Funeral Notices

Randall, Coral Fay nee Broom known as “Collie”, formerly of Gayndah passed away peacefully on 20th April, 2018 aged 79. Coral was the beloved Wife of Des, and adored Mother and Grandmother to all of her Children and Grandchildren. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Coral’s life at the Gayndah RSL Memorial Hall on Thursday 26th April, 2018 commencing 11.00am, followed by interment at Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.

Cumming, Graham Rodney known as “Grazza” late  of Bullyard, formerly of Gayndah passed away peacefully on Wednesday 18th April, 2018 aged 68 years. Graham was the beloved Partner of Sue, Brother of Wayne and adored Poppy to his many Grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Graham’s life at a graveside service at Gayndah Lawn Cemetery, on Friday 27th April, 2018 commencing 9.00am. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Church of Christ Care Facility, Gin Gin.

Vangelovski-Stewart, Elsie Janette known as “Ellie”, late of Biggenden formerly of Mundubbera, passed away peacefully on Thursday 19th April, 2018 aged 78 years. Ellie was the devoted wife of Spiro, she was the much loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Deb and Ken, Grace and Allan, Jude and Allen, Vicki and Derek, Stewie and Tony, Charlie and Terrie, Fred and Julie , Lloyd and Moya, and loving Mama to her many Grandchildren. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ellie’s life at a graveside service at the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery, on Friday 27th April, 2018 commencing 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Breast Cancer research. Envelopes available at the service.

McLAUGHLIN, Carson Gill late of Porter Street, Gayndah, passed away peacefully on Sunday 25 March, 2018 aged 84 years. Devoted Husband of Rita (deceased), Cherished Father of Stephen, Helen, Paul and Kathryn. Much loved Grandy, Pop, Grand-Dad, Relative and Friend. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Carson’s life to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Gayndah on Friday 13 April, 2018 commencing at 10 am, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.

Schulte, Narelle Dawn nee Powierski late of Mundubbera, passed away peacefully on Friday 30th March, 2018 aged 79 years. Narelle was the devoted Wife of Eddie (dec’d), beloved Mother and Mother in Law of Gary, Ross and Jeanette, Janice and Andrew, and the adored Grandmother of Douglas, Brandon, Charlotte and Kristal. Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Narelle’s life at Malmoe Apostolic Church of Queensland, commencing at 3pm on Wednesday 4th April, 2018.

Bechly, Cecil George known as “Cec” formerly of Biggenden, passed away unexpectedly on Monday 19th March, 2018 aged 81. Cecil was the devoted Husband of Oriel (dec’d), he was cherished Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother to his extended family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Cecil’s life to be held at the Degilbo Lawn Cemetery on Thursday 29th March, 2018 commencing at 10am.

Prygoda, Ivan August Eric known as Ivan, Late of Binjour passed away peacefully on Saturday 10th March, 2018 aged 67 years. Ivan was the loving Husband of Sharleen, devoted Father and Father-in-Law to Jewelann and David, Shane and Jodie, Justin (“Gus”), Natalie and Andrew,  Clinton and Celeste. He was adored Grandfather and Great Grandfather to 9 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ivan’s life at a memorial service at Riverleigh New Apostolic Church, Riverleigh on Friday 16th March, 2018 commencing at 11.00am

Nealie, Dorothy Maud nee Kirk known as “Doris” late of Mundubbera, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2018 at Ridgehaven, Monto aged 97 years and 10 months after a short illness. Doris was the dearly loved Wife of Bill (dec’d), much loved Mother and Mother-in -Law of Lyn and Graham and Robyn and Ken. She was the loving Grandmother of Paul and Chris (dec’d), Janelle and Ashley and their extended families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Doris’ life at St John’s Anglican Church, Mundubbera on Friday 9th March, 2018 commencing at 11am, followed by interment at the Mundubbera Monumental Cemetery.

Kreis nee Plater, Gloria Mavis formerly of Gayndah passed away peacefully on Thursday 22nd February, 2018 aged 80 years. Gloria was the beloved Wife of Bill (dec’d), much loved Mother of Janet, Robert, Douglas and Jeffrey, and cherished Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of all of her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to celebrate Gloria’s life at Riverlands A.O.G Church on Tuesday 27th February, 2018 commencing 11am followed by interment at Gayndah Lawn Cemetery.

Dowling, Donald known as “Don” late of Biggenden, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday 18th February, 2018 aged 84 years. Don was the devoted Husband to Shirley (dec’d), much loved Father and Father-in-Law of Geoff and Lyn, Roslyn and Ivan, Phil and Joanne, and Kristine. Don was beloved Pa and Great Pa to his ten Grandchildren and twelve Great-Grandchildren.  Loving Brother and Brother-in-law of Mort and Pamela, Gordon and Merrie Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Don’s life to be held at the Biggenden Memorial Hall on Monday 26th February, 2018 commencing at 10 am. The service will be followed by a private cremation. In Lieu of flowers please make donations payable to the Biggenden Hospital Auxiliary.