{"id":153589,"date":"2025-06-01T16:41:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T16:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=153589"},"modified":"2025-06-01T16:41:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T16:41:21","slug":"obituaries-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/obituaries-may-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"OBITUARIES – MAY 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

GRABAU, Arthur Terry, <\/strong>(Melbourne Age, April 30, 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

RULACH, Rudy <\/strong>(18.10.1971 \u2013 17.4.2025), son of the late Bernard (Bernie) Rex Rulach and Felicity (Fay) Rulach, brother of Deborah, brother-in-law of Derek. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

SIMS, Heather (n\u00e9e van der Straaten), <\/strong>mother of Marc Sims, in Brisbane, on April 28, 2025, aged 79 years. (Contributed) \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

JANSEN, Jenny, wife of Chris (dec), <\/strong>mother of Ingrid, Christopher, David, Ian and Carolyn, grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 6. (West Australian, 1.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

DE SAYRAH, Rukman Joseph (19.3.1961 \u2013 29.4.2025), <\/strong>husband of Leonie Jayasekera. Son of Royston Peter De Sayrah (Dec) and Parnel de Sayrah (n\u00e9e Talayratne), brother of Sharmini,\u200b Nilanthi,\u200b Dilkushi and Lalith, .brother-in-law of Sumith Wickremasekera and Shani Mendis. (Daily News, 2.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

HAMER, Diana Jean <\/strong>(24.11.1941 \u2013 27.4.2025), wife of John, mother of Alexis and partner, Kate and David, grandmother of Alecia, Madison, Wilbur and Max. Sister of Janet and late Grant.\u00a0 (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

DANIELS, Susan Claire <\/strong>(21.2.1965 \u2013 22.4.2025), wife of Matt, mother of Gabby and Alex, mother-in-law of Ricky. Sister of Craig, Rosemary and Jane. (Canberra Times, 3.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

WEINMANN, Julie Anne (n\u00e9e MENZIES), <\/strong>(7.3.1948 \u2013 23.4.2025), wife of Karl, mother of Rebecca, Rachel and Benjamin (dec), randmother of Sarah and Joshua, Jessica, Joseph, Madeleine and Dane, Jack and Blake, great grandmother of Georgie. Daughter of John and Roma (both dec), sister and sister-in-law of\u00a0 Leonie and Grantley and Phillip. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.5.2025)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CRAGGS, Percival Joseph \u201cPercy\u201d<\/strong> (11.1.1940 \u2013 29.4.2025), husband of Nancy, father of Fiona, Melissa and Tiffany, father-in-law of George and Paul, grandfather of Lisa, George, Nicholas, Henri, Cristian, Caitlyn, Bryce and Ayden, great grandfather of Nora. (Adelaide Advertiser, 3.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

CHAPMAN, Beatrice Marie <\/strong>(22.4.1927 \u2013 36.4.2025), wife of Len (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Maree & Brett, David & Debbie, Patricia & Dan and Clare & Otto, grandmother of Isabel, Christopher, Melissa, Kimberley, Jennifer, Daniel, Kieran, Olivia and their partners, great grandmother of Cooper, Sam, Louise, Paige, Georgia, Oliver and Hannah. (Sydney Morning Herald, 3.5.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

COSTA, Janet Margaret <\/strong>(23.6.1930 \u2013 25.4.2025), wife of Dan (dec), mother of David, Lizza and mark (dec), grandmother of Liam, Jack, Joel, Nikea, Jarraj and Tahli, great grandmother of Luke, Isla and Maddi. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 3.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

NEWMAN, Gerard Ronald (Alf), <\/strong>(19.91944 \u2013 25.4.2025), husband of Cathy, father of Paul amd Maree, father-in-law of Perizat and David, grandfather of David Connor, Macaela, Amina and Steven. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 3.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

THIELE, Clement Howarth, <\/strong>(28.8.1938 \u2013 1.5.2025), husband of Janice, father and father-in-law of Patrick & Susan, Lincoln & Kirsty and Roderick & Paige, grandfather of Nathan, Ian, Sachin, Kit and Abigail. Brother of Christine. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 3.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

CHAPMAN, Moana May, <\/strong>(5.4.1931 \u2013 23.4.2025), (Brisbane Courier Mail, 3.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

SPROULE, Aileen Margaret, <\/strong>(1.6.1925 \u2013 29.4.2025), wife of John (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Susan & David, Deborah & Mark and Margaret & Richard, grandmother of Robert, Jacqui & Fiona, Elizabeth & Christopher and Alicia & Chloe, great grandmother of Felix & Maya and\u00a0 Oscar & Eleanor. (Sydney Morning Herald, 3.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MITCHELL, Trevor, <\/strong>on April 11, 2025, in Brisbane. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

DALASOORIYA, Jayasinghage Saraph, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

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

ISAACS, Kevin, <\/strong>son of Roger Isaacs, in Brisbane. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

BOSTOCK, Thomas Edward <\/strong>(3.5.1939 \u2013 2.5.2025), husband of Jennifer (dec), father of Stephen (dec), James, Robert and Julia, father-in-law of Luna (dec) and partner Tania Marsan. Brother of John Baynard and Andrew Keith, brother-in-law of Janet, Liz, Nigel (dec) and Helen Jackson. (Melbourne Age, 7.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

EDMONDS, Naziha Hanna <\/strong>(10.7.1921 0 31.4.2025), wife of Robert (dec), mother and mother-in-law of John Snr dec), John Albert and\u00a0 Robert & Christine (both dec). (Sydney Morning Herald, 7.5.20225)<\/span><\/p>\n

HUGHES, Elaine, <\/strong>wife of \u00a0<\/strong>Ross (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Anissa & Vernon Hill (dec), Bernice, Alton (dec) and Megan & Robert Gibson (dec), on May 3, 2025, aged 81 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 7.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

RAJASINGHAM. Hector (Roy), <\/strong>(18.8.1961 \u2013 7.5.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

FERNANDO, Christine (n\u00e9e TAMBIMUTTU), <\/strong>wife of Priath Fernando, mother of Sarita Rajandran and Prasan Fernando, grandmother of Sampras De Silva, Avisha Fernando, Kayla Fernando and Mixhael Fernando. Sister of Marie Wickramatunga, Saro Mansel and late Joe Tambimuttu, in Sri Lanka on April 24, 2055. (Contributed)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GOONETILLEKE, Nalin. <\/strong>(St Anthony\u2019s Parish, Noble Park, Bulletin, 11.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

LEONARD, John.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong>(St Anthony\u2019s Parish, Noble Park, Bulletin, 11.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

PAIVA, Desiree. <\/strong>(St Anthony\u2019s Parish, Noble Park, Bulletin, 11.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

SIRIMANNE, Don Lionel <\/strong>(1920 \u2013 2025), husband of Olga (dec)<\/span><\/p>\n

VAN DORT, Ralph (Bomba), <\/strong>husband of Lorraine (n\u00e9e MORRIS), father of Charmain and Deborah (Aus), father-in-law of Chamara Warnakulasuriya, grandfather of Binera, Veniza, Acacia and Jaiden, in Sri Lanka on May 9, 2025. (Daily Mirror, 10.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

VAN DORT, James Winston, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

HOLMES, Trevor. <\/strong>(West Australian, 10.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

INGRAM, Stephen. <\/strong>(West Australian, 10.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

EDWARDS, Mary Therese, <\/strong>(24.8.1935 \u2013 15.4.2025, mother of Katrina, Linden, Robert and Sally, grandmother of Matthew, Rhys, Hugh, Jessica and Thomas. Sister of Jan Hall. (Adelaide Advertiser, 10. 5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

EDWARDS, Robert John (Bob),\u00a0 <\/strong>(18.5.1940 \u2013 1.5.2025), husband of Tricia, father and father-in-law of David & Alison and Julie & Stuart, Grandfather of Taylor and Hayley. (Adelaide Advertiser, 10.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

HALLIDAY, Muriel Lorraine <\/strong>(Adelaide Advertiser, 10.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

CHAPMAN, Aileen Margaret<\/strong> (13.3.1937 \u2013 4.5.2025), wife of David, mother of Paul, Maree, Mixchael, Madonna, Anne, grand mother and great grandmother. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 10.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

APONSO<\/strong>\u00a0, Prof. Herbert Allan, <\/strong>\u00a0husband of late Vimala,\u200b\u00a0 father of Ajith and Shyamalee,\u200b Heshan and Lakpraba,\u200b Charmalie and Ranil,\u200b grandfather \u00a0of Hevithri,\u200b Shanthini,\u200b Ashani,\u200b Shalini and Asiri,\u200b \u00a0great grandfather of Muththa of Kacey,\u200b Grace,\u200b Yahren and Yannick. Son of late George and late Clara,\u200b brother of late Pheobe Peiris,\u200b late Lorna Salgado and Dr. Reinzie Wickremasuriya, in Sri Lanka – \u00a0454\/\u200b10B,\u200b Piachaud Gardens,\u200b Kandy, Sri Lanka (Sunday Observer, 11.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

PEREIRA, Chrissy, <\/strong>wife of late Aloy, mother of Sandra, Jeffrey and Tamara and Keith, grandmother of Aj and Anamarie, on May 7, 2025. (Daily Mirror 12.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

CANAGARATNAM, Thanawathie <\/strong>(29.10.1933 \u2013 11.5.2025), wife of Dr Rajadurai Canagaratam, mother of Shanthikumari, Sivakumari and\u00a0 Selvakumari, mother-in-law of Vijay, Thevan and Satheesh, grandmother of Arjna, Abbie, Amerthn, Thinessn, Thivyan and Varaliika. in Sydney. (RIP Book, 13.5.2025 and contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

PATHMANANTAN, Bahirathy Devi <\/strong>(12.4.1936 \u2013 12.5.2025), wife of late Sabharatnam Pathmanathan, mother of Pathmaraj, Suhanya and Shyamala, mother-in-law of Kunthavai, Sasidharan and Surendran, grandmother of Pranaven & Elizabeth, late Bavaguham & Haripriya Pathmaraj, Prashanth & Meithilesh Sashidaran, Sujan & Pooja and Sarala & Sarita Surendran, great grandmother of Rishi Pathmaraj. Daughter of late Pathvathy & Rajasundram, sister of late Ganandarajah, late Savithri Yoganathan, Sishila Wijayanayagam, Kamalini Kulasingham and late Saratha Pathmanathan, \u00a0<\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed) \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

FOENANDER, George Phillip, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ERNST, Steven, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

PAIVA, Desiree \u2018Deso\u2019 (n\u00e9e GOMEZ), <\/strong>\u00a0(3.2.1983 \u2013 13.3.2015, wife of Edmund Paiva (Can), \u00a0mother of Devin (and Rachael) and Devika, mother-in-law of Moses Silva, grandmother of \u00a0Maiya and Sofia (all Can). Daughter of late Nazarene Gomez and late Margaret Gomez, sister of Jeremy Gomez, Christine and Andrea (all Sri Lanka),\u00a0 sister-in-law of Ruani Gomez, Arthur, late Linus Paiva and Nimmi, Pius Paiva and Jenny and Malcolm Paiva and Julia, in Canada. (Daily Mirror, 15.5.2025)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

VISSER, Terrance Lyn (11.7.1935 \u2013 7.5.2025). Contributed.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

JACOBS, \u00a0RANJIT,\u200b<\/strong>\u00a0 husband of Angeline,\u200b\u00a0 father of Rubesh,\u200b Kevin,\u200b Alvin,\u200b\u00a0 father-in-law of Carrie, grandfather of Maxwell. In Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 12.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MURRAY, Leslie, <\/strong>husband of Maggie, father of Michael, Jonno and Chris, grandfather of Zoe, Archie, Louis, Pippa, Albert and Rose. Brother of John, on May 11, 2025, aged 82 years, in Melbourne. (Melbourne Age, 12.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

EDMONDS, Jonathan Robert,<\/strong> son of Gwenda and Bob (dec), on April 25, 2025, aged 47 years. (Melbourne Age, 13. 5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

RABOT, Emeile \u2018Ray\u2019, <\/strong>husband of betty (dec), father of Emeile & Chris and Carol & Don, grandfather of Geoffrey & Felicity. On May 7, 2025, aged 93 years. (Adelaide Advertiser, 14.52025)<\/span><\/p>\n

SHANMUGANATHN, Vasuki <\/strong>(4.7.1959 \u2013 15.5.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

SELVADURAI, Dr. Sathiyaledchumy, <\/strong>(1945 \u2013 2025),in Melbourne. (RIP Book & Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

ANTONY, \u00a0Tyrone, <\/strong>\u00a0husband of Ranjini,\u200b son of late Ben and Anne Antony,\u200b father of Daminda,\u200b Anudhini and Chaminda,\u200b father-in-law of Seon Vincent,\u200b Anoma and Padma Antony,\u200b grandfather of Kanitha,\u200b Shane,\u200b Adriana,\u200b Aminda and Ramola,\u200b brother of Aloma,\u200b Pepita,\u200b Corrine,\u200b late Errol,\u200b late Myrna,\u200b late Jean and late Brian. (Daily News, 16.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

JACOBS, RANJIT,\u200b<\/strong>\u00a0 husband of Angeline,\u200b father of Rubesh,\u200b Kevin,\u200b Alvin,\u200b\u00a0 father-in-law of Carri, grandfather of Maxwell. (Daily News 16.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

NUGARA, CELSUS (CELO) FELIX<\/strong>,\u200b\u00a0 father & father-in-law of Jacqueline & Leroy Silva,\u200b Carl & Gunoja Nugara,\u200b Carol & Devanashan,\u200b Carlyn Nugara,\u200b grandfather of Leanne,\u200b Christian & Caleb,\u200b husband of Della Mumtaz,\u200b brother & brother-in-law of Sandra & Gladwin Johnson (Australia),\u200b Cheryl & (late) Jurgen Wagner (Germany),\u200b Sue & Clifford Arnold (U.K). – \u200b No. 127\/\u200b4,\u200b S. De S. Jayasinghe Mawatha,\u200b Kohuwala, Sri Lanka. (Daily News 15.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

EATON, Desmond, <\/strong>on May 7, 2025. (West Australian, 17.5. 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

SCHUMACHER, Marlene Dawn (n\u00e9e HENTSCHKE), <\/strong>28.7.1944 \u2013 13.5.2025, wife of Elmore, mother and mother-in-law of Stephen & Gini<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0And Nic & Kathyrn,\u00a0 grandmother of Hamish & Becs,\u00a0 Tom & Em, Angus & Kameron and Lucy, great grandmother of\u00a0 Goldie. (Adelaide Advertiser, 17.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

ORCHARD, Donald (Don), <\/strong>husband of Jenny, father of Cathie., Julie and Fiona, grandfather of\u00a0 Ashleigh, Jessica, Grace, Jack, Sebastian and Darius, on May 9, 2025, aged 90 years. (Adelaide Advertiser,17.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

COLOMBAGE, Conrad, <\/strong>on May 16, 2025, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

VIMALARAJAHA, Velayutham, <\/strong>on May 12, 2025, in Sydney. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

PERUMAL, Ayam \u00a0Fermin, <\/strong>husband of Romany,\u200b\u00a0 father of Rochelle,\u200b father-in-law of Delano Caderamanpulle,\u200b grandfather \u00a0of Zacc and Leah,\u200b brother and brother-in-law of Dr. Remy and Rukmani Perumal (UK),\u200b Max and Nilkanthi Perumal (Australia),\u200b Genevieve and the late Elmo Rodrigopulle,\u200b the late Bernie and Godwin Perumal. (Daily News , 205.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

McHEYZER, Inez Valerie, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

HOPWOOD, George, <\/strong>(5.2.1946 \u2013 19.5.2025), in Australia. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

SIMS, Patricia, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed).<\/span><\/p>\n

FERNANDO, Baby Marquessa, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

DASSENAIKE, Ranjini Cecilia,\u00a0 <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed).<\/span><\/p>\n

LaBROOY, Cameron. <\/strong>(St Anthony\u2019s Parish, Noble Park, Newsletter, 25.5.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SCHUBERT,<\/strong>\u00a0Gretian, <\/strong>husband of Dolly Patricia (N\u00e9e Melder),\u200b father of Sherrine and Sharon and late Kevin Schubert,\u200b father-in-law of Shane Thurgood and Shennon \u00a0Lafaber,\u200b grandfather of Mark Shenall Schubert,\u200b\u00a0 brother of Jean Hayden,\u200b Christine David and Shelton Schubert,\u200b brother-in-law of late Melville David and Everard Hayden, on May 21, 2025. (Daily News, 23.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MOTHA, Therese (n\u00e9e PEREIRA), <\/strong>(9.6.1926 \u2013 23.5.2025), wife of late Britto Motha, mother of Lal & Vajira Motha, Priyani Kellman, Dulip & Niranjali Motha and Rohan & Sharmini Wickramaratne, grandmother of Rajeev and Johanne, great grandmother of Danielle. Sister of Nirmala (Niru) Motha in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MITHRASENAN, Vythilingam, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

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

HALLIDAY, Valerie, <\/strong>on 23 May 2025. (West Australian, 24.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MULHOLLAND, Thomas William (Tom), <\/strong>husband of Sue, father of Sarah, on 21 May 2025. (West Australian, 24.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

ISAACS, Trevor. <\/strong>(West Australian, 24.5.2025), <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LUCAS, Victor \u201cLuke\u201d, <\/strong>(16.2.1944 \u2013 17.5.2025). Adelaide Advertiser, 24.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MATHESON, Neroli Ruby (n\u00e9e SMART), <\/strong>11.5.1940 \u2013 16.5.2025), wife of Stan (dec), mother and mother-in-law and grandmother. (Adelaide Advertiser, 24.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

DURRANT, Cyril, (29.9.1935 \u2013 8.5.2025), <\/strong>husband of Fay, father of Cameron, Bradley and Kyle, grandfather and great grandfather. (Toowoomba Chronicle, 24.5.2025)\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HUNTER, Margaret Lillian (n\u00e9e ANDERSON), <\/strong>7.12.1930 \u2013 6.5.2025). Courier Mail, 24.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

FONSEKA, Malini Senehelatha \u201cMalini\u201d, <\/strong>(30.4.1947 \u2013 24.5.2025),\u00a0 daughter of Gilbert & Seelawathie Fonseka (both dec), sister of 10.<\/span><\/p>\n

de ZOYSA, Lilamanie<\/strong> daughter of the late Capt. & Mrs Kenneth de Zoysa,\u200b sister of Lennox,\u200b Dhushyantha,\u200b Sriyantha,\u200b Arundathy and Ursula,\u200b sister-in-law of Blossom,\u200b Mano,\u200b Rubini and Ralph Gunawardena. (Daily News, 24.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

FRANCIS, Gregory. H, <\/strong>brother of Godfrey,\u200b Joyce,\u200b Tony,\u200b Antoinette (Girly),\u200b Jacintha and Lolita, brother-in-law of Sam Sathianathan,\u200b Bill Reed,\u200b late Raja Anthony,\u200b Surangani,\u200b Beatrice and Ruth. (Sunday Observer, 25.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MEERWALD, Darell Collingwood, (<\/strong>7.10 1942 \u2013 22.5.2025) in Melbourne. (Contributed & DBU Journal)<\/span><\/p>\n

FERDINANDS, Yvette, <\/strong>(11.8.1952 – \u00a0<\/strong>24.5.2025), wife of late Lennon Ferdinands, mother of Linda, Debbie and Jarron, mother-in-law of Roy and Gerard, grandmother of Delan, Xiomara, Rioch\u00e9 and Solara. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

MANICKARAJAH, Parameswary, <\/strong>on May 20, 2025, in Sydney. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

JAYAWEERA, Leonard \u00a0Vivian,\u200b<\/strong>\u00a0 son of late Irene and L.V. Jayaweera,\u200b\u00a0 husband of Lalitha,\u200b father of Kaushal,\u200b Chulani and Viraj,\u200b father-in-law of Janaka,\u200b Eshan and Shanelle,\u200b grandfather of Jinendra,\u200b Jinendri,\u200b Wirendra,\u200b Jineth,\u200b Eranda,\u200b Liasha and Leonard,\u200b great-grandfather of Koan and Julian,\u200b brother of Manel (late),\u200b Gamini (late) and Nelum (late), in Sydney. (Daily News, 28.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nRANASINGHE, Mary Claudette Beulah,\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0wife of (late) Anthony Ranasinghe,\u200b mother of Roshan,\u200b Shiromi & Shiranthi,\u200b mother-in-law of Nimali,\u200b Ajuna and (late) Upul,\u200b\u00a0 grandmother of Virendra,\u200b Ashvika,\u200b Shevantha,\u200b Shenali,\u200b Nethaka,\u200b Sanuthi and Yenuka,\u200b daughter of late Capt. Francis and Mildred Perera,\u200b\u00a0 sister of Rontjen,\u200b Yvonne,\u200b Eardley,\u200b Carmen,\u200b Marie,\u200b Manel,\u200b Lal and Ranjani,\u200b daughter-in-law of (late) Emil and Soma Ranasinghe,\u200b\u00a0 26 May 2025. (Daily News, 28.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

SPARKS, Cheryl Dianne Magella, <\/strong>wife of David,\u00a0 mother and mother-in-law of Shane & Amanda and Amy & Nick, grandmother of William, Nathan and Zara. Sister-in-law of dawn and Shirley, aged 79 years. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 28.5.2025)\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

KARUNAWATHE, Ratnayake Mudiyanselage, <\/strong>IN Melbourne (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

FERNANDEZ, Marie Celine, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

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

DUCKWORTH, Yvette Maivie (n\u00e9e Van Hoff),\u200b<\/strong> wife of late Alick Duckworth,\u200b mother of Alex and mother-in-law of Gayathri,\u200b grandmother of Adeleine and Gilaine. (Daily News, 30. 5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

HERAT, Gwen (n\u00e9e Ayesha WEERAKOON), <\/strong>wife of late Harold Herat, mother of Shamara, Avancka and Praveen, mother-in-law of Nishan, grandmother of Zak and Mihneli. Daughter of late Ranee and Wansapala Weerakoon, sister of late Elmo, Ricky and manel, in Sri Lanka, on May 26, 2025. (Contributed) \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MORTIMER, Patricia, <\/strong>wife of Les (dec), mother of Russ and Glen, grandmother of Timothy, James and George, great grandmother of Xavier, on May 25, 2025. (West Australian, 28.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

DE SILVA, Pushpa, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

BANDARANAYAKA, Abeyrathna <\/strong>(1947 \u2013 2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

GUINAN, Ivan Eustace, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: Spelling of names as taken from original notices and contributors. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


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OBITUARIE (E & O.E.) (MAY 2025) Compiled by Victor Melder GRABAU, Arthur Terry, (Melbourne Age, April 30, 2025) RULACH, Rudy (18.10.1971 \u2013 17.4.2025), son of the late Bernard (Bernie) Rex Rulach and Felicity (Fay) Rulach, brother of Deborah, brother-in-law of Derek. 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