DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Nyrie Loi Roberts (nee McMillan)

Late of Boggabilla.
Sadly, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, 6th March 2024 aged 71 years.

Loving wife to Garry and cherished mother to Jimmy, Casey, Shannon, Beth (dec) and Rae.
The best Nan and great Nan to many.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Nyrie’s funeral to be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 69 Callandoon Street Goondiwindi, on Friday 22nd March 2024, with the service commencing at 10.30am.

Thence for interment at the Boggabilla Cemetery, Newell Highway, Boggabilla NSW 2409

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Christina Forsyth Burns Edmiston

Late of Thallon and recently of Forest View Care, Childers Qld.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving Children, on Thursday, 7th March 2024.

Loving wife to John Edmiston (dec),
Mother to Robert & Anne,
Grandma to Lauren, Caitlin, Lachlan & Marnie.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Christina’s funeral to be held at the Uniting Church, 18 Barlee Street St George, at 10.00am on Wednesday 20th March 2024.

Thence for interment at the St George Cemetery, Carnarvon Highway, St George QLD 4487

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Betty Joan McCosker

Late of “Dundee”, St. George.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 27th February 2024 at Warrawee, St. George.

Much loved Mother & Mother-in-law to Terry & Sharyn, David & Roslyn, Phillip & Lynne, Bruce (dec) and Paul & Liz.
Special Nanna to her 12 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren.
Much loved Aunt to her many Nieces and Nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Betty’s funeral to be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Balonne Street St. George, on Friday 8th March 2024, with the service commencing at 11.00am.

Thence for interment at the St George cemetery, Carnarvon Highway.

“To the world she was one,
to us, she was our world.”

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or be asked to pay to view this service.

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Ralph James Campbell

Late of Goondiwindi, formerly, Cockatoo Victoria.
Sadly, passed away on Sunday, 11th February 2024, aged 79 years.

Treasured by his family and many friends.

Ralph’s relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his memorial service to be held at the Riverside Community Centre, 6 Andersen Street Goondiwindi, on Friday 23rd February 2024, with the service commencing at 10.00am.

As per Ralph’s wishes, a private cremation will take place. Ralph will then be returned to his loving family in New Zealand.

Please note, this service will be livestreamed through a link displayed only on our website and our official Facebook page.

Please do not accept any Facebook friend requests or pay to view this service

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Vallary “VAL” Ash

Late of Kaloma Home for the Aged Goondiwindi.
Passed away peacefully dreaming of her beloved husband on Friday, 16th February 2024, aged 95 beautiful years.

Best friend and soul mate to John (dec)
Dearly loved Mother & Mother-in-law to Allan (dec) & Nena, Lorraine & Ray, Cheryl & Simon and Bronwyn & Russell.
Adored Nanna & Pretty Nanna to many beautiful children.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Val’s graveside service on Friday 23rd February 2024, with the service commencing at 10.00am, at the Goondiwindi Lawn Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at the Uniting Church, 59 Elizabeth Drive, Goondiwindi.

Please note, this service will NOT be livestreamed.

Please do not accept any Facebook friend requests or pay to view this service.

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Richard Carl Cooper
better known as “Coops” or “Rich”

Sadly, and tragically passed away on Thursday 18th January 2024, aged 35 years at the Townsville University Hospital.

Cherished Son of Trevor & Poppy.
Adored Partner of Tianie.
Precious & best Dad of Laiken, Tyson, Blake, Mason, Jackson & Raphaelle.
Treasured by all his extended family and his many friends.

Relatives and friends of the Cooper family are respectfully invited to attend Richard’s service to be held at the Dirranbandi Civic Centre, 32 Kirby Street Dirranbandi, with the service commencing at 10.00am on Friday 9th February 2024. Thence for interment at the Dirranbandi Cemetery.

Rich will live on through his generous organ donation that has changed the lives of those he helped.

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DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Edward Fraser Burrows
Better known as ‘Ted’

Unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday 23rd January 2024, aged 84 years.

Cherished husband of Annette.
Much loved father of Mike and Chris.
Adored Pop to Harmarnee.
Treasured by all his extended family and his many friends.

Relatives and friends of the Burrows family are respectfully invited to attend Ted’s service to be held graveside at the St George Lawn Cemetery, 12069 Carnarvon Highway, with the service commencing at 9.00am on Tuesday 6th February 2024.

FUNERAL / DEATH NOTICE
Kathleen Barbara Gall
Better known as “Kathy”
Late of Goondiwindi.
Passed away peacefully on surrounded by her loving family on Thursday 25th January 2024.

Adored Mother & Mother-in-law to Harle & Stacey, Dan & Lisa and Laura & Tom.
Devoted and cherished Grandmother of Zeb, Will, Andy & Stella, Toby & Elka and Olivia, Lexi, Ivy & Maddie.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside funeral service of Kathy, this coming Friday 2nd February 2024 commencing at 10.30am.

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there will be a trail of beautiful memories.”

DEATH NOTICE
Raelene Susan Lawrence
Late of Goondiwindi.
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 20th January 2024, surrounded by the love of her sons.

Much loved wife of Ian (dec),
Adoring and caring mother of Dean & Andrew.
Cherished Grandmother of Thomas, Miah & Kira.

As per the wishes of Raelene, her service will be a private cremation and then returned to the loving arms of her sons.

DEATH / FUNERAL NOTICE
Roger Harry Lee Koo
Late of Goondiwindi.
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 20th January 2024, surrounded by loving family.

Much loved brother of Helen (dec), Margaret, Michael (dec), Peter, Susan and Eddie.
Cherished Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Friend to those who knew him and well-respected community member.

Friends and relatives of Roger are respectfully invited to attend his funeral to be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 37-43 Bowen Street, Goondiwindi QLD. Thence for interment at the Goondiwindi Lawn Cemetery.

DEATH / FUNERAL NOTICE
Francis Thomas Turvey
Better known as “Tom”
Late of “Omeo”, Weengallon and recently Kaloma Home for the Aged, Goondiwindi.
Passed away peacefully on Friday 19th January 2024, aged 88 years, surrounded by his loving family.

Loving husband of Judy (dec),
Much loved father of Debbie, Greg, Glynn, Tim and Mandy.
Proud Grandfather of Craig, Scott & John, Andrew, Jodie & David, Sean, Mitchell, Zoe & Maggie.
Adored Great-Grandfather of Banjo & Winnie, Isaac & Olivia, Archer & Fergus and Rafaela.

Relatives and friends of Tom are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service to be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Goondiwindi at 10.30am on Thursday 25th January 2024.

“Grief is the price you pay for love”.

DEATH / FUNERAL NOTICE
Ann Marie Lee (nee Busiko)
Late of St George, Queensland.
Passed away peacefully in the soft morning hours of Friday 12th January 2024, aged 75 years.

Treasured and much-loved wife of Kevin.
Adored Mother and Mother-in-Law to Brendon and Damian & Jodie.
Precious Nan of Brandon, Tiffany, Daniel & Breanna.
Doting and loving Great Nan to Chase, Amelia, Kayleigh, Laine & Kobe.

Family and friends, you are respectfully invited to a graveside farewell at the St George Lawn Cemetery, 12069 Carnarvon Highway on Friday 19th January 2024 at 10.00am.

DEATH / FUNERAL NOTICE
Dorothy Josephine Schwenke
Late of Scarborough, formerly Dirranbandi & Gradule Queensland.
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sunday 7th January 2024, aged 86 years.

Beloved wife of Bruce (dec).
Loved Mother and Mother-in-Law to Steve & Beth, Jenny & Jerry and Fred & Jane.
Much loved Nan to Max & Jack, Owen, James, Jeremiah & Patria, Kirby, Stephanie & Brooke.

Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend Dot’s gravesdie funeral service to be held at the St George Cemetery, 12069 Carnarvon Highway, on Friday 12th January 2024 commencing at 10.00am.

DEATH / FUNERAL NOTICE
Carolyn Ann Farrell
Late of Goondiwindi, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday 31st December 2023, aged 72 years.

Adored and devoted Wife of Terry.
Cherished Mother and Mother-in-Law to Katrina & Gerard and Brett & Kylie.
Much loved Grandma of Nick, Lachy, Matty, Rory, Ava & Sienna.

Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend Carolyn’s funeral service to be held at the St Mary’s Catholic Church, Callandoon Street, Goondiwindi Lawn on Tuesday 9th January 2024 commencing at 10.00am. Thence for interment at the Goondiwindi Lawn Cemetery.

“When you’re a Nurse, you know that every day you will touch a life, or a life will touch yours.”

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL
Kenneth William Jenkins,
better known as “Jenco”, late travelling the wonderful sights of Australia, formerly of Goondiwindi, sadly and unexpectedly passed away surrounded by family on Christmas Day 2023.

Cherished soul mate of Prescilla,
Best mate and adored Dad of Alana, Robin & Jan, Crystal & Brad and. Brent & Phoebe.
Lo-Lo & Pop to his precious Grandchildren, Kayleigh, Kira, Erykah, Blaze, Lena, Macy and Dominic.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend “Jenco’s” Funeral Service which will be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bowen Street, Goondiwindi on Monday 8th January 2024 with the Service commencing at 11.00am. Thence for private cremation as per “Jenco’s” wishes.

STAND DOWN SOLDIER, YOUR JOB IS DONE.

DEATH / FUNERAL NOTICE
Michael Patrick Gibson
Late of Goondiwindi, sadly, passed away on Friday 8th December 2023.

Adored Son of Pauline (dec) and Michael Snr & Dawn.
Cherished oldest brother and mate to David, Robbie, Tony, Paul, Manny & Linda.
Loved Father to Thomas & Nathan.
Cherished Uncle to many beautiful children
and friend to all who knew him.

Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside funeral service of Michael Patrick Gibson, to be held at the Goondiwindi Lawn Cemetery on Friday 5th January 2024 commencing at 9.30am.

DEATH NOTICE
Charles Rodney Hancock
Better known as “Rod”
Late of Gladstone, formerly Rockhampton QLD,
passed away peacefully dreaming of his beautiful Wife on Saturday 16th December 2023.
Retired National Australia Bank Manager of the following branches, Winton, Yeppoon, Millmerran and Goondiwindi.

Adored brother to Moira Daley,
Best friend and treasured Husband of Penny (dec),
Much loved Father and Father-in-Law to Lisa & Paul and Kelly & Ryan.
Adored Grandfather of Sam, Keeley, Ashley & Mackenzie.
Mate and protector of his precious pets, Smooch and Kit-Kat who will forever miss him.

In keeping with Rod’s wishes, a private funeral will take place.

”The road is long and painful when you miss someone you love.”

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL
Lorraine Mary Rogers
Late of Goondiwindi, formerly Mudgee, flew away into the sunrise of Wednesday 13th December 2023, surrounded by those she dearly loved, at the age of 70 Years.

Best friend and soul mate to her much-loved Husband, Dale.
Adored and cherished Mother & Nan to many dearly loved children.
Lorraine will be sadly missed by all who knew her in life.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Lorraine’s Funeral to be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 37-43 Bowen Street, Goondiwindi on, Wednesday 20th December 2023 with the Service
commencing at 2.00pm.

Thence for private cremation, as per Lorraine’s wishes.

I miss your voice because it is a symphony; your scent because it is a treasure; your smile because it is a jewel; your hug because it is a masterpiece; and your kiss because it is a miracle.

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL
Steven John Saunders
Sadly, passed away on the 5th of December 2023, aged 68 Years.

Much loved and adored Husband of Carol.
Loved Brother, Father and Grand Father.
Adored by all his family members and those who knew him in life.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Steven’s Funeral Service to be held graveside at the St George Lawn Cemetery on, Friday 15th November 2023 with the Service
commencing at 10.00am.

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Iris Winifred Easton
Better known as Granny.
Late of St George Queensland 4487.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 5th December 2023, aged 86 years.

Soul mate and best friend to Cecil,
Cherished Mother, Mother-In-Law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend to so many.

Relatives and Friends of the Easton Family are respectfully invited to attend Granny’s funeral service, to be held on Tuesday 12th December 2023, 9.30am at the Anglican Church, Victoria Street, St George Qld 4487.

Thence for interment at the St George Lawn Cemetery.
”Missing you is my hearts way of reminding me how much I love you.”

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Jennifer Elizabeth Mitchell OAM
Better known as Jenny Mitchell Nee Corke.
Late of Kaloma Home for the Aged, Goondiwindi, formerly “Leyland North Star NSW,
passed away peacefully on Saturday 14th October 2023, aged 85 years.

Adored Wife and friend to Ranald,
Treasured Mother, Mother-In-Law, Nana, Sister-In-Law, Aunt and Friend to so many.

Relatives and Friends of Jenny are respectfully invited to attend the celebration of a life well lived, to be held on Monday 30th of October 2023, 10.30am (QLD time) at the Oak Tree Village Community Centre 23 Albert Street, Goondiwindi QLD 4390.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kaloma as per the Mitchell Family request.
www.kaloma.org.au

Thence for private cremation.
”In God’s hand and with her Saviour Jesus.”

Street parking only. Park and ride (golf buggy) will be provided on the day for those parking outside Oak Tree Retirement Village.

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Leslie Francis Sewell
Better known as “Blue” or “Bluey”
Late of Goondiwindi, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones
on Sunday 22nd October 2023, aged 81 years at the Toowoomba Base Hospital.

Soul mate & best friend to Coline (dec),
Loved & cherished Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather & Great Grandfather.
A great mate to so many.

Relatives and friends of “Blue” are respectfully invited to attend his graveside funeral to be held on Thursday 2nd November 2023, 10.00am at the Lawn Cemetery, 12069 Carnarvon Highway, St George Qld 4487.

“A wonderful man who worked hard for his beloved family”

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Emelda Philomene Cairns
Better known as Mel / Mellie.
Late of Kaloma Home for the Aged, Goondiwindi.
Passed away peacefully during the soft morning hours of Monday 9th October 2023, aged 98 years.

Treasured Wife of Bruce (dec),
Irreplaceable best friend, Mother & Mother-in-law to Bill & Esme (dec) and Gay & Frank (dec).
Cherished Nan of Luke, Ben, Jess, Emma, Nicola & Laurie. Adored Nanny Cairns to Bella, Braethan, Braxton (dec), Layla, Kaileb, Breanna, Bindi & Harrison.

Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend Mel’s funeral service, to be held on Thursday 19th of October 2023, 10.00am at the St Mary’s Catholic Church
69 Callandoon Street, Goondiwindi QLD 4390.

Thence for interment at the Goondiwindi Lawn Cemetery.

”The door is always open”

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Joyce Lola Winks

Late of Bollon Qld.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Saturday 2nd October 2023, at Warrawee Aged Care Service, St George, aged 98 years.

Adored Wife of Ranald (dec),
Dearly loved Mother, Mother-in-law & Gran to Ian, Graeme and their families.
Devoted community member and cherished friend to many.

Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend the funeral service of Joyce, to be held on Thursday 12th of October 2023, 10.30am at the St Mary’s Anglican Church
46 William Street, Bollon Qld 4488.

Thence for interment at the Bollon Cemetery, William Street, Bollon, QLD 4488.

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Tony Daniel Schneider

Late of Glenmorgan, formerly of Goondiwindi.
Sadly, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 12th September 2023.

Much loved and cherished son of Sharon Talbot and Danny Schneider.
Adored brother to his brothers and sister.
Treasured and cherished Father to Chance.
A friend to many.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Tony’s funeral to be held on Wednesday 4th October at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 36-44 Balonne Street, St George, with the service commencing at 11.00am.
Tony, will be then laid to rest at the St George Lawn Cemetery.

Tony’s service will be live streamed for those who are not able to attend. The link will be advertised 48 hours prior to the date for the web link.

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is even if we are apart, I’ll always be with you.”

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Michael Joseph Clancy
Better known as ‘Mick’.

Late of Goondiwindi, formerly of Maleny Qld.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 23rd September 2023, at Kaloma Home for the Aged, Goondiwindi.

Devoted soul mate to his beautiful Wife, Dawn
Much loved brother to Bernard (dec), Betty (dec), Margaret (dec), Charlie, Patricia (dec), John (dec) and Brian.
Beautful gentle soul of a father to Kim & Peter, Terry & Marina, Sally, Louise & Bryan and their adoring families
Loyal and cherished friend to many.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Mick’s funeral to be held on Tuesday 3rd of October 2023, 10.00am at the St Mary’s Catholic Church
Callandoon Street, Goondiwindi Qld 4390.

Mick’s service will be live streamed for those who are not able to attend. The link will be advertised 48 hours prior to the date for the web link.

“Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.”

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL NOTICE
Henry Charles Cubby

Late of Boggabilla, NSW.
Sadly, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday 20th August 2023

Cherished Son of Ronald (dec) & Ruby (dec),
Much loved brother to May, Bobby (dec), Leslie (dec), Dorothy (dec), Madeline (dec), Donna (dec), Christine, Beatrice (dec), Margaret (dec), Veronica, Donald (dec) and Connie.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Henry’s funeral to be held on Thursday 28th September 2023, with the service commencing at 10.30am at the Waggamba Community Cultural Centre, 26 Russell Street, Goondiwindi Qld 4390.
Henry will be then laid to rest at the Goondiwindi Lawn Cemetery with his beloved twin sister, Beatrice.
Henry’s service will be live streamed for those who are not able to attend. Please find the link attached below:
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY5NTY2ODg0NDI3MzU1NyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

DEATH NOTICE / MEMORIAL NOTICE
Colin Leslie Symonds,
Late of St George Queensland, tragically taken too soon on Thursday, 31st August 2023, aged 62 years.

Treasured Husband of Elaine,
and much-loved Father figure to her children and their families.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Colin’s celebration of life to be held on Thursday 21st of September 2023, commencing at 9.30am at the Amphitheatre, on the Terrace, St. George QLD.

“Goodbyes hurt the most when the story was not finished.”

DEATH NOTICE
Christopher George Robson,
Late of Goondiwindi, formerly Boggabilla, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Saturday 9th September 2023, aged 70 years.

Treasured Uncle to all his Nieces and Nephews who will miss him dearly.
Cherished friend to all who knew him along life’s journey.

Chris will be farewelled with a private cremation as per his wishes.

“A beautiful soul is never forgotten.”

DEATH NOTICE / FUNERAL
Ada Tattam (nee Wilson),
of Warrawee Aged Care Service, St George formerly of “Aranyi” North Bungunya, passed away Friday 1st September 2023, aged 87 years.

Treasured Wife of Chriss (dec),
Beloved Mother to Jim, Christine, Robert, Hector, Rae, Doreen and their respective families.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Ada’s graveside service to be held on Tuesday 12th of September 2023, with the service commencing, 10.00am at the Goondiwindi Lawn Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Goondiwindi.

In lieu of flowers, please makes donations to a charity that Ada was very fond of; the Salvation Army.