OBITUARIES
(E & O.E.)
(E & O.E.)
(JANUARY 2025)
Compiled by Victor Melder
COGGINS – Rita ( née SCHAEFFER), wife of late Joe Coggins, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. (Daily News, 1.1.2025)
RAYMOND, Irwin Douglas, husband of Sita, father of Tania & Fiona, brother of Iranganie, Grandfather of Mimi & Thea, father-in-law of German and Mike and family. (Daily News, 1.1.2025)
HARRIS , Joseph, husband of Minette (nee Devadason), father of Michelle, Judy and Sanjay, father-in-law of Romesh, Sean and Milani, grandfather of Shantel, Tyasha, Tanaya, Tara, Mykael, Christen and Sarah. Brother of Late Lourdes, Pauline and Jacintha, brother-in-law of Luke, late Sydney, Dhanaraj, Gregory and Edward. (Daily News, 1.1.2025)
ANDREE, Anthony John ‘Raja’, husband of Cynthia father of Julian. Brother of Cheryl, Robin (USA), June USA), Michael and the late Michelle (USA). (Contributed)
KANTHASAMYTHTHURI, Chandravathanam, in Sydney, on January 1, 2025. (Tamil Thakaval, 2.1.2025)
WIJESINHA – Naomi Therese Marina, (née DELIKHAN), 19.5. 1937 – 27.11, 2024, wife of Shirley Wijesinha, mother of Dinusha Wijesinha Dietrich (John), Shyanika Wijesinha Rose (John), Eshanthika Wijesinha (Zac), and Shehan Wijesinha (Laura), grandmother of Lia and Timothy Dietrich, Jadyn and Keynan Rose and Adriel Wijesinha. Ssister of the late Miriam, Monica, Francis, Camillus, Callista and Felice and Mark (Staria) and sister-in-law of Alex (Manel), daughter of late Quintus and Kein (nee Lam Pakstun) Delilkhan, in Miami, Florida. Daily News, 2.1.2025)
BUULTJENS, Brian Christopher, husband of Mary and family Joanna, Andy, Charlotte and Becca, Jason, Miriam, Eva, Rosa and Natty. Brother of Molly (Sydney), Andrew (Brisbane) and June (Los Angeles), Ben, Arthur, Dooland, Mona, Marie and John (all dec). (Daily News, 3.1.2025)
KEEGEL, Rita Mavis (née EKANAYAKE),. wife of the late Richard, mother of Maxwell and Marguerite, grandmother of Melinda and Nadine, mother-in-law of Nigel Coggins.Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Cyril, O. Ekanayake, sister of Tony, June and the late Frances. (Daily News, 3.1.2025)
HOLMES, Douglas George, husband of Jean, father and father-in-law of Peter and Caron, Terry and Vicki, Tracy (and David), grandfather of Ryan, Nathan and Chelsea Leah, Aaron, Liana, Aiden, Adrian and Lerani. Great grandfather of 13, on December 31, 2025. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.1.2025.
HOFFMAN, Gerald, husband, father and grandfather of Barbara, Roslyn and Sav, Daniel, Stephanie and Nicholas, on December 23, 2024. (West Australian, 4.1.2025)
ANDERSON, Cherie Sylvin, in Melbourne. (Contributed).
WIJEYESEKERA, Don Merril Joseph Priyankara, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
SIVAPURATHTHARASAN, Rajeswary, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
YOGARASA, Sinnathamby, in Melbourne. (Tamil Thakaval, 4.1.2025)
PEREIRA, Russell, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
RATWATTE, Sita Rohini Ellawala, wife of Dr Seevali Ratwatte, mother of Lakmani Ratwatte Welgama and Eranthika Sirimavo Ratwatte Kelegama, mother-in-law of Nimal Welgama and late Dr Saman Kelegama, grandmother of Karishma Welgama, Chandaanas Kelegama and Jayathri Kelegama, sister-in-law of Sirimavo Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike, in Sri Lanka, aged 94 years.- 12 Shady Grove Avenue, Colombo 8, Sri Lanka. (Sunday Island, 5.1.2025)
CHINNATHAMBY, Yogarajah, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
WEINMAN, Gavin Jude Neil (24.1.1968 – 7.1.2025), son of Late Charles Oliver Weinman and Marie Celine Van Langenberg, brother of Melanie, Judy and Tania, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
RETNASINGHAM, Christy Angelo Pathmarajah, Son of the late Balthazar Ratnasingham and the late Nesaratnam Ratnasingham, son-in-law of the late Swampillai Anthonypillai and the late Rukmani Anthonypillai. Husband of Mariaranie Ranjini Retnasingham, father of Marino Jegan Retnasingham and Marisha Veena Adriano, father-in-law of Dharshia Retnasingham and Kim Adriano. Brother of Reginald Selvarajah Ratnasingham (Can), late Gerald Wignarajah Ratnasingham, late Godfrey Dharmarajah Ratnasingham, Marina Yogarani Wignarajah (UK), Mabel Anandarani Ambalawarner (SL) and Nicholas Thavarajah Ratnasingham (UK), brother-in-law of Yogamani Ratnasingham, Amitha Simpson, Rani Ratnasingham, Joseph Wignarajah, late Jegarajah Ambalawarner, Beno Ratnasingham, Ranjan Anthonypillai, Placida Anthonypillai, Pathmini Rajakumar, Anthonypillai Rajakumar, Rohan Anthonypillai and Shakila Anthonypillai. Grandfather of Dharshan, Aarya, Anisha and Ivaan, in Sydney on January 3, 2025. (Contributed)
FERNANDO, Rohan, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
FOENANDER, George Phillip, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
AMBROSE, William, (West Australian, 4.1.2025)
NAGEL, Peter John, (30.6.1964 – 1.1.2025), husband of Fiona, father and father-in-law of Joel & Chloe, Cory & Chelsea, Brogan & Alan, Blake & Shakira and Rehn & Will, grandfather of Elijah, Dakota, Zaine, Malani and Sony. (Adelaide Advertiser, 7.1.2025)
VARNEY, Michael John, (19.1.1954 – 3.1.2025), father of Mia McGrath, grandfather of Jemima and Oscar McGrath. Son of Len and Cecil Varney, brother of Carolyn, Christine, Bill, Stephen, Mary, Maggie, Ginny, Patrick and James. (Melbourne Age, 7.1.2025)
FERNANDOPULLE, Maheswari (née BRITO), wife of late Alphonso Fernandopulle, mother of Sudarshini and Shanika, mother-in-law of late Jeyaraj and Jude, grandmother of Samurdhi and Chathuranga, Bhanuka and Rishnie, Prabuddhi and Prasan, Prathibha and Primesh, great grandmother of Thishya, on January 9, 2025 at the age of 91 years. (Daily News, 10.1.2025)
EDIRISINGHE, Hemawathi, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
MORTIMER, Elizabeth (Libby) Barbara (née FORNACHON), 26.10.1940 – 9.1.2025, wife of Arthur, mother of Thomas and Penelope,
stepmother of David, Christianne, Gabrielle, James and Josephine, grandmother of Seraphina, Catherine, Jon, William, Sasha, Lucy, Sophie and Chloe, great grandmother of Oliver, Emily, Lily and RobertLoved by Angey, Sam, Matt, Dave, Abby, Juan and Jessie and extended family.
Daughter of John and Barbara. Loving sister to Michael. (Adelaide Advertiser, 10.1.2025)
CRAGGS, Martin Frederick, husband of Jeanette, father and father-in-law of Michael, Jenelle, Owen, Kerry, Louise and Possum, grandfather of Jesse, Kimmy, Samantha, Rachel, Josh, Nash, Tane and great grandfather to 5. On 5th January 2025, aged 83.(West Australian, 11.1.2025)
INMAN, Jessie Alma (née HOLMES), wife of Tom (dec), mother of Ken, Carol and Sharon, mother- in-law of Joanne and Mark, grandmother of Travis, Jacinta, Carly, Savannah and Lexington, great grandmother of Charlotte, Ned, Olivia, Harrison, Charles and Lucia, on December 31, 2024. (West Australian, 11.1.2025)
REIMERS, Jacinta. (West Australian, 11.1.2025)
HOFFMAN, Gerald. (West Australian, 11.1.2025)
ORCHARD, Adrian Mark. (25.8.1966 – 16.12.2024), Son of Wilma & Ken, Father of 3. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.1.2025)
PERERA, Stanley, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
LORENZ, Natalie Maree (née BLAKE). wife of Carl, mother of Amy, Jason, Abigail, Samuel. Daughter of Helen and John Drake, sister of Michael and David. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 11.1.2025)
SENEVIRATNE, Dimithri “Dimi” “Dimz” Michael, son of Tyronne and Meeling, grandson of Anne and Claude dec), in Sri Lanka, on January 11,2025. (Contributed)
HANDY, Rohan, R, husband of Nilanthy, father of Dilani, Ricky and Dr Sonai, father-in-law of Steve Satgunam, Meereen and Jonathan Celestine, grandfather of Ezra, Aria and Zeke. Son of Sam (dec) and Jeevan Handy, son-in-law of Rev. Sam and Antoinette Rajasuriya, brother of late Suresh, late Priya, Glen and Rev. Dr Chrisso, in Sri Lanka on January 9, 2025. (Sunday Observer, 12.1.2025)
GOONETILLEKE, Tishan, (1.1.1963 – 11.1.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)
SOZA, Merlyn St Agnes Naysum, wife of late Denzil, mother of Dharni and Rushi (USA), mother-in-law of late Lilani and Ryma Croos Moraes (USA), grandmother of Nevanik, Rohendra, Marissa (Aust) and Nadine (USA). Sister of Thangam and late Fleance. – 78, Colombo Road, Negombo, Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 14.1.2025)
THANGARAJAH, Amirthambikai, (25.11.1943 – 13.1.2025), in Melbourne . (Tamil Thakaval, 15.1.2025)
BAPTIST, Adrian. (Contributed)
ABEYARATNA, Medagodage Yomini, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GUINAN, Kevin Corlandeyic, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ANTONY, Errol, husband of late Imelda, father of Emashi, father-in-law of Suresh Marcellus, grandfather of Kaylon, on January 13, 2025. (Daily News, 15.1.2025)
CRUTCHLEY, Leslie Gordon, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
WEINMAN, Gavin, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
REIMERS, Philip Whitney (18.12.1952 – 10.1.2025), husband, father, step-father, grandfather, brother. (West Australian, 13.1.2025)
EBERT, Irene, wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, on January 11, 2025. (West Australian, 13.1.2025)
DEVAZ, Michael. (West Australian, 15.1.2025)
FERDINAND, Neomi Frances (née DE SILVA), (17.9.1964 – 13.1.2025), wife of Mohan Ferdinand, mother of Portia.. Daughter of late Michael and Noeline De Silva, sister of Dr Ranjan, Janaka, Lakshmi, Sharmila, Shubashini, Chris, Mark and Dr Ratna. (Contributed & Daily News, 16.1.2025)
LAWRENCE, Chrisma (December 1928 – January 2025), in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
D’CRUZ, Warren, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
BLAKE, Roger, husband of Erica, , father of Matthew and Emma. On January 15, 205, aged 81 years. (West Australian)
NEWMAN, Sydney Edward (Syd), husband of Tina, father of Dean and Renee, father-in-law of Donna and Chris, grandfather of Leila, Kadyn, Thomas, Quentin and Rylan, on January 8, 2025. (West Australian, 18.1.2025)
COLE, Ronald Walter, (11.11.1933 – 10.1.2025) Brisbane Courier Mail, 18.1.2025)
KLEIN, Joyce May, (7.3.1926 – 9.1.2025), wife of Frank (dec), mother of Janette and mark, grandmother of Luke, Blair, Daniel and Gabrielle. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.1.2025)
HOPE, Peter Stainton, (25.11.1941 – 7.1.2025 ), husband of Dawn, father of Ariana, Alexandra, Rebecca and Stephanie, father-in-law of Stuart, Mark, Gareth and Matthew, grandfather of Bethany, Jack, Timothy, Benjamin, Mitchell, Patrick, Jamie, Robert. Son of Thomas and Mildred ‘Bonnie’ Hope (both dec), brother of Elizabeth and Rhonda (dec), brother-in-law of Ron and Graham. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.1.2025)
LANDERS, Shirley (Shush) Margaret, (14.9.1934 – 13.1.2025), wife of Donald Landers (dec), mother of 3, grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 1. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.1.2025)
VASAVAN, Gnanusha (3.5.1970 – 16.1.2025), in Melbourne. (RIP Book, 17.1.2025)
CADIRAMEN, Daphne (17.12.1927 – 18.1.2025), wife of late Rajah Cadiramen, mother of Ivor, Diane and Sandra, mother-in-law of Serene and late Allan Lindsay, grandmother of Many, Krishan, Christina, Anoishka and Caitlin. Sister of Elmore Rodrigo. (Contributed& Funerals Lk).
KIRUBAITHILAKAN, Pushpam, wife of Thilla Kirubaithilakan, mother of John and Peter. Daughter of late Rose Darley Arutmalar Gnanadurai nee Welch and late Alfred Victor Gnanadurai, sister of late Samuel, Victor and late Richard, sister-in-law of late Thanga, Arul, late Karunai, late Joy, Vijitha, Jebaranjini and Vanuja. (Sunday Observer, 19.1.2025)
MUDIYANSELAGE, Yushan Janith Bandara Wijesundera, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
PREMARATHNE, Walisinghage Kusumawathie, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
RASIAH, Neasarajah, in Sydney, (5.11.1937 – 11.1.2025), husband of Kamathy, father of Haran and Shangaree Thirumavalavan, father-in-law of Thirumavalavan Arumugam and Abaranjani Haran, grandfather of Surath Thirumavalavan, ASeshathan Haran, Harish Haran, Sagan Thirumavalavan and Tikavu Haramn, in Melbourne. (Tamil Thakaval, 18.1.2025 & Contributed)
SHANMUGANATHAN, Kandiah, 30.8.1927 – 21.1.2025), in Sydney. RIP Book.
RATNASINGAM, Christy A. Pathmaraja, (24.10.1941 – 3.2025), in Sydney, RIP Book.
PASUPATHY, Siva, in Sydney, on January 18.1.2025. (Tamil Thakaval, 19.1.2025)
DE MOTTE, Maureen Fatima, wife of Desmond, mother of Kirk (Aust) and Melissa (Dubai), mother-in-law of Shevendi and Viraj, grandmother of Keziah and Sheanah. Daughter of late Iwan and Mertyl, sister of Elmo (Aust), Ronald (Can), RToy, Shien, Desmons and Rex (Aust), in Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 21.1.2025 & Contributed)
CHANG, Yu Cey, in Sri Lanka, aged 82 years. (Contributed)
HANNIBELSZ, Esther, (25.10.1937 – 17.1.2025). Contributed.
MACK,– GAVIN,. Son of the late Vernon and Yvonne Mack,. brother of Heather, Charmion and Wendell (all of Australia) and the late Marlene, Tony, Claudette, Lorna and Stafford,.brother-in-law of Randolph Reckerman, Elizabeth Mack (Lizzie) and Mavis Mack (all of Australia) and of the late Hilary Nicholas, Joe De Vos, Cyril Gabriel, Dunstan Herft and Kingsley Kannangara, in Sri Lanka, under tragic circumstances.(Daily News, 22.1.2025).
RAJAGOPALAN, Dr Rasiah (Raj), husband of Chelli , father of Ramesh, Rangan and Mohan, father in law of Amanda, grandfather of Alexander , Xavier , Ariyana and Charolet, in Perth, on January 21, 2025. (Contributed)
BANDARA, Yushan Janith, (10.4.1993 – 7.1.2025). Contributed.
MADUSHA J. Solanga Arachchige (Mark), (27.4.1985 – 18.1.2025), husband, father, son and brother, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ANURUDDHA PRIYANKARA KODIPILA ARACHCHIGE, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
BLAKE, Roger. (West Australian, 18.1.2025)
NICHOLAS, Marlene Kay (née WILLIAMS), 25.5.1942 – 21.1.2025, wife of Dr. Jeffery Nicholas, mother and mother-in-law of Trista & Steve and Justin. Grandmother of Jake & Eboni, Abbey & Cody. Sister of Jan and Val. (Adelaide Advertiser, 24.1.202.
LOCKHART. Cyril David, (27.6.1931 – 16.1.2025), husband of Ivy, father of David, Vicki and Jennifer. (West Australian, 23.1.2025.
D’SILVA, Brian and Kay. (West Australian, 25.1.2025)
D’EKENAIKE, Marlon Christopher (10.3.1970 – 18.1.2025). Contributed.ARENDTSZ, Mervyn Patrick, husband of Esme, father of Domani, Clifford, Radley, father-in-law of Umesh Vendargon, Angelique Palma, Tarika Perera, grandfather of Jaden, Shaunella, Azariah, Uriah, Shivanka, Malachi & Shanilka, on 26th January 2025. (Funerals lk)
NUGARA Glen, husband of Anne, father of Fiona Tranchell, father-in-law of Dishan, grandfather of Aanya, Keesha and Leena. Brother of Esmie Fernando (dec), Dennis Nugara (dec), Margie Drieberg (dec), Molly Fernando and Caryl Nugara. (Daily News, 29.1.2025)
PASUPATI, Samy, (27.6.1930 – 24.1.2025), in Sydney. (Tamil Thakaval, 29.1.2025)
HERMON, Maurice Alfred, (1932-2025), husband of Late Maud Hermon (née JANSZ).. Son of Late Violet and Reginald (Reggie) Hermon, brother of late Rex and Richard (Dickie ) HERMON, Step father to Fransz , Marina, and late Lana LOOS, in Sydney, 27th January 2025. (Contributed)
RANASINGHE, Carlyle Eugine Peter, (1930 – 2025), in Brisbane. (Contributed)
PALMER, Malcolm (Mack), 3.4.1940 – 21.1.2025, husband of Sheryl, father of David , Leanne and Robert, father-in- law of Jackie and Jeff, grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 7. (West Australian, 29.1.2025)
REIMERS, Tony, on 26.Janiuary 2025. (West Australian, 29.1.2025)
BAPTIST, Muriel. (West Australian, 29.1.2025)
PATERNOTT, Brindley Norman Lloyd (4.4.1928 – 29.1.2025). Contributed.
Note: Spelling of names as taken from original notices and contributors.
