Funeral Notices

Late of Mundubbera, formerly of Deception Bay. Passed away suddenly on Sunday, 7th March 2021, aged 59 years. Adored Father and Father-in-law of Matthew, Nicole and Steve. Loving Son of John (dec’d) and Pauline (dec’d). Beloved Brother and Brother-in-law to Gayle, Kelvin and Jenny, Peter and Mary, Raelene, Ronald, Linda. A wonderful Uncle to his nieces and nephews. A good mate to many. Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Chris’ life to be held at the Lakeview Chapel, Albany Creek Memorial Park, 400 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs on Thursday, 18th March 2021, commencing at 11 am. COVID-19 rules will apply. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The service will be live streamed and anyone wishing to participate in the live stream should email Burnett Regional Funeral Services: admin@jenlesley.com.au

Late of Monto. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 6th March 2021, aged 91 years. Loving Husband of Beryl. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Greg and Margaret, Desley and Reg, Kel and Jenny, Brad and Connie. Adored Poppy of eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Cherished Brother and Brother-in-law of Gordon and Carol, May (dec’d) and Bill (dec’d), Jim (dec’d) and Pat (dec’d), Wally (dec’d) and Edna (dec’d), Bill (dec’d) and Anna, Don (dec’d) and Peg. Beloved Uncle to his extended family and best mate to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of George’s life to be held at the Monto Community Hall on Friday, 12th March 2021, commencing at 10 am. George will be interred in the Monto Lawn Cemetery at 9 am prior to the celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ridge Haven, Aged Care, Monto, would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service. COVID-19 rules will apply. Social distancing and hand sanitizing is essential. All guests must sign in using the QR Code available on the day. The service at the Community Hall will be live streamed and anyone wishing to participate in this live stream should send an email to: admin@jenlesley.com.au

ROTH, Ellen May (nee Ferra) Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 23 February 2021, aged 86 years. Much loved Wife of Wilfred (dec’d). Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Ken and Megan, Dale and Sheila, Terry and Dolores. Adored Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of Emily, Gillian, Mitchell (dec’d), Wayne, Hannah and their families. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Ellen’s life to be held at the Graveside, Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Monday, 01 March 2021, commencing at 10am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the number of attendees will be restricted to 200 and social distancing applies.

PILBEAM, Belinda Ho (nee Tan) Known as “Baby” Late of Degilbo, formerly of The Philippines. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 16 February 2021, aged 67 years. Much loved Wife of Michael. Cherished Sister of her nine brothers and sisters. Belinda is to be privately cremated. Michael would like to personally thank all of the staff at the Biggenden Hospital for their loving care of his wife Belinda. “Forever in our Hearts”

DOWNS, Terrence John Known as “Terry” Late of Biggenden.  Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 7th February 2021, aged 81 years. Dearly loved Husband of Rachele.  Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Rodney and Tereze (dec’d).  Loved Step-father and Step-father-in-law of Julie and Robert, and Kellie. Adored Grandpa of Ryan, Trent, Jayden, Alex, Isabella, Danielle, Rhain, Gabriel and Justice.  Great-Grandpa of Ethan and Nathan.  Loving Brother and Uncle of Pat, Kevin, Ray and their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Terry’s life to be held at the Gospel Chapel, George Street, Biggenden on Monday. 15th February 2021, commencing at 10.30 am, followed by a private cremation.  COVID-19 restrictions will apply, numbers will be restricted and socially distancing will be required.  The funeral service will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate in the livestream should email Burnett Regional Funeral Services: admin@jenlesley.com.au

Known as “Col” Late of Monto. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 6th February 2021, aged 87 years. Much loved Husband of Audrey (dec’d). Loving Father and Father-in-law of Sandra and Ross, Maree and Trevor, Leanne and Gavin. Pop of Matthew, Bronte, Tim, Joshua, Nathan, Grant and Courtney. Great-grandfather of Adeline, Levi, Max and Millie. Brother of Joyce, Trevor and Noel. Uncle to his extended family and great mate to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service to celebrate Col’s life to be held at the Monto Cemetery on Thursday, 11th February 2021, commencing at 10 am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the number of attendees will be restricted to 200 and social distancing applies. The service will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate in the livestream should email Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au

ROEDIGER, Linda Joy (nee Curtis) Late of Kingaroy, formerly of Monto. Passed away with her loving family by her side on Monday, 1st February 2021, aged 45 years. Much loved Wife of Ashley. Loving Mother of Bianca (dec’d), Daneeka, Campbell and Mackenzie. Loved Daughter and Daughter-in-law of Pat and Gloria, Pixie and Brian. Treasured Sister and Sister-in-law of Shane and Amanda, Theresa and Dave, Mark and Amy, Kirrily and Richard, Locky and Nina, Damian. Adored Aunty of many and special friend to everyone. Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Linda’s life to be held at the graveside, Monto Monumental Cemetery on Saturday, 6th February 2021, commencing at 10.30 am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate in the live stream will need to contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au. 

PURCELL, Eileen Edith (nee Pope) Late of Cairns, formerly of Eidsvold. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 19 January 2021, aged 71 years. Adored Wife of Patty. Much loved Mother of Alyson, Ivan, Fabian, Rueben and Tina. Cherished Nanna of Lindsay, Hayden, Tyler, Saxon, Tennayah, Hayley, Demi, Carly, Rueben Jnr, Mervyn, Le-Cruze, Bianca. Alastaire, Codey, Kyliesha, Lleyton, Bailey, Mervyn and Brian. Loving Great-grandmother of Shaya, Kye, Wesley, Noah, Jariah, Carly, Hendrix, Kitayah, Jamual, Shaqeal, Tia, Aria, Landyn and Isaac. Beloved Sister of Edith (dec’d), Herbie (dec’d), John (dec’d), Ernest (dec’d), Kathleen (dec’d), Richard (dec’d), Lurlene (dec’d), Mavis, Peter, Phyllis, Michael (dec’d), Leo (dec’d), Leonie, Susan and Bruce. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Eileen’s life to be held at the Eidsvold Town Hall on Saturday, 30th January 2021, commencing at 10 am, followed by interment at the Eidsvold Lawn Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The funeral service only will be live streamed and those wishing to participate will need to contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au. 

Late of Biggenden, formerly of Loganholme. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 24th January 2021, aged 78 years. Loving Husband of Dell. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Debra and David (dec’d), Shane and Karen, Leanne and Bryan, Peter and Callie. Adored Pop and Grandpa of Greg, Lisa, Janet, Amy, Raylee, Natalie, Jack, Jade (dec’d), Jaslyn, Lachlan, Emma and Great Poppy of Ethan. Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service for Barry to be held at the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery on Monday, 1st February 2021, commencing at 10.30 am. “Gone Fishing”

Cowburn, Kevin John Known as “Dynamite” Late of Gunther Village, Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9 January 2021, aged 81 years. Son of Claude (dec’d) and Tilly (dec’d). Loving Brother of Pauline, Gary (dec’d), Lola, Marjory, Gordon, Victor, Lenny, Judy, Jeffery, Hazel, Clive and their families. Cherished Uncle of his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and Family are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Service for Kevin “Dynamite” to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Saturday, 23 January 2021, commencing at 10am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers in attendance will be restricted to 200. Social distancing and hand sanitising is essential. The funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to participate in the live stream will need to contact Burnett Regional Funeral Services on admin@jenlesley.com.au.  “Forever in our Hearts” , “At Peace”