Obituaries

VALE – MAVIS RITA GARDNER Nee HENRY GARDINER, Mrs Mavis Rita (nee Henry), wife of late Cyril Gardiner, mother of Sanjeev,mother-in-law of Surekha, grandmother of Sheanna and Seshaan. Daughter of late Alexander &  Mary Henry, sister of Earle, Helen ad of late Anton, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)   ...

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OBITUARY – SURESH MELVANI (St. PETER’S COLLEGE PRE-SEVENTIES BATCH) We regret to inform you of the sad demise of Mr Vashdev Suresh Mathuradas Motoomull Melvani , Dearly beloved husband of Poonam , devoted father of Janak, Heshma and Krishen who passed away this Morning (22nd Feb 2022) Funeral will take place today (22nd Feb 2023) at Kantte Crematorium at 3pm. Family has requested the Funeral remain a private Family affair. ...

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Obituaries: Demise of Sugirtham Arnold Dearly Beloved Mom of Rohan Arnold Formerly of HSBC Oman We are saddened to learn of the demise of  the dearly beloved Mom of Rohan Arnold formerly of HSBC Oman. May the Divine Lord give him and his bereaved Family the strength to face this moment of grief very courageously. Yasmin &  I shall remember her in our Prayers. May Her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace  Condolences may be relayed to Rohan rohanarnold@hotmail.com – Stay Safe – Blessings. ...

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The passing of our well-loved Old Antonian/Old Benedictine MAHINDA JERONIMUS on 12th Feb, in Melbourne. MAHINDA JERONIMUS IS NO MORE It is with much sadness that we notify the passing of our well-loved MAHINDA JERONIMUS last afternoon (12th Feb, approx. 3.00pm) in Melbourne. He was 73. Although Mahinda spent most of his school years at St Benedict’s College Kotahena, his couple of years at St Anthony’s College between 1965 and 1966 made him one of our own. Along with his wife Dayani, Mahinda rarely missed our Annual Dinner Dances and he was also a regular at other Antonian events in Melbourne. Mahinda represented SACK in under-16 cricket as a fast bowler, playing alongside his good friend Meri Guneratne. Being educated at two of the four Saints schools, Mahinda showed immense passion in the annual Saints Quadrangular Cricket event in Melbourne, serving as the President of the organising committee until recently. ...

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Demise of Vyville Perera Formerly of Walker Sons & Co Ltd Lucas Dept & Dearly Beloved Spouse of Blossom Perera Dear All  – Yasmin & I were saddened to learn of the  Demise of Vyville Perera formerly of Walker Sons & Co Ltd,  dearly beloved spouse of Blossom Perera also of Walker’s. Vyville was a very friendly and helpful personality during my interaction with him during the period I was at Walkers. May the Divine Lord give the bereaved family the strength  to face this moment of grief very courageously. We shall remember him in our prayers and may his soul Rest In Eternal Peace. Condolences could be sent to his Daughter Melanie Perera melop24@gmail.com> – Stay Safe – Blessings  – Perry & Yas ...

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Funeral Arrangements : Tony Christoffelsz (3rd July, 1943 – 2nd Feb, 2023) CHURCH (for both Thursday Rosary and Friday Funeral) Good Samaritan Chapel. 1-29 Southern Cross Drive,  Roxburgh Park, Vic 3064 Thursday 9th Feb:         7:00pm Family Viewing                                          7:30pm Rosary Friday 10th Feb:             11:00am Funeral Service                                            1:00pm – 3:00pm Wake at Fawkner RSL ...

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VALE – TONY CHRISTOFFELSZ I regret to inform you all that Tony Christoffelsz, passed away this morning (as informed by his daughter).. He had a leg amputated before Christmas, then caught Covid in hospital and was recovering when the sad news came. He is the son of Loco Foreman, CGR, Eddie Christoffelsz & Doreen, his wife. I am sure you will remember him at Kadugannawa. May His Soul rest in Peace. Blessings Victor Thursday, 2 February 2023, 12:21 PM, AEST ...

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Obituary Notice: Jude Ranasinghe  Jude Ranasinghe; beloved husband of Prilani, much-loved father of Sashin, Deelia, and Shaili; cherished grandfather of Rachelle; brother of Hyacinth, Felicita, Roche, Augusta, and Anton; brother-in-law of Jayanie, Sumith, Senaka, and Pradeep; passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on the 24th of January 2023, to rest in the arms of Jesus and to be reunited with his parents Oliver and Genita Ranasinghe. Funeral Service is as follows: Viewing – Wednesday, 8th February 2023,  from 10.30 am to 11.00 am at  Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Kellyville NSW 2155 Funeral Mass – 8th February 2023 at  11.00  am  at  Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Kellyville NSW 2155 Burial – 8th February 2023 at 12.30 pm – Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill NSW 2155  I thank my God in all rememberance of you.` Philippians 1:3   Family of Jude Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Kellyville ...

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Obituary: Ann Pamela Joseph Christensen nee Ferdinands We regret to announce the death of Ann Pamela Joseph Christensen nee Ferdinands. She passed away peacefully on January 16 in Denmark. Much loved wife of Kent Christensen. Adored mother of Jeremy, Tyrone, Russel and the late Deanne Joseph. Cherished grandmother of Steff, Hazel, Bradley, Esherli, Mitch and Nikolaj. Dearly loved sister of Jim, Willie, Bertie, Maurice, Dorothy (all deceased) and George (Sri Lanka). Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Forever in our hearts. ...

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