{"id":136278,"date":"2024-06-01T11:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T11:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=136278"},"modified":"2024-06-01T11:13:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T11:13:33","slug":"obituaries-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/obituaries-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"OBITUARIES &#8211; MAY 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>OBITUARIES<br \/>\n<\/strong>(E &amp; O.E.)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(MAY <\/strong>\u00a0<strong>2024)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">GEDDES, Joan. (The West Australian, 27.4.2024)<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>AMBIGAIPAKAR, Ramalingam<\/strong> (17.2.1929 \u2013 27.4.2024). Tamil Thakaval 28.4.\/2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SATHIES, Prithvii, <\/strong>(11.2.2010 \u2013 29.4.2024). Tamil Thakaval, 30.4.2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>REIMERS, Lesley Edith, <\/strong>on 12 April 2024. (The Brisbane Cpourier Mail, 30.4.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>TOUSSAINT, John. <\/strong>(1.4.1934 \u2013 20.4.2024), father of Kim, Michelle and Chris (dec), father-in-law of Ian and Chatty. Grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 9. (West Australian, 2.5.2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>ABEL Karina. <\/strong>(West Australian, 3.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>MAHESAN, Suntheram, <\/strong>(29.10.1930 \u2013 2.5.2024), husband of late Sivaneswary, father of Chandran (UK) and Aravindan (Aust), father-in-law of Santhini (UK) and Yarlini (Aust), grandfather of Nina (UK), Shweka (UK), Thivyan (Aust) and Thuvijan (Aust). Son of late Suntheram and Mangayatkarasi, brother of Ganeshan (UKJ), laye Sivasothy, Nagendran, Nadesan, Gnanambihai, Kanakambihai and Sivalingam, in Sydney. (Tamil Thakaval, 3.5.2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>BALASUBRAMANIAM, Gobalan (Gary, Bala), <\/strong>husband of Debra, father of Giselle. Brother of Thanna aand Nathan, on April 24, 20224. (West Australian, 4.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>BRODIE, John \u201cGlen\u201d, <\/strong>(4.2.1928 \u2013 13.4.20240, , husband of late Betty, father and father-in-law of Susan &amp; Neil, Andrea &amp; James (dec) and Meredith and Peter, grandfather of Sal, Amelia, Jenna, Tyson, Caitlin, Georgia and their partners, great grandfather of Zeka, Ethan, Maya, Asha, Ellie, Willow, Isla and Matilda. (Adelaide Advertiser, 4.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DE ROZARIO, Geraldine Adeline \u00a0(n\u00e9e JAMES), <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0wife of Ignatius, mother of Pius John, Panizza and Paulette, mother-in-law of Richard, Jon and Monica,\u00a0 grandmother (Pwa Pwa) of Chrystal and Natalie, great grandmother of Kitana and Faith, \u00a0on 1.5.2024. (West Australian, 4.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>LEEMBRUGGEN, Paul Richard,<\/strong> \u00a0(6.11.1950 ~ 26.4.2024), husband of Lois, father and father-in-law of Brent and Susie, grandfather of Matilda. (Brisbane The Courier-Mail,\u00a04.5.2024).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>KEUNEMAN, Indira, <\/strong>(12.1.1943), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>WANIGASEKERA, Clare Phoebe, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>GOPALAKRISHNAN, Radha, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>GERREYN, Layard, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (St Anthony\u2019s Parish, Noble Park, Bulletin)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">MANOHARAN, Velupillai Thambiah, (27.1.1953 \u2013 14.5.2024) husband, father of Ambika, Anna and Esther, father-in-law of Vuthuisan and Jonathan , grandfather of Amira. Son of late Mr &amp; Mrs Tambiah Nagaratnam, son-in-law of late Mr &amp; Mrs Sornam Thangavel, brother of late Bhuvaneswary, Kanmani Nadarajah, Pakiam, Lakshmanasami and Thiagarajah (Can), Kandaswmay (SL) and Rajamonahari (UK), in Melbourne. (Contributed &amp; Tamil Thakaval, 16.5.2024)).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SELVENDRA, Santhana Ledchumy <\/strong>(12.2.1939 \u2013 21.4.2024), in Melbourne (RIP Publication, 23.4.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SANTHIYAPILLAI, Marin Dinesh <\/strong>(17.2.1987 \u2013 15.4.2024), in Melbourne (RIP Publication, 23.4.2024)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>GILLES, Joan (n\u00e9e CRAGGS), <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed) <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>ARNDT, Leon Franz, <\/strong>husband of Catherine, father of Fiona, Tanya, David, Kristy and Danni, grandfather and geat grandfather, on May 3, 2024. (The West Australian, 8.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SOMASUNDARAM, Sarojini Devi, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>ISAAC, Vimala <\/strong>(28.11.1934 \u2013 8.5.2024)<strong>, <\/strong>wife of Martin (dec), mother and grandmother. (Canberra Times, 11.5.2024) <strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>COWLEY, David Michael, <\/strong>(14.6.1949 \u2013 3.5.2024), husband of Jean, father of John and Mark. Brother of Stephen. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 11.5.2024)\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>D\u2019SILVA, Anthony, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DAVID, Bridget, <\/strong>\u00a0wife of (late) Douglas David,\u200b mother of Tyronne, mother-in-law of Dianne (Aust). Sister of (late) Edward,\u200b (late) Walter,\u200b (late) Marcus,\u200b (late) Christopher,\u200b (late) Mrs. Gertrude Perera and Mrs. Ethel Karunaratne. (Daily News, 13.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>RUPASINGHE Ranjith Perera, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>LUCAS, Yvonne Elaine,<\/strong> (20.12.1933 \u2013 2.5.2024), daughter of Lilian Myles (dec.) and John Lucas (dec.), \u00a0step-daughter of Patrick Myles (dec.). Sister of Beverley, Cherie (dec.) and Wendy.(Sydney Morning Herald, 13.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>ANANDAPPA, Bede. L,<\/strong>\u00a0husband of the late Queenie, father &amp; father-in-law of Max &amp; Ophelia,\u200b Frank &amp; late Maya,\u200b Carmel &amp; late Shanti Canagasabey,\u200b Trevor &amp; Iranthi,\u200b late Christine,\u200b Gladwyn &amp; Bernadette,\u200b Pam &amp; Tony Appathurai,\u200b late Hilary &amp; Chulanie,\u200b Glossinda &amp; Allistair Solomonsz,\u200b grandfather of 11,\u00a0 great-grandfather of 13. Son of the late Joseph Caitan &amp; Magdalene,\u200b son-in-law of the late Mr &amp; Mrs A.P. Casie Chitty, in Sri Lanka, aged 103 years old. (Daily News, 14.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DIRCKZE,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Ninnette Hilda (n\u00e9e Jansz),<\/strong> wife of the late Brian Dirckze,\u200b daughter of the late Kenneth and Hilda Jansz,\u200b sister of Brian,\u200b Carmen,\u200b Winston and the late Mervyn,\u200b Kingston,\u200b Elmo,\u200b Pamela,\u200b Bubsy and Patrick.\u200b Mother of Yvonne Windsor,\u200b Penelope Von Meybrink,\u200b Deanna Francis,\u200b Mignonne Richardson,\u200b Edward Dirckze,\u200b Maxwell Dirckze and Graham Dirckze,\u200b mother-in-law of the late Hemantha Windsor,\u200b Irwin Von Meybrink,\u200b Christopher Francis and Doug Richardson,\u200b grandmother of Venetia,\u200b Ramon,\u200b Desmond,\u200b Aaron,\u200b Chantelle,\u200b Minelle,\u200b Melissa,\u200b Amanda,\u200b Shane,\u200b Cassandra,\u200b Craig,\u200b William,\u200b Shania and Jonathan,\u200b great-grandmother of Chanelle,\u200b Nathaniel,\u200b Isla,\u200b Angela,\u200b Isaiah,\u200b Alina and Briella,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In Melbourne. (Daily News, 14.5.2023)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>JOACHIM, Gene, <\/strong>on May 9, 2024, aged 95. (The West Australian, 15.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>MATHESON, John Kevin, <\/strong>(16.11.1941 \u2013 8.5.2024), father of Darren and Tanya, \u00a0father in law of Michelle, grandfather of Jakob and Cooper. Companion of Valerie. Brother of Kevin.\u00a0(The Advertiser,15.5.2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PEIRIS, <\/strong>His Lordship Most Rev.\u00a0<strong>Dr VINCENT JOSEPH MARIUS,\u200b<\/strong>\u200b Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Colombo on 13 May 2024. Son of the late Mr Henry Vincent Peiris and the late Mrs L. Eslin Peiris. (Daily News, 16.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DE ZOYSA \u2013 EVELYN MADONNA (nee MACINTYRE),<\/strong>\u00a0 wife of late Lucien de Zoysa,\u200b mother of Lana de Zoysa Wijemanne,\u200b mother-in-law of Channe Wijemanne,\u200b grandmother of Senaya and Kaavinda Wijemanne.Sister of Ernest,\u200b late Dinky,\u200b late Raja and of Gandhi Macintyre,\u200b sister-in-law of Nalini,\u200b Birte and Dorothy, in Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 17.5.2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>KEEGEL, Charles Oswald Richard (Richie),<\/strong> husband of Rita,\u200b father of Maxwell and Marguerite,\u200b grandfather of Melinda and Nadine,\u200b father-in-law of Nigel Coggins.\u200b Son of the late Mr &amp; Mrs Hugh Keegel, in Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 17.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>VAN DORT, Dawn. <\/strong>(West Australian, 18.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>KOCH, Troy William <\/strong>(4.11.1962 \u2013 15.5.2024), Son of Carl and Pamela. Partner of Michelle. (Adelaide Advertiser, 18.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>MATTHIES, Arnold Kenneth, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>MEDIS, Frederick, <\/strong>(28.12.1926 \u2013 14.5.2024), in Sri Lanka. (Daily Financial Times, 16.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>WHITE, Dyan, <\/strong>son of the late Fred &amp; Lavendar White (n\u00e9e Brohier), in Sri Lanka on May 21, 2024. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>RODRIGO, Gamini<\/strong>, in Melbourne on May 18, 2024. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>HERFT, Christopher, <\/strong>in Melbourne on May 16, 2024. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>JOACHIM, Gene. <\/strong>(The West Australian, 18.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>JOSEPH, Noel C.V.<\/strong>\u00a0(12.24.1938. \u2013 5.19. 2024) \u00a0husband of Enid Vanderstraaten,\u200b father of Rogan,\u200b Sharma and Roma,\u200b father-in-law of Shiromi,\u200b Dennis and Dilshan,\u200b grandfather of Devon,\u200b Evaan,\u200b Shaun,\u200b Dion,\u200b Akiva and Dinug,\u200b . Brother of late Betzy,\u200b Marie,\u200b Betty,\u200b late Millan,\u200b Elean,\u200b Ranjith and Evelyn,\u200b on 19.05.2024. (Daily News, 21.5.2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>VISSER, Margaret Joy (n\u00e9e MACLEOD), <\/strong>wife of Albert, mother of David, Michael and Lisa, Mother-in-law of Jo and Peter.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Grandmother and great grandmother, aged 93 years on 16 May 2024. (Sydney Morning Herald, 22.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>FREWIN, Barbara Christine, <\/strong>partner of Paul, mother of Craig and Kirsten, grandmother of Tayla, Daymon and Piper, on May 15, 2024, aged 75 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 22.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>THISASIRAJAH, Kumaraswamy Samuel, <\/strong>\u00a0on May 16, in Australia. (Tamil Thakaval, 18.5.2024 &amp; Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>MEL Imogen<\/strong>,\u200b daughter of Augustine and Celemence Mel,\u200b\u00a0 on 21st May<strong> (Daily News, 23.5.20-24)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>ANDERSON, Malcolm, (19.12.1939 \u2013 13.5.2024), husband of Elizabeth, father of Mark, Claire and David. (The West Australian, 25.9.2024)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>HOFFMAN, Sean Joseph, (6.8.1967 \u2013 18.5.2024), Son of Kevin (dec) &amp; Imelda, father of Breanna. Brother of Damien and Marie (dec). (Adelaide Advertiser, 25.5.2024)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>RANKIN, Hunter Ian, <\/strong>Much loved son of Norm (dec) &amp; Heather, Brother of Kirsty.. (Sydney Morning Herald, 25.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>CRONIN, Janice Elizabeth <\/strong>(12.2.1940 \u2013 23.5.2024), wife of Denis, mother of Stephen and Mark, grandmother of Jessica, Finley, Andrew, Imogen and Elanorah. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 25.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>NATARAJAN, Joy Maureen. <\/strong>(The West Australian, 25.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DE ROZARIO, Geraldine Adeline.<\/strong> (The West Australian, 26.5.2024)<strong>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>FERDINANDS, Malcolm Royston,\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0son of the late Oswald and Myrtle, husband of the late Marietta, father of Michael, Keith and Dianne, father-in-law of Natasha (Aust), grandfather of Trinity, Joshua, Levi and Tasmin. Brother of Zisca, Cheryl and Leroy and the late Elmo, Sheila, Maurice, Gordon, Barbara, Autry (Lucky), in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>NOAH, VIVIAN FRANCIS<\/strong>\u00a0, son of Mr. Albert Victor Noah &amp; Mrs. Claire Margie Bulner (dec),\u200b step son of Mr. Collin Bulner (dec),\u200b father of Rhienna &amp; Keshia,. Brother of Carmen,\u200b Malcolm (Maxie),\u200b Barbara,\u200b Leonard,\u200b Christopher,\u200b Anton (Tony) &amp; Robin (decd),\u200b brother-in-law of Susil Abayawardana,\u200b Priyanthi,\u200b Devika &amp; Cathy, in Sri Lanka on May 19, 2024.<strong> (Sunday Observer, 26.5.2024)5<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PERERA, Desmond \u00a0George, s<\/strong>on of late Leslie and late Topsy,\u200b husband of Marcy (nee Misso),\u200b\u00a0 father and father-in-law of Anouk and Kevin and of Liza and Ashley,\u200b grandfather \u00a0of Keanu and Keira. Brother of late Melville,\u200b in Sri Lanka on 23 May 2024. (Sunday Observer, 26.5.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>BAMBARANDAGE, Jayasena Hewa<\/strong>, in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>VAN LANGENBERG, Eustienne, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>WICKREMASINGHA, Radley, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PERERA, Mahinda, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SUBRAMANIAM, Maheswary, <\/strong>wife of late Subramaniam, mother of Manoranjitham, grandmother of Yarlini Aravinthan, Nirmalkanhan, Umaknthan, great grandmother of Vilaksan and Sarusan. Daughter of late Mylvaganam and Mamonmani, daughter-in-law of late Karthigesu and Visalatchi. Sister of late Madurai Meenatchi, Sithamparanathan, Thilagawathi, Selvamani and Pathmavathi and Selvarasa. Sister-in-law of late Kumarasamy, Namasivayam and Pakianathan and Sivaloganathan, Balasingam and Pushparani, in Melbourne on May 24, 2024. (Contributed)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PILLAI, Mayavan, <\/strong>in Melbourne.\u00a0 (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>BARTHOLOMEUSZ, George Russel Layton, <\/strong>(9.7.1942 \u2013 28.5.2024), son of late George and Ethel, brother of late Christopher, Felix and Heather, brother-in-law of\u00a0 Priyanthi, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>THILLIANATHAN, Vimaladevi, <\/strong>(8.7.1949 \u2013 25.5.2024), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SUSEELAR, Kandiah, <\/strong>(1.1.1995 \u2013 26.5.2024), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>GOMEZ,\u200b Rosanne, <\/strong>wife of Raja,\u200b\u00a0 mother of Rosemarie and Rowena. Sister of the late John and of Christabel,\u200b Patsy and Margot,. in Sri Lanka on May 28, 2024. 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