OBITUARIES
(E & O.E.)
(JUNE 2026)
Compiled by Victor Melder
FERNANDO, Eugene Esme (1933 – 15.5.2026), in Perth. (Contributed)
TELLING, Roger, (1.1.1930 – 26.5.2026), husband of Shirley, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
FOENANDER, Carol (née WOLF), wife of Bertram (dec), mother of Christopher, Malcolm and Patrick, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
WIJEKOON, Margaret Lorraine, in Melbourne. (Contributed).
THASSIM, Tass (Camer) , husband of late Eve, father and father-in-law of Leif & Jennifer, Naomi & Steven Daykin and Neil & Samantha, grandfather of William, Sophie & Nicholas, Anna, Mikey, Sam & Josie and Evan &Chiara, brother-in-law of Bob and Marcia, in Sydney, on May 29, 2026. (Contributed & Internet Resources)
RAVISHANKAR, Jothiravy, son of the late Chinniah Jothiravy and late Rathidevi Jothiravy, husband of Thushyanthini,, Father of Saithirie, brother of Ravichandrika Navaratnarajah, Raviskanthan Jothiravi, Rathika Rahuraman,, Brother-in-law of Navaratnarajah Nadaraja, Vadivelu Rahuraman, in Melbourne, on May 30, 2026. (Contributed)
FOENANDER, Caryl Delysia, (4.11.1933 – 29.5.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
THAILLAIVANAN, Sinnappu, (17.6.1940 – 26.5.2026), in Sydney. (Contributed).
JAYASINGHE, Shyamon Sapumal Alwis, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ATTYGALLE, Dr (Mrs) Deepthi, (17.4.1940 – 1.6.2026), wife of the late Dr. Lakshman Attygalle, mother of Priyan, Ayoma and Amila, mother-in-law of Hiranthi, Kevin and Murtaza, grandmother of the late Praveen and of Daanyal, Sohail and Maya. -, No. 108, Horton Place, Colombo 07,Sri Lanka. (Daily News 3.6.2026)
JANSEN, Carmen (née BALTHZAAR), wife of Kenneth, mother of Keith, Gavin, (both Can), Odette (Aus) and Deidre (Can). Daughter of the late Godfrey & Ellen Balthazaar, sister of late Billy and Vivyl, in Canadara, on May 30, 2026, aged 98 yeaars. (Contributed)
RULACH, Bernard Rex, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
HEPPONSTALL, Derrick, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
ASGERALLY, Shabeer ‘Shabir”, in Sri Lanka, on June 2, 2026, aged 77 years. (Contributed).
PONMAILAINATHAN, Puvaneswary, daughter of the late Mr. Suppiramaniam & Mrs. Thangappillai, daughter in law of the late Mr. Subramaniam & Mrs. Thangamuthuppillai,Wife of the late Mr. Pon Mailainathan , mother of Mrs. Mythili Naganthiran, Mrs. Jananie Vakeeswaran, Dr. Pon Ketheswaranan, Pon Janahan, mother in law of Mr. Naganthiran Somasundaram, Dr. Thirunavukarasu Vakeeswaran, Dr. Sivarathy Keetheswarn and Mrs. Brintha JanahanShe was the caring grandmother of Lorjan, Taynissa, Thesha, Nirmataa, Varshni, Theshnie, Kescharan, and Hanishka, in Sydney on June 3, 2026, aged 89 years. (Contributed)
FERNANDO, Joan, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ROOF, George, (1950 – 2006). (Contributed)
ROBERTS, Geoffrey, husband of Charmaine (née Hesse), father of Patrick, grandfather of Sebastian and Malachi, brother of Peter (Can) and Delorine (Aust) in Sydney on June 5, 2026, aged 76. (Contributed)
SUBRAMANIAM, Rajanathan, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
MOTHA, Joseph Anthony, (4.11.1962 – 5.6.2026, husband of Maria, father of Christina and Jonathan. Brother of Maria, Rosanne, Joseph, Jonathan, Nirmala, Dominic, Salome and Rebecca, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
TAYLOR, Shirley, (28.11/1930 – 21.5.2026), wife of Murray (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Jan & Barry, Trudy (dec) & Kevin and Sue & David, grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 9. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.6.2026)
WILSON, Michael Leonard, (24.2.1949 – 6.5.2026). Brother of Mary Elizabeth and Anthony Wilson. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.6.2026)
HOLMES, Jan, Wife of Mike (dec), mother of Martin and Mick, mother-in-law of Esther, grandmother of Deearna and Alysha. (West Australian, 3.6.2026)
SIMONS, Rodney. (est Australian, 3.6.2026)
HUGHES, Yvonne, (West Australian, 3.6.2026).
WRIGHT, Terence Peter, (27.2.1946 – 18.5.2026), husband of Madeline, father of Debbie and Wendy, father-in-law of Tony and Sacha, grandfather and great grandfather. (West Australian, 3.6.2026)
COLLARD, Rebecca. (West Australian, 3.6.2026)
MATHIAS, John, (West Australian, 3.6.2026)
JACKSON, Patricia, mother of Marc, mother-in-law of Lee-Ann, grandmother of Renee, Carlie and Daniel, great grandmother of 9. (West Australian, 3.6.2026)
THOMAS, Geoffrey, on June 3, 2026. (West Australian, 5.6.2026)
DAVIES, Barbara May, wife of Ivor, mother of Katie and Mark, mother-in-law of Matt, grandmother of Emma, Flora, Abbie and Leah. (West Australian, 5.6.2026)
RANKIN, Kenneth (Ken), 19.8.1941 – 29.5.2026), husband of Mary (dec), father of 5, grandfather of 16, great grandfather of 1. (Canberra Times, 5.6.2026)
NEWMAN, Garth George, (3.11.1937 – 21.5.2026), husband of Evelyn, father of Lynda and Andrew, father-in-law of Craig and Michelle, grandfather of Jamie, Nick, Andy and Rob. (Melbourne Age, 6.6.2026)
WEERASINGHE, Sudharma Gamini, (9.1.1943 – 27.5.2026), husband of Lalitha, father of Indika Niroshan and Jayani Chamanthi, father-in-law of Eleonora Tarzibachi and Ian Kiteley, brother of Indrani Perera, late Ranjith, Nimal, Lakshman, Jayaraj and late Jayanthi Perera. (Brisbane Courieer mail, 6.6.2026).
BROWN, Denis Stanley. On May 27, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 6.6.2026)
CLARKE, Donald Stanley, (12.5. 1933 – 30.5.2026), husband late Dolly, father and father-in-law of Philip & Anthea and Barry & Merridie, grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 17. (Adelaide Advertiser, 6.6.2026)
GRAY, Audrey Winifred (19.1.1934 – 2.6.2026). (Adelaide Advertiser, 6.6.2026)
GRAY, GARRY James, partner of Louise, father and father-in-law of Mandy & Paul, Jo, Matt, Cindy & Warwick and Joanne & Barry, grandfather of Elijah, Indi, Taylor, Erin, Josh, Jazz, Julez, Jaxon, Ruby, Jessica, Shayla and Cyndee, on May 30, 2026, aged 78 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 6.6.2026)
HARDING, Jeremy Peter, (22.8.2002 – 27.5.2026), son of James and Vanessa, brother and brother-in-law of William & Annabelle and Benjamin & Leanne. (Adelaide Advertiser, 6.6.2026)
HUNTER, Trevor Ronald, (15.2.1939 – 30.5.2026), husband of Rosalie (dec), father and father-in-law of Lynne & Terry, Darren, Craig and Theresa, grandfather of 9, great grandfather of 3. (Adelaide Advertiser, 6.6.2026)
ROBERTS, Maureen Joan, wife of John (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Steven, Cathryn & Norm, grandmother of Tim, on May 29, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 6.6.2026)
THOMAS, David Owen, (19.7.1936 – 31.5.2026), husband of Maxine and late Josephine. Brother of Gloria. (West Australian, 6.6.2026)
HARVEY, Ronald, husband of Teresa, father of Brad and Vicki, on May 30, 2026. (West Australian, 6.6.2026).
HUNTER, Marie, mother of Leah and Kim, mother-in-law of Guy Rees, grandmother of Zoe, Jake, Luke, Abbi and Tulani, great grandmother of Amelia, on May 27, 2026. (West Australian, 6.6.2026)
RICHARDSON, Ron, partner of Sally-Ann. Brother of Les and Brenda, on May 27, 2026. (West Australian, 6.6.2026)
WATSON, Brian, husband of Ruth, father of 5, grandfather of 5, great grandfather of 1. (West Australian, 6.6.2026)
WOODS, Pamela, wife of Evan (dec), mother of Michele, Nicole (dec), Glen and Simone, mother-in-law of Sonya and Roger, grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 3. (West Australian, 6.6.2026)
GOONEWARDENE, Dr. Laksiri Anura, husband of Rohini, father to Roshanth and Susie; Rajeeve and Naomi; and Esther and Shawn., grandfather to Joshua, Jacob, Michael, Jadon, Eli, Gabriel, Abigail and Seth. Son of late Asoka and Freda, brother to Indraneela and B.R.O. (Oclen). on Monday 25th May 2026, in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. (Daily News 6.6.2026)
ADOLPHUS, Barbara, (1946 – 2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
RAJASINGAM, Puvaneswary, (4.12.1939 – 3.6.2026), in Canberra.(Contributed).
GUNATHILAKA, Aisha, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
VISUVANATHAN, Thavamani, (17.1.1931 – 6.6.2026), in Australia. (Conributed)
PERERA, Lal, (1953 – 2026), in Perth. (Contributed)
VYDELINGUM, Hans, (21.10.1972 – 3.6.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed).
WIJEKOON, Margaret Lorraine, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
SENN, Evan, in Melbourne on June 5, aged 83 years. (Contributed)
ROOF, Elizabeth Selvaranee (née MANAMPULLE), 5.7.1953 – 9.6.2026), wife of late George, mother of Edward and Adrian, grandmother of Kevin, Jonathan and Timothy. Sister of Chistina and Jeyraj. (Contributed)
ISAACS, Andrew, IN Melbourne. (Contributed)
NONES, Primrose Maria, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
CHAPMAN, Ross Lionel (21.11.1940 – 3.6.2026), husband of Bev, father of Steven, Craig and Todd, father-in-law of Alison, grandfather of Matthew, Alyssa, Ryan and Syve. (West Australian, 10.6.2026)
CLARK, Jill, (30.3.1936 – 4.6.2026), wife of Les (dec), mother of Bradley (dec), Warwick and Kim, grandmother of Beau, Katie, Marshall, Danica and Lauren, great grandmother of Evalyn. (West Australian, 10.6.2026)
MULLER, Marie Adelle, (13.2.1927 – 18.5.2026), Brisbane Courier Mail, 10.6.2026.
HOLMES, Brian Robert, (11.2.1949 – 3.6.2026), Son of Hazel (dec), brother of Trevor (dec). Adelaide Advertiser, 10.6.2026.
ROBERTSON, Norman Taylor “Norm”, (28.5.1941 – 2.6.2026), father of Leanne, Michelle and Tania (dec), father-in-law of Paul and Martin (dec) , grandfather of Luke, Ben, Craig, Shaun,Danielle, Brandon, Jarred, Shenae, Dylan and Tyler, great grandfather of Zane, Blake, Travis, Bryce, Laciee, Spencer, Chelsea, Lincoln, Paisley, Hudson, Olivia, Charlotte, Beau, Jaxon, Mixhel, Aria, Freya, Lyah, Elia, Finn, Miley and Isaiah. (Adelaide Advertiser, 11.6.2026)
CAMPBELL, Margery Evelyn, (14.1.1939 – 7.6.2026), mother of Georgina, Kate and Ranni, mother-in-law of Daniel, Sri and Dugald, grandmother of Evelyn, Jack and Lucas. Sister of Ron (dec), Peter, Heather and Ian, sister-in-law of Nancy, Diana, Alan and Carol. (Melbourne Age, 11.6.2026)
CHAPMAN, Gaynor Ellis, wife of Owen (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Christopher & Fiona and Natalie & David, grandmother of Bryce & Chloe, Riley & Nikita, Jacob & Hannah, Samuel & Ash and Olivia &Bradley, great grandmother of Noah, Anna and Isla. (Adelaide Advertiser, 13.6.2026)
EDWARDS, Grahame Henry, (24.3.1943 – 3.6.2026), husband of Julie (née Harding), father of Anthony and Sophia, brother and brother-in-law of Gleniss & David.(Sydney Morning Herald, 13.4.2026)
KELLY, Michael John, (1.7.1945 – 2.6.2026), son of Maud and Angus, brother of Gwen. (Sydney Morning Herald, 13.6.2026)
PATERSON, Raymond, partner of John Morris (dec). aged 95 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 13.6.2026)
ROBERTSON, Norma Isabel, wife of Colin (dec), mother of David, Russ, Steven and Ralph, aged 98 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 13.6.2026)
TAYLOR, Edith Pamela “Pam”, (1.12.1923 – 8.6.2026), mother of Elizabeth, Jane and bill, grandmother of Louisa, Thomas, Nicholas, Gillian and Helen, great grandmother of Otto, Julian, Tabitha, Charles, Eloise and Sophie. (Sydney Morning Herald, 13.6.2026)
DAVDISON, Rita Betty, (10.12.1929 – 8.6.2026), wife of John (dec), mother of Amanda anf Fiona, grandmother of Clare, Olivia and Oliver. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 13.6.2026)
HARDING, William Arthur, (25.7.1933 – 8.6.2026), husband of Heather, Father of David, Jenny, Trudy & Kylie, grandfather and great grandfather. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 1.6.2026)3
MILLER, Kingsley Henry “Kino”, (12.10.1948 – 11.6.2026), husband of Yvonne, father and father-in-law of Bishop & Jeffrey and Kimberely & Glen, grandfather of Lachlan, Elliott, Alex, Kirby and Elka. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 13.6.2026)
NELSON, Brian John, (12.11.1947 – 9.6.2026), Son of Keith and Phyllis, brother of Isobel and Graeme. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 13.6.2026)
EDWARDS, Stephen Arthur, (13.3.1954 – 6.6.2026), husband of Rosie. (Adelaide Advertiser 13.6.2026)
HOFFMAN, Barry Thomas ‘Bazza’, (3.3.1941 – 7.6.2026), husband of Dawn, father of Vicki (dec) and Andrew, grandfather and great grandfather. (Adelaide Advertiser, 13.6.2026)
HOLMES, Brian Robert, on June 3, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 13.6.2026)
LEWIS, Justin Aaron, (2.4.1971 – 27.5.2026), Adelaide Advertiser, 13.6.2026.
MARTIN, Candice Lauren “Candy” , (13.11.1985 – 7.6.2026), wife of Tim, mother of Madison, Riley and Hudson. Daughter of Judy & Ashley, sister of Krystle. (Adelaide Advertiser, 13.62026)
MARTIN, Peter Anthony, husband of Carlene, father of Peter, Gavin and Anne-Sharee, grandfather of Bria, Riley, Savanna and Deakin, great grandfather of Knox, Ziggy, Eddie and Theodore on June 3, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 13.6.2026)
TAYLOR, Samuel Peter, (4.4.2007 – 3.6.2026), son of David and Mandy, brother of Harry. (Canberra Times, 13.6.2026)
WATSON, Mathew Philip (Mat), 14.3.1987 – 2.6.2026), son of Karen, brother of John and Robert. (Adelaide Advertiser, 13.6.2026)
WILLIAMS, Trevor John, (8.3.1952 – 6..2026). Adelaide Advertiser, 13.6. 2026
YOUNG, Adolphus John Albert “Dolph”, (25.12.1944 – 9.6.2026), husband of Ann, former husband of Helen, father of Michelle (dec) and Mark and Michael & Denise, step-father of Ian & Jane and Andrew & Sarah, grandfather of Andrew & Amy, Michael & Alex, Isabelle, Edward, Eliza and Paige, great grandfather of Jackson, Harper and Ari. (Adelaide Advertiser, 13.6.2026)
WATSON, Mathew Philip, grandson of Margaret & Graham Dew, on June 2, 2026, aged 39 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 13.6.2026)
EDWARDS Valerie, wife of Jim, sister of Pat and Faye, on June 2, 2026. (West Australian, 13.6.2026)
HOLMES, Philip George (Phil), husband of Linda, father of Robert, Peter, Jennifer and Sonya, grandfather of Ella, Ashlee and Jessica, on June 5, 2026, aged 76 years. (West Australian, 13.6.2026)
PERERA, Joseph Sebastian Priyala (Lal), 21.1.1953 – 29.5.20926, husband of Delia, father of Sheharn and Heram, father-in-law of Cameron. Brother of Dilo De Fonseka, (West Australian, 13.6.2026)
NESIAH – DEVANESAN, (28.4. 1935 – 12.6 2026), husband of late Anita, father of Vasee, Vasuki and Kumi, father-in-law of Sayeba and Nanthi, grandfather of Udayanan, Merhini, Nawal and Sanjeevi, brother of Pushpadevi, Nimala. and late Lanka. (Sunday Observer 14.6.2026)
HARRIS, Suzie, in Melbourne on June 13, 2026. (Contributed)
DIAZ, Yvette. (née GONSALVES), wife of Late Aubrey Diaz,. mother of Michelle, Sabrina, and Natalie, mother-in-law of Trini Vanderlaan, Hirantha Silva and John Ranabahu , grandmother of Melinda, Liza, Blair, Kaushalya, Keshini, Nicola, Nikita, and Neola. Sister of Mark Gonsalves (Late) and of Fred Gonsalves, sister-in-law of Yvette and Diane Gonsalves, Doreen (Late), Sheila (Late), Trevor Diaz (Late) and Olga.- No. 03, Jayasuriya Mawatha, Kandana, Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 15.6.2026)
KUTHUS, H. M. (Abdul), in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
HUSEN, Sithy Bhanu Kadar, in Melbourne. (Contributed).
PAUL, Bernard Cyril Paul, husband of Shiranee, father of Bertram & Brian, father-in-law of Shirley & Roshni, brother of George, Susan, Esther & Violet, grandfather of Brandon, Steffan, Bjorn & Taleetha. (Daily News, 17.6.2026)
SMITH, Jacquelynne Dianne Suzette, (6.6.61 – 14.6.2026), mother of Jason and Natalie, mother-in-law of Peter, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
RUPASINGHE, Dona Vijitha, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
LEONARD, Kingston Elmo, 31.1.1942 – 16.6.2026, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
EBERT, Cynthia, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DA SILVA, Gwendolyne Claribel, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DAVIDSON, Kathleen Barbara, (12.3.1938 – 13.6.2026), Brisbane Courier Mail, 16.6.2026)
NICHOLAS, Ruth Shirley, (Melbourne Age, 17.6.2026)
ADAMS, Glenys Ivy, (12.6.1944 – 12.6.2026), mother and mother-in-law of Deb & Paul, Sharee & Mike and Gavin & Jo, grandmother of Elise & Braydem, Hayley & Kody, Nick & Nelly,Tahlia & Drew, Josh & Leah, Charlotte & Andrew, Sara, Rachel and Georgia, great grandmother of Archie & Luca, Arlo & Tanner, Ivy, Oakley & Finn, Zack, Hayden, Abbie, Hudson and Claire. (Adelaide Advertiser, 17.6.2029)
CLARK, Carmel Christine (née TANNER), 15.11.1938 – 5.6.2026, wife of Arthur (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Donald, David & Suzanne, Carmel, Lynette & Brian, grandmother of 15, great grandmother of 11. (Adelaide Advertiser, 187.6.2026)
BROWN, Ronald Lesley. (West Australian, 19.6.2026)
ORR, Elaine. (West Australian, 19.6.2026)
WRIGHT, Peter Howard (Spider), 10.9.1946 – 9.6.2026, husband of Josephine (dec), father of Ricky, Karan and Sandra. (Adelaide Advertiser, 19.6.2026)
ARULAIYA, Sivakamasunthari, (18.10.1945 – 19.6.2026), IN Melbourne. (Contributed)
ANDERSON, Pauline, sister of Harry, on June 13, 2026. (West Australian, 20.6.2026)
MORRIS, Aileen Margaret (née FLETCHER), 11.1.1936 – 11.6.2026), wife of Brian (dec), mother of Lynm, Garry, Janine, grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 11. (West Australian, 20.6.2026)
ROBERTS, Graham, husband of Kaye. (West Australian, 20.6.2026)
STEPHENS, Harley, husband of Judy, father of Lee& Sharen and Mardi & Neville, grandfather of Josh & Philippa, Maddy & Max, Liam, Tamsyn & Niall, Mackenzie and Tahlia. (West Australian, 20.6.2026)
WALKER, Helen, (4.5.1927 – 15.6.2026), mother of Sue and John, mother-in-law of Rex, grandmother of Jim & Kate, Kylie & John, Lisa & Wade, Rebecca & Tony and Brett, great grandmother of Erin & Kara, Lachlan & Harrison Emma & Bec and Simi & Jesses, great great grandmother of Copper and Lyla. (West Australian, 20.6.2026)
WEBSTER, Maureen Shirley, wife of Robert, mother of Debbie, Craig, Shelley, Greg and Jodie, grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 13. (West Australian, 20.6.2026)
THOMPSON, Graham, son of William and Hazel (both dec), brother and brother-in-law of Norman ^ Carmel, Janette & Ken and Andrew & Jennifer, on June 15, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 20.6.2026)
WHITE, Gloria Dawn, (14.1.1928 – 14.6.2026), mother and mother-in-law of Lynton & Rosemary (dec), Geoffrey & Millie, Andrew &Judy and Jayne & Steve, grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 22. (Adelaide Advertiser, 20.6.2026)
WHITE, Leslie Roy, “Les”, husband of Bev (dec), father of Robbie and Shane, on June 15, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 20.6.2026)
WHITE, Pauline, (5.7.1951 – 10.6.2026), wife of Brian, mother of Matthew, Kathryn and Jennifer, mother-in-law of AJ, Jed, Julie and Marc,, grandmother of Jordan, Ashley, Charlotte and Addison. (Adelaide Advertiser, 20.6.2026)
WILLIAMS, Christopher Ray, husband of Heather,, father of Erica and Rohan, father-in-law of Brett and Sarah, grandfather of Elsie, Genevieve, Florence and Harry. Son of Ruth and Ray (both dec), brother of Val, Alan and Ross, on June 18, 2026, aged 70 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 20.6.2026)
WILLIAMS, Robert Charles “Bob”, 8.1.1928 – 5.5.2026), brother of Dorothy (dec), Audrey (dec), Jack (dec) and Alan (dec). Adelaide
YOUNG, Adolphus John Albert, (25.12.1944 – 9.6.2026). Adelaide Advertiser, 20.6.2026)
HOLMES, Barry Neil, on June 11, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 20.6.2026)
TUCKER, Janelle (née ECCLESTONE), 30.1.1958 – 12.6.2026, mother and mother-in-law of Leish & Rocky and Jessie & BJ, grandmother of Ella, Nora, Hudson, Evie, Daphne and Jaspar. Daughter of Jean and Kevin (both dec), sister of Tony. (Adelaide Advertiser, 20.6.2026)
WHITE, Gloria Dawn, on June 14, 2026. (Adelaide Advertiser, 20.6.2026)
MORGAN, Noel Allan, (2.1.1938 – 9.6.2026), husband of Annette (dec), father and father-in-law of Sally & Steve, Peter & Karen and Ross & Julie, grandfather of Rachel, Tom & Isaac, Steven, Matt and Hayden. (Melbourne Age, 20.6.2026)
NICHOLAS, Mary Louise, (9.12.1939 – 10.6.2026), wife of Travers, mother of Lisa and Anthony, grandmother of Nixcholas, Daniel, Sophie and Harry. Daughter of Dr Albert & Clair Lane (both dec), sister of Elizabeth. (Canberra Times, 20.6.2026)
HEPPONSTALL, David Burton, (27.8.1935 – 15.6.2026), husband of Nancy, father of Gregory, Susan, Seven, Paul and Michael, grandfather of 13, great grandfather of 7. (Sydney Morning Herald, 20.6.2026)
MASON, Elizabeth (Betty), wife of Ramon, mother and mother-in-law of Paul & Karin and Diane & Ray, grandmother of Matthew & Melanie, Douglas & Cindy. Sarah, Stuart & Jordan, Katherine & Samuel, great grandmother of Liza and Robert, on June 13, 2026, aged 93 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 20.6.2026)
MILLER, Christopher John (6.4.1947 – 11.6.2026), brother of Julie and Pam. (Sydney Morning Herald, 20.6.2026)
RICHARDSON, Dorothy Ursula, (10.1.1928 – 13.6.2026), wife of late John, Step-mother of Reg, Penny and John Richardson. Step grandmother. (Sydney Morning Herald, 20.6.2026)
AVERY, David Jellings, father of Richard and Richenda, grandfather of Jordan, Aaron and Jemma, on June 11, 2026, aged 89 years. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 20.6.2026)
MASON, Warren Thomas, (1.6.1944 – 10.6.2026), husband of Gai, father and father-in-law of Scott, Katrina, Michelle & Mark and Andrew & Kasey, grandfather of Joshua, Caitlin, Arizona, Lachlan, Zoe, Sienna and Scarlett. Brother of Dorothy and Ross. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 20.6.2026)
MORRIS, William James, (22.6.1977 – 3.6.2026), Son of Mary & Graeme, brother of Catherine, Paul and Michael, brother-in-law of Helen Morris and Daniel de Viana. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 20.6.2026)
ROBERTS, Margaret Ann, (28.8.1948 – 18.6.2026), wife of John, mother and mother-in-law of Kate, Andrew and Lou, grandmother of Todd & Emily, Aislinn, Sam, Ted and Masie. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 20. 6.2026)
TAYLOR, John (Jack), 6.10.1930 – 10.6.2026), Brisbane Courier Mail, 20.6.2026)
FELSINGER, Douglas Cyrus, husband of Esther (née Buultjens) , father of Sandra and Jacqueline. Brother of late Herbie and Allan, on June 16, 2026. – 110/5, Jubilee Mawatha, Mirihana Road, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. (Daily Mirror, 20.6.2026)
JANSZ, William James, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
THASSIM, Tass, (17.5.2026 – 29.5.2026), husband of Eve (dc), father and father-in-la of Lief & Jennifer, Naomi & Steven and Niel Samantha, grandfather of William, Sophie & Nicholas, Anna, Mikey, Sam & Josie and Evan and Chiara. Son of Late Al haj ARM & Beebi Thassim, brother of Al Haj Mansoor, Aththas, Jiffry, Furkhan & Sapthy, Al haj Mrs Rafeek and Mrs Haddad. (Sydney Morning Herald, 22.6.2026)
JOSEPH, Michael, brother of Stephen and Charlie , in Brisbane. (Contributed)
PARSONS, Keith Albert, husband of Val, father of Graeme and Cindy, grandfather of Liam and Olivia ,on June 22, 2026, aged 78 years. (West Australian, 24.6.2026)
FURLONG, Gary Andrew, (5.3.1938 – 20.6.2026), husband of Joan, father of Andrew and Sasha, grandfather o Jackson, Sienna, Tom and Claudia. (Sydney Morning Herald, 24.6.2026)
PONNUSAMY, Ahilan Ayyachamy Nadar, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
ARULLIAH, Sivahamasuntare, (18.10.1945 – 19.6.2026), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
FERGUSON, Susan Kaye, on June 22, 2026. (West Australian, 25.6.2026)
MOORE. Ricky John, father of Opal and Jayden, grandfather of Archer, Forrest, Addison and Gineva. Son of Cynthia and Lindsay (dec), brother of Andrew, on June 13, 2026. (Geelong Advertiser, 25.6.2026)
SHANKAR, Prof. Gowri, in Melbourne on June 24, 2026. (Contributed)
RAGELL, Glen Hilary, (17.6.1945 –25.6. 2026), husband of Daphne (ne SENN), father of Rozanne (Rajit), Sharon (Peter) and Gavin (Michelle), grandfather of Danielle Carpenay (Darrin), Emma Joachim (Geet), Isabella and Matthew, great grandfather of Dane Carpenay. Stepfather of Debaorah Desdune and Sharon Senn, step-grandfather of Danielle and Rochelle, step-great grandfather of Darren and Arianna. (in Canada. (Contributed)
de ALWIS, Sumana. (Bulletin, St Anthony’s Parish, Keysborough, June 28,2026)
PETERSON, George (‘Joe’ / ‘Joy’) March 13, 1936 – June 17, 2026. Husband of late Virginia (‘Gina’, née Ohlmus); father of Kirk; father-in-law of Evelyn; grandfather of Jansen and Jordan; brother of Tony (dec.), Dawn Campbell and Irvin. (Contributed)
de Alwis, Hettiarachchige Sanath Padmasiri, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
RAVINDRAN, Mahajanan Appaiah, in Queensland. (Contributed)
DECKER, Christine Trisette, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
PALMER, Darren, (12.11.1963 – 20.6.2026). West Australian, 27.6. 2026)
ADAMS, David Kenneth, (12.8.1941 – 16.6.2026). Adelaide Advertiser, 27.6.2026)
MASON, Brian Antony, (20.2.1935 – 18.6.2026), husband of Carole. (Adelaide Advertiser, 27.6.2026).
MOORE, Ambrose Edward, (17.11.1941 – 22.6.2026), husband of Patricia, father of Joanne, father-in-law of Michael, grandfather of Bradley and Matthew. (Adelaide Advertiser, 27.6.2026)
NEWMAN, Betty May, (10.2.1929 – 10.6.2026), wife of late Bruce, mother and mother-in-law of Scott & Terry-Ann, grandmother of Alexander and Benjamin. (Adelaide Advertiser, 27.6.2026)
REID, Donald Peter, (29.6.1932 – 20.6.2026), husband of Margaret, father of Jane, Timothy, Prudence, John, Thomas, Mathew and Peter, father-in-law of Christopher, Natasha, Ayesha, Naomi and Suze, grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 8. Adelaide Advertiser, 27.6.2026)
ROGERS, Ivan John, husband of Janet, on June 17, 2026, aged 75 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 27.6.2026)
WATSON, Pat Ann, (21.7.1942 – 24.6.2026), wife of Graham (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Brenton & Teresa, Vicki and Gavin & Julie,
grandmother of Jamie & Caity, Josh & Tori, Amber & Lauchy, Caitlyn & Ruby and Kyle, great grandmother of Tahlia, Ivy, Levy and Flynn. (Adelaide Advertiser, 27.6.2026)
ROBINSON, Carolyn “Carol”, (16.6.1940 – 19.6.2026), wife of Aslan, step-mother of Judith and Fairlie (Adelaide Advertiser, 27.6.2026).
BROWN, Glenda Frances (née ANDERSON), 26.8.1951 – 19.6.2026), mother of Megan (derc), Rowena and Grant, grandmother of Ingird, Greatay and Lily. (Melbourne Age, 27.6.2026)
ARMSTRONG, Christopher Garry, (19.8.1955 – 12.6.2026). husband of Mirjana, father of Becky, Sammo Chris Jr and Sonny, Lachlan and Alanna, grandfather of Luca. Brother of Greg (dec) and Darren. (Sydney Morning Herald, 27.6.2026)
CLARKE, Dawn, wife of Steve (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Kerry & Kevin, grandmother of Larry and Mandy, great grandmother of Finn, Leo and Jesse, on June 23, 2026. (Sydney Morning Herald, 27.6.2026)
EDWARDS, Marianne, (29.10.2026 – 19.6.2026), wife of Ted (dec), mother of Negan and Gareth, grandmother of Aron and Ellen. (Sydney Morning Herald, 27.6.2026)
HYDE, Charles “Chas”, husband of Georgina (dec), on June 16. 2026. (Sydney Morning Herald, 27.6.2026)
MILLER, Lynn Marie, (5.12.1941 – 21.6.2026), mother and mother-in-law of Nicki & Andrew, Amanda &James and Suzi & Jason, grandmother of Ollie & Amelia Skye & Harriet, Charlie & Sibella and Angel & Anais. Sister of Graeme (dec). Sydney Morning Herald, 27.6.2026)
PECK, Gillian Dawn ‘Gill’, (26.7.1941 – 19.6.2026), wife of Graeme, mother of Robert, John, Jaime Dickson, grandmother and great grandmother. (Sydney Morning Herald, 27.6.2026)
ANDERSON, Josephine Mary, (24.8.1942 – 20.6.2026), mother of Ralph, Judith and Scott. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 27.6.2026)
MORRIS, Joseph William (7.4.1928 – 20.6.2026), husband of Frances (dec), father of Bill, Barbara and Carole, grandfather and great grandfather. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 27.6.2026)
ROBINSON, Carolyn “Carol”, (16.6.1940 – 19.6.2026), wife of Alan, Stepmother of Judith and Fairlie. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 27.6.2026)
TODD, Peter Ernest, (17.9.1932 – 19.6.2026), husband of Jennie (dec), father of Gavin and Freya, grandfather of Andrew and Sophie. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 27.6.2026)
HARRIDGE, Michael, father of Keeva and Rohan (both UK), brother of Desmond and Late Christopher, in Sri Lanka, on June 27, 2026, aged 77 years. (Contributed & Sunday Times, 28.6.2026))
DURAIRAJ, Jeba Julie, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DE SILVA, Muthumalage Hematissa, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
FERNANDO, Graham Edward Anthony, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
CLARKE, Anne, (25.12.1937 – 26.6.2026), wife of Brian, mother Ian, Julie, Susan, Brian, Stephan, Jacqueline and Matthew, grandmother of 24, great grandmother o 35. (West Australian, 30.6.026)
PLUNKETT, Shirley Mary, on June 9, 2026, aged 90 years. (West Australian, 30.6.2026)
Note: Spelling of names as taken from original notices and contributors.
