Obituaries

Father Adrian Granville Serpanchy FUNERAL DETAILS Dear family and friends, We are saddened by the passing of our dear father Adrian Granville Serpanchy on Wed 22nd November 2023. The funeral is on Wed 29th November at 2pm to be held at St John’s Anglican Church 27 Childers St, Cranbourne. There will be a viewing from 1.30pm-2pm The burial will take place at Bunurong Memorial park. 790 Frankston Dandenong rd @ 3.45pm. Location of grave is Le page lawn row76 grave no 129. Followed by coffee, tea and finger foods. Our dad was a very happy, joyful person, we encourage all to be colourful, cheerful & full of spark. We ask kindly to not bring flowers. My father was a good man with a generous heart. Therefore to honour dad we will sow seed into St John’s church. To his brothers abroad, family, friends and those who are unable to attend ...

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OBITUARY – ESMIE HERFT HERFT – Esmie (nee Scharenguivel) wife of late Richard, loving mother of Romanie, Roger, Robin, and Marian.  Mother-in-law of Joe Tambayah (deceased), Cheryl, Marie and Nigel Jansen (deceased). Precious grandmother of Romesh and Ann, Jason and Carley, Joanna and Wayne, Johann and Premila, Dominic and Meagan, Shyam and Reahn, Andrea and Geoff, Andrew and Lucienne, and great-grandmother of Rafael and Ria, Liesel and Alyssa, Marlow and Ziggy, Colette, Alexander and Bianca. With thanksgiving for a life well lived.   Funeral service followed by burial will take place at Castlebrook Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium Chapel, Rouse Hill, NSW on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 1 pm. ...

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Obituary Notice: MOTHA – IMELDA (nee GOMEZ) Beloved wife of late Dela Motha, Much loved Mother of Romaine (Canada), Christopher, Mario (Canada) & Mother-in-law of Joe D’Souza (Canada), Therese and Thushani (Canada), Precious Grandmother of Thenuk & Thevin (Canada), Beloved daughter of late Mr & Mrs J. G. Gomez, Loving sister of late Margaret,  late Fr Jerome, late Giselle  late Frances,   Matilda Corera & Shiro Rayen. Remains will lie at Mahinda Funeral Parlour,  No. 591  Galle Road , Mount Lavinia from 18th November 2.00pm onwards. Viewing Saturday 18th 2.00pm – 8.30pm Sunday    19th 8.30 am – 8.30pm Monday   20th 8.30 – 2.00pm Funeral 4pm on Monday 20th at Borella Kanatte – Contact no. 0703517225 – Christo ...

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Obituary: Felix Astley Roy Fernando 05.07.1951 – 15.11.2023  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Felix Astley Roy Fernando husband of Jacqueline, loving father and father in law to Lauren & Peter, Romaine  & Nick, Harry & Lyann and adored Poppy to Lena, Amy and Cheyanne. He passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday night at 8:40pm after a long battle with illness. Roy was a devoted, fun loving soul, quick witted and the life of the party and remembered by those who as a vibrant community spirit who was always willing to lend a hand. ...

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A humble woman with a heart of kindness and compassion   Monica Doreen Corea, wife of the late Radio Ceylon/SLBC and BBC broadcaster, Vernon Corea, passed away peacefully in New Malden, Surrey, in the United Kingdom, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Monica passed away on Monday, November 13, aged 94. She was a very humble woman who had a heart of kindness and compassion. Monica’s late husband was the legendary, pioneering Radio Ceylon and BBC broadcaster, Vernon Corea. We arise by lifting others and Monica stood by her husband and together they lifted many, from all walks of life, including Clarence Wijewardena, Annesley Malewana who visited their home at Maha Nuge Gardens in the early 1960s, future Radio Ceylon/SLBC broadcasters including her husband’s cousin Dr. Vijaya Corea. Many years later Vijaya, together with his late wife Ranjini, stayed in their home in Wimbledon Village during a visit ...

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REISSUE – Mark Coure MP Statement – Vale Dr Hari Harinath Dr Hari Harinath was an exceptional man and a great friend, who sadly passed away on 18 November, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Dr Hari was someone that I had the privilege of knowing even before my time in Parliament. He lived locally in Kogarah Bay and worked in his medical practice at Westfield Eastgardens. Dr Hari arrived in Sydney in 1971, working his way up within the sport he loved the most… cricket. He became the chairman of Cricket NSW and a board member of Cricket Australia. As the Chair of Multicultural NSW for 8 years, it was my great privilege to work closely alongside Dr Hari during my time as the Minister for Multiculturalism. He served the advisory board with the upmost dedication and expertise. He was a friend and champion of our multicultural communities in ...

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Obituary of Monica Corea Radio Ceylon Viran Corea  ·   · Obituary of Monica Corea, widow of late Vernon Corea, veteran English Service announcer of Radio Ceylon and mother of Ivan (who founded this group), Vernon Jnr and Ouida Corea Wickramaratne (an active Admin of this group). She was exceptionally kind, gentle and universally loved. Obituaries – DailyNews COREA – MONICA DOREEN (Former Teacher of Uva College,​ Badulla). Beloved wife of Vernon (Radio Ceylon /​ SLBC and BBC Broadcaster),​ everloving mother of Ivan,​ Vernon Jr. and Ouida,​ mother-in-law of Fidelma and Praveen,​ passed away peacefully on the 13th of November in New Malden,​ Surrey,​ UK,​ aged 94. She rests in the Arms of Christ Jesus-to rise in glory.074794 ...

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Obituary: Gordon Cooray RIP GORDON COORAY NO MORE It is with much sadness we notify the demise of our friend and old-Antonian, GORDON COORAY, who passed away peacefully yesterday. He was 88. Gordon was an active member of the Old Antonian Social Club (Australia) from its inception in 1981. He had the distinction of serving in different roles during his time in the committee. He was the President for two years (1984 and 1996), Secretary in 1995 and Treasurer in 1999. In recognition of his services to the Club, Gordon received the Service Award in 2016. As the photos below suggest, he was a regular at our social gatherings until recently. Although Gordon’s time at College was brief, having studied at St Sylvester’s for most of his school career, his love and passion for SACK was enormous. Gordon was a Banker with the Bank of Ceylon and later a Recruitment ...

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PERTH W.. A. OBITUARIES   BULNER, Glen, (29.2.1944 – 27.10.2023), husband of Fay, father and father-in-law of Jason and Mandy, Debbie and Tom, grandfather of Layla, Patrick, Joel, Ella and Ashleigh. (West Australian, 4.11.2023) LUDOVICI,Lawrance,  Brother of Amy (dec), husband of Hazel; former spouse of Patricia,  father of Charlotte, David, Richard and Isabelle, grandfather of Emily, Dominic, Madeleine, Alexander, Oliver, Julia and Charlie, in Canberra on November 2, 2023, aged 86 years. (West Australian, 4.11.2023) ANDRE, Mervyn James . (West Australian, 4.11.2023) ...

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