{"id":154793,"date":"2025-07-01T18:05:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=154793"},"modified":"2025-07-01T18:06:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:06:05","slug":"obituaries-june-2205","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/obituaries-june-2205\/","title":{"rendered":"OBITUARIES – JUNE 2205"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

EMERSON, Gillian Heloise (n\u00e9e DE VOS), (7.12.1951 \u2013 9.6.2025), <\/strong>wife of Richard, mother and mother-in-law of Janine, Greg & Amanda, grandmother of Charlotte and Darcy.(Herald Sun 18.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MISSO, Meryl Irene, (8.8.1947 \u2013 13.4.2025), wife of Kingsley (dec), mother of Tracey, Liza and Brett, grandmother of Emma, Chrstine and Andrew, great grandmother of \u00a0Harvey and Axle. (Queensland Mail, 20.4.2025)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PAIVA, Desiree \u2018Deso\u2019 (n\u00e9e GOMEZ), <\/strong>\u00a0(3.2.1983 \u2013 13.3.2025, wife of Edmund Paiva (Can),\u00a0 mother of Devin (and Rachael) and Devika, mother-in-law of Moses Silva, grandmother of\u00a0 Maiya 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

WIJESINGHE, Chitra, wife of late Cyril, mother of Preethi Weerasinghe and Cyril Wijesinghe, mother-in-law of Asela Weerasinghe and Faressha Wijesinghe, grandmother of Dimita neil Weerasinghe, Rowan Weerasinghe and Cyril Wijesinghe, Nicole Wijesinghe and Jamie Wiresinghe, great grandmother of Angeoa, Amali, Rafael and Arya, on May 3, aged 90 years. (Daedena Newsletter, Qld)\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

RUPESINGHE, George, (1.4.1939 \u2013 25.5.2025), husband of Maureen. In Sydney. (Contributed)\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

FERNANDO, Dr J.X.I.Inbar, (2.7.1955 \u2013 24.5.2025), husband of Marie, father of Nivindri, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

RASIAH, John Wijendaran, in Melbourne. (Contributed) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

MacINTYRE, Eleanor Nalini (n\u00e9e MATHER), 21.9.1937 \u2013 31.5.2025), \u00a0wife of Ernest, mother of Amrit and Raina, mother-in-law of Brett Davies, grandmother of Ayesha and Michael. Daughter of the late Julius Mather & Nirmalam Mather (n\u00e9e Chanmuygam), sister of late Dr Ronnie Mather, in Sydney.\u00a0 (Daily News 3.6.2025)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

DE KAUWE, \u00a0Roderick, <\/strong>\u00a0husband of late Beulah (n\u00e9e Arendtsz), father of Darrel,\u200b Sharon,\u200b Tarnia,\u200b Deadree,\u200b Kenneth,\u200b late Glen,\u200b Roger and Cleona, father-in-law of Jacqueline,\u200b Adriam,\u200b Suresh,\u200b Gale,\u200b Roma,\u200b Darryl and Jagath, grandfather\u00a0 of Shaun,\u200b Tammendra,\u200b Melissa,\u200b Shianne,\u200b Karen,\u200b Dillon,\u200b late Ammendra,\u200b Shallen,\u200b Sharlene,\u200b Grett,\u200b Andrea,\u200b Shanaika,\u200b Damon Shanara,\u200b Shanriana and Julian,\u200b\u00a0 great grandpa of Devon,\u200b Jake,\u200b Ethan,\u200b Mikayla,\u200b Evan and Gianna. In Sri Lanka, on 31 May 2025. (Daily News, 3.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

PIETERSZ, Francis \u00a0Cyril,<\/strong> husband of the late Indrani,\u200b father of Coralie,\u200b Ianthe and Graeme,\u200b in Sri Lanka, on 25 May 2025. (Daily News, 3.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

DASSENAIKE, Ranjini Cecelia, (n\u00e9e Kawiratne) \u00a0<\/strong>(24.7.1947 \u2013 10.5.2025), mother of Rajiv and Nilusha and partners Carolyn and Colin. Brother of\u00a0 Anura, in Melbourne. (Contributed) \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

REED, William Allan (Bill)<\/strong>,\u200b\u00a0 husband of Evangaline Reed (Lolita),\u200b brother-in-law of Godfrey,\u200b Joyce,\u200b Tony,\u200b Antoinette (Girly),\u200b Jacintha,\u200b late Gregory,\u200b Sam Sathianathan,\u200b late Raja Anthony,\u200b Surangani,\u200b Beatrice and Ruth, in Sri Lanka on June 2, 2025. (Daily News, 3.6.20250 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

JAYAWEERA, Vivian, <\/strong>husband of Lalith, father of Kaushal, Chulani and Viraj, father-in-law of Janaka, Eshan and Shanelle, grandfather of Jinendra, Jinendri, Wirendri, Jineth, Eranda, Liasha and Leonard, great grandfather of Koan and Julian. Son of the late Irena and L.V. Jayaweera, brother of\u00a0 late Manel, lte Gamini and late Nelum, in Sydney, on May 25, 20225. (Contributed)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

de ALWIS,\u00a0 Dilhan Joseph <\/strong>(28.3.1962 \u2013 31.5.2025), son of late Roland and Analeen De Alvis, brother of Michele (Aust), Dilrukshi (Aust) and Dilruwani, brother-in-law of Gamini Tillekkeratne and Roshan Abayasekara, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HETTIARACHCHI, Don Anthony Rohan, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

WICKRAMASINGHE<\/strong>, Dagma Clarice n\u00e9e TISSAARATCHCHI), <\/strong>\u00a0wife of late Laal, mother\u00a0 of Roshanara, Sonali and Dilrukshi (Chuti), mother-in-law of Brian Azoor, Senaka De Soysa and Keith Modder, grandmother of Rahab, Aaron, Yvanka, Anouk, Lara and Liam, great grandmother of Logan, Harvey, Xavier, Rehaya and Charles. Daughter of the late Harry and Mercy Tissaaratchchi, sister of Rhona Senanayake and Caryl Gurusinghe, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

SADOON, Mohamed Jauper, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Daily Island, 3.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MELDER, Jude. <\/strong>(West Australian, 4.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

ABAYASEKERA, Joan Annathaie Magdalene (n\u00e9e DEVANAYAGAM), <\/strong>1939 \u2013 2025, wife of Rev. Jeffrey Abayasekera, mother of Dharshini Perera and Jeevananda Abayasekera, mother-in-law of Thusitha Perera, grandmother of Asika and Thilan Perera. Daughter of late Marsilamoney and late Annie Mary Devanayagam, sister of late Nesta Amarasekera and late Shirley Devanayagam. (Sydney Morning Herald, 4.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

D\u2019ROZARIO, Cheryl, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

PATTERSON, Thomas Annesley, <\/strong>son of Thomas & Irene Patterson (both dec), father of Marguerite Scheffer (Rufuis) and Tristram., step-father of Edgar and Christopher Wijayaratnam, grandfather of Gavin, Warren, James and Christian.\u00a0 Brother of Ivor (Naomi) and Therese Jansz (Wilhelm),\u00a0 brother-in-law of Josephine, in Canada, on June 3, 2025, aged 91. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

DANIELS, Mario, <\/strong>husband of Julianne. Son of Leon & Judy Daniels, brother of Renata, brother-in-law of Michael, son-in-law of\u00a0 Allan and Mallika Fernando, in Sri Lanka on June6, 2025. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

D\u2019SILVA, Olive. <\/strong>(West Australian, 7.6.2024)<\/span><\/p>\n

REIMERS, Pat. <\/strong>(West Australian, 7.6.2024<\/span><\/p>\n

ISAACSON, Geoffrey Reginald <\/strong>(4.4.1941 \u2013 25.5.2025), husband of Barb. father and father-in-law of Philip and Heather, Kim and Jim, Richard and Jax, James and Melanie. grandfather of Eleni, Nick; Jacob, Eleanor; Liam, and Rhiley, on May 25, 2025. (Adelaide Advertiser, 7.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

KOCH, Ashley James, <\/strong>(24.6.1986 \u2013 30.5.2025), \u00a0husband of Jess, father of Liam and Ebony. Son of Peter and Pamela, brother of Riley, Jenna and Nang. (Adelaide Advertiser, 7.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

WYE, Indrani Chitra (n\u00e9e RUTNAM), <\/strong>wife of late Patrick J. Wye, mother of Kshirabdhi Page, Padmini Anne Rio and Maria Anne Berry, mother-in-law of Louis Page, Dylan Berry and Jamie Rio, grandmother of Rachel, Tara, Louis Page jnr, Devon and Liam Belter, Brixton and Grace Berry, great grandmother of Ella. Daughter of Janes and Evelyn Rutnam, sister of late Rajah Rutnam, Chandran Rutnam, Jayam Rutnam, Iswari Camou, Dennis Rutnam, Padmini Johns and George Rutnam, sister-in-law of Patsy Rutnam, the late Judy Rutnam, Nihara Rutnaqm, Gina Rutnam, Rene Camou, John Johns jnr and Sonia Rutnam, in California, USA on June 4, 2025, aged 89 years. (News from Jayam, USA)<\/span><\/p>\n

SIMMONS, Simone, <\/strong>(5.3.1944 \u2013 5.6.2025), wife of David,\u00a0 mother of Sharon and Danny, mother-in-law of Evelin, grandmother of Max, Zach and Fin. (Adelaide Advertiser, 7.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

JACOBS, Virginia, <\/strong>wife of Neil, mother of Adele. Daughter of Yvonne and Anton, sister of Tina and Anthony, on May 25, 2025, aged 71 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 7.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

VADIVELAN, Vijayakularani, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

WILLIAMS, Judith (Judy) Bernadette (n\u00e9e JANSZ) , <\/strong>wife of Billy (Hillary) Williams, mother of late Valita and Veronica, grandmother of Savain Delon. Daughter of late Joe and Monica Jansz, sister of Rienzie\/Audrey, late Trevin, Berny\/Waldo Fernando (dec), late Randolph\/Indrani, Shane\/Nadira (Bermuda) and Remo\/Pushpa. Daughter-in-law of late Douglas & Mary Williams,\u00a0 sister-in-law of\u00a0 Petrina\/Ajay Srivastava(dec), Tenny (dec), Rose\/Errol De Zilwa (Aust) and Rienzie\/Indika, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

KATHIRGAMARAJAH, Subramaniam, <\/strong>in Melbourne, on June 9, 2025.. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

NICHOLAS, Shirley Ruth. <\/strong>(Melbourne Age, 90.6.\/2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MATTHIAS, Richard, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

SILVA, \u00a0Dr.\u00a0 Joyce<\/strong>\u00a0 passed away peacefully in London on 12.05.2025, wife of Joe,\u200b\u00a0 mother of late Ruwan and Sonali,\u200b\u00a0 randmother of Sharuka,\u200b Sharuni and Jessica, in London on May 12, 2025. (Daily News, 12.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

KOCH, Ashley James. <\/strong>(Adelaide Advertiser, 11.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

CRONIN, John George, <\/strong>\u00a0(28.7.1944 \u2013 4.6.2025)husband of Margaret (dec), father of Paul, grandfather of Charlie, Frankie and Evie. Brother of Yvonne (dec), Margaret and Lorraine. (Adelaide Advertiser, 12.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

PRINS, Wendell, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

De NIESE, Jaiden, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

PALMER, Geoffrey Alla \u201cGeoff\u201d, <\/strong>(15.1.1948 \u2013 4.6.2025), husband of Marion, father\u00a0 and father-in-law of Matthew & Jane, Scott & Megan and\u00a0 Kate & Luke, grandfather of Ohmeah, Joel, Argon, Oscar, Chase, Leo and Ottis. Brother and brother-in-law of Lyndon & Marian. (Adelaide Advertiser, 14.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

VARNEY, Dr Robert William <\/strong>(4.5.1933 \u2013 6.6.2025), husband of Jenn, father of Libby (dec) and Jacqui, grandfather of Lachlan and Hilary. (Adelaide Advertiser, 14.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MARSHALL, Leonie Frances (n\u00e9e WRIGHT), <\/strong>on June 4, 20215. (Melbourne3 Age, 14.6.2025)\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

GEDDES, Delia, <\/strong>on 12 June 2025. (Sydney Morning Herald, 14.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

ENRIGHT, Heather Elizabeth <\/strong>(28.2.1936 \u2013 4.6.2025), wife of Bob, mother of Karen, Wayne, Steven and Andrew, mother-in-law , grandmother, great grandmother and sister. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 14.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

LEWIS, Valma Ena \u201cVal\u201d<\/strong> (28.2.1931 \u2013 5.6.2025), wife of Jack (dec), mother of John and Ken, grandmother and great grandmother. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 14.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

ROSAYRO, Doris Merle, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

FERNANDO, Curly, <\/strong>husband of Minalie, in Perth. (Contributed & West Australian, 17.6.2025))<\/span><\/p>\n

SIVABALASUNDERAM, Jegathambikai <\/strong>(3.9.1939 \u2013 15.6.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

DE MOTTE, Iris Catherine, <\/strong>wife of late Noel, mother of Gwen, Alexton, Noel (Sandy), Evangeline, Shadwell, Nirupa, Larry and Cassandra, grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 12, in Sri Lanka. (Daily Mirror, 17.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

PERERA, Johann Alan, <\/strong>husband of Jennifer (n\u00e9e Gerreyn), father of Vanessa De Silva and Samantha Perera, father-in-law of Haymantha De Silva, grandfather of Aanya. Son of late Donald & Rene Perera, Brother of Jeremy, late Janine Ponnudurai, in Sri Lanka on June 15, 2025. (Daily Mirror, 17.6.2025)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PAUL, Keith, <\/strong>in Canada. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

FOENANDER, Desmond. <\/strong>(Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

LUCAS, Margaret Louie, <\/strong>wife of Don (dec), mother of Kevin, Katherine, Trevor and Len, grandmother of Jason, Alex, Jeremy, Melanie, Cameron and Christopher, great grandmother of\u00a0 Zephaniah, Zahara, Tessa, Osiris and Lily. Sister of Shirley, Pat and Robert James (dec), on<\/span><\/p>\n

June 9, 2025.\u00a0 (Sydney Morning Herald, 17.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

HUGHES, Prof Paul<\/strong> (10.11.1944 \u2013 1.6.2025). (Adelaide Advertiser, 17.6.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

DANIELS, Yvonne Beatrice \u2018Von\u2019, <\/strong>(25.10.1930 \u2013 12.6.2025), wife of Gil (dec), mother of Cheryl, John, Gary and Robyn (dec), grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 34, great great grandmother of 1. (West Australian)<\/span><\/p>\n

D\u2019SOUZA, Teresa Lidwina, <\/strong>(11.1.1933 \u2013 13.6.2025), Adelaide Advertiser, 18.6.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

KANTHARATNAM, Sheenah. <\/strong>(West Australian, 19.5.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

CHAPMAN, Clive (Chappy)<\/strong> 8.3.1945 \u2013 18.6.2025, husband of Rebecca, father, grandfather and brother.(West Australian, 20.6.2025) \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

KRAUSE, Sharon. <\/strong>(West Australian, 20.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

HESSE, Colin Anthony<\/strong>(11.12.1959 \u2013 31.5.2025), son of Clifford & Mavis (both dec). (Brisbane Courier Mail, 20.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

KOCH, John Reginald <\/strong>\u00a0(5.9.1942 \u2013 7.6.2025), husband of Auriel (dec), father of Robyn, Joanne and Marie.. (Adelaide Advertiser, 21.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

TODD, Raymond Allen (30.8.1943 \u2013 17.6.2025), husband of Nita, father and father-in-law of Michael & Ruth, Tracey & Dominic and Anthony & Sam, grandfather of Shaun & Lisa, Braden, Liam, Rebekah, Sophie & Matt, Luke & Chloe and Charlotte & Layli, great grandfather of Olivia and Finley.\u00a0 (Adelaide Advertiser,\u00a0 21.6.2025)<\/span><\/h1>\n

HOLMES, Christoph Graham \u2018Chris\u2019\u00a0 <\/strong>(16.7.1950 \u2013 14.6.2025), husband of Kerrie, father and father-in-law of Tim & Simon and Alex. Son of Roy Holmes (dec) and Frances Cartwright, brother Carole, Lyndsay and Susan. (Melbourne Age, 21.6.2025)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ANANDAPPA, Silverius Anthony Maxwell,\u00a0 <\/strong>husband of Ophelia, father of Serena and Loren, father-in-law of Ayesha, grandfather of Chiara, David and Sabina.. Son of late Bede and Queenie, son-in-law of late David and Winfreda, brother of Frank, Carmel, Trevor, Pam, Gladwyn, Glossinda and late Hilary and Christine, on 9th June 2025, in the UK. (Sunday Times, 22.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

NOYAHR, Annesley Rex, <\/strong>\u00a0husband of Mrs. Jennifer Rebecca Therese Christeen Bottoni, \u00a0father of Petrova and Richie Noyahr, father-in-law of Ajith Kamalanathan and Lakshika Marasinghe, grandfather of Caleb, Joshua, and Katia Kamalanathan, Son of Late Eric and Ruby Noyahr, brother of Tyron, Cheryl, Heather, Darrel, and Delrine Noyahr & Late Brindly Noyahr, Annesley Rex Noyahr. (Sunday Times, 22.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MUDALIYAR, Sithamparam\u00a0 Sinnaih, <\/strong>(17.8.1938 \u2013 13.6.2025), in Australia. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

GERREYN, Joshua Asher, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

DE LIVERA, Joe, <\/strong>(19.10.1929 \u2013 19.6.2025), husband of Hermie, father of Rohan, Srihan and Johan, father-in-law of Rose, Deanna and Darshi, grandfather of Adara, Devan, Arya, Evelyn and Hugo. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

KELLY, Allen, <\/strong>on June 22, 2025. \u00a0<\/strong>(Contributed<\/span><\/p>\n

GUNAWARDANA, Peltolage\u00a0 Don\u00a0 Gamini, <\/strong>\u00a0in Melbourne. (Contributed \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SRINIVASAN, Venkatarama, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

VAN TWEST, Derrick \u00a0Raymond<\/strong>,\u200b husband of the late Monica Van Twest,\u200b father of Ray and his wife Pat,\u200b Sandra,\u200b Rohan and his wife Marina,\u200b grandfather of Michael,\u200b Andrew & Desmond,\u200b Sylvie and Theo and their spouses,\u200b great-grandfather of Dante and Isia,\u200b Kaitlyn,\u200b Neave and Ellis,\u200b Annabelle & Evelyn. Brother of (late) Merle (Australia),\u200b Charmaine (Sri Lanka) and Kathleen (Australia), in Ontario,\u200b Canada on May 12th 2025 at the age of 100. (Daily News, 25.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

DAVID, Mavis Magdeline,\u00a0 <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

BARSENBACH, Noel, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

DEVENDRA, Lieut Commander Somasiri, <\/strong>(17.4.1933 \u2013 19.6.2025), husband of Dayadari, father of Nalaka and Mihiri, brother of Tissa (dec), Yasmin Perera and Ransiri Menika Silva, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed & Internet Resources)<\/span><\/p>\n

RAYER, Angelo, <\/strong>in Sri Lanka. (Contributed).<\/span><\/p>\n

THURLINGHAM, Kanapathipillai, <\/strong>(16.6.1948 \u2013 20.6.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

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

VANDERPUTT, Tanis, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

EPHRAIMS, Ziska Therese \u2018Cissy\u2019 (n\u00e9e GILLES) , \u00a0<\/strong>(16.9.30 \u2013 10.6.2025), \u00a0wife of Conrad Ephraims (dec), mother of Tyrone and Yohan Ephraims in Melbourne. (Contributed & ELanka)<\/span><\/p>\n

JACOBS, Janice Lorraine, <\/strong>(Sydney Morning Herald, 23.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

LOOS, Hillary Desmond, <\/strong>husband of Judy, father and father-in-law of Tristan & Sarah and Daniel & Maria grandfather of Clare, Nora and Thomas. Brother of Terrence, Russell and Vanessa, on June 17, 2025, aged 67 years. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 23.6.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

FERNANDO, Muriel, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (St Anthony\u2019s Parish, Keysborough, Church Bulletin, 27.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

De ALWIS, Ernest, IN Melbourne. <\/strong>\u00a0(St Anthony\u2019s Parish, Keysborough, Church Bulletin, 27.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

MANUUNESAN, Shaaricka, <\/strong>(3.2.1998 \u2013 25.6.2025), daughter of Mr & Mrs Manuuesan (Neesan\/ Nelson) and Ramya, in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

TILLEKERATNE, Leela, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

JOSEPH, Sheela, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed).<\/span><\/p>\n

SELVARATNAM, Ranjit, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

PEREIRA, Angeline, <\/strong>wife of Mark Anton Ohlmus Pereira (dec), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

JANSZ, Trevin, <\/strong>husband of Portia, father of Deanne, \u00a0<\/strong>in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n

RODRIGO, Gladys, <\/strong>wife of Wenceslaus (dec), mother of Arlene and Sherrine, mother-in-law of Nada Corea, grandmother of Nilan and Adrianna. Sister of Neville, Fr Bernard OSB, late Maurice and late Fr Ronald. (Daily News, 30.6.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

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