OBITUARIES
(E & O.E.)
(JULY 2026)
Compiled by Victor Melder
DECKKER, Christine Trisette, (6.4.1936 – 24.6.2026), wife of Norm, mother of Roger, Michael and Suzie, grandmother of Jacqueline, Lauren, James, Gemma, Mia, Bianca and Xavier, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
MAJEED, Abdul, father of Jahana, and Jahan (Aust), father-in-law of Dr Naushad Khan (Aust), brother of Iqbal,, in Sri Lanka, on June 30.
(Contributed)
ANTHONY, Dr Bruno, ( 6th October 1938 – 30th June 2026), husband of Eileen, father of Nandi, Suranimala and Deva, grandfather of Yanik, Charane, Devane, Yehan, Dimitri and Anisha, father-in-law of Dilhani, Thanuja and Shalini, brother of Walvin, Enid, Norbert and Marlin. (Daily News, 1.7.2026)
WALKER, Edward George (Ted/Teddy), husband of Beverley, father of Andrew and Roderick, grandfather of Krystal and Mxchael, great grandfather of Hudson, Darci, Harper, Jessie, River and Sonny, on June 28, 2026. (Melbourne Age, 2.7.2026)
WELLS, Maxine Kaye, (4.5.1954 – 28.6.2026), mother and mother-in-law of Cheryl & Jeremy, grandmother of Clara and Jozef. (Adelaide Advertiser, 2.7.2026)
WATSON, Pat Ann, on June 26, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.7.2026)
EDWARDS, Gillian Margaret, (25.10.1939 – 19.6.2026), wife of Laurie, mother of Christine, Lynne (dec_), Judith and Deborah, mother-in-law of Mark & Geoff, grandmother of David, Christopher, Timothy, Joshua, Michael and Nathan. Sister of Warwick. (Sydney Morning Herald, 3.7.2026)
HILL, Joan Maureen, (3.8.1932 – 23.6.2026), daughter of John & Jessie (both dec), sister of Dorothy (dec), Alfred (dec), Valdaa and Delyce. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 3.7.2026)
De ZILWA, Pansy Wilhelmina Cordelia in Melbourne. (Contributed).
BROWN, Peter Howard, (18.4.1939 – 1.7.2026), husband of Barbara, father of Geoffrey and Leonie. Brother of Elwyn, Frank and Jenny.(West Australian, 4.7.2026)
FORBES, Evelyn Angus, wife of Charlie (dec), mother of Sally, Tony and Jackie, grandmother of Alesha, Ben & Caitlin and Jasmine & Sam, great grandmother o Evan Logan, Matilda and Lucas, on June 26, 2026, aged 87 years. (West Australian, 4.7.2026)
HUGHES, Lindsay, husband of late Terri, father aand father-in-law of Toni & Alan and Clayton & Cherrie, grandfather of Hayly, Moitchell, Jamie, Kaitlin and Brynn, great grandfather of Jordyn and Jaspar, brother of Ross. (West Australian, 4.7.2026)
WATSON, Joy, wife of John, mother of Stephen, Michelle, Bradley, Deanne (dec) and Joanne (dec), on June 27, 2026. (West Australian, 4.7.2026)
LUCAS, Ian Cameron, husband of Jean, father of Jo, Gill and Narelle, father-in-law of Tim and David, grandfather of Riley, Tobi, Meg, Tom and Lewis, great grandfather of Miles, Maya, Neo and Yoko, on July 1, 2026, aged 92 years. (Melbourne Age, 4.7.2026)
GIBSON, Faith, (3.2.1931 – 27.6.2026), wife of Norman (dec), mother of Michael, Kathryn and Patrick, grandmother of Benjamin, Robert, Rebecca and James, great grandmother Henry and Abigail. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.7.2026)
REID, Donald Maxwell, husband of Gail, father and father-in-law of Melissa, Heather & Shane and Matthew & Cassie, grandfather of Dylan, Freya, Willow and Stella, on June 29, 2026, aged 86 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Helen Elizabeth, (15.11.1931 – 13.5/.2026), wife of James (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Mary & Rob, Ann & Stephen and John Lee, grandmother and great grandmother. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.7.2026)
WILSON, Kyle Ralph, (5.2.1950 – 29.6.2026), husband of Judy Loy, father of Sophie and Sam, grandfather of Ishani and Kailash, brother of Harriette. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.7.2026)
WHITE, Tony (Whitey), 6.10.1940 – 30.6.2026), husband of Carol, father of Suzanne, Andrew and Christopher. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 4.7.2026)
GUINAN, Terry, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
JACKSON, Hazel Laurie, (24.7.1939 – 29.6.2026),
WHITE, John Herbert, (20.10.1932 – 27.6.2026, former husband of Adrienne Snowdon (née Meuleman), father of John (dec) & Sandy, Angie & Colin, Shelley & Rob and Elyse & Jim, grandfather of Nelson, Alex (dec), Bethanie & Daniel, Ben, Matt & Bailey, Tommy, Matt, Rob & Megan, great grandfather of Addie, Ben, Freya, Scarlett, Ebony, Kai, Henry and Pippa. (Melbourne Age, 6.7.2026)
DON, Lynette Margaret Ann, in Melbourne. (Contributed).
GUNARATNAM, Primrose Jayathevi, (22.1.1933 – 2.7.2026), in Sydney. (Contributed)
MELDER, Joseph Hilton (Joe) , 10.7.1940 – 2.7.2026), husband of Maree, father of Gavin, Hilton and Alexandra. Son of Randoplh Melder and Phyllis Bulner, brother of Victor, Tony, Patrick, Kevin, Derrick, Sharlie, Gerard, Philomena, Geralyn and Trudy, in Melbourne.
DE SILVA, Muthumalage Hematissa, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
PEREIRA, Katunayakege, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GOMEZ, Kingsley, husband of Amelia, father of Nishanie, father-in-law of Senthil, grandfather of Ashvant and Avinash, grandfather-in-law of Tara, brother of Jacintha and Marius, brother-in-law of Annesley, Milroy and late Conrad. (Daily News, 7.7.2026)
GOMEZ, Rex, . Son of late Bonny and Pushpam Gomez, brother to Harriet, Pius, Fatima and John Gomez, brother-in-law to Jerry Machado, Sharon Gomez and late Maurus Gonsal. (Daily News, 7.7.2026)
WHITE, James. (West Australian, 7.7.2026)
MARSHALL, Doreen Rita, (6.9.1931 – 2.7.2026), wife of Ken (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Brian, Cheryl & Roz, Peter & Bronwyn (dec) and Wendy-Anne & Pete, grandmother of Elizabeth, Stephen, Andrew, Simon, Jess, Kate, Anthony, James, great grandmother of Liam, Willow, Austin and Oli. (Adelaide Advertiser, 7.7.2026)
MOORE, Ambrose Edward, on June 22, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 7.7.2026)
JAYANETTI, Yasmin Rehanaa, sister of Brian Azoor, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
THOMAS, Margaret. (West Australian, 7.7.2026)
MORRIS, Kenneth James, (30.10.1928 – 26.6.2026), husband of Sylvia, father of David Stephen and Paul, father-in-law of Belinda and Marcia, grandfather of Nicholas, Emily, Caitlin, Elizabeth and Eleanor. (Adelaide Advertiser, 8.7.2026)
ST JOHN, Rosalie Judith (née PARHAM), 16.12.1940 – 2.7.2026), wife of Christopher (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Nigel & Tracy, Jenny (dec) & Tracy and Jeremy & Caitlin, grandmother and great grandmother, sister and sister-in-law of Kay & Merv (dec) and Susan and Peter. (Adelaide Advertiser, 8.7.2026)
WALKER, Lindsay Thomse ‘Pop”, husband of Dianne, father and father-in-law, grandfather of Luke, Rebekah, Jai, Koby & Aiden, Heath, Nate, Jobe and Reeve, on June 26, 2026, aged 71 years.. (Adelaide Advertiser, 8.7.2026)
MORRISON, Ethelene Beth, (née HUTCHINSON), (22.4.1928 – 3.7.2026), wife of Alex (Dec), mother and mother-in-law of Marjorie & Leslie and Cameron & Julie. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 8.7.2026)
RAHIM, Saudara Noor, husband of the late Puttresia (Pat), father of Ridwan and Romani, father-in-law of Romona and Randshan, grandfather of Lyana. Brother of late Noor Jalil, late Noor Amith, late Noor Amath, late Noor Falil and Dalil Passela (UK), in Canada. (Contributed)
WIGGIN, Montgomery John Joseph, husband of Carmalite Therese (nee Tranchell), father of Cindy and Chris, father-in-law of Shadhir and Surani, brother of Judy, Wendy, Allan, Glen and the late David and Gary, brother-in-Law of Maxwell. (Daily News, 8.7.2026)
ROZAIRO, Cyril, father of Michelle, Steve and Rex, father-in-law of Michael, grandfather of Jaden, Shaianne and Safiyah, gret grandfather of Nia, Djarli, Nellie and Daisy. (West Australian, 9.7.2026)
GOONETILLEKE, Yvette, (12.9.1937 – 7.7.2026), wife late Dr Sarath Goonetilleke, mother of Darrel, Anil, Danawantrri (Tiny), Ajit, Yohan, Simuthra and Gayani (Norway), in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
JORDAN, Daryl William Gibbs, husband of Joan, father and father-in-law of Mark & Sarah, Kylie & Nigel and Chris & Susan, grandfather of Sophia, Bill, Alex, Aran, Olivia and Patrick. Brother of Lyn. (Sydney Morning Herald, 9.7.2026)
EHAMPARAM, Shanthini, (24.11.1976 – 29.6.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
RAJAPAKSHA, Thelma, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
KOELMEYER, Desmond, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
FERGUSON, Patricia Fay, on July 5, 2026, aged 94. (West Australian, 10.7.2026)
GREGORY, Maureen, mother of Jennifer (dec) and Melinda, grandmother of Timothy, Diana, Samuel and Shannon. (West Australian, 10.7.2026)
THOMAS, Leanne. (Melbourne Age, 10.7.2026)
THAYANITHI, Kamalarani, (8.12.1952 – 10.7.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
BROWN, Shirley Ann, wife of Bill, mother f Bradley and Suzanne, grandmother of Ainsley, Tristan and Teagan, great grandmother of Dexter, Charlotte, Sebastiano, Alexandria and Elisabeth, on July 6, 2026, aged 83 years. (West Australian, 11.7.2026)
CHAPMAN, Regina Louise ‘Reg/Genie’ (née SIMMONS), wife of Brad. Daughter of Maureen and Rod, sister of Michelle, Natalie and Lara,. sister-in-law of Drew. (West Australian, 11.7.2026)
WINTER, Peter Douglas, (20.3.1944 – 3.7.2026), husband of Neroli, father and father-in-law of Peter & Alani and Alana & Murray, grandfather of Lily & Piper, Annika, Zac & Mila. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 11.7.2026)
EATON, Isobel, (28.9.1929 – 1.7.2026), wife of George (dec), mother of David, Joe and Rosemary, grandmother, great grandmother aand great great grandmother. (West Australian, 11.7.2026)
FREEMAN, Glen Edward James, husband of Angela, father of Ann and Cathy, grandfather of Hannah, Alexandra, Angus and Josephine. (West Australian, 11.7.2026)
MOSES, Edward John (Ted), husband of Gaye, father of Justin (dec), Tarryn, Jarrad and Kendal, father-in-law of Mar and Pip, grandfather of Hemi and Ayden, on July 8, 2026, aged 78 years. (West Australian, 11.7.2026)
NAGEL, Heather Margaret, wife of Ian, mother of Hayley and Morgan, grandmother of Emma, jack, Sony, Archer, Isla and Bill, on June 26, 2026. (West Australian, 11.7.2026)
ANDERSON, Trevor Geoffrey, (31.5.1942 – 11.6.2926), husband of Marie, father of Vicki, Michael and Craig, father-in-law of Jack and Donna, grandfather of Geoff & Mel, Melissa & Jamie, Carey & Isaac and Brianna, great grandfather of Alexis, Brodie and Lucy. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.7.2026)
CAMPBELL, Rose Isabelle (née USSHER), 21.12.1935 – 3.7.2026), wife of Owen (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Christine & Stephen and Robert & Michelle, grandmother of Olivia, Scarlett and Matilda. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.7.2026)
HARRIS, Paul, (24.6.1964 – 4.7.2026), husband of Denise, father of Dylan and Samuel. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.7.2026)
MARTIN, Jessie Beth ‘Beth’, wife of Horrie (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Trevor & Maxine and Brian (dec) & Janine, grandmother of Phillip & Emma, Dianne & Ryan, Jacqueline & Timothy, Belinda & James and Darren & Hailey, great grandmother of Lucas, Samara, Kopby, Tarkyn, Breeya, Zaylee, William, Grace, Cody and Beau, on July 5, 2026, aged 102 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.7.2026)
MATTHEWS, Peter Charles, husband of Cynthia, father and father-in-law of Cheryl & Brenton and Craig & Leny, grandfather of 6. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.7.2026)
PHILLIPS, Malcolm Wheatley, (22.8.1928 – 7.7.2026), husband of Margie and the late Jan, father of Suzie, Guy (dec), Prue and Abbie, grandfather of 9, great grandfather of 10. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.7.2026)
TUCKER, Pamela Kay, (30.9.1935 – 4.7.2026), wife of Geoff, mother of Susan, Richard, David and Libby, mother-in-law of Steve, Deb, Jay and Steve, grandmother of Kelly, Matt, Sarah, Mitchell, Jackson, Jordan, James and Tom, great grandmother of Ella, Riley, Evie and Rory. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.7.2026)
NEWMAN, Ashley Allan William aka Rose, on April 16, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser4, 11.72026)
JAMIESON, William Richard, (29.11.1932 – 7.7.2026), husband of Jane (dec), father of Andrew, David, Roddy and Susanna Fleeetwood, father-in-law of Liz, Bec, Rick (dec) and Belinda, grandfather of Skye, Thomas, Hamish, Sybil, Darcy, Freddie, Flora and Daisy. (Melbourne Age, 11.7.2026)
CAPPER, Chris, (1951 – 2026). Sydney Morning Herald, 11.7.2026)
DANIELS, Robert (Bob) Alan, husband of Kath, father of Alison, Mark and Louise, on June 25, 2026, aged 89 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.7.2026).
JENNINGS, Colleen Anne (née GUMBLEY), 17.1.1936 – 6.7.2026. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.7.2026)
YOUNG, James Henry, husband of Suzanne, father of James, Benjamin and Christopher, father-in-law f Annalise, grandfather of Darcy, Oliver, Billy, Eva and Lily, on July 6, 2026, aged 83 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 11.7.2026)
BARBER, Christine Elizabeth “Beth” (née WRIGHT), 26.4.1932 – 3.7.2026, wife of Norman (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Laurel & Neale and Belinda & Jeffrey, grandmother of Catherine, Aiden and Oliver. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 11.7.2026)
MURRAY, Geoffrey Elliott, (16.6.1937 – 4.7.2026), husband of Beverley, father of Bronwyn. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 11.7.2026)
MURRAY, Peter James, (22.2.1941 – 5.7.2026). Brisbane Courier Mail, 11.7.2026)
GOONETILLEKE, Mariazeelle, (11.6.1958 – 10.7.2026), in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
EDMONDS, Brian Charles, husband of Maureen, father Brian, Bronwyn and Jennifer dec), grandfather of Tiffani, Luke Maddison, James and Brayden, on July 8, 2026. (West Australian, 13.7.2026)
PARSONS, Terence Alfred, husband of June (dec), father and grandfather on July 10, 2026, aged 89 years. (West Australian, 13.7.2026)
MORRIS, Robyn Leslie, wife of Stephen, mother of James, Bianca, Shaun, Lara and Carie, grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 8, daughter of Joan and John Crombie (both dec), sister of Sue. (Melbourne Age, 13.7.2026)
HUNTER, Barbara Anne, wife of Malcolm, sister of Marie and Jean, on July 9, 2026. (Sydney Morning Herald, 13.7.2026)
CASPERSZ, Stanmore, (13.8.1928 – 14.7.2026), husband of the late Clarice Thelma, father of Melody & Ian and fleur & Peter, father-in-law of Ian (dec) and Peteer, grandfather of Chantal, Tamara & Brek, Julian, Cassandra & Dom, Candice and Brandon. Son of Roland and Leonora, brother of Clive, Ninette, Cynthia, Dunstan, Melreene and Grayden (all dec) (Contributed & Internet Resources.)
CAMPBELL, Joan, wife of Peter, mother and mother-in-law of Bruce, Gregory (dec), Dianne & Craig and Jennifer , grandmother of Jye, Samuel, Kingsley, Jackson, Cooper, Bailey, Jed, Tiffany and Trent, on July 10, 2026, aged 88 years.. (West Australian, 14.7.2026)
ADAMS, Diane Elizabeth Hilda, (14.2.1938 – 1.7.2026). Adelaide Advertiser, 14.7.2026)
PALMER, Lesley Margaret, (1936 – 11.7.2026), wife of John (dec), mother of Helen (dec), Catherine and Rachel. (Adelaide Advertiser, 14.7.2026)
MARTIN. John Francis, (10.5.1926 – 8.7.2026), husband of Jocelyn ‘Jill’ (dec), father of Peter, Richard, Anna William and Amanda, father-in-law of Christopher, Mary and Thierry, grandfather of Elizabeth, Ryan, Jonathan, Victoria, Anthea, Rhys, Tom, Will and Aimelie. (Melbourne Ae, 14.7.2026)
HOFFMAN, Lewis M. (27.8.1933 – 8.7.2026). Brisbane Courier Mail, 14.7.2026)
ROBERTS, William “Bill”, husband of Joan, father of David and Michael, on July 14, 2026. (West Australian, 15.7.2026)
YOUNG, Patricia ‘Pat’, on July 3, 2026, aged 92 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 15.7.2026)
NUGAWELA, Lakshman, husband of Chrishanthi, father of Lilantha and Yasanthi, father-in-law of Nadeesha and Michael, brother of late Tissa, Marlene, Errol, Patrick, Amal, Duncan, Mahal, Trevor and Cuda. – 148/13B, Mapanawatura Road, Asgiriya, Kandy. (Daily Nes 15.6.2026)
MORGAN, Margaret, (22.4.1944 – 13.7.2026), wife of Doug, mother and mother-in-law of Hamish & Katie and Susannah & David, grandmother of Rhys and Emmett. (West Australian, 15.7.2026)
PALMER, Lesley. (Adelaide Advertiser, 15.7.2026)
MASON, Geoffrey Hamblin, husband of Yvonne Elizabeth Mason (dec), father of Timothy, Andrew, Jan and Christopher, father-in-law of Gillian, Sally, John and Louise, grandfather of Vanessa, Benjamin, Annabel, David, William, Gil, Bronte, Georgie and Harry, great grandfather of Moss, Levi and Sebastian, on July 10, 2026, aged 96 years. (Melbourne Age, 15.7.2026)
WIJETUNGA, Rosa, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ARENDTSZ, Marguerite Yvonne, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GIBBS, Royden Oswald, husband of Linda (née Epps), father of Gillian, Rhonda and Michael, brother-in-law of Fredrick, late Felix, late Christo and of Nicholas, father-in-law of Terrence (Terry) Jansen and Ralston Holdenbottle, grandfather of Rebecca, Vanessa and Aaron. (Daily News, 16.7.2026)
KELAART, Dunstan, (23.10.1944 – 15.7.2026), in the USA. (Contributed)
ROBERTS, Pat, sister of Kay and Murray. (West Australian, 16.7.2026)
FERNANDO, Christine Audrey, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DICKMAN, Errol Cecil, in Melbourrne. (Contributed)
FAIRWEATHER, Mary Elizabeth, in Melbourne. (Contributed).
WHITE, Pamela Jean, (?.8.1943 – 14.7.2026), mother of Gregory, mother-in-law of Alina, grandmother of Matthew, Samantha aand Timothy.
(West Australian, 17.7.2026)
SATCHITHANANTHAN, Subramaniam, in Sydney. (Contributed)
WEERAKOON, Audrey Valerie Iris, (née SCHOKMAN), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DERANIYAGALA, Indrani, wife of the late Dr. Ralph Deraniyagala, mother of late Arubindh, late Nilkanthi, Naranpanawe, Niranjan Nugara and Nilkamal (Neil) Nugara, mother-in-law of Amani and Melani, grandmother of Nishal, Neriah, Nalia, Kashyapa and Yeshanthi. (Daily News 18.7.20260
GUINAN, Terrance Leocyn, (6.10.1945 – 2.7.2026), in Melbourrne. (Contributed)
LUDOWYK, Paul, (13.12.1947 – 10.7.2026), husband of Cherie, father of Denzil and Marcus. Brother of Fred (decc), Peter (dec), Chris, Geoff, Anne, David, Michael (dec), Tim and Jeremy (dec), brother-in-law of Bruce, Deb, Merilyn, Ed, Joanne and Marguerite. (Melbourne Sage, 18.7.2026)
HARVEY, Douglas, (27.12.1941- 12.7.2026), husband of Maureen, father of Donna, Wayne and Lisa. (West Australian, 18.7.2026)
HOLMES, June Wilhelmina, on July 14, 2026, aged 77 years. (West Australian, 18.7.2026)
INGRAM, Mavis. (West Australian, 18.7.2026)
JACKSON, Brian William, (1.12.1933 – 15.7.2026), father of Jennifer, Andrew, Christopher, Ricjard and Kevin. Brother of Janice and Roland. (West Australian, 18.7.2026).
NEWMAN, Kevin Robert, husband, father and grandfather. (West Australian, 18.7.2026)
ROGERS, Bob, father of Cal and Paulette, father-in-law of Mardi and Steve, grandfather of Taylor, Brocc, Liam, Daniel, Lauren, Indi and Kai, on July 16, 2026, aged 87 years. (West Australian, 18.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Pamela Anne, mother of Zoe, on July 12, 2026, aged 73 years. (West Australian, 18.7.2026)
WINTER, Peter Thomasan, husband of Lynley, on July 14, 2026, aged 90 years. (West Australian, 18.7.20226)
BAILEY, Fay Muriel, wife of Gary (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Wendy & Chris and Peter & Michelle, grandmother of Nathan Mikael, Caitlin and Angus, on July 11, 2026, aged 87 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.4.2026)
BENNETT, Sybil, (2.10.1929 – 15.7.20226), wife of John (dec), mother of Anthony, Diana, Stella, David and Malcolm, grandmother, great grandmother. (Canberra Times, 18.7.2026)
HALLIDAY, Carmel Mary, (7.10.1939 – 12.7.2026), wife of John (dec). Daughter of Lawrie and Mary Flavel (both dec), sister and sister-in-law of Michael& Anne, Kevin (dec) & Lyn, Frank & Di, Bernadette (dec) and Terry & Marie. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
HARDING, Rosalie Elliot, (27.2.1930 – 14.7.2026), Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
HERATH, Alan Frederick, (2.6.1944 – 14.7.2026), husband of Jan (dec), father of Jason, Kirrrily, ben aand Emma, stepfather of Reed and Ward, grandfather. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
KITTO, Alison Joy, (17.4.1938 – 3.7.2026), wife of Klynton, mother and mother-in-law of Peteer & Cindy, Sue & David, John, Anne and Linda, grandmother of Melissa & Chris, Emily & Benen, Tom & Alice, James & Renae, Katherine & Jack, Lisa, Felicity & Dan, Amelia & Chris and Olivia and Jordan, great grandmother of Jack, Poppy, Winnie, Henry, Charlie, Penny and Flo. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
MARSHALL, Anne Theresa (née COMERFORD), wife of Brendan, mother of Fiona and Joanne, mother-in-law of Brendan and Hamish, grandmother of Jasmine, Chloe and Jack, great grandmother of Banks. Sister of John and the late Veronica. Om July 10, 2026, aged 75 years (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026).
MORTIMER, Mervyn Leslie, (14.12.1943 – 10.7.2026), husband of Lyn, father and father-in-law of Karl & Kate and Mandy (dec), grandfather of 4, great grandfather of 5. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
PERKINS, Allen Edward, (9.11.1945 – 10.7.2026), husband of Heather, father and father-in-law of Rose-Anne, Dianne and Chad & Angelique, grandfather, great grandfather. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
SIMONS, Colin Gregory, (25.3.1956 – 10.7.2026), husband of Coralie, father of Mark and Craig, father-in-law of Claire, grandfather of Jayden and Tahnee. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Kenneth, (27.3.1934 – 6.7.2026), husband of Alison, father of 3, grandfather of 6, great grandfather of 6. Brother of Frank. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
THOMAS, Leonard George, husband of June, father of Stuart & Lind, Paul, Anthea & Lee and Karen & Colin (dec), grandfather of Rebecca & Corey, Lauren & Luke, Bradley & Delise, Mtchell & Jessica, Tahlia and Amy, great grandfather of Leo, Luna, Benjamin, Sunny, Colin, Ruben and George. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
TUCKER, Pamela, on July 4, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
WILSON, Joan, 22.9.1943 – 7.7.2026), mother of Diane and Mark (dec), grandmother of Ricky, Liam, Jessica, Layla and Sharna, great grandmother of Nate and Scarlett. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
WELLS, Colin Arthur, (6.11.1941 – 15.7.2026), brother of Rhonda, brother-in-law of Denis. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.7.2026)
HUGHES, Ellen Marie (née HUGHES), (20.6.1933 – 10.7.2026), wife of Dr Peter Hughes, mother of Jane (Hayden), Kate, Peter, David, Ian, Jacqueline, Lara (Kirk) and Howard, mother-in-law of Graham, Ellen, Liz, Tim and Vanessa, grandmother of 21, great grandmother of 19. Sister of Aileen, Patricia, Margaret, John, Noel, Mary, Bernard, Maureen and Rita. (Canberra times, 18.7.2026)
MORGAN, Pauline Mary, (24.4.1942 – 13.7.2026), wife of Peter (dec), mother of Mark (dec), Michael, John aad Patrick, mother-in-law of Belinda, grandmother and great grandmother. (Canberra Times, 18.7.2026)
LUDOWYK, Paul (13.12.1947 – 10.7.2026), husband of Cherie, father of Denzil and Marcus. Brother of Fred (dec), Peter (dec), Chris, Geoff, Anne, David, Michael (dec), Tim and Jeremy (dec), brother-in-law of Bruce, Deb, Merilyn, Ed, Joanne and Marguerite. (Melbourne ASge, 18.7.2026)
CLARKE, Joyce Coral (née ASHTON), wife of James (dec), mother of Lynette and Kevin, Mother-in-law of Jane and Stewart, grandmother of Daniel, Julia, Ruby ad James, great grandmother of Abe, Flynn, Td and Ella, on July 12, 2026, aged 94 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.7.2026)
DAVIDSON, Thomas Watson, husband of Alison (dec), father of James, Andrew and Ian, grandfather of Amelia and Isobel, on July 12, 2026, aged 94 years. (Sydney Morning herald, 18.7.2026)
FREDERICKS, Coral, wife of Russell, mother and mother-in-law of Glen & Jen, Cathie & Gavin, Alison and Vanessa, on July 10, 2026, aged 85 years (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.7.2026).
JACKSON, Denise, (18.8.1944 – 14.7.2026), wife of Gregory (dec), mother of sally and Andrew, grandmother of Thomas and George. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.7.2026)
ROBERTS, Laraine Susan, (1945 – 7.7.2026), mother of Toby and Holly. Daughter of Tom and Marjorie, sister of Jen. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Margaret May (née HOGG), 25.11.1935 – 16.7.2026, wife of Ken, mother of Matthew, Katie and Jen, grandmother of Lucy, Sophie, Zac, Bronte, Olivia, Savannah, Sam, Nick and Holly, great grandmother of Harry, Riley and Alaiya, sister of Arthur, Norm and Ross. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Pear Louise (née VINTINER), 21.7.1921 – 14.7.2026, mother of Robyn and Sandra, mother-in-law of Alex, grandmother of Sarah & Scott, James & Regina, great grandmother of Kate Matthew, Elizabeth, Georgia and Evie. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Robyn Laurette (née OSGOD), 4.4.1943 – 122.7.026), wife of David, mother of Belinda and Jennifer, mother-in-law of Richrd, grandmother of Lachlan and Christopher. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.7.2026).
YOUNG, Natalie Elizabeth (née FUNNELL), 21.2.1934 – 8.7.2026), wife of Rick (Charles Hagel, mother of Gregory (dec) and Anthony, mother-in-law of Jackie,, Linda and Lois, grandmother f Emily, Daniel, Dylan, Will and James, great grandmother of Harlan, Josie and Jackson. Sister of Marlene Caraahan (dec) and Ray Funnell. (Sydney Morning Herald, 18.7.2026)
GOVINNAGE, Sunil, (4.11.1950 – 10.7.2026), husband of Upumali, in Perth. (Elanka News, 19.7.2026)
NITHAN, Rajarathinam, (11.9.1993 – 18.7.20260, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
LEWIS, Paul, on July 10, 2026, (West Australian, 20.7.2026)
NICHOLLS, Merle, on July 17, 2026. (West Australian, 20.7.20226)
ROBINSON, Leslie Thomas, (7.9.1950 – 2.7.2026). Brisbane Courier Mail, 20.7.2026)
GOMEZ, Genevieve (Geno), wife of Denzil, mother of Nedra aand tarek, mother-in-law of Marc Kelaart (dec) and Sanara, grandmother of Ryan, Rhiana, Avinka, Jessica and Daniel. Sister of Damayaanthi and Leonica, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed & Daily News, 211.7.2026).
BARBER, Lynda, (4.9.1945 – 20.7.2026), West Australian, 21.7.2026)
MARKS, Martin Charles, (20.2.1927 – 19.7.2026), husband of Ellison, father of Elizabeth, Caroline and Prudence. (Melbourne Age, 21.7.2026)
MATHESON, Nellie Elizabeth (née MALKIN), wife of Donald McRae Matheson, mother of Leanne and Norma, mother-in-law of Gregor, grandmother of Harry and Jack, on July 14, 2026, aged 102 years. (Melbourne Age, 21.7.2026)
REID, Richard Arlen, (8.11.1938 – 15.7.2026), husband of Anne, father of Travis and Kate, father-in-law of Priscilla and John, grandfather of Kai, Noah, Austin and Miah. (Melbourne Age, 21.7.2026)
WILLIAMS, Gillian Stewart, (21.1.1948 – 17.7.2026), wife of David, mother of Mary and Amy, grandmother of Hannah, Eliza Mimi, Fergus and Evie. Sister of Roger, Susan and Andrew. (Melbourne Age, 21.7.2026)
VAN GRAMBERG, Sheila Therese, (2.10.1933 – 16.7.2023), in Perth. (Contributed)
PEIRIS, Prof. Hemantha, husband of Lokukalutotage Padma Nandani Peiris; father of Dr. Hasanka Peiris and Ravindi Peiris, father-in-law of Minoli Gray and Dilshan Senanayake; grandfather of Jayan, Emaya, Virya and Samasti. Brother of Lilani Fernando, Padmini Peiris and Thamara Peiris; brother-in-law of Yasantha Fernando, (late) Rajendra De Silva and Karunarathne Kulawardhana, on 19th July, 2026. (Daily News, 21.7.2026)
TODD, Adrian Ralph, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
POPPENBEEK, Jan Shirley, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ABRAHAM, Stanley, (13.10.1939 – 20.7.26), in Melbourne. (Contributed).
ARMSTRONG, Pamela Gaille, (26.6.1958 – 15.7.2026), wife of Bill. (West Australian, 22.7.2026)
HAMILTON, John David Garvin, (19.4.1935 – 19.7.2026), husband of Lyn, father of Sally, Amanda and Duncan, grandfather of Anna, Sophie, Eloise, Charlotte, James and Jono, great grandfather of Mason and Hayley. Brother of Gordon (dec) and Bob (dec). Melbourne Age, 22.7.2026)
WILLIAMS, Albert “Joe”, (10.9.1934 – 19.7.2026), husband of Jean, father of Lesley, grandfather of Emma, Sarah and Meagan, great grandfather of 7. (Sunday Telegraph, Sydney, 22.7.2026)
STEWART, Murray Frank, husband of Natalie, father and father-in-law of Thalie & Mark, Steph & Elly and Greg & Lee, grandfather of Molly and Lez, on July 15, 2026, aged 87 years. (Melbourne Age, 22.7.2026)
WEBSTER, David, (23.6.1946 – 17.7.2026), husband of Janine, father and father-n-law of Annabel & Aaron and david & Kate, grandfather of Tom, Ollie, Florence and Harry. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 22.7.2026)
AUSTIN, Vincent Charles, on July 4, 2026, aged 78 years. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 22.7.2026)
WILLIAMS, John Neil, (25.1.1947 – 17.7.2026). West Australian, 23.7.2026)
ROGERS, Geoffrey Paul, on July 16, 2026. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 3.7.2026)
FOULSTONE, Jacquelin Dioline, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
D’SILVA, Cyril. (St Anthony’s, Parish, Noble Park, Sunday Bulletin, 26.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Patricia. (West Australian, 24.7.2026)
KATHIRGAMANATHAN, Coomarasamy, (17.12.1932 – 24.7.2006), husband of Inthumathy, father of Kunthavi and Sendurkumaran, father-in-law of Patmaraj and Anusha, grandfather of Pranavan, Bavaguhan, Himalini, Haripriya and Elizaabeth, great grandfather of Rishi. Son of latye Kathirmananthan Coomarswaamy and Lakshmipplai, brother of Seenathirjah, Jeganaathan, Kamalbikai, Nadarajasundaram, late Sitharampillai and Palasubramaniam, in Melbourne. (Contribuited)
PEIRIS, Telge Samaaan Palith, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
RASARATINAM, Nithan, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DE WAAS, Wilfred, (1949 – 2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ALEXANDER, Alan Thomas, (11.2.1942 – 19.7.2026), husband of Maureen, father of Diane, Janis and david, father-in-law of Malcolm, Tyrie and Tash, grandfather of 10, great grandfather of 5. (West Australian, 25.7.2026)
ANDERSON, Peter, on June 28, 2026. (West Australian, 25.7.2026)
ANDERSON, Sylvia, wife of Brian, mother of Kath, Donna, Matty and Linda, grandmother of 7, on July 18, 2026.(West Australian, 25.7.2026)
BARBER, Glenn. (West Australian, 25.7.2026)
CAMPBELL, Betty, wife of Robin, mother, grandmother and great mother, on July 21, 2026. (West Australian, 25.7.2026)
PETERSON, Robyn, (2.8.1935 – 14.7.2026), wife of John, mother of Greg & Joanne, Mark, Leonie & Matt, Judy & Robb and Angela & Martin, grandmother of 7, great grandmother 5. (West Australian, 25.7.2026)
ROBERTS, John Charles Frederick, on July 16, 2026, aged 73 years. (West Australian, 25.7.2026)
STEWART, John Kelly (Ned), 20.5.1945 – 16.7.2026), husband of Kerry, father of Steve and Tanya. (West Australian, 25.7.2026)
TAYLOR, James Hamilton, (24.10.1940 – 18.7.2026), husband of Margaret, father of Paul, Claire, Katie and Jay, grandfather of Amelie and Hamilton. (West Australian, 25.7.2026)
THOMAS, Adrianne, wife of George, mother of Darren and Lis, grandmother of Connor, Jack, Benjamin, Andrew and Nicholas, on July 19, 2026. (West Australian, 25.7.2026)
CRONIN, Rhonda Nellie, (28.8.1930 – 19.7.2026), wife of John (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Janis & Stephen, Pauline & Pt (dec) and Gary & Jackie, grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 23, great great grandmother of 8. (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.7.2026)
ROGERS, Marie Bernadette, (1.3.1940 – 21.7.2026), wife of Michael (dec), mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother. (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.7.2026)
WALKER, Annette, (16.6.1939 – 18.7.2026), wife of Bill (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Iain & Jane, Stuart (dec), Elaine & Peter and Craig & Sharon, grandmother of Ale, Joel, Mhairi, Olympia, Evelyn and William, great grandmother of Seb and Samanttha. (Adelaide Advertiser, 27.7.2026)
WILLIAMS, Helen Marie, (née WISHART), 23.11.1934 – 29.6.2026, wife of Robert (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Andrew, Sally & Gary and John, grandmother of Lisa and Marshall and great grandmother. Sister of Kevin (dec). Adelaide Advertiser, 25.7.2026)
WRIGHT, Joan Marjorie, (Née WILLIAMS), 26.8.1929 – 10.7.2026, wife of Jack (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Chris, Phil and Graham and Shelly, grandmother of Tom, Alex, Anika, Geeorgia and harry, great grandmother of Van, Finn, Emmett and Charlie. Sister of Claire and Ray (dc). Adelaide Advertiser, 25.7.2026)
DICKSON, Dean Wayne, (23.7.1939 – 17.7.2026), husband of Jacky Wood, father of Nicole, stepfather of Philip and Xanthee. Brotheer of Rae (dec). Canberra Times, 25.7.2026)
GIBSON, Allan, (12.4.1942 – 17.7.2026), husband of Meg, father of Fiona and Tnya, father-in-law of Darren (dec) and Gareth. Grandfather of Josh, Ryleigh, Jackson and Zoe. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.7.2026)
HARRIS, Norman John, (23.3.1931 – 21.7.2026). Sydney Morning Herald, 25.7.2026)
JACKSON, Geoffrey, husband of Pamela, father of Tanya, Nicolette and Murray, grandfather of Latifah, Paloma, Findlay, Lelia and Oban, on July 21, 2026. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Pearl Louise (Bub), (née VINTINER), 12.7.1921 – 14.7.2026). Sydney Morning Herald, 25.7.2026)
WALKER, Timothy Robert, (14.9.1947 – 23.6.2026), husband of Prue, father of Sam, Luch and Tom, father-in-law of Nick and Hattie. Grandfather of Dom, Ned, Billy, Charlie, Freddie, Emily and Clementine. Brother of John and George (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.7.2026).
ARMSTRONG, Jeanette, (28.12.1941 – 21.6.2026), wife of Albert (dec), mother of Andrew, Kate and Fiona, grandmother of Emma, Jake, Rosie, Angus and Alastair, great grandmother of Teddy, Mack & Moella. Sister of Col (dec), Dot (dec) and John (dec). Brisbane Courier Mail, 25.7.2026)
ARMSTRONG, Trevor Ashley, (6.12.1938 – 17.7.2026), husband of Merle (dec), father and father-in-law of Margaret & Anthony, Julie & Neil (dec), Susan & Clinton and Narelle, grandfather of Andrew, Brandan & Louisa, Oliver, Lauren & Edward, Lochlan & Indie, Mitchell, Charlotte & Joseph and Lily & Joshua, great grandfather of 6. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 25.7.2026)
HUGHES, Peter, husband of Janet, father of 5, grandfather of 17, on July 19, 2026. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 25.7.2026)
RAJENDRAN, Gayathry, mother of Adyandhi and Aadesh, (dec). Daughter of Mr. Nadesasarma and Mrs Baleswary Nadesasarma, remembered by Sivasri G. Jegatheeswara Kueukkal Seethathevi (UK), Sivasri Rajasekara Kurukkal Dharmambigai, (UK), Sivasri P.Balakumar Vijitha (UK), Sivasri Viknerswara Kurukkal Kalyani (UK), Sivasri N.Jeyarathan Janani (Brisbane), Sivasri N.Indhirajith Auoja(Sri Lanka). Contributed.
ONDAATJE, Sir Christopher, (22.2. 1933 – 30.7.2026), husband of Valda Bulins, father of David, Sara (Seira) and Jans. Son of Phillip Mervyn Ondaatje and Enid Doris Gratiaen, brother of Michael and Gillian, in the Bahamas. (Contributed & Wikipedia)
PERERA, Justin Lyn, husband of Miriam, father of Ramesh and Dinesh, father-in-law of Neluka and Roanne, grandfather of Ranisha, Shenara, Dhiren and Romel, on 24 July 2026. in Wellington, New Zealand, at the age of 91. (Daily News, 27.7.2026)
CRAGGS, Ross, (27.3.1955 – 23.7.2026), husband of Lorna, father of Cassandra, Trevor and Allison, grandfather of 7. (West Australian, 27.7.2026)
LAZARUS, Janet, wife of Ed, mother of Anne, Deborah and David, grandmother of Jeremy, Reebecca, Harry, Matthew, Hannah, Zak and Millie. (West Australian, 27.7.2026)
DAWSON, Marie, mother of Corina and Melissa. (West Australian, 27.7.2026)
WHITE, Gail, wife of Geoff (dec), mother of Aaron. (West Australian, 27.7.2026)
BENNETT, Brian, (28.5.1938 – 22.7.2026), husband of Ann (dec), father of Michael (dec), Julie & Mel and Paul & Belinda, grandfather of Troy & Sarah, Ross & Jaz, Liam & Bianca and Connor & Bella, great grandfather of Leo, Kady and Lexi. (Adelaide Advertiser, 27.7.2026)
FERNANDO, Printy Lima, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
HOLMES, Keith, OAM, (31.7.1938 – 27.72026). West Australian, 28.7.2026)
MARTIN, Joan Irene, wife of Jeff (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Rod & Annette, Julie & Paul, Leon & Anita and Trudy, grandmother of Jemma, Tim, Tess & Kyle, Tara and Brianna, Olivia and Kimberley, great grandmother of 11, on July 25, 2066.. (Adelaide Advertiser, 28.7.2026)
ROBERTSON, Andrew Barry, (22.3.1942 – 25.7.2026). Brisbane Courier Mail, 28.7, 2026)
PEREIRA, Brian Ashely, (28.8.1948 – 25.7.2026), in Sydney. (Contributed)
SILVA, Esther Mary, wife of late Peru, mother of Sean, sister of late Beulah, Grace, late Mercy, late Emmanuel, Lionel and Matilda. – 134/2, Stanley Thilakarathne Mawatha, Nugegoda , Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 29.7.2026)
WICKREMASINGHE, Lakshmi, wife of late Upali Wickremasinghe, mother of Nirosha, mother-in-law of late Eric Dharmasena, grandmother of Vishwa and Kanishka. (Daily News, 29.7.2026)
BENNETT, Raymond John, husband of Pamela (dec), Father of Colleen, Karen and Diedre (dec), grandfather of Felicity, Belinda, Brendan, Shane (dec), Ryan (dec), Riley, Lauren and Darcie, great grandfather of Harrison and Rowan, on July 21, 2026. (West Australian, 29.7.2026)
CLARK, June, wife of Fred (dec), mother nd mother-in-law of Darralyn, Brent, Rex, Reuben and Carmelita, grandmother of 8, great grandmothr of 2, on July 11, 2026, aged 92 years. (West Australian, 29.7.2026)
MARTIN, Ronald, brother of Cheryl, on July 26, 2026. (West Australian, 29.7.2026)
STEWART, Maureen Joan, wife of Keith (dec), mother of Gary, Wayne and Darryl, mother-in-law of Rosalie, Kerry (dec), Sue (dec) and Charmaine, grandmother and great grandmother. (West Australian, 29.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Keith William, (8.6.1949 – 24.7.2026), husband of June, father of Carrie & Richard and Ben and Richard. (West Australian, 29.7.2026)
LEWIS, Beverley Jeanne, (20.5.1936 – 25.7.2026), wife of Ralph, mother of Debra, Leanne, Warren (dec), Annie and Meredith, grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 13. (Melbourne Age, 29.7.2026)
ARMSTRONG, Ian Alexander Neil, husband of Simone, (dec). Son of Charles and Rita (both dec), brother and brother-in-law of Annette & Jim Tokarz (USA), on July 21, 2026. (Sydney Morning Herald, 29.7.2026)
MURRAY, Sonya (née WHITMORE), 14.1.1935 – 20.7.2026, wife of Barry, sister of Kala (dec) and Tania. (Sydney Morning Herald, 29.7.2026)
ROBERTS, Graham Francis, (29.6.1939 – 23.7.2026), Brisbane Courier Mail, 29.7.2026)
MAHENDRARAVIRAJ, Ratnasabapathy “Raj”, (3.7.1946 – 29.7.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
MOSES, Theresa Wilma, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GRERO, Annesley, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
HATCH, Alexander, husband of Jeanette, father of Sarah. Son of Patricia, brother of Cathy, Chrissi, Dorothy, Fran and Harvey, on July 26, 2026. (West Australian, 30.7.2026)
MILLER, Susan, (West Australian, 30.7.2026)
TAYLOR, Lilyan Anne (née ANDRIJASEVICH), wife of Frank, mother of Stuaart & Lizz, Lorene & Darryl and Stacey (dec), grandmother of Joel, Eva, Eloise and Finn, on July 27, 22026. (West Australian, 30.7.2026)
CHRISTIE, Marion (née GAY), mother of Miranda and Nick and Katie, grandmother of James, Jack and Lily. Sister of Anthony (dec) and Angela, on July 27, 2026). Melbourne Age, 30.6.2026)
ROGERS, Elaine Yvonne (née ESAU), (17.10.1929 – 6.7.2026), wife of Raymond Thomas (dec), mother of Mark Raymond, Dary Vernon and Gary Roscoe (dec), grandmother of William, Richard, Michael, Bradley and Lisa, great grandmother of Heidi, Gemma, Aria and Elise. Sister of Yvonne Adel. (Sydney Morning Herald 30.7.2026)
CAMPBELL, Maureen Pamela “Mozzie:” (18.2.1936 – 11.7.2026), wife of Brian. (West Australian, 31.7.2026)
WHITE, Peter, (24.1.1040 – 28.7.2026), husband of Sally, father of Jona. (Melbourne Age, 31.7.2026)
WILSON, Hugh Gray, (30.8.1943 – 19.7.2026), Sydney Morning Herald, 31.7.2026)
ROBERTSON, Andrew Barry, (22.3.1942 – 25.7.2026). Brisbane Courier Mail, 31.7.2026.
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