Obituaries

OBITUARIES-EBERT, Anthony William Franklin husband of Olivia, father of Joanne, Rozanne and Janine, father-in-law of Chinthaka, Gagana and Maheel, Grandfather of Shenal, Kavya, Richard, Mahiru and Sahiru, in Sri Lanka on May 5, 2021. (Daily News, 6.5.2021) ...

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OBITUARIES-GUNERATNE – Leonie Marie Celine Wife of late Bonnie, mother of Sonali Jansen, Lilani Allon (Aust), Kishani Khan (UK) and Dilani Jayasekara (Aust), mother-in-law of Deryck Jansen (SL), Rodney Allon (Aust), Mo Khan (UK) and Shanaka Jayasekera (Aust), grandmother of Kevin and Karina JANSEN, Shane and Dr Darren Allon, Sabrina, Kian and Zalmay Khan, Rajiv and Sanjiv Jayasekera, great grandmother of Rachel and Maya, in Brisbane. (Sunday Observer, 2.5.2021) ...

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OBITUARIES-MARTIENSEN, Margaret Virginia Tempe (nee BAGOT) wife of Peter, mother and mother-in-law of Stephan and Laire, Susan and Nathan, Jane and Scott, Alice and Anthony. Grandmother of Liza, Isabella and Selena, Michaela and Andrew, Sophie and Imogen Mia, Archie and Levi, Jade Harley and Amity. Sister and sister-in-law of  Hervey, Michael and Wendy and Patrick (dec), in Adelaide on April 27, 2021, aged 79 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 1.5.2021) ...

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OBITUARIES – APRIL 2021 DE ZILWA, JENNIFER, wife of Alston, mother of Michele Lewis, mother-in-law of Bruce Lewis. Grandmother of Yazmyn and Joshua Lewis. Sister of Ken & Jim Ferreira, sister-in-law of Carmen Harris, Yvonne Ferreira, Monica Ferreira and Tyronne De Zilwa, in Sydney on March 29, 2021, aged 75 years. (Daily Telegraph, NSW, 1.4.2021)  EBERT, MERVYN, husband of Eva, father and father-in-law of Jason, David (dec), Simon & Rebecca. Grandfather of Shaylah, Oliver and Emily. Son of Melba & Donald (both dec), brother of Bob, Desy (dec), Stag, Snow (dec), Turk (dec) Marg, Tigy, Shirley, Mutchy, Snortsy, Poody, Valwee, Dotsy, Inky, Peter, Joycee, Linny and Jeffery, in Adelaide, on March 25, 2021, aged 78 years.  (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.4.2021) GAUDER, EDWARD NEVILLE, husband of late Gwendolene (nee Brohier), brother of late Basil and Aubrey and of Annesley, Trevor and Penny Fernando, in Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 8.4.2021) DE JONG, JUENNE ...

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OBITUARIES – APRIL 2021   OBITUARIES (E & O.E.) (APRIL  2021)   DE ZILWA, JENNIFER, wife of Alston, mother of Michele Lewis, mother-in-law of Bruce Lewis. Grandmother of Yazmyn and Joshua Lewis. Sister of Ken & Jim Ferreira, sister-in-law of Carmen Harris, Yvonne Ferreira, Monica Ferreira and Tyronne De Zilwa, in Sydney on March 29, 2021, aged 75 years. (Daily Telegraph, NSW, 1.4.2021)   EBERT, MERVYN, husband of Eva, father and father-in-law of Jason, David (dec), Simon & Rebecca. Grandfather of Shaylah, Oliver and Emily. Son of Melba & Donald (both dec), brother of Bob, Desy (dec), Stag, Snow (dec), Turk (dec) Marg, Tigy, Shirley, Mutchy, Snortsy, Poody, Valwee, Dotsy, Inky, Peter, Joycee, Linny and Jeffery, in Adelaide, on March 25, 2021, aged 78 years.  (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.4.2021) GAUDER, EDWARD NEVILLE, husband of late Gwendolene (nee Brohier), brother of late Basil and Aubrey and of Annesley, Trevor and Penny Fernando, in ...

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Obituary: Herbert William T. Alagaratnam Watch the Memorial Service held for Herbie in Colombo – “A Celebration of life and thanksgiving” at St. Mary’s church, Bambalapitiya, Friday 23rd April 2021 There were some good eulogies and homilies presented by Nimalka Fernando (SJC), Fr. Tony Martin (SPC) and others with the Bamba Choir singing. It was a wonderful service in remembrance of Herbert’s by the Rev Martins, choir, both speeches by Geoffrey and past colleague. The Choir of St. Mary’s could not have a memorial for Herbert in 2020 due to Covid restrictions. They will be remembering him with many of his favourite hymns. Note: Herbert  Played Basket Ball FOR ST PETERS in the 70s and used to watch the ORIENTS as well. ...

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Obituary: Abayawickrema, Piyasiri Abayawickrema Piyasiri, husband of Karin, father of Chrisantha, Mark (Australia) and Niel, Father-in-law of Sarah, and Georgie (Australia), grandfather of Molly – May, Barnaby, Gabrille, and Arabella and Lottie (Australia) Son of late Mr Benjamin de Silva and Mrs Jane Abayawickrema, Brother of Nanda, Premasiri, Soma and Kusuma Passed away on 5thApril, 2021 in Richmond, UK aged 87 years Cremation will be on Tuesday 4th May 2021 at Mortlake Crematorium Richmond UK ...

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Obituary: SCHEFFER, JEREMY SHERWIN SCHEFFER,  JEREMY SHERWIN , (08.02.1957 – 15.04.2021), husband of Sheryl, father of Sharon and Alycia, in Melbourne.  To our friends and family, thank you for your love and support at this difficult time. Details of the celebration of his life is as follows: Viewing and Rosary on Tuesday 20th April, 2021 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Narre Warren at 7.30 pm. Funeral service on Wednesday 21st April, 2021  at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Narre Warren at 1.30pm followed by burial at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princess Highway, Springvale, Vic. Jeremy Scheffer, passed away due to a sudden brief illness. He was just 64 years old. He was a very generous, kind hearted, loving & caring father, husband , brother and friend. We will miss him very much but now he is no longer suffering. He knew where he was going, back to ...

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OBITUARIES – MARCH 2021 SWAN – DR BERNARD, husband of Margaret, father of  Jane,  grandfather and great grandfather. Brother of Peter and Mick, in Armthorpe, UK, aged 74 years. (Contributed)  DE SILVA – PANIKORALGE SUNIL CHANDRA,  30.01.1941 – 28.02.2021. husband of Senanie de Silva (nee Gunasekera), father of Sidat and Samanti de Silva (dec). Son of K.V.P.D.A (Diony) de Silva (dec) & Lakshmi C. de Silva (nee Gooneratne) dec, brother of Channa de Silva (dec), in Sydney. (Contributed)      POLLOCKS – RAMONA, wife of late Malcolm Pollocks, mother of Devon, Cedric, Troy, Anthony and Bradley, mother-in-law of Maureen, Beverley, Michelle and Lisha, grandmother of Dylon, Amanda, Dennon, Jesse, Richard, Shauntel and Shaleena, in Sri Lanka on March 3, 2021. – 221/5, Green Wood Terrace, Lane 2, Kerawalapitiya Road, Hendala, Sri Lanka. (Daily News 5.3.2021) ...

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