Upcoming & Previous Funeral Services

PATRICIA LINDA FREEMAN

(nee LOVELOCK)

19/3/1939 – 17/8/2026

Cherished wife of Brian (dec).

Adoring mother of Julia and mother-in-law of John.

Doting and proud Grandma of Lewis and Nicholas

Deeply loved and greatly missed.

 

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at the Memorial Hall, Canberra Memorial Park, Sandford St, Mitchell on FRIDAY September 11, 2026 commencing at 11:30am.

Burial will follow.

Enormous gratitude to the staff of Goodwin House Ainslie.


Pat’s service will be live streamed at: 

https://vimeo.com/event/6158511/89ffe51c5b?fl=so&fe=fs

 

JANELLE MAREE DALEY

30/3/1945 – 30/8/2026

Loved partner of John.

Adored mother of Katrina, Lisa, Melissa, Nicailla, Vanessa and daughter-in-law Tracy.

Cherished Omi to her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandson.

 

Forever Loved. Never forgotten.

 

A celebration of Janelle’s life will be held at the Chapel of the Norwood Park Crematorium on TUESDAY September 8, 2026 commencing at 1:15pm.

 

ROBYN EILEEN BURGESS

31/12/1942 – 15/8/2026

Loving wife of Ron (dec).

Cherished mother of Paul, Karan (dec), Lyndon (dec) and Darran.

Loved Nan to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 

Forever Loved.

 

The funeral service for Robyn will be held at the Chapel of the Norwood Park Crematorium on FRIDAY August 28, 2026 commencing at 12noon.

 

Flowers welcome.

CANON GEOFFREY DEAN SIBLY

27 July 1932 – 4 August 2026

Adored husband, father and grandfather.

Devoted to the church and community all his life.

 

The funeral service for Geoff will be celebrated at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Constitution Ave, Reid on Tuesday, 18 August commencing at 10am.

 

Burial will follow at the Woden Cemetery, Justinian St, Phillip.

 

The service will be livestreamed at: https://attnd.com.au/geoffrey-sibly

 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the church would be appreciated.

BRIG Peter Evans OAM KStJ (Retd)

14 July 1937 – 31 July 2026

Died peacefully following a long illness having enjoyed a full life of faith, service, honour and love.

 

Devoted husband of Yvonne (dec) and

Shirley (dec). Fiance of Audrey (dec).

Loved and loving father of Damian and Kerry, Grandie of Emily, Great-Grandie of Elodie, stepfather of Linley, Deidre (dec), Elizabeth, Shelley and Linda.

Loved and admired by their partners.

 

Rest In Peace

 

A Requiem Mass for the repose of Peter’s soul will be held at the

ANZAC Memorial Chapel of St Paul,

Duntroon on WEDNESDAY August 12, 2026 commencing at 11am.

 

No flowers please. Instead please consider donating to one of Peter’s preferred charities: Lung Foundation Australia, St Vincent de Paul, Australian Association of the Order of Malta, Sisters of the Good Samaritan, Catholic Military Ordinariate of Australia, Delaney Foundation or Certa Cito Foundation.

ANNA MARIE DAVIDSON

22 October 1956 – 31 July 2026

Privately Cremated

TERENCE SIDNEY STUART MCDONNELL

13 September 1955 – 22 July 2026

Privately Cremated

TERESA PELLE

13 December 1937 – 18 July 2026

Loving & cherished wife of 67 years to Stefano.

Devoted mother of Giuseppe and Emma, Antonio and Elizabeth, Salvatore (dec),

Maria and Peter, and Caterina.

Playful Nonna of Kacey, Diana, Georgia and Rylan, Jessica, Giuseppe, Steven, Stefan, Marc, John, Michael, David, and Henry.

 

Bene Mei

 

Rosary will be said at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Franklin St, Forrest, on MONDAY

July 27, 2026 commencing at 6pm.

 

A Requiem Mass for the Repose of Teresa’s soul will be held at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Franklin St, Forrest, on TUESDAY July 28, 2026 commencing at 1:30pm.

 

Burial will follow at the Gungahlin Cemetery, Sandford St, Mitchell.

 

The service will be livestreamed at: https://attnd.com.au/teresa-pelle

 

ESTER KITIC

1 June 1944 – 20 July 2026

Devoted wife of Tisko.

Adoring mother of Goran and Zoran (both dec).

Doting and proud Baba of Catherine.

Forever loved

A celebration for the life of Evica will be held at St Sava’s Serbian Orthodox Church, Lambrigg St, Farrer on MONDAY July 27, 2026, commencing at 11am.

Burial will follow at the Woden Cemetery, Justinian St, Phillip.

SHIRLEY EMILY GIRLING

14 November 1937 – 14 July 2026

A private service has been held.

MARKO BELJANASKI

8 November 1928 – 3 July 2026

The funeral service for Marko will be held at St Sava’s Serbian Orthodox Church, Lambrigg St, Farrer on FRIDAY July 10, 2026 commencing at 11:30am.

 

Burial will follow at the Queanbeyan Cemetery, Lanyon Dr, Queanbeyan.

CHERYL ANNE SKEEN

9 May 1950 – 29 June 2026

Loved wife of Peter (dec).

Loving mother of Larissa, Malaika, and David.

Doting Nan to Harrison, Tuscany, Finian, Darcy, Jack and Rachel.

Rest In Peace

 

A celebratation for the life of Cheryl will be held at the Chapel of the Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell on THURSDAY July 9, 2026 commencing at 1:30pm.

MICHAEL GORDON PHILLIPS

20 August 1950 –3 July 2026

Privately Cremated

MERVYN LOUIS LANE

16 March 1935 – 24 June 2026

Privately Cremated

ELIZABETH RAS

12 March 1926 – 1 July 2026

Privately Cremated

GEORGE THOMAS MADDEN

21/12/1926 – 22/6/2026

Caring husband of Bonnie (dec).

Loved father of Lynne and Judy, father-in-law of John.

Proud ‘George’ to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Truly Loved

 

A celebratation for the life of George will be held at the Memorial Hall of the Gungahlin Cemetery, Sandford St, Mitchell on MONDAY July 6, 2026 commencing at 11:30am.

The service will be livestreamed at

GRAEME JOHN HIRTH

5 July 1954 – 23 June 2026

A celebration for the life of Graeme will be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Laurens St, Wanniassa on MONDAY June 29, 2026 commencing at 10:30am.

Paul Leslie Baker

19 June 1950 – 7 June 2026

A celebration for the life of Paul will be held at the Memorial Hall of the Gungahlin Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell on FRIDAY June 19, 2026 commencing at 4pm.

BARBARA JOAN PARSONS

19/1/1930 – 29/5/2026

Passed away peacefully at The Canberra Hospital surrounded by family.

 

Devoted wife of Richard (dec).

Loving mother of Margaret, Catherine, Elizabeth, Ian and their partners.

Proud Grannie to her 11 grandchildren and Great Grannie to 8 great grandchildren.

 

A celebration for the life of Barbara will be held at the Memorial Hall of the Gungahlin Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell on FRIDAY June 19, 2026 commencing at 2:30pm.

SHIRLEY ANNE GREGORY

8 May 1944 – 7 June 2026

Wife of Gordon (dec).

Cherished mother of Grant (Tank),

Wayne (Cos), and Ian (dec), and

mother-in-law of Janelle.

Adoring Grandma of Glen, Grace, and Ainsley.

 

Her kindness touched many hearts; her love for family will never be forgotten.  

 

A celebration for the life of Shirley will be held graveside at the Queanbeyan Lawn Cemetery, Lanyon Dr, Queanbeyan on THURSDAY,

June 18, 2026 commencing at 12noon.

 

The service will be livestreamed at: https://www.amnisproductions.com.au/funeral-service-shirley-anne-gregory

Denis Gunning Robinson

18 November 1928 – 23 May 2026

Loved husband of Alison for 65 years.

Father and father-in-law of Anne and Allan, Susan, and Robin.

Grandfather of Joseph (dec), Nicola, Rachael, Gerogina, Louise, Megan and their partners.

Great grandfather of Lilly, Noah, Finlay, Zara, Bentley, Brielle, Alayah, and Rylan.

 

Funeral prayers will be said for Denis at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cnr Donaldson and Cooyong St, Braddon on FRIDAY June 5, 2026 commencing at 1:30pm.

Donald William Wilson

17 May 1933 – 28 May 2026

Privately Cremated

Lucette Estelle Marguerite O’Dea 

23 August 1989 – 13 May 2026

Loved daughter of Karna and Julian.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Dominica and Timothy, and Malcolm.

 

In Gods Care.

 

A Requiem Mass for Cette will be held at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Bindel St, Aranda on FRIDAY May 29, 2026 commencing at 11am.

 

Private cremation to follow.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations to St John’s Care would be appreciated.

Sandra Lee Fenton

2 March 1948 – 22 May 2026

Privately Cremated

Joan Enid Macdonald

28 March 1932 – 18 May 2026

Privately Cremated

Susan Anne Lopez

29 June 1957 – 28 April 2026

Cherished mother of Scott, Kobe and Ashlee.

Proud and loving grandmother of London, Coco, Bondi, Sailor, Rocky, Bronx and Indie.

Beloved mother-in-law to William and Cassie.

 

No words could ever express how

much you meant to us.

Your love will guide us always, and your memory will live in our hearts forever.

Loved beyond words Grandma.

I love you more.

❤️

 

A celebration for the life of Susan will be held in the Memorial Hall of Canberra Memorial Park, 80 Sandford St, Mitchell on MONDAY May 11, 2026, commencing at 11:30am.

Harold Ernest Girdler

4 May 1936 – 25 April 2026

Loved husband of Margaret (dec).

Loved father of Craig and Mark (dec).

Loved grandfather of Chelsea and Tom.


Now at Rest


The funeral service for Harold will be held Graveside at the Gungahlin Cemetery, Sandford St, Mitchell on FRIDAY May 8, 2026 commencing at 10:30am.

Margaret Ann Raptis

28 April 1951 – 22 April 2026

Loving wife of Jim (dec).

Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Sophia and John, Sam, Adam and Jenea.

Loved Nan of Caitlan, Joshua, Jack, Connor, Jessica, Lacey, Mila and Hallie.

Beloved sister of Eric, Veronica (dec), Coral, and Lynette.


Loved and sadly missed.


A celebration for Margaret’s life will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Bugden Ave, Gowrie on THURSDAY May 7, 2026 commencing at 11am.

Burial will follow at the Woden Cemetery, Justinian St, Phillip.

Noel Robert Barnsley

7 October 1950 – 7 April 2026

Funeral Date: Friday 17th April 2026
Time: 1:30pm 
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell

Lidia Cobuccio

1 August 1934 – 27 March 2026

Funeral Date: Friday 17th April 2026
Time:9:30am 
Location: St Christopher’s Cathedral, Franklin St, Forrest

Domenico ‘Domenic’ Salvatore Violi

30 November 1960 – 8 April 2026

Funeral Date: Thursday 16th April 2026
Time: 12 noon
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell

Berwyn Reid Clayton AM

1 September 1943 – 2 April 2026

Funeral Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, National Arboretum

Susan Chapman

1943 – 2026

Funeral Date: Wednesday 1st April 2026
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell

Gregory Bruce Hazelton

10/12/1957 – 26/3/2026

Funeral Date: Wednesday 1st April 2026
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Upstairs at the Royal Hotel, Queanbeyan 

Robyn May Hall

6/5/1945 – 18/3/2026

Private Funeral

Alojz (Alex) Risa

19/6/1936 – 11/3/2026

Funeral Date: Thursday 19th March 2026
Time: 10:30am
Location: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Watson

Tyson Larkham

29/9/2001 – 15/2/2026

Funeral Date: Thursday 5th March 2026
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell, ACT

Liam Rhys Wilkinson-Shore

2/1/1988 – 14/2/2026

Funeral Date: Monday 2nd March 2026
Time: 3pm
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell, ACT

Elena Marshall

4/6/1975 – 12/2/2026

Private Funeral

Philip Knopke

16/2/1944 – 9/2/2026

Funeral Date: Monday 16th February 2026
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell, ACT

Scott Colin Herbert

2/7/1969 – 1/2/2026

Funeral Date: Monday 16th February 2026
Time: 10:30am
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell, ACT

Alexander Duthy Craig

18/7/1928 – 28/1/2026

Funeral Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Time: 10am
Location: Salvation Army, 104 The Valley Dr, Gungahlin ACT

Robert Donnelly

8/7/1935 – 6/2/2026

Privately Cremated

Timothy Richard Mulcahy

20/11/1947 – 1/2/2026

Funeral Date: Friday 13th February 2026
Time: 10am
Location: Graveside, Gungahlin Cemetery, Sandford St, Mitchell, ACT

Ashleigh Grace Coughtrie (nee Steer)

28/8/1996 – 22/1/2026

Funeral Date: Saturday 31st January 2026
Time: 12 noon
Location: Gold Creek Chapel, O’Hanlon Pl, Nicholls, ACT

Joyce Selina Cuthbert

11/5/1936 – 14/1/2026

Funeral Date: Friday 30th January 2026
Time: 2pm
Location: Macquarie Park Cemetery, Cnr Delhi Rd &, Plassey Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW

John Montague Birch

17/6/1941 – 17/1/2026

 

Privately Cremated

Jonathon ‘Jono’ Russell Wilson

5/4/2000 – 9/1/2026

Funeral Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
Time: 10:30am
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell, ACT

Glenn Edward Royal

21/9/1957 – 2/1/2026

Funeral Date: Friday 16th January 2026
Time: 10:30am
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell, ACT

Denise Mavis Etheredge

10/3/1945 – 5/1/2026

Funeral Date: Tuesday 13th January 2026
Time: 10:30am
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium, Sandford St, Mitchell, ACT

Allan Barry Joseph Boyce

8/1/1985 – 21/12/2025

Private Funeral

Margareta Elenor Prescott

22/3/1945 – 12/12/2025

 

Private Funeral

Barbara Patricia Kirk

22/12/1957 – 17/12/2025

Funeral Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026
Time: 11am
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Queen St, Moruya

                       

David  Charles Steele

‘Steelo’

20/4/1958 – 18/12/2025

Funeral Date: Monday 5th January 2026
Time: 11am
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium

                Sandford St, Mitchell ACT

                       

Wendy Small

13/1/1945 – 5/12/2025

Private Funeral 

Nora Amy Hodgson

8/12/1930 – 27/11/2025

Funeral Date: 14th December 2025
Time: 10:30am
Location: Norwood Park Crematorium

                Sandford St, Mitchell ACT

Alicja Rusek

25/4/1955 – 28/11/2025

Funeral Date: 14th December 2025
Time: 10:30am 
Location: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

                1 Jenke Cct, Kambah ACT

Barry Alexander Haraldson

26/5/1949 – 30/11/2025

Funeral Date: 11th December 2025
Time: 12noon
Location: St Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church

                Sternberg Cres, Wanniassa ACT