OBITUARIES
(E & O.E.)
(AUGUST 2025)
Compiled by Victor Melder
STELLA MARIA (COLE), A.C, (15.4.1936 – 7.7.2025), daughter of Richard and Myrtle Cole, sister of Bernard (Kingsley), Eustace (Willie), Angela (Iona) dec, Anton, Nesta, Noeline, Brian, Christine (dec) and Therese. (Contributed)
de KRETSER, Yvonne Miriam (née FOENANDER), 5.5.1945 – 26.7.2025, wife of Rev. Crosbie, mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Jenny, Jan & Yvonne, Sean & Lyn and Keith & Susan, grandmother of Shane & Mereshah, Ryan & Emma, Tyra & Jesse, Jacob, Olivia, Malachi & Zechariah, Charlie and Elle & Louis, In Melbourne. (Order of Service Booklet)
JAYEWARDENE, Jayantha (27.3.1944 – 30.7.2025), husband of Christine, in Sri Lanka. – 615/32 Rajagiriya Gardens, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka. (Contributed & Internet Resources)
HILLS, Devereaux Herbert Randal, husband of late Christine Hills. Son of late Bertie and late Frederica Hills. Brother of the late Desiree Woutersz and David. Father of Chrisangelo and Mariangela Hills. Brother-in-law of the late Wilhelm Woutersz and Maryanne Hills, Father-in-law of Melrose Hills and Sanjeev Niles. Grandfather of Andreo, Jordan and Leanne, on 30.7.25 Aged 82, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
SIVAKUMAR, Krishnapillai, (21.9.1963 – 8.7.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)
HUGHES, Terry Michael (14.3.1940 – 187.2025), husband of Rahnee (dec), father of Janet, Meagan and Clare, father-in-law of Justin, Michael and Robert, grandfather of Anna, Grace, Zara, Darcy, Leo, Harrison, Oliver, Isobel and Owen. Son of Owen & Iris (both dec), brotjher of Alan (dec). Sydney Morning Herald, 28.7.2025)
HONTER, Frederick Lucian George “Bill”, (5.1.1942 – 11.7.2025), husband of Marie, father and father-in-law of Jan & Jayne, Dean & Tracey and Craig & Alison, grandfather of 6, great grandfather of 4.(West Australian, 28.7.2025)
JACOBS, Philippa Helen, partner of Philip. Sister of Leola, on July 21, 2025. (Sydney Morning Herald, 29.7.2025)
EDWARDS, Rodney Arthur, husband of Jan, father of Blake and Gaynor, grandfather of Hunter, Kya, Eleanor, Alice and Roy, on July 27, 2025, aged 76 years. (West Australian, 30.7.2025)
CARNIE, Roslyn Joy (née ISON), wife of John, Mother and mother-in-law of Chris & Carina, Drew & Nikki and Georgie & Simon, grandmother of Luna, Francie, Noah, Flynn and Ros, on July 28, 2025, aged 71 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 31.7.20250
FERNANDEZ, Bernice, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
NELSON, Brian Frank, husband of Sylvia, father of Lisa and Ashley, father-in-law of Jonelle and Steve, grandpa of Georgia, Jackson, Keely and Rhian, great grandfather of Charlotte and Myles, on July 31, 2025. (West Australian, 2.8.2025)
LORD, Michael, (27.7.1968 – 30.7.2025), son of Robert John (dec) and Shirley, brother of Anne, brother-in-law of Mark. (Adelaide Advertiser, 2.8.2025)
ANDREE, Donna Winifred (11.3.1932 – 29.7.2025), wife of Willi (dec), mother of Louise, Simon and Christian, grandmother of Nicholas, Angus, Isabella and Sebastian. Twin-sister of Margaret. (Hobart Mercury, 2.8.2025)
ORR, Margaret Elizabeth “Meg”, (30.8.1945 – 22.7.2025), daughter of Robert and Lillian Orr (both dec), sister of Roberta and John, Douglas (dec) and Frances and James & Elizabeth. (Sydney Morning Herald, 2.8.2025)
GRAY, Rodney John (24.7.1946 – 29.7.20125), husband of Marion, father of Shannon and Keryn, g5randfather of Coltan and Mylah. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 2.8.2025).
JORDAN, Raymond George “Ray”, (26.1.1937 – 23.7.2025) , husband of Ursula dec), father of Michelle and Greg, grandfather. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 2.8.2025)
WITHAM, Lawrence Noel (Lawrie), husband of Ruby, father and father-in-law of Jacquie, Bernie & Caroline and Rachel & Evan Willis, grandfather of Tome & Chelsea, Hugh, Ethan, Ella and Henry, great grandfather of Howard, aged 87 years. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 2.8.2025)
KIRIWANELIYA, Thesath Methsitha, in Melbourne (Contributed)
TREK, Sheadon, (11.2.2006 – 27.7.2025), son of Sam and Niroshi (Marion), brother of Sheyon and Shennen, (Elanka News, 3.8.2025)
FELSINGER, Esther “Bubsy” (née BUULTJENS), wife of Douglas, mother of Sandra and Jacqueline. Sister of late Sweeny, late Rita, Joe, late Nellie, Dorothy and Yvonne, in Sri Lanka on July 29. – 110/15, Jubilee Mawatha, Mirihana Road, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. (Sunday Times, 3.8.2025)
RAYMOND, Nigel, husband of Melody, father of Jade, Jamin, Jadin and Jude, father-in-law of Leonardo, grandfather of Luka, on July 25, 2025, aged 56 years. (Contributed)
WARDNER, Barbara (née ALTENDORFF), (15.4.1931- ?) in Queensland. (Contributed)
SETHUPATHY, Joe. (Contributed)
DAVID, Christie. D, husband of Gladys (née Arnold), father of Jeremy and Clifford, father-in-law opf Amali, grandfather of Sereta and Diresh. Brother of late Sarojini Gnanakan, Raja, Vendra, Dr Benjamine, Chitra, Rabindra and Mark (UK), in Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025. (Contributed)
FERNANDO Rev. Sr Rosita, Convent of The Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, 15 Don Carolis Road, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 6.8.2025)
PEREIRA, Noble (Dalla), husband of Irene, father of Rev.Shehan and Dilshan, father-in-law of Ashanthi and Michelle, grandfather of Aaron, Atarah and Drushan. Son of late Chummy and Lauida, brother of Chaemi, late Prithie, Bunty, Erwin, Jennifer, Pinky, Heloise, Monroe, Lincoln and Tania, brother-in-law of late Jerene and Felicia. (Daily News, 6.8.29025)
KELLY, Joseph Charles, 6.5.1942 – 29.7.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
PECK, James, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
CHAPMAN, Gerald, father of Robert and Helen, grandfather of Tomas, Luis and Ryan, on August 4, 2025.. (West Australian, 6.8.2025)
NICHOLAS, Gregory Ross, brother and brother-in-law of Jane and Henry. (West Australian, 6.8.2025)
EATON, Margaret (Peg) OAM (née RINDER), (19.2.1924 – 3.8.2025), wife of Ken (dec), mother of Lee (dec), John, Peter, Doreen and David, grandmother of 14 and great grandmother . (West Australian, 9.8.2025)
HUNTER, Robert “Bobby”, (18.2.1943 – 1.8.2025), husband of Kaye, father of Cheryl, Robyn and Trevor, grandfather of six, great grandfather of six. (Adelaide Advertiser, 9.8.2025)
KOCH, Douglas Cedric, (21.5.1946 – 2.8.25) husband of Judy, father of Brenton, Amanda, Natalie and Wayne, grandfather of Tyson, Jake, Jaimee , Hayden, Brodie and Ryan. (Adelaide Advertiser, 9.8.2025)
ISAACS, David (23.9.1950 – 2.8.2025), husband of Carmel, father of Anna & Peter, ben (dec), Tom and Mark & Tika, grandfather of Charlie, Zoe, Jacob, Tanah and Asri. Son of Susanna and Alick, brother of Steve and Harriet (dec). Sydney Morning Herald, 9.8.2025)
NEWMAN, William Alfred, (3.1.1939 – 4.8.2025), husband of Annette, father of Gavin, Wayne and Lauren, father-in-law of Alastair and Leanne, grandfather of Katie, William, Dylan, Jack, Jordan, Emily, Maddison and Tyler. (Brisbane Courier mail, 9.8.2025)
EDWARDS, Norman Stanley (Norm), (31.1.1939 – 31.7.2025), husband of Elaine, father of Debbie, Bruce (dec), Robyn, David, Michelle, Peter and Tracey, grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 7. (West Australian, 9.8.2025)
MASON, Olive, Mary (2.2.1927 – 6.8.2025), mother of Helen, Anne (dec), Linda and Rosey, grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 12. (West Australian, 9.8.2025)
PHILLIPS, Heather (née COOKE), wife of Michael. Daughter of late rev. Ken and Eva Cooke. (West Australian, 9.8.2025)
RAJENDRAN, Yvonne, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
KITTO, Henry Donald, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
KANAGASABAPATHY, Sivabalasunderam, (16.6.1936 – 9.8.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
JANSZ, Claude (16.8.1930 – 2.8.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GNANARATNAM, Sanjivan Robert, (3.8.1960 – 5.8.025), son of John and Ruba Gnanaratnam, brother and brother-in-law of Sumi & Earle, Manju & Snjezana, Aji & Monique and and Dushy, Sofia & Archie.Father, father-in-law, grandfather of Marisha, Elya, Sofia and Archie,in Melbourne. (Contributed)
SABANADESAR, Kandasamy, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
EYASUNDARAM, Rajeswary (Rajesh), wife of late Amirthtalingam Jeyasunderam, mother of Mythili and Nithya, mother-in-law of Neethirajan and Carlo, grandmother of Pragalath and Joshua, on August 9, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia.. (Daily News, 14.8.2025)
WIJETUNGE, Palitha Rohan, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
BRERETON, Joyce (20.6.1940 – 9.8.2025), Daily Mirror, 12..2025)
KANDASAMY, Baskaran, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
SUBASINGHE, Chandrika, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
EATON, Margaret “Peg” (née RINDER). (West Australian, 9.8.2025)
FURLONG, Gary William, (21.1.1970 – 1.8.2025), husband of Deb, father of Harrison, Austin and Georgia. Brother of Robert and Allan. (Brisbane Daily Telegraph, 12.8.2025)
NEWMAN, Bernadette Majella (10.8.1965 – 6.87.2025), wife of Bruce. Daughter of John (dec) and Silvia. (Sydney Morning Herald, 13.8.2025)
WEBSTER, Peter Grant (25.11.1926 – 7.8.2025), husband of Barbara (dec), father and father-in-law of Andrew, Annette, Christine, Elizabeth (dec) and Andrew, grandfather of Amelia, Michael, Jess, Hugh (dec), Christopher, Alice, David, Andrea, Stephan and Pippa, great grandfather of James, Will, Sam and Harry. (Melbourne Age, 14.8.2025)
EASON, Stephen John, father of Alexandra. Son of Patricia and Owen (both dec), brother and brother-in-law of Kristina (dec), Andrew & Mel, Simone, Charmaine & Emilio and Lisa, on August 6, 2025. (Melbourne Age, 15.8.2025)
EDWARDS, Albert David, (8.10.1938 – 10.8.2025), husband of Fay. Son of Herbert and Eileen (both dec), Brisbane Daily Telegraph, 15.8.2025)
BRODIE, John Rex “Rex” (3.6.1948 – 11.8.2025), husband of Betty (dec), father of Jean, Michael (dec) and Trish, grandfather of Liam, Callum, Eamon, Luke Kellie (dec), Emma and Jack, great grandfather of Ezra. Brother of Leslie (dec), Dorothy (dec) and Janet. (Canberra Times, 16.8.2025)
ADAMS, Raymond George. (2.9.1940 – 31.7./2025), husband of Margaret, father of Tony, Carolyn and Damien. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 16.8.2025)
PETERSON, Patricia Philippa “Pip”, wife of Ewan, mother of Clare (dec), Finlay and Daniel, on August 5, 2025. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 16.8.2025)
ANDREWS, Shirley Henrietta Ellen, on August 6, 2025, aged 89 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 16.8.2025)
JORDAN, David Cyril (24.7.1938 – 9.8.2025), husband of Margaret (dec), father of Michael, Catherine and Stephen. Brother of Tony and Jean (Sydney Morning Herald, 16.8.2025).
HOLMES, Marilyn. on August 7, 2025. (Adelaide Advertiser, 16.8.2025)
DAVIDSON, Raymond Joseph, father of Wayne, Sharon and Debbie. (West Australian, 16.8.2025)
PARSONS, Jeffrey William (20.9.1950 – 13.8.2025), husband of Pat/Trish, father of John, and Janell, father-in-law of Steven, grandfather of Jay, Zane and Scarlett. (West Australian, 16.8.2025)
KURUPPU, Hiran, husband of Harshi, son of late Mr Neil Kuruppu and late Mrs Sriya Kuruppu, brother of Hasanthi, Ramani, Chandani, Maya and Ajith, brother-in-law of late Milton, Geoff, Manik and Mithila, uncle of Manthika, Danuke, Mahin, Nayanthi and Hesara., in the US. (Contributed)
BECKMEYER, Mystica Marie (2.6.1960 – 15.8.2025), wife of Reuben Jeevanayagam, mother of Ryan Jeevanayagam and Garrett Jeevanayagam, in Canada (Contributed & Chapel Ridge, Funerals, Ontario, Canada)
JOSEPH, Cedric Eliston (26.11.1934 – 7.8.2025), husband of Christobel (née de Kretser), father of Anja & Camille and Jim, grandfather of Katrina & Onur, Joshua & Jessica and Sacha & Leigh, great grandfather of Dylan Bekar, Summer & Antonio Koussia. Brother of Maureen & Mervyn (dec), Arlene & Ron and Winston & Rowena., in Melbourne. (Contributed)
JACKSON, Neomi Therese, mother of Pendry, Esric, Spence, Mitchell and Charmaine, in Melbourne, aged 97 years. (Contributed)
D’CRUZE, Eve Hope, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
WIJESOMA, Don Jayantha, in Queensland. (Contributed)
REV. SR. MARY TILDA A.C. (née Mary Matilda ANDREW), on 19th August 2025. Carmel Convent, 88, Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha, Colombo 10). Daily News, 20.8.2025)
TALWATTE, Dilhara Sonali (née MEDONZA). wife of Asite, mother of Duhitru, Bihini and Sishru, mother-in-law of Kaushal Siriwardena and Manojith Weerasuriya, grandmother of Vihane, Viru and Seyara. Daughter of the late Titus Medonza and the late Iris Dhanapala, sister of Tamara. – No. 14, Cambridge Terrace, Colombo 7. Sri Lanka.(Daily News 20..2025)
DUCKWORTH Margaret (3.5.1950 – 16.8.2025), wife of Allan, mother of Todd and Brent, mother-in-law of Tara, grandmother of Makayla, Josh and Riley. (West Australian, 20.8.2025)
RAYMOND, Cheryl. (West Australian, 20.8.2025).
PARSONS, Robert Wayne (7.10.1946 – 7.8.2025). Adelaide Advertiser, 23.8.2025)
HILL, Ian, husband of Shirley, Father of Sharon and Craig, Father-in-law of Graham, grandfather of Teagan and Chris, great grandfather of Henry and Edward, on August 17, 2025, aged 96 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 23.8.2025)
WEBSTER, Rosaleen Marie (29.9.1938 – 18.8.2025), wife of David, mother of Philip, Alison and Bronwen, grandmother of Rhyan, Jack, Jade, Andrew, Sarah and Josephine. (Sydney Morning Herald, 23.8.2025)
PARARAJASINGHAM, Dr Thambimuththu, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
FERNANDEZ, Charles Anthony, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
LIYANAGE, Ariyaratna Dharmabandu Koggala, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DIAS, Maxwell, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
JANSZĖ, Derek, in Perth. (Contributed)
PERERA, Supipi, (St Anthony’s Parish, Noble Park, Bulletin)
RAJENDRAN, Yvonne (St Anthony’s Parish, Noble Park, Bulletin)
SUBRAMANIAM, Felicia (Feela) Mary (née MELDER), (30.5.1927 – 20/8/2025)wife of late Sinnadurai Anthony Subramaniam, mother of Selvaranee Machado, Pusparani Balendra, Eisvaran Subramaniam, late Indrani Subramaniam, Rohini Selvanayagam, Kumar Subramanium, Eivaree (Vasanthi) Rodrigo and Raj Subramanium, .mother-in-law of Lionel Machado, late Vadivelu (Bala) Ranjendra, Nirmala Subramanium, Rajini Rita Subramaniam, Jeremy Rodrigo and Juliette Subramaniam, grandmother of Naresh and Roslyn Machado, Kashmira and Gihan Walpola, Senthil Balendra, Christine Huynh, David and Dharmine Subramaniam, Mereka Smith, Jermaine and Ranika Rodrigo, Joachim Subramaniam and Annemarie Subramaniam, great grandmother of Kaylan Machado, Dylan Machado, Ella Walpola, Savannah Smith and Shanaya Rodrigo. Daughter of late Felix Melder and Margaret Elizabeth Melder (née Kerner), sister of late Connie Ferreira, late Betsy Ferreira, Felicitas (Girla) Appathurai, late William Melder, late Senaka De Silva, late Joachim (Sidney) Melder and Veronica (Loo) Perera, in Sydney. (Contributed)
THURAISINGHAM, Rajasingham, (23.1.1957 – 18.8.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)
SIVAPATHAN, Santhakumari, (19.5.1958 – 19.8.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)
MADESAN, Ponniah, (30.1.1946 – 15.8.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)
DE JONK, Rosemarie, mother of Sabrina Maartensz, grandmother of Melina La Faber and Widad Maartensz, great grandmother of Lorenzo De Motte, Nicolette De Motte and Calvin De Motte. Daughter of late Joseph De Jonk and late Bertha Van Sanden, sister of late Brian De Jonk, late Lynette De Jonk and Stanmore De Jonk, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
WRIGHT, Roger, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
GURUSINHA, Iranganie Sepalika (née MOLLIGODA), wife of late I.A. Gurusinha, mother of Anjali, Roshini and Asanka (Aus), mother-in-law of Maj, Nalin Tillekeratne (Rtd) and Kushlani. Sister of late D.U. Sepala, late Mallika Jayawardena, late Raja, Para and late Gamini, sister-in-law of Bandu, Geraldine, late Dr. Lionel, Harriet, Chandra and Sally (UK), late Prof. Hiran and Yasoma Jayasuriya, Lakshman and Leela Gurusinha, grandmother of Yuwantha, Onella, Andrew, Harintha, Svanthi and Heshini, great-grandmother of Logan and Ripley. (Contributed & Funerals lk)
GEDDES, Ronald, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
LUDEWYKE, Gladston Anthony (1978 – 25), son of Godfrey & the late Sylvia Vancuylenburg Ludewyke, brother of Gladwin Ludewyke and Gavin Ludewyke, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)
LEEMBRUGGEN, Edda, (17.1.1931 – 23.8.2025), wife of Bert (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Glenn & Kate and Sue & Greg, grandmother of Chris, Hayden and Kristabella. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.8.2025)
PERERA, Rev. Br Clinton (2.2.1940 – 25.8.2025)
FERNANDO, Lashan, in Melbourne. (Contributed)
CHAPMAN, Victor Ross, husband of Bev, father and father-in-law of Jan & Kim, Lesley & Peter, Neville & Tara and Rhonda & Matthew, grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 4. (West Australian, 28.8.2025)
DE FONSEKA, Eric William Anthony, husband of Carmen (dec), father of Warren and Richard, grandfather of Lana, Hannah and Kian, on August 26, 2025. (West Australian, 28.8.2025)
LUCAS, Merylyn, on August 18, 2025. (West Australian, 28.8.2025)
PERERA, Maureen Mary Ferdinands, mother of Rohan Perera, Randolph Perera, late Romaine Weerasinghe, Radcliffe Perera and Robin Perera, on August 28, 2025. (Daily News, 29.8.2025)
JAYASURIYA, Rohini, wife of Laksiri, mother of Kanishka and Pradeep, on August 24, 2025. (West Australian, 30.8.2025)
JANSZĖ, Derek Douglas Budd, husband of Jennifer, father of Delon and Nigel, father-in-law of Danielle and Kylie, grandfather of Kian, Georgia, Harrison, Jaxon, Ella and Maddison. West Australian, 30.8.2025 & Contributed)
BROWN, Janet Rosemary (née ANDERSON), 2.4.1953 – 27.8.2025, mother of Skye and Asha, grandmother of Miles and Max. Daughter of Ian and Jean (both dec), sister of Diana and David. (Adelaide Advertiser, 30.8.2025)
CLEMENTS, William James “Bill” (5.2.1931 – 26.8.2025), husband of Marie, father of Michele, Sue, Karen and Kathleen, grandfather. (Sydney Morning Herald, 30.8.2025)
Note: Spelling of names as taken from original notices and contributors.
