{"id":151299,"date":"2025-04-01T19:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T19:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=151299"},"modified":"2025-04-01T19:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T19:53:14","slug":"obituaries-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/obituaries-march-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"OBITUARIES – MARCH 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

OBITUARIES
\n<\/strong>(E & O.E.)<\/span>
\n(MARCH 2025)
\n<\/strong>Compiled by Victor Melder<\/span><\/h2>\n

NEWMAN, Bruce Scott <\/strong>(26.12.1929 \u2013 17.2.2025). Adelaide Advertiser, 24.2.2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

BLAKE, Brian John, <\/strong>(24.10.1933 \u2013 26.2.2025), husband of Rita, father of Bronwyn, grandfather and great grandfather. (Adelaide Advertiser, 26.2.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

OFFEN, Brian, <\/strong>(4.7.1942 \u2013 25.2.2025), in Queensland. (Contributed) \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CHRISTIE, Jan. <\/strong>(West Australian, 26.2.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

SYMONDS, Ian Alan, <\/strong>(27.5.1950 \u2013 28.2.2025), husband of Margie, father and father-in-law of\u00a0 Jacqui & Anderson, Angie & GT and\u00a0 Dan & Jen, grandfather of Lily. Son of Alan and Lillian Symonds, brother and brother-in-law of Beth & Peter, Mary & David and Alison, (Adelaide Advertiser, 28.2.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

GOODCHILD, Pamela. <\/strong>(West Australian, 1.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

BLAKE, Brian, <\/strong>brother of Michael, brother-in-law of Margaret, on February 20, 2025. (Adelaide Advertiser, 1.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

SUMANATHASA, Chithrakala, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (RIP Book,\u00a0 3.3.2025))<\/span><\/p>\n

PARAMPALAM, <\/strong>(22.4.1931 \u2013 28.2.2025), in Sydney. (RIP Book 2.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

D\u2019CRUZ, Mary Philomena, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

HATCH, Shirley (N\u00e9e HALLIDAY), <\/strong>mother of Des, Craig, Sharyn and Lisa, mother-in-law of Jenny, Trudi and Steven, grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 11, on February 26, 2025. (West Australian, 1.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

PONNAMPALAM, Flora Parimalam <\/strong>(16.9.1931 \u2013 28.2.2025), wife of late Mr. K. Ponnampalam. She was one of fourteen children of\u00a0 late Mr. and Mrs. Catherasoo,<\/strong> sister to her siblings who affectionately called her Pillai, mother of Vasanthaveni, Elangovan, Ragavan, Ravimannan, Nanthan, Loguparan and Sumathy,<\/strong> \u00a0mother in law of Kumar, Rhonda, Gunashree, Mahilini, Tharmini and Jebakaran,<\/strong> Grandmother of Rabintha, Dayan, Christine, Rahini, Rahulan, Shalini, Roshica, Niruja, Mihila, Vinojan, Luxmi, Dinesh and Beulah,<\/strong> \u00a0great grandmother of \u00a0Joshua, Micah, Mia, Sienna, Olivia, and Riah, in Melbourne. (Tamil Thakaval, 2.3.2025)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

MATHESON, Daun Elizabeth (24.8.1929 \u2013 24.2.2025), wife of Donald Dec), mother of Christine, Robert dec) and Dianne, mother-in-law of Barry, grandmother of Amber, Bree, Dane, Tenielle, Josh and Daniel. Sister of Garry and George. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.3.2025)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LUCAS, Nancy Ellen (n\u00e9e PRANGE), wife of Bill (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Gill & Gary, Norman & Sofia and Geg & Angela, grandmother of Madeleine, Cameron,\u00a0 Georgina and William, on February 278, 2025 (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.3.2025)\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SYMONDS, Ian Alan, (25.7.1950 \u2013 28.2.2025), brother-in-law of Greg and Katherine Bain. (Adelaide Advertiser, 4.3.2025)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

MURUGAMOORTHY, Seevaratnam. (Contributed) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

MILHUISEN, Aubrey, in Melbourne. (Contributed) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

MacKESSACK, Aubrey Ernest, in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

HETTIHEWA, Magellege Lumbini Kokila, in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

BALASUBRAMANIAM, Kandiah, in Melbourne. (Contributed) \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

MARIASEGARAMPILLAI, Sinnapunayagam <\/strong>(2.6.1941 \u2013 26.2.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

MATHIESEN, Valma Betty, \u00a0<\/strong>wife of Gordon (dec), mother of Pamela (dec), Rod, Colin, Russel, Owen and Toni-Ann. (Townsville Bulletin, 5.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

THOMAS, Maxine Janice, <\/strong>Beloved wife of Bob Loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan and Gary,<\/span>
\nTracy and Kenton, Megan and Steven, andNicole and Craig Adored Nan of Shannon, Riley, Dempsey, Connor, Jess, Will, Zac, and Morgan and Great-Nan of Addison, on February 21 2025, aged 83 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 7.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

CRUSZ, Maxwell Lawrence<\/strong> \u00a0(21.1. 1933 \u2013 7. 3 2025), \u00a0husband of Yvonne,\u200b \u00a0father of Montini (Chris) (USA),\u200b Meloni (UK),\u200b Naomi (Qatar) and Salome,\u200b father-in-law of \u00a0Sherine (USA),\u200b late Vernon Crus (UK),\u200b Lenny Cramer (Qatar) and Mahesh Jayasinghe,\u200b\u00a0 grandfather of Shevonne & Steve,\u200b Michael,\u200b Spencer & Sondra,\u200b Shevan & Trevan,\u200b\u00a0 great-grandfather of Izri & Kayala.,Son of late Michael & Cleta Crusz,\u200b brother of late,\u200b Hilary Crusz,\u200b late Noel Crusz,\u200b late Vernon Crusz late Rienzi Crusz,\u200b late Yvonne Caspers,\u200b Noeline Bartlet and Jerome Crusz. (Sunday Observer, 9.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

WHITE, Lorraine, <\/strong>sister and sister-in-law of Jan and Trevor, on February 27, 2025. (West Australian, 8.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

WENDT, Lorraine Joy (n\u00e9e KROEHN). <\/strong>(Adelaide Advertiser, 8.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

HOLMES, Betty Catherine, <\/strong>(1929 \u2013 2025). Canberra Times, 8.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

PARSONS, Colleen Fay, <\/strong>wife of Denis (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine & George Davidson, grandmother of Natalie & Brad Hill and Kirsty, great grandmother of Aiden and Patrick, on February 26, 2025, aged 87 years. (Toowoomba Chronicle, 8.3.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

KUMASEGARAM, Prathap, <\/strong>(14.1.1983 \u2013 11.2.2025), in Melbourne (RIP Book and Contributed, 8.3.2025))<\/span><\/p>\n

DE FONSEKA, Sujith, <\/strong>(17.5.1968 \u2013 8.3.2025), in Perth. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

PEREIRA, \u00a0Lauida Adoree<\/strong>\u00a0(n\u00e9e TISSARATCHY), <\/strong>\u00a0daughter of late Laurie and Ouida Tissaratchy, wife of late Chummy Pereira,\u200b\u00a0 mother of Chaemi,\u200b Noble,\u200b late Prithie,\u200b Bunty,\u200b Erwin,\u200b Jennifer,\u200b Pinky,\u200b Heloise,\u200b Monroe,\u200b Lincoln and Tania,\u200b mother-in-law of Irene,\u200b Rani,\u200b Jennifer,\u200b Hefina,\u200b George,\u200b Lalith,\u200b Edgar & Kosala,\u200b grandmother of Nirosha,\u200b Priyani and others,\u200b\u00a0 great grandmother and great great grandmother. (Daily News 13.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MYLVAGANAM, Thangamma, <\/strong>(12.2.1943 \u2013 13.3.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

SRINIVASAN, Veettivelu <\/strong>(27.6.1944 \u2013 12.3.2025), in Melbourne. ((Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

ISAACS, Peter Maxwell<\/strong>, in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

BUULTJENS, Cynthia, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

D\u2019SOUZA, Philomena<\/strong>, in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

VanENSTROP, Oswald, <\/strong>(1.12.1940 \u2013 13.3.2025), in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

SELVARATHNAM, Subramaniyam, <\/strong>in Sydney, (RIP Book, 13.3.2025 & Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

JEGASOTHY, Dr Jegaluckshumy Kamala (Dr Jega) <\/strong>(10.10.1941 \u2013 13.3.2025) West Australian, 15.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

WHITE, Winston Churchill, <\/strong>(13.10.1943 \u2013 14.3.2025). Contributed.<\/span><\/p>\n

SELVARATNAM, Evangaline Beaulah, <\/strong>\u00a0(17.05.1939 \u2013 06.03.2025), wife of David (dec.),\u200b\u00a0 mother of Shamala and Rapti. Sister and sister-in-law of Ebby (dec.),\u200b Rajan and Rajini and Tony and Malini Samuel,\u200b\u00a0 sister-in-law also of Viola and Sam Edwards, in Melbourne\u00a0 (Daily News, 15.3.2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

DE ALMEIDA, Sydney, <\/strong>husband of\u00a0 Yolande, father of Sheryl, Shihanthie and Piomalie, father-in-law of\u00a0\u00a0 Dev, Upendra and Charinda, grandfather of Piomal, Anthony, Ashini, late Anushki, Liyendra and Shanayua. (Daily Mirror, 15.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

WHITE, Winston Churchill, <\/strong>\u00a0husband of Moonyean,\u200b\u00a0 father of Richard,\u200b Heloise & Russell,\u200b Robert,\u200b Christine,\u200b Randolph,\u200b (late) Ryan & Sandra,\u200b father-in-law of Michael Bahar,\u200b Dana,\u200b Davini,,\u200b Ronald Francis (Canada),\u200b (late) Gaynor and Stanley Menon,\u200b grandfather of Daniel,\u200b Lathaniel and Shontel Bahar,\u200b Brinsley,\u200b Devon,\u200b Julianne,\u200b Ephraums,\u200b Mikhail (Canada),\u200b Dwyane,\u200b Dirk and Dillon Ephraums,\u200b Anjelina & Rayer White,\u200b Sylvestor and Stuart Menon. Brother of Penry,\u200b (late) Franklyn,\u200b (late) Rodney and Rita. (Sunday Observer, 16.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MARCANDAYER, Chelliah, <\/strong>(2.3.1934 \u2013 16.3.2024), RIP Book, 18.3.2024 & Contributed.<\/span><\/p>\n

de VOS, Rosemary, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

JACKSON, Sandra, (<\/strong>Melbourne Age, 18.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

GOMEZ Maisie Mary<\/strong>\u00a0(n\u00e9e GREIG), <\/strong>\u00a0wife of late Neil.\u200b Sister of late Hilda,\u200b Rita,\u200b Dorothy and Maureen,\u200b\u00a0 mother of Roger,\u200b Denver,\u200b Adrian and Natalie,\u200b\u00a0 mother-in-law of Cynthia,\u200b Dhammi,\u200b Cheryll and late Hiran Dassanayake, \u00a0grandmother of Deandra,\u200b Andrea,\u200b Tracy,\u200b Andre,\u200b Nicola,\u200b Leanne,\u200b Devon,\u200b Melissa,\u200b Darren,\u200b Tanisha,\u200b Greame,\u200b Anurein,\u200b Rakhil and Annika,\u200b\u00a0 great-grandmother of Kiyara,\u200b Kimaya,\u200b Kiyana,\u200b Ayen,\u200b Emily,\u200b Ellie,\u200b Ruhan and Shashmitha. (Daily News, 19.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

KRISHNA-PILLAY, Nagalingam (Krish), <\/strong>(27.10.1934 \u2013 13.3.2025),\u00a0 son of Nagama (dec) and Nagalingam (dec), brother of Thavamani (dec). Husband of Helen (dec), father of Soundri, Sharnthi, Christopher, Robin (dec) and Thara, grandfather of Maalini, \u00a0father in law of Mary, Michael and David. (Melbourne Age, 21.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

FAIRWEATHER, Brian Leonard, <\/strong>27.1.1969 \u2013 26.1.2025) , <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0husband of Kathleen,\u00a0 father of Annika, Amelia and Alexandra.. Son of William (Bill) Fairweather and Elaine Leonard Fairweather. (Sydney Morning Herald, 21.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

BALFOUR, Vera Merle (n\u00e9e ROBERTS), <\/strong>25.4.1932 \u2013 11.3.2025),\u00a0 wife of Leslie (dec), mother and mother in law of Christine and Brian, Judith, grandmother of\u00a0 Andrew, James and Kirsty,Emma and Hayden, great grandmother of Hugo, Henry, Matilda, and Harriet. (Adelaide Advertiser , 21.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

POLLARD, Joy Mary, <\/strong>(11.5.1927 \u2013 20.3.2025),\u00a0 wife of Robert (dec), \u00a0mother of John and Sue, Michael and Brendon, Paul and Kathy, Chris and Jenny, grandmother of \u00a0Skye, David and Steph, Adam and Kelly, Erica, Matthew, Kurt and Alisha, Cherice and Damien, and Trent and Meg, great grandmother of \u00a0Tayla, Hayley, Evie, Alex, Hudson, Harper, Sebastian, Madeline, Charlotte, Maximus and Archibald. (Canberra Times, 22.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

HENRY, Dawn Gwendoline (n\u00e9e DAVIES), \u00a0<\/strong>wife of Ron (dec), mother of Brian Henry and Suzanne Briese, grandmother of Jamie, Daniel, Nick, Jesse and Ashleigh, \u00a0great-grandmother of Kayne, Savannah, Hunter, Marlee, Pyper and Indie. Sister and Sister-in-law of Les and Fay Davies and their families. (Toowoomba Chronicle, 22.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

THIELE, Roma Irena, <\/strong>(7.1.1927 \u2013 18.3.2025). Adelaide Advertiser, 22.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

BACKHOUSE, Betty Margaret. <\/strong>(West Australian, 22.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

HOPE, Ann. <\/strong>(West Australian, 22.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

KUMARAPERUMA, Helen Caius (n\u00e9e LETHBRIDGE), <\/strong>wife of late George Caius Kumaraperuma,\u200b\u00a0 mother of Rohan,\u200b Mohan,\u200b Shiromi and Yohan,\u200b mother-in-law of Prishanthie,\u200b Shyamali,\u200b Bandula and Shanthi,\u200b\u00a0 grandmother of Maria,\u200b Prathap,\u200b Upandha,\u200b Kesara,\u200b Yashua and Sarayah. (Sunday Observer 23.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

JANSZ \u2013 Marci (Marcelline), <\/strong>\u00a0wife of Harold,\u200b\u00a0 mother of Marissa,\u200b Tanya and Talaal. Sister of Shireen and Jayantha,\u200b Gaspar and the late Kamala,\u200b late Cletus and Christine,\u200b late Carmel,\u200b Placi and Sally,\u200b late Emille and Kamini,\u200b Jeanne,\u200b the\u00a0 Gerry and Deepa,\u200b Mario and Shyamala. (Sunday Observer, 23.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

RANASINGHE, Stanley, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

KRAUSE, Hamilton, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

ORCHARD, Bettie, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

KINGSTON, Edward Maurice \u201cTed\u201d,\u00a0 <\/strong>husband of Esther Pauline Kingston\u00a0 <\/strong>(dec), step father of Peter, Glen, Paul (dec), Guy and Colleen Wilson, grandfather of their children. (Hobart Mercury, 25.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

ISAACS, Rae Janine, <\/strong>(25.7.1947 \u2013 11.3.2025), wife of Ashley, mother of Scott and Todd, mother-in-law of Chris-Deanne and Laura, (Sydney Morning Herald, 26.3.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GREGORY, Mabel Elinor (Mae), <\/strong>(10.3.i938 \u2013 23.3.2025), wife of Peter, mother of Bradley, John and Jennifer Andre, grandmother of Abbey. Sister of Cliv. (West Australian, 26.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

INGRAM, Michael James \u201cMick\u201d, <\/strong>(11.6.1954 \u2013 3.3.2025), father of John. E. Ingram. (Cairns Post, 26.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

HOLMES, Eric. <\/strong>(West Australian, 27.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

NUGARA, Yoland Rosemarie Deanna (n\u00e9e DE ZILVA), <\/strong>wife of the late Melville, mother of Daneelo, Liesl and Vladimir (Alex). Sister of Onnallee, Jaycinthe and late Lyn, Desmond and Averell. (Daily Mirror, 28.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

STAVE, Chandini (n\u00e9e FERNANDO), <\/strong>6.12.1927 \u2013 24.3.2025, wife of Herschel Stave, mother of Ariadne, Sherman and Arland, mother-in-law of late Bob Boyne, Matthew, Meera, Kerry, Ann and Michele.grandmother of\u00a0 Brock, Mackenzie, Jasmine, Taylor, Bennett, Jude and Juno, great grandmother of Tyra, Niccele, Tristan and Nalina. Daughter of Vera & Dr Edward Fernando,\u00a0 sister of Chandra Fernando (Mildred), late Sita (Cooray and late Manel (Kariyawasam), in Canada. (Melbourne Age, 28.3.2025 and Contributed) \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

HUGHES, Rickey<\/strong> (19.9.1961 \u2013 24.3.2025). Hobart Mercury, 28.3.2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

HUGHES,\u00a0 Juanita Rae, <\/strong>(16.2.1935 \u2013 25.3.2025), wife of Michael (dec), mother of Randall, Terri and David, grandmother and great grandmother, sister of Paul. (Adelaide Advertiser, 28.3.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MATHIESON, David Kinner <\/strong>(31.1.1950 \u2013 22.3.2025), Son of David & Alexandrina (both dec), brother of William (dec), Lilly, Frank and Christine. (Adelaide Advertiser, 28.3.20250<\/span><\/p>\n

INMAN, Donald John, <\/strong>husband of Elsie, father of Terri, Paul, Russell and Jane, father-in-law of Peter, Danielle, Cate and Michael, grandfather of Michael, Claire, Jessica, Kelly, Mark, Monique, Brady, dale, Matthew, Sarah, Lucy, and Nicholas, great grandfather of George, Elsie, Maggie, Mia, Lenny, Jude, Lexi, Lewis and Arthur. (West Australian, 29.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

KRAUSE, Robert Arthur O.A.M, <\/strong>(23.1.1936 \u2013 22.3.20225), \u00a0<\/strong>husband of Janet, father and father-in-law of Tim and Alison, Paul and Sarah, David and Emma, Jon and Kit, grandfather of Michael, Christian, Samuel (dec), Isaac, Jonah, Rory, Angus, Jasmine, Joseph (dec), Elijah and Theo. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 29.3.2025) \u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

WIJERATNE, Rohan Emil Priyantha, <\/strong>husband of Lorraine, father and father-in-law of Michelle & Doug, Marvin & Renee and Naomi & Brad, grandfather of Luke, Sienna, Mahalia and Amira. Brother of Lalitha and Lal, aged 64 years. (Cairns Post, 29.3.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

JAYATISSA Delpe Arachige,<\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

de VOS, Carmen (n\u00e9e AMBROSE), <\/strong>in Melbourne, aged 101 years. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

OBEYSEKERE, Prof. Gananath <\/strong>(2.2.1930 \u2013 25.3.2025), husband of Ranjini, father of Indrajit, Nalinka and Asita, father-in-law of Diane and Shweta, grandfather of Eric, Rehan and Amara, great grandfather of Ash, in Sri Lanka (Internet Resources).<\/span><\/p>\n

SCHUBERT, Leonard Gordon Bennet, <\/strong>husband of Eileen, father and father-in-law of Autherine & Tharindu Gamagedera, Andrea & Shefan Samsoodeen, grandfather of Thea. Son of late Terrance and Trisette, brother of late Barbara (Jenny) and of Gerard (Jerry), on December 26, 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

(Sunday Observer, 30.3.2025) \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

GANGATHARAN, Selvaththurai, <\/strong>of Australia, whilst on holiday in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: Spelling of names as taken from original notices and contributor<\/span>s. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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