Obituaries

Anton’s Funeral Details Funeral notice for Anthony Granville Parsons Rosary will be recited at Tobin Brothers, Currents of Life Chapel 505 Princes Highway, Noble Park on Monday 18th December 2023 at 6pm. The Funeral Mass for Anthony Granville Parsons will be held at St Anthony’s Parish, 90 Buckley Street, Noble Park on Tuesday 19th December 2023 at 2pm. Followed by a Private Cremation. Donations may be made to the Eighty Club in Memory of Anthony via www.eightyclubmelbourne.org.au The Funeral Mass for Anthony Granville Parsons will be Webcast live on Tuesday 19th December at 2pm. To view the Webcast please ensure you are using Google Chrome or the latest version of your preferred internet browser. If you have the page/screen open for a period of time prior to the streaming commencing, once the digital countdown clock gets down to zero, please refresh your page by clicking on the icon semi-circle arrow ...

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OBITUARY – MOHAMED IQBAL in New Zealand Formerly Sri Lanka’s First Honorary Consul & Tea Commissioner to New Zealand Australia and Fiji for 42 years I was informed a short while ago, that Mohamed Iqbal, passed away, early this morning New Zealand time. His health had been deteriorating the past few months. His wife, Jean predeceased him earlier this year. He will be missed very much, as he was a dear friend of over 50 years. IQBAL, Mohamed, (05.09.1935 – 14.12.2023),  husband of the late Jean Irene, father of Zan and Zak,father-in-law of Clara. Grandfather of Zara and Aiden, In New Zealand.. Victor Thursday, 14 December 2023, 4:33 PM, AEDT ...

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DEMISE OF CALLISTA KULUGAMMANA DEARLY BELOVED MOM OF SAMANTHA KULUGAMMANA FORMERLY OF MUSCAT INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL Dear All – Yasmin, Yvette, Mike & Mylo learnt with profound sadness the passing away of Callista Kulugamana, dearly beloved Mom of Samantha Kulugamanna formerly of Muscat Intercontinental & brothers Damindra, Nalindra. Calli as she was fondly known in Oman and her Late Hubby Kumar have been very special friends to us and have entertained us with  a big spread. Her cooking was fabulous and our Daughter Yve  enjoyed a her special beef We pray that the Divine Lord will give  the bereaved family the strength to face this moment of grief and very courageously. We shall remember in our Prayers. May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. Condolences may be relayed to Samantha  Kulugmanna samwoolner@hotmail.com or Dami Kulugamman dami.kulugammana@gmail.com – Stay Safe – Blessings – Perry & Yas Funeral Link https://vimeopro.com/withloveweremember/callistakulugammana ...

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Obituary – Ranjit Dias R.I.P. To let you know that Old Anthonian Ranjit Dias passed away on Friday 8th December 2023 in Darwin NT. Some of the old boys will remember him as the son of Mr. Henry Dias and Mrs Dias both primary school  teachers.  Mr. Henry Dias  also served as the headmaster of the Primary. The funeral is scheduled for 10:00 am on Tuesday 12 December at the Thorak Cemetery, Darwin. Ranjith was a reputed Architect and his work  at Charles Darwin University and around the NT will be his lasting legacy. Vicky de Silva ...

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Obituary: KOLITHA INDRAJITH DHARMAWARDENA To THE STC DSA ERA  GROUP, It is with sadness that we note the passing away of  Kolitha Dharmawardena this morning after a brief illness. At college he was an outstanding Badminton and Table Tennis player. Also a Sinhala Debater. After completing his studies at Law College he was called to the Bar. He was a state counsel in the Attorney General’s Department and made a name as a good prosecutor. ...

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Daulette Guneratne R.I.P. Details for Daulette’s viewing and funeral wife of Freddy Guneratne, Sister-in-law to Paddy, Gerry & Meri  The viewing and prays of the body will be held at Tobin Brothers Glenroy on Wednesday 6th December 4pm – 5pm The funeral details are as follows Thursday 7th December Mass to be held at Our Lady’s Parish Craigieburn at 1:30 pm Cremation Cordell Chapel Fawkner at 3:45 pm Refreshments to be served after. Contact details for Freddy: fred_gun@hotmail.com ...

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FAREWELL LAL MENDIS: BEACON OF KINDNESS AND JOY WILL BE MISSED BY OUR COMMUNITY – By Lawrence Heyn Source : fsoq The Brisbane Sri Lankan community is mourning the passing of one of their guiding lights, Lal Mendis, on Friday, December 1, after a brief illness. Lal, 69, was a dynamic figure who worked tirelessly to help better the lives of the wider community and in the country of his birth as a senior member of the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland. Lal held the position of Finance Lead and Governance in the FSOQ’s management committee. He also was the immediate past president of the Sri Lanka Sports Association of Queensland, one of the FSOQ’s member organisations. His untimely death has left a deep void in the community, as he had been in the forefront of many fundraising ventures and social togetherness. Tributes have flowed in, and he has ...

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OBITUARY – HENRY GEORGE ROBERTSON Henry George Robertson 20-02-1935  –  26-11-2023. Loving husband of Beryl, father of Diane and Rochelle. Brother of Rita (dec) Ronnie (dec) Wilton (dec) Melville (dec) Terence (dec) and Rex. Funeral at Bunurong Memorial Park 790 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South, 12.30 pm Monday 11 December. ...

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