Funeral Notices

SCHERF, Norman Aleck Known as “Norm” Late of the Gayndah RSL Villas.  Passed away peacefully on Monday, 9 November 2015 aged 83 years. Loving Brother of Francis (known as Frank) (dec’d), Beryl (dec’d), Doreen and Marion.  Cherished Uncle to his many nieces and nephews and their families.  A friend to many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Norm’s life to be held at the Gayndah RSL Hall on Monday, 16 November 2015 commencing at 10 am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gayndah RSL Sub-branch and/or the Gayndah Historical Society.  Envelopes available at the service.

FINGER, John Robert Late of Baskerville Road, Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 6 November 2015. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Memorial Service to celebrate John’s life to be held at the Mundubbera Bowls Club on Saturday, 14 November 2015, commencing at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Epilepsy Queensland.

HAUPT, Tony Laurence Known as “Toenails” Late of Mt Rose Street, Eidsvold. Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, 3rd of November 2015, aged 33 years. Adored Son of Tub and Lorraine. Much loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Stephen and Amanda. Devoted Uncle of Emmerson and Jesse. Beloved Nephew of extended family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Tony’s life to be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Eidsvold on Friday, 13th of November 2015 commencing at 11:00am, followed by interment at the Eidsvold Monumental Cemetery

SMITH, Ena Margaret (nee Tuche) Known as “Goolara” and “Bam Bam” Late of Capper Street, Gayndah.  Passed away peacefully to the music of “Danny Boy” on Thursday, 29th October 2015 aged 79 years. Loved Wife of John (dec’d).  Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Annemaree and Robin, Neville and Connie, Janette and Reg, Kevin and Lawrence.  Adored Grandma and Bam Bam to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Ena’s life to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Gayndah on Saturday, 7th November 2015 commencing at 2 pm, followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation and Cord Blood Research Inner Wheel.  Envelopes available at the service.

O’KELLY, Richard  Late of Beeron Road, Mundubbera.  Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 29 October 2015 aged 73 years.  Devoted Husband of Margaret.  Much loved Father and Friend of Sean and Lorraine, Katie and John.  Adored Grandad of Brenna and Heloise.  Cherised Brother of Sean (dec’d), Annette, Kathleen (dec’d), Dominica, Dominic (dec’d).  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Richard’s life to be held at the Graveside, Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery on Saturday, 7 November 2015 commencing at 10 am.  In lieu of flowers, donations to The Friendlies Foundation.  Envelopes available at the service.

SAVAGE, Myrtle Olive Known as Aunty Myrt.  Late of Gunther Retirement Village, Gayndah, formerly of “Avondale”, Glen Eden.  Passed away peacefully on Friday, 23 October 2015, aged 93 years. Beloved Sister of Ivy (dec’d), Pearl Baker, Hazel Walker (dec’d), Richard (dec’d), Des and Stan.  Much loved Aunt of their extended families. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Myrtle’s life to be held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Gayndah, on Saturday, 31 October 2015 commencing at 1.00 pm followed by interment in the Gayndah Lawn Cemetery. “Resting Peacefully”

DIEFENBACH, Eileen Charlotte Noala (nee Burke) Known as “Nan”.  Late of Lyons Street, Mundubbera formerly of Gympie. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 17 October 2015, aged 86 years. Beloved Wife of Keith (dec’d).  Adored Mother of Robyn, Gavin, Norman, Geralyn, Karen, Darren (dec’d), Clinton and Kevin. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Memorial Service to celebrate Eileen’s life to be held at the Mundubbera RSL Hall on Thursday, 22 October 2015 commencing at 10 am.

VINCE, Barrie James Late of Wheatley Street, Monto, formerly of Mulgildie.  Passed away after a brave battle on Thursday, 1 October 2015 aged 64 years. Devoted Husband of Sue.  Adored Father and Father-in-law of Matthew and Kelly, Kerron and Mindi, Carmen and Scott, Rebecca and Brendan.  Much loved Grandfather of his precious Grandchildren.  Beloved Son, Son-in-law, Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle to his extended family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Barrie’s life to be held at the Monto Town Hall on Sunday, 4 October 2015 commencing at 11 am.

KIMBER, Esmond Ralph Late of Diana Street, Mundubbera, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 26 September 2015, aged 88 years. Devoted Husband of Elsie (dec’d).  Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Karen and Jeff, Warren, Russell (dec’d), Claire and Ken, Nigel and Bec.  Beloved Grandfather and Great-grandfather to his loving family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a memorial service for Esmond to be held at the Mundubbera Baptist Church on Saturday, 10 October 2015 commencing at 11 am

CARLYON, Elizabeth Mary Known as “Betty”. Late of Stafford, Brisbane, formerly of Mundubbera. Passed away peacefully surrounded by Family on Saturday, 26 September 2015, aged 91 years. Wife of Matt (dec’d).  Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Graham and Lyn, Kay and Mervyn Maeyke, Barry, Robyn Ratulevu.   Grandmother of 6 and Great-Grandmother of 11 1/2. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service to be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Mundubbera on Friday, 2 October 2015                                                                                                                                                                                 commencing at 11 am, followed by interment in the Mundubbera Lawn Cemetery.