Obituaries

Eulogy – Mary Irene Lucia Herft (van Rooyen) 14.12.1933 – 22.08.2020 Mary Irene Lucia van Rooyen was born in Sri Lanka on 14 December 1933. She was the eldest of seven children born to Eric and Hazel van Rooyen, her other siblings being Godwin, Clement, Ursula, Noeline, Glenville and Faye. Growing up as the eldest of a family during the war years, when the money was scarce, would have been difficult. Yet, mum grew up strong, educated herself, married and had seven children of her own. She was capable and strong willed. Mum was also a private person, so much so that she would have been happy to leave this earth during Covid19 to avoid any fanfare at her funeral. I’m sure if I told her just before she passed that only 10 people will be allowed to attend her funeral, her response would have been, “Son, that’s 10 too ...

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Obituary: Walter Perumal Dear Friends A funeral service to Celebrate Walter’s Life will be held on: DATE: Tuesday, 8th September Time: 11.00 am Live Stream Link:  https://www.belindajanevideo.com/client-video/walter-perumal/  Live Stream commence: at 10.45am Due to COVID restrictions, the Funeral Service will be live streamed.  If you would  like to pay your respects, simply click on the link above. The family would like to thank everyone who has sent messages and flowers, and for the support during this heartbreaking time. If you would like to send messages of condolences, please email:  walterperumal@gmail.com Regards Franklin   PERUMAL – WALTER – Dearly beloved husband of Cordelia (nee Bastiaensz),​ father & father-in-law of Colin & Rachel,​ Wendell & Michelle,​ Keith & Kylie,​ adored pop of Mackenzie,​ Dominique,​ Cohen,​ Aria & Niana,​ loving son of late Aloy & Therese,​ son-in-law of late Pat & Cordelia,​ loved brother of Vilma Navaratnam (Australia),​ Felix,​ late Inez Panambalana,​ late ...

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Obituary: Funeral for the Late Elwyn Ludowyk Watch the Service: https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=159785740473169  Late Mr Elwyn Ludowyk passed away on Tuesday the 18th August 2020. A private (Invitee only) funeral will be held on Friday 28th August at 10am.  A Private (Invitee only) Viewing service will be held on Thursday 27th from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Kindly note that the locations of the funeral service and viewing have been notified to the private attendees only. Note: the Family would like to make it clear that the Viewing and Funeral service are private. Unfortunately, with restrictions the numbers are limited and all relevant family and friends have been notified.   ...

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Obituary: HERFT, Mary Irene Lucia 14-Dec-1933 – 22-Aug-2020 Herft (Van Rooyen) – Mary Irene Lucia Beloved wife of Clair of 62 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law to Gerry and Gina, Suzette, Damian and Caroline, Steve and Sarah, Angelo and Melinda, Laurene and Brett, adored grandmother to Jacinta, Sarah, James, Rebecca, Nicholas, Brooke, Christopher, Genevieve, Joshua, Scarlett and Jesse. Finally reunited with your beloved son Christopher after 43 years. A heartfelt thanks for all you have been to us. You will always be fondly remembered and never forgotten. Rest In Peace Ma. No flowers by request – Donations to The Eighty Club Melbourne. For further information contact the president on info@eightyclubmelbourne.org.au Publication: Herald Sun Date listed: 24/8/2020 Mulgrave ...

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Obituary Notices  – July 2020. HASSAN – MOHAMED, in Hong Kong, on June 22, 2020  aged 66 years. (Contributed) KEUNEMAN – IVOR THREN, (18.7.1944 – 25.6.2020), husband of Ingrid (De Kauwe), father of Andre, Timothy, Anika and Trevene, grandfather of Kaatya, Dakota, Ivy and Mason. Brother of Fred, Stewart, Christine and Christopher, in Sydney. (Contributed) EDWARDS – SHEILA (nee Harmer), wife of late Godfrey, mother of Judy, Kevin, Trudy and Wendy, mother-in-law of Gillian, Prabha Dharmaratna and late Jeramy Maye, grandmother of Damithra, Dasunika  and Jayde. Sister of late Hyacinth and late Shirley, in Sri Lanka. (Daily News 2.7.2020)    ...

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Obituary: YOUNG DEANNA MARYSE (MERRI) YOUNG DEANNA MARYSE (MERRI) passed away peacefully in Sydney,​ Australia on 13th July 2020. Dearly beloved daughter of the late Henry William Michael (Mike) and the late Neilia Rose Young,​ dearly beloved sister of Sandra and Adrian,​ sister-in-law of Peter and Charmaine,​ loved aunt of Scott,​ Olivia and Lorraine. A funeral will be held on Friday 24th July 2020 at Rookwood General Cemetery,​ Sydney,​ Australia. Always loved and remembered. Contact: Adrian Young 61 (0) 417737800. ...

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Obituary: STELLA JAYASENA NEE ABEYGUNERATNE (ex Staff Medical Research Institute Borella, Sri Lanka) 9 June 1936 – 13 June 2020 Passed away peacefully in Sydney, Australia. Beloved wife of Ukwatte Liyanage Jayasena (ex Bank of Ceylon). Loving mother of Dilmini & Rajiv, mother-in-law of Devaka & Kamalini, affectionate grandmother of Savanthi, Kavindri, Kavin, Dinesh & Raminda (all residing in Australia). Beloved sister of Iris, Melvin, Swarna, Anula, Percy (deceased), Justin (deceased) and Stanley (deceased).   May she attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana.   Private funeral to be held on Thursday 18th June. The service will be live streamed with details to be provided soon.   Funeral Live streaming details The service for: Stella Jayasena is scheduled to begin at: Thursday, June 18th 2020 at 1:15 PM (Australia/Sydney) Thursday, June 18th 2020 at 3:15 AM (UTC) This is a Private Service and as such requires a PIN number to access the page. ...

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Obituary Notice – Mrs Rupa Seneviratne Banda (Founding Member of Peradeniya University Alumni NSW) MESSAGE:  Dear Friends, My wife Rupa passed away peacefully at the Sans Hospital in the morning of June the 9th 2020. The funeral is on 21st Sunday June 2020 at 10 am with Buddhist rites. There will be streaming of the event and the link to view the process is below. I am sure my wife would have liked you to remember her as she was, a bright happy lady with an eternal smile. I believe that viewing the departed is to contemplate on impermanence and to pass that merit gained on to the departed. Sunday morning was selected for your convenience to watch the streaming.  This can be done from your home, and so pass on your merits, to her.  I have worked all my life for the welfare and health of the community. I cannot imagine the backlash our ...

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