{"id":157656,"date":"2025-09-04T17:45:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T17:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=157656"},"modified":"2025-09-04T17:45:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T17:45:28","slug":"obituaries-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/obituaries-august-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"OBITUARIES &#8211; AUGUST 2025"},"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>(AUGUST 2025)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Compiled by Victor Melder<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>STELLA MARIA (COLE), A.C, <\/strong>(15.4.1936 \u2013 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>de KRETSER, Yvonne Miriam (n\u00e9e FOENANDER), <\/strong>5.5.1945 \u2013 26.7.2025, wife of Rev. Crosbie, mother and mother-in-law of Michael &amp; Jenny, Jan &amp; Yvonne, Sean &amp; Lyn and Keith &amp; Susan, grandmother of Shane &amp; Mereshah, Ryan &amp; Emma, Tyra &amp; Jesse, Jacob, Olivia, Malachi &amp; Zechariah, Charlie and Elle &amp; Louis, In Melbourne. (Order of Service Booklet) \u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>JAYEWARDENE, Jayantha <\/strong>(27.3.1944 \u2013 30.7.2025), husband of Christine, in Sri Lanka. \u2013 615\/32 Rajagiriya Gardens, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka. (Contributed &amp; Internet Resources)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>HILLS, <\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Devereaux Herbert Randal, <\/strong>\u00a0husband of late Christine Hills. Son of late Bertie and late Frederica Hills. \u00a0Brother of the late Desiree Woutersz and David. \u00a0Father of Chrisangelo and Mariangela Hills. \u00a0Brother-in-law of the late Wilhelm Woutersz and Maryanne Hills, \u00a0Father-in-law of Melrose Hills and Sanjeev Niles. Grandfather of Andreo, Jordan and Leanne, on 30.7.25 Aged 82, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>SIVAKUMAR, Krishnapillai, <\/strong>(21.9.1963 \u2013 8.7.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>HUGHES, Terry Michael <\/strong>(14.3.1940 \u2013 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 &amp; Iris (both dec), brotjher of Alan (dec). Sydney Morning Herald, 28.7.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>HONTER, Frederick Lucian George \u201cBill\u201d, <\/strong>(5.1.1942 \u2013 11.7.2025), husband of Marie, father and father-in-law of Jan &amp; Jayne, Dean &amp; Tracey and Craig &amp; Alison, grandfather of 6, great grandfather of 4.(West Australian, 28.7.2025)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>JACOBS, Philippa Helen, <\/strong>partner of Philip. Sister of Leola, on July 21, 2025. (Sydney Morning Herald, 29.7.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>EDWARDS, Rodney Arthur, <\/strong>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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>CARNIE, Roslyn Joy (n\u00e9e ISON), <\/strong>wife of John, Mother and mother-in-law of Chris &amp; Carina, Drew &amp; Nikki and Georgie &amp; Simon, grandmother of \u00a0Luna, Francie, Noah, Flynn and Ros, on July 28, 2025, aged 71 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 31.7.20250<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>FERNANDEZ, Bernice, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>NELSON, Brian Frank, <\/strong>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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>LORD, Michael, <\/strong>(27.7.1968 \u2013 30.7.2025), son of Robert John (dec) and Shirley, brother of Anne, brother-in-law of Mark. (Adelaide Advertiser, 2.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>ANDREE, Donna Winifred <\/strong>(11.3.1932 \u2013 29.7.2025), wife of Willi (dec), mother of Louise, Simon and Christian, grandmother of Nicholas, Angus, Isabella and Sebastian. Twin-sister of\u00a0 Margaret. (Hobart Mercury, 2.8.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>ORR, Margaret Elizabeth \u201cMeg\u201d, <\/strong>(30.8.1945 \u2013 22.7.2025), daughter of Robert and Lillian Orr (both dec), sister of Roberta and John, Douglas (dec) and Frances and James &amp; Elizabeth. (Sydney Morning Herald, 2.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>GRAY, Rodney John<\/strong> (24.7.1946 \u2013 29.7.20125), husband of Marion, father of Shannon and Keryn, g5randfather of Coltan and Mylah. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 2.8.2025).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>JORDAN, Raymond George \u201cRay\u201d, <\/strong>(26.1.1937 \u2013 23.7.2025) , husband of Ursula dec), father of Michelle and Greg, grandfather. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 2.8.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>WITHAM, Lawrence Noel (Lawrie), <\/strong>husband of Ruby, father and father-in-law of Jacquie, Bernie &amp; Caroline and Rachel &amp; Evan Willis, grandfather of Tome &amp; Chelsea, Hugh, Ethan, Ella and Henry, great grandfather of\u00a0 Howard,\u00a0\u00a0 aged 87 years. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 2.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>KIRIWANELIYA, Thesath Methsitha, <\/strong>in Melbourne (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>TREK, Sheadon, <\/strong>(11.2.2006 \u2013 27.7.2025), son of Sam and Niroshi (Marion), brother of Sheyon and Shennen, (Elanka News, 3.8.2025) <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>FELSINGER, Esther \u201cBubsy\u201d (n\u00e9e BUULTJENS),\u00a0 <\/strong>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. \u2013 110\/15, Jubilee Mawatha, Mirihana Road, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. (Sunday Times, 3.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>RAYMOND, Nigel,\u00a0 <\/strong>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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>WARDNER, Barbara (n\u00e9e ALTENDORFF), <\/strong>(15.4.1931- ?) in Queensland. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>SETHUPATHY, Joe. (<\/strong>Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>DAVID, Christie. D, <\/strong>husband of Gladys (n\u00e9e 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>FERNANDO Rev. Sr Rosita, <\/strong>Convent of The Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, 15 Don Carolis Road, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka. (Daily News, 6.8.2025)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>PEREIRA, Noble (Dalla), <\/strong>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 \u00a0late Jerene and\u00a0 Felicia. (Daily News, 6.8.29025)\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>KELLY,\u00a0 Joseph Charles, <\/strong>6.5.1942 \u2013 29.7.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>PECK, James<\/strong>, in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>CHAPMAN, Gerald, <\/strong>father of Robert and Helen, grandfather of Tomas, Luis and Ryan, on August 4, 2025.. (West Australian, 6.8.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>NICHOLAS, Gregory Ross, <\/strong>brother and brother-in-law of Jane and Henry. (West Australian, 6.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>EATON, Margaret (Peg) OAM (n\u00e9e RINDER), <\/strong>\u00a0(19.2.1924 \u2013 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>HUNTER, Robert \u201cBobby\u201d,\u00a0 <\/strong>(18.2.1943 \u2013 1.8.2025), husband of Kaye, father of Cheryl, Robyn and Trevor, grandfather of six, great grandfather of six. (Adelaide Advertiser, 9.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>KOCH, Douglas Cedric,\u00a0 <\/strong>(21.5.1946 \u2013 2.8.25)\u00a0 husband of Judy, father of Brenton, Amanda, Natalie and Wayne, grandfather of Tyson, Jake, Jaimee , Hayden, Brodie and Ryan. (Adelaide Advertiser, 9.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>ISAACS, David\u00a0 <\/strong>(23.9.1950 \u2013 2.8.2025), husband of Carmel, father of Anna &amp; Peter, ben (dec), Tom and Mark &amp; Tika, grandfather of Charlie, Zoe, Jacob,\u00a0 Tanah and Asri. Son of Susanna and Alick, brother of Steve and Harriet (dec). Sydney Morning Herald, 9.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>NEWMAN, William Alfred, <\/strong>(3.1.1939 \u2013 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>EDWARDS, Norman Stanley (Norm),\u00a0 <\/strong>(31.1.1939 \u2013 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>MASON, Olive, Mary\u00a0 <\/strong>(2.2.1927 \u2013 6.8.2025), mother of Helen, Anne (dec), Linda and Rosey, grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 12. (West Australian, 9.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>PHILLIPS, Heather (n\u00e9e COOKE), <\/strong>wife of Michael. Daughter of late rev. Ken and Eva Cooke. (West Australian, 9.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>RAJENDRAN, Yvonne, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>KITTO, Henry Donald, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>KANAGASABAPATHY, Sivabalasunderam, <\/strong>(16.6.1936 \u2013 9.8.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>JANSZ, Claude <\/strong>(16.8.1930 \u2013 2.8.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>GNANARATNAM, Sanjivan Robert, <\/strong>(3.8.1960 &#8211; 5.8.025), son of John and Ruba Gnanaratnam,\u00a0 brother and brother-in-law of Sumi &amp; Earle, Manju &amp; Snjezana, Aji &amp; Monique and\u00a0 and Dushy, Sofia &amp; Archie.Father, father-in-law, grandfather of Marisha, Elya, Sofia and Archie,in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SABANADESAR, Kandasamy, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>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) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>WIJETUNGE, Palitha Rohan, in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>BRERETON, Joyce <\/strong>(20.6.1940 \u2013 9.8.2025), Daily Mirror, 12..2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>KANDASAMY, Baskaran, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SUBASINGHE, Chandrika, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>EATON, Margaret \u201cPeg\u201d (n\u00e9e RINDER). <\/strong>(West Australian, 9.8.2025)<strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>FURLONG, Gary William, <\/strong>(21.1.1970 \u2013 1.8.2025), husband of Deb, father of Harrison, Austin and Georgia. Brother of Robert and Allan. (Brisbane Daily Telegraph, 12.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>NEWMAN, Bernadette Majella <\/strong>(10.8.1965 \u2013 6.87.2025), wife of Bruce. Daughter of John (dec) and Silvia. (Sydney Morning Herald,\u00a0 13.8.2025) <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>WEBSTER, Peter Grant <\/strong>(25.11.1926 \u2013 7.8.2025), husband of Barbara (dec), father and father-in-law of Andrew, Annette, Christine, Elizabeth (dec) and Andrew, grandfather of\u00a0\u00a0 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>EASON, Stephen John, <\/strong>father of Alexandra. Son of\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Patricia and Owen (both dec), brother and brother-in-law of Kristina (dec), Andrew &amp; Mel, Simone, Charmaine &amp; Emilio and Lisa, on August 6, 2025. (Melbourne Age, 15.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>EDWARDS, Albert David, <\/strong>(8.10.1938 \u2013 10.8.2025), husband of Fay. Son of Herbert and Eileen (both dec), Brisbane Daily Telegraph, 15.8.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>BRODIE, John Rex \u201cRex\u201d <\/strong>(3.6.1948 \u2013 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>ADAMS,\u00a0 Raymond George. <\/strong>(2.9.1940 \u2013 31.7.\/2025), husband of Margaret, father of Tony, Carolyn and Damien. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 16.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PETERSON, Patricia Philippa \u201cPip\u201d, <\/strong>wife of Ewan, mother of Clare (dec), Finlay and Daniel, on August 5, 2025. (Brisbane Courier Mail, 16.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>ANDREWS, Shirley Henrietta Ellen, <\/strong>on August 6, 2025, aged 89 years. (Sydney Morning Herald, 16.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>JORDAN, David\u00a0 Cyril <\/strong>(24.7.1938 \u2013 9.8.2025), husband of Margaret (dec), father of Michael, Catherine and Stephen. Brother of Tony and Jean (Sydney Morning Herald, 16.8.2025).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>HOLMES, Marilyn. <\/strong>on August 7, 2025. (Adelaide Advertiser, 16.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DAVIDSON, Raymond Joseph, <\/strong>father of Wayne, Sharon and Debbie. (West Australian, 16.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PARSONS, Jeffrey William <\/strong>(20.9.1950 \u2013 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>KURUPPU,\u200b Hiran<\/strong>,\u200b husband of Harshi,\u200b son of late Mr Neil Kuruppu and late Mrs Sriya Kuruppu,\u200b brother of Hasanthi,\u200b Ramani,\u200b Chandani,\u200b Maya and Ajith,\u200b brother-in-law of late Milton,\u200b Geoff,\u200b Manik and Mithila,\u200b uncle of Manthika,\u200b Danuke,\u200b Mahin,\u200b Nayanthi and Hesara., in the US. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>BECKMEYER, Mystica Marie <\/strong>(2.6.1960 \u2013 15.8.2025),\u00a0 wife of Reuben Jeevanayagam, mother of Ryan Jeevanayagam and Garrett Jeevanayagam, in Canada (Contributed &amp; Chapel Ridge, Funerals, Ontario, Canada)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>JOSEPH, Cedric Eliston <\/strong>(26.11.1934 \u2013 7.8.2025), husband of Christobel (n\u00e9e de Kretser), father of Anja &amp; Camille and Jim, grandfather of Katrina &amp; Onur, Joshua &amp; Jessica and Sacha &amp; Leigh, great grandfather of Dylan Bekar, Summer &amp; Antonio Koussia. Brother of Maureen &amp; Mervyn (dec), Arlene &amp; Ron and Winston &amp; Rowena., in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>JACKSON, Neomi Therese, <\/strong>mother of Pendry, Esric, Spence, Mitchell and Charmaine, in Melbourne, aged 97 years. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>D\u2019CRUZE, Eve Hope, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>WIJESOMA, Don Jayantha<\/strong>, in Queensland. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>REV. SR.<\/strong><strong> MARY TILDA A.C.<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>n\u00e9e Mary Matilda ANDREW<\/strong>),\u200b on 19th August 2025. Carmel Convent,\u200b 88,\u200b Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha,\u200b Colombo 10). Daily News, 20.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>TALWATTE,\u00a0 Dilhara \u00a0Sonali (n\u00e9e MEDONZA<\/strong>). wife of Asite,\u200b\u00a0 mother of Duhitru,\u200b Bihini and Sishru,\u200b\u00a0 mother-in-law of Kaushal Siriwardena and Manojith Weerasuriya,\u00a0 grandmother of Vihane,\u200b Viru and Seyara. Daughter of the late Titus Medonza and the late Iris Dhanapala, sister of Tamara. &#8211; No. 14,\u200b Cambridge Terrace,\u200b Colombo 7. Sri Lanka.(Daily News 20..2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DUCKWORTH Margaret <\/strong>(3.5.1950 \u2013 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>RAYMOND, Cheryl<\/strong>. (West Australian, 20.8.2025).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PARSONS, Robert Wayne <\/strong>(7.10.1946 \u2013 7.8.2025). Adelaide Advertiser, 23.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>HILL, Ian, <\/strong>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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>WEBSTER, Rosaleen Marie <\/strong>(29.9.1938 \u2013 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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PARARAJASINGHAM, Dr Thambimuththu, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>FERNANDEZ, Charles Anthony, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>LIYANAGE, Ariyaratna Dharmabandu Koggala, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DIAS, Maxwell, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>JANSZ\u0116, <\/strong>Derek, in Perth. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PERERA, Supipi<\/strong>, (St Anthony\u2019s Parish, Noble Park, Bulletin)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>RAJENDRAN, Yvonne <\/strong>(St Anthony\u2019s Parish, Noble Park, Bulletin)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SUBRAMANIAM, Felicia (Feela) Mary (n\u00e9e MELDER), <\/strong>(30.5.1927 \u2013 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 (n\u00e9e 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)\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>THURAISINGHAM, Rajasingham, <\/strong>(23.1.1957 \u2013 18.8.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SIVAPATHAN, Santhakumari, <\/strong>(19.5.1958 \u2013 19.8.2025), in Sydney. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>MADESAN, Ponniah, <\/strong>(30.1.1946 \u2013 15.8.2025), in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DE JONK, Rosemarie, <\/strong>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)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>WRIGHT, Roger, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>GURUSINHA, Iranganie Sepalika (n\u00e9e MOLLIGODA), <\/strong>\u00a0wife of late I.A. Gurusinha,\u200b mother of Anjali,\u200b Roshini and Asanka (Aus),\u200b mother-in-law of Maj,\u200b Nalin Tillekeratne (Rtd) and Kushlani. Sister of late D.U. Sepala,\u200b late Mallika Jayawardena,\u200b late Raja,\u200b Para and late Gamini,\u200b sister-in-law of Bandu,\u200b Geraldine,\u200b late Dr. Lionel,\u200b Harriet,\u200b Chandra and Sally (UK),\u200b late Prof. Hiran and Yasoma Jayasuriya,\u200b Lakshman and Leela Gurusinha,\u200b grandmother of Yuwantha,\u200b Onella,\u200b Andrew,\u200b Harintha,\u200b Svanthi and Heshini,\u200b great-grandmother of Logan and Ripley. (Contributed &amp; Funerals lk)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>GEDDES, Ronald, <\/strong>in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>LUDEWYKE, Gladston Anthony <\/strong>(1978 \u2013 25), son of Godfrey &amp; the late Sylvia Vancuylenburg Ludewyke, brother of Gladwin Ludewyke and Gavin Ludewyke, in Sri Lanka. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>LEEMBRUGGEN, Edda, <\/strong>(17.1.1931 \u2013 23.8.2025), wife of Bert (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Glenn &amp; Kate and Sue &amp; Greg, grandmother of Chris, Hayden and Kristabella. (Sydney\u00a0 Morning Herald, 25.8.2025)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PERERA, Rev. Br Clinton <\/strong>(2.2.1940 \u2013 25.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>FERNANDO, Lashan<\/strong>, in Melbourne. (Contributed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>CHAPMAN, Victor Ross, <\/strong>husband of Bev, father and father-in-law of Jan &amp; Kim, Lesley &amp; Peter, Neville &amp; Tara and Rhonda &amp; Matthew, grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 4. (West Australian, 28.8.2025)\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>DE FONSEKA, Eric William Anthony<\/strong>, husband of Carmen (dec), father of Warren and Richard, grandfather of Lana, Hannah and Kian, on August 26, 2025. (West Australian, 28.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>LUCAS, Merylyn, <\/strong>on August 18, 2025. (West Australian, 28.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>PERERA, Maureen Mary Ferdinands,<\/strong>\u00a0 mother of Rohan Perera,\u200b Randolph Perera,\u200b late Romaine Weerasinghe,\u200b Radcliffe Perera and Robin Perera, on August 28, 2025. 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(Sydney Morning Herald, 30.8.2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Note: Spelling of names as taken from original notices and contributors. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/elanka-newsletter-sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OBITUARIES (E &amp; O.E.) (AUGUST 2025) Compiled by Victor Melder &nbsp; STELLA MARIA (COLE), A.C, (15.4.1936 \u2013 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. 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