Funeral Notices

BUCHHOLZ, Gotthardt Max Known as “Buck” Late of Gayndah, formerly of Darwin and Gladstone. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 17 August 2024, aged 86 years. Buck was a quiet, private gentleman, brother and friend to many. Friends are warmly invited to attend the Graveside service for Buck to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 23 August 2024, commencing at 10am. “Reunited with his Mum, Johanna and Dad, Max”.

SHADFORD, Ashley John Known as “Ash”. Late of Avoca, formerly of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 29 July 2024, aged 56 years. Loving Partner of Katrina. Much loved Father of Brianna. Precious Son of Henry (dec’d) and Ellen (dec’d). Adored Pop of Rylan, Dustin, Massyn, William, Laylahni (dec’d). Treasured Brother and Brother-in-law of Leslie (dec’d), Anne and Bill, Black Pete (dec’d) and Shelley, Frank, Clem and Sharon, Kenneth (dec’d), Malcom and Jenny, Celia and Peter, Bert and Julie. Beloved Uncle to his family. Special Friend of many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service for Ashley to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 09 August 2024, commencing at 11am. It was Ashley’s request that people wear their slides/thongs with socks to his funeral service. “Loving memories are ours to keep”

TONG, Kevin Graeme Late of Gayndah, formerly of Brisbane. Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, 15 July 2024, aged 58 years. Leaving a son and partner behind. Kevin will be privately cremated. Reunited with his first born son Nathan, his father Graeme and best mate Alan. “Well loved, will be sadly missed”.

DAHTLER, Lloyd Henry Known as “Lloydy”. Late of Monto. Passed away suddenly on Thursday, 11 July 2024, aged 67 years. Father and Father-in-law of Georgina and Bill, Mathew and Carla. Adored Lloydy of Ebony, Theo, Charlotte, Thomas, Madeline. Brother and Brother-in-law of Colin and Mary, Neville and Faye (dec’d), Denise and Neil (dec’d), Linda and Brendan and Uncle to their families. Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Lloyd’s life to be held at the Monto Golf Club on Friday, 26 July 2024, commencing at 11am, followed by a private interment.

Known as “Bill” Alva (nee Hampson), Bernadette, Terry and their families extend an invitation to family and friends to attend a Memorial Service to inter the ashes of the late William Donald, “Bill” Allen, at the Monto Columbarium on Friday, 12th July 2024, commencing at 10am. “Forever in our hearts”

GILES, Raelene Joan (nee Rosenthal) Known as “Rae” Late of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 20th June 2024, aged 80 years. Adored Mother and Mother-in-law of Venessa, Simon and Peta. Beloved Sister and Sister-in-law of Bob (dec’d) and Sharon, Wendy and John (dec’d), Jan, Steve, Rick, David, Glenys. Much loved Aunt and loving Cousin of Lyn Thorton and David (dec’d). Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Rae’s life to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Meson Street, Gayndah on Saturday, 6th July 2024, commencing at 10.30 am, followed by a private cremation. “Loving memories are ours to keep” The celebration of Raelene’s life will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au by close of business on 04/07/2024. (Please note: Jenlesley PL will never ask for your personal details nor request payment for a livestream.)

Known as “Ed” Late of Gayndah, formerly of Monto. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 11th June 2024, aged 78 years. Beloved Son of Ted (dec’d) and Doris (dec’d). Doting Brother of Doreen (dec’d) and Dorothy (dec’d). Much loved Uncle of Peter, Tracey, Colin and their families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service for Ed to be held at the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 21st June 2024, commencing at 11 am. The celebration of Ed’s life will be livestreamed and those wishing to participate should email admin@jenlesley.com.au by close of business Thursday, 20th June 2024. (Please note: Jenlesley PL will never ask for your personal details nor request payment for a livestream.) “Forever in our Hearts”

Late of Gunther Village, Gayndah formerly of Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 28 May 2024, aged 81 years. Dearly loved Wife of Colin. Treasured Mother/ Mother-in-law of Raymond (dec’d), Nicholas, David and Learne. Cherished Grandma of Jessie, Karlie and Great-grandma of Baxter and Alexandra. Loving Sister/ Sister-in-law of John and Janet, Peter and Carolyn, Eunice and John, Ruth, Lyn, Eileen and Tim. Aunt to the extended family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Service for Helen to be held at the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery on Friday, 7 June 2024 commencing at 10 am. “Forever in our Hearts”

SMITH, Colin Arthur Douglas Known as “Col”. Late of Manumbar. Passed away suddenly on Thursday, 23 May 2024, aged 87 years. Much loved Husband of Jeraldine (Jerri), and Nancy (dec’d). Devoted Father and Father-in-law of “Chick” and “Burnsy” (dec’d), Dan and Julie, Dave and Colleen. Adored Pop of Kristi, Ashley, Bobbi-Jo, Ben, Tom, Laura, Adam, Mac and Precious Great Grandpop of Piper, Hugh, Tessa, Oliver, Maxwell, Madden, Flynn, Archer, Diesel, Hadlee. Beloved Brother and Brother-in-law of Ern (dec’d) and Lyle (dec’d), Reg (dec’d) and Blanche (dec’d), Dig (dec’d) and Rita (dec’d), Ida and Col (dec’d), Hilton (dec’d) and Dulcie (dec’d), Eileen (dec’d) and Jack (dec’d). Loving Uncle, Cousin and Special Friend of many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Service for Col to be held at the Goomeri Lawn Cemetery, Goomeri West Road on Friday, 31 May 2024, commencing at 10am. “Loving memories are ours to keep”