Jane, Alice and Emma. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 18.4.2026)
DAVIDSON, Trevor Ian, (4.4.1948 – 12.4.2026), husband of Rosemary, father and father-in-law of Mathew & Erica and Andrew & Dominique, grandfather of Alice, Austin, Audrey, Margot and Gemma. Brother of Sally & Nikki. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.4.2026)
FOX, Patricia Mary, (30.5.1937 – 14.4.2026), wife of Brian Thomas Fox, mother of Sheryl, mother-in-law of Brendan, grandmother of Declan and Aidan. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.4.2026)
JACKSON, Vonnie Ruth, (11.7.1933 – 9.4.2026), daughter of the late Max and Keith Price, sister and sister-in-law of Kevin (dec) & kath, Lance & Gloria (dec), Margaret & Graham (dec), Jeff (dec), Dec (dec) & Corinne, Louis & Helen, Brian (dec) & Joy and Paul & Jill (dec). Adelaide Advertiser, 18.4.2026)
MARTIN, Lawrence, (6.4.1937 – 2.4.226). Adelaide Advertiser, 18.4.2026)
MULLER, Wilfred John (Jack), husband of Joan (dec), father of Lee, Kenton, John and Grant, grandfather of Sally Kessia, Kaite, Stephanie, Laura and Patrick, great grandfather of Miller and Scarlett, on April 12, 2026, aged 96 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.4.2026)
CAMPBELL, Rosemary (née HEANE), 15.7.1944 – 14.4.26), wife of John (Eric) Campbell, mother and mother-in-law of Edward & Rebecca, Eleanor, Anna & Tim, grandmother of Kit, Max, Barney, Rory, Olive and Mac. Sister of Alison, Janet (dec) and Sally. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.4.2026)
MARTIN, Marjorie Sueanne (28.7.1947 – 13.4.2026), wife of the late James, mother of Skye and Simone. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.4.2026)
ROBERTS, Christine Mary, on March 23, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.4.2026)
ROBINSON, Margaret (Maggie) née GEDDES), 19.10.1945 – 11.4.2026. (Melbourne Age, 18.4.2026)
FERNANDOPULLE, Mary Josephine (Manomani, wife of late John Rochus Fernandopulle, mother of Lourdes, Mano, late George, Felix and Mangala, mother-in-law of Joe, Nanthini, late Raji, Delma and late Manik, grandmother of Dushani, Dinesh and Charmaine, Niroshan, Prashan, Rochus & Thulasi, Marino & Kirstyn, Anthony & Jessica, Rishanka and Rukshila, great-grandmother of Aaron, James, Hannah, Ariana and Noah, sister of the late Therese, late Margaret, late Rosalind, late Emmanuel, late Rev. Sr. Inisia (A.C.), Guy and Rev. Sr. Adelina (A.C.), sister-in-law of Angela and Grace, on 9th April 2026. – “St Catherine’s”, Thoppu, Kochchikade, Sri Lanka. (Sunday Observer, 19.4.2026)
HERFT, Bernadette, wife of Late Tony Herft, mother of Therese, mother-in-law of Kesara Serasinghe, grandmother of William and Jodash, Great Grand Mother of Themiya, Daughter of the late Ivan and Wilhelmina, sister of Amy, Dolly and Patrick and late Rita, Clair and Fredrick.(Times of Ceylon, 19.4.2026)
De MEURON JOSEPH, Wayne Malcolm, husband of Gail, father of Mikaela, Ivannya and Cayleb. Son of Leonard and Shirley, brother of late Harland, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
PEIRIS, Dr. Bernadette (Bernie), wife of the late Surg. Rear Admiral Dr. Arrith Peiris; mother of Dr Pradeep, mother‑in‑law of Dr. Ashika, us grandmother of Shenuk and Nikil. Daughter of the late Francis William Gooneratne and Alexandra; daughter‑in‑law of the late Wilson and Audrey Peiris. Sister of Dr. Gladwin Gooneratne and the late Audrey (Australia), the Late Mercy, the Late Augusta and Alfred Amarasekera, sister‑in‑law of Priya and the late Dr. Kenneth De Mel, Drs. Shanthi and Lalith Fernando (US), Anoma (Arnie) and the late Ranjan Fernando; and Windra Peiris and Colleen (Australia). (Daily News, 21.4.2026)
WHITE, Carole Jean, (2.5.1947 – 1.4.2026), wife of Desmond (dec), mother of Brenton, Megan and Karlie, mother-in-law of Mel, Mark and Bryon, grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 2. (Sunday Mail, South Australia, 19.4.2026)
THOMPSON, Judith Ann (Judy), mother of Jo-Annr and Natasha, mother-in-law of George and Craig, grandmother of Joel, Jesse, Jamie-Lee and Hana. (West Australian, 20.4.2026)
GRIFFITHS, Robert John, husband of Robyn, father of Warwick and Erica, father-in-law of Debbie and Andrew, grandfather of Isabelle, Anastasia, Caitlin and Jessica, on April 5, 2026, aged 84 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 20.4.2026)
WHITE, Gwenda Muriel Irene (Gwen), 9.5.1941 – 18.4.2026), wife of Ian (dec), mother of Colin and John, mother-in-law of Kerin and Stephanie, grandmother of Brodie & Bailey, Danyon, Tristan and Ethan. Sister of Evelina, Sidney (dec), Olive (dec) and Alison (dec). Adelaide Advertiser, 21.4.2026)
WEBSTER, Sydney Mervyn, 20.9.1932 – 14.42026), husband of late Enid Alice, father of Daniel, Heelen and Lynda, grandfather of Emmanuel, Jane, Aloice and Emma. (Toowoomba Chronicle, 211.4.2026)
CHAPMAN, Suzanne Margaaret (Sue), on April 18, 2026. (Melbourne Age, 21.4.2026)
MOORE, Kenneth James, (4.9.1941 – 16.4.2026), husband of Jan Father aand father-in-law of Vickie & Steven and Lynne & Rex, grandfather of Laura & Chris and Hanna & James. (Canberra Times, 21.4.2026)
SPENCER, Karuna Panchadacharam (née PONNUDURAI), wife of late Rasaiah Panchadcharam Spencer, mother of Sharmini & Roshan John (Australia), Anusha, Krishanthan, Vini & Sanjay Niles, Roshan & Jenita (New Zealand) and Suresh & Thanuja, grandmother of Joel & Josh, Julien, Stephanie & Jemima. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. A A Ponnudurai, sister of late Christy Ruben & late Jeyarani, Raju & Premila, Davis & Aruna, Joe & Vathani, (Daily News, 21.4.2026)
LADDUWAHETTY, Walter, brother of late Douglas and Dr. Stanley (Galle), brother of Diana and Neville (Colombo), on April 12, 2026. (Daily News, 22.4.2026)
FERNANDO, Neville Theodore Bertram, husband of the late Hilda Fernando, father of Charmaine and the late Neomal Heshan Barnabas, grandfather of Nayantara and Svamal. on 20th April 2026. (Daily News 22.4.2026)
DON, Upali Palihenage, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
LIYANAACHCHI, Pasindu Gayathr Carthelis, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
KELLY, Vincent Patrick, in Melbourne. (Contributed).
KOCH, Godfrey, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ANANTHEESWARAN, Punithalamalar, (27.12.1937 – 22.4.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GRABAU, Olga Irene, wife of Whillem Grabau (dec), mother of Stephan Grabau (decd), Sharon De Silva & Tyronne Grabau, mother-in-law of Niel De Silva & Remy Grabau (dec), grandmother of Natalie Grabau & Michelle Grabau, on April 22, 2026. (Daily News, 24.4.2026).
JAYETILEKE, Rudolph, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
WICKRAMASINGHE, Rangani. (Resurrection Catholic Parish, Keysborough, Newsletter, 26.4.20226)
JAYASINGHA, Cynthia, (Resurrection Catholic Parish, Keysborough, Newsletter, 26.4.20226
SANDARATNE, Victor, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
CAMPBELL, Margaret (12.10.1932 – 16.4.2026), wife of Bevan, mother of Bryn, Alison, Ian and Paul. (West Australian, 22.4.2026)
HOLMES, David George, (13.11.1960 – 16.4.2026). Son of Christine and George (dec), brother of Jackie and Amanda, brother-in-law of Tim (dec) and Ross. (Melbourne Age, 22.4.2026)
KELLY, Pamela Rosemary Lee, wife of Chris, mother and mother-in-law of Brendon & Sarah and Karen & David, grandmother of Ryan, Lachlan, Joel, Nathaniel, Chloe and Bonnie, on April 16, 2026, aged 75 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 22.4.2026)
HOLMES, Dennis (Fly), partner of Jackie, father of Jordan and Amber, father-in-law of Amanda and Boudie, grandfather of Maghie, Millie, Poppy, Bohdi and Daisy. (West Australian, 123.4.2026)
CHAPMAN, Herbert (Herbie). West Australian, 24.4.2026.
ANDERSON, Phyllis Marie (née DAWE), wife of keith (dec), mother of Graham and Brett, on April 21, 2026. (West Australian 25, 2026)
BROWN, Jenny (22.4.1931 – 18.4.2026), mother of Angela and Andrew, grandmother of Kate, Tom, Jess, Tash and Luc, great grandmother of Harry and Eve. (West Australian, 25.4.2026)
MITCHELL, Dorothy Lucy, (17.10.1921 – 21.4.2026), wife of Jack, mother of James, Francis and Frank, grandmother of Michelle, Jackie, Ryan and Craig, great grandmother of 14. (West Australian, 25.4.2026)
KOCH, Kaylene “Kay”, wife of Don (dec), on April 2, 2026, aged 82 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.4.2026).
LEWIS, William Arthur (Bill), (25.5.1932 – 21.4.2026), husband of late Betty. (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.4.2026)
MARSHALL, Nellie “Nell”, 28.2.1932 – 3.4.202), wife of late Wilfred (Wilf), mother of Paul, Susan and Christine, grandmother of James, Bianca, Tyson and Angela, great grandmother of Adeline, Lana, Kai and Mikaylah. (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.4.2026)
MORRISON, Janet Ruth, (1.6.1947 – 23.4.2026), wife of Richard, mother and mother-in-law of Steven & Cheryl, Annette & Mark, Wendy & David, Sonya & Lavonne and Derek & Martina, grandmother and great grandmother. (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.4.2026)
REEVES, William George, (1.10.1936 – 22.4.2026), husband of Josephine, father and father-in-law of David, Ann (dec) and Alison & Peter, grandfather of Daniel, Samantha, Jackson, Harrison and Chelsea. (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.4.2026)
ROGERS, Catherine Ethel (née EDSON), wife of late Alec, mother of Stephan, Jenny, Paul, Chris, Catherine and Tim, grandmother of 17, great grandmother of 1, great great grandmother of 3. Sister of Maurene and Pauline (both dec), on April 10, 2026.. Adelaide Advertiser, 25.4.2026)
WILLIAMS, Ann (22.10.1957 – 13.4.2026), friend of John, mother grandmother. (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.4.2026)
MARSHALL. Joyce Porter, (25.5.1939 – 18.4.2026), wife of Barry (dec), Mother of Zoe, Esther, Sarah and Jessica, grandmother of Dylan, Bridget, James, Calypso and Ophelia, great grandmother of Parker and Lyra. (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.4.2026)
CAMPBELL, Denzil James, husband of Wanda, father of Jodie & Megan and Andrew, father-in-law of Simon, grandfather of Jackson, on April 22, 2026. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.4.2026)
EDWARDS, Robert “Rob”, husband of Gabrielle, father of Alexandra and Brenton & Louise, stepfather of Mikaela, father-in-law of Dave & Jake, grandfather of Francesca. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.4.2026)
RANKIN, Julie Robyn (née COLE), 25.9.1954 – 20.4.2026), wife of Mark (dec), mother of Alison and Lisa, mother-in-law of Jonathan and David, grandmother of Annaliese, Lachlan, Joseph, William and Marcus. Sister of Graeme and Jan. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.4.2026)
WILSON, Dorothy Anne “Annie”, partner of Neville. Daughter of Thomas and Ena Wilson. Sister of Jane. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.4.2026)
MILLER, Harold Redvers “Harry”, brother and brother-in-law of John & Eileen and Joy & Doug, on April 23, 2026, aged 88 years. (Brisbaane Courier Mail, 25.4.2026)
SCHOKMAN, Patrick Neil, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
SUNDARAMOORTHY. Kandiah, (12.11.1940 – 26.4.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
KOCH, Godfrey, (19.8.1932 -21.4.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
PONMAYLAINATHAN, Subramaniyam, in Sydney, on April 26, 2026. (Contributed)
RAJAPARAMASIVAM, Manonmani, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
FOURLZE, Reginald, (12.2.153 – 25.4.2026), husband of Sandra ‘Sandy’ (née Mant), father of Chantelle and Jerome.brother of Claire, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DHARMAWARDENA, Kithsiri, in Australia. (Contributed)
BERNARD, Carmen, (née Pietersz). Daughter of the late Justin and Myrtle Pietersz., wife of Tom Bernard, mother of Jennifer, Alistair, Dwight (dec), Richard (Australia) and Ralph (USA), mother-in-law of Nayani, Desiree, Mandy (Australia) and Gayathri (USA), hed grandmother of Andrew, Dwain, Nichole, Zoe (Aust) Isabelle (Aust), Zachary (Austia) Thenuk and Chloe (USA). Daily News, 27.4.2026)
ALGAMA, Ernest, husband of Sylvia, in Sydney on April 4, 2026. (Contributed)
DIRCKSZE, Jenny, wife of Randolph, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GAUDER, Ralph, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
MAHENDRAN, Sivapiragasam, in Melbourne on April 28, 2026. (Contributed)
KARIYAWASAM, Bhadra, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ALEHURPPERUMAGE, Leelawathie, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DE SILVA, Dr Pathma Maheswari, wife of late Dr Kumar, partner of Gerald Bichener, mother of Dr Ranil, Amai and Nimali Arumugam, grandmother of Rahul, Rohan, Anoushka, Amaya and Romesh. Sister of Nahil Wijesutiya and Dr Kanthi karaliedde, in London onApril 17, 2026, aged 83 years. (Contributed)
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