Published in Courier Mail April 17, 2013 ABBOTT, Joan Lucy Formerly of Salisbury Dearly loved Wife of John (dec'd) and loved Mother of David and Bradley (dec'd). Mother-in-law to Estelle and Grandmother to Beth. Family and Friends of Joan are invited to attend her Requiem Mass Service to be held at 11.00 a.m. Friday, 19th April, 2013 in St. Pius X Catholic Church, 69 Golda Avenue, Salisbury. ALCANTARA, William (Bill) Passed away on Monday, 15th April, 2013. Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Bill's Funeral Service, to be held at the Buderim Lawn Crematorium, Mooloolaba Road, Buderim, on Thursday, 18th April, 2013, commencing 2 p.m.. PERRY AND OSTER FUNERALS Kunda Park - 5445 3490 ANDERSEN, Aphra Valentine Late of Stafford Heights, formerly of Innisfail and formerly of Tipperary, Ireland. Died 10th April 2013, Aged 98 Years Privately Cremated ALEX GOW 3851 7800 BRASHAW, Rosemary Ann 12th April 1942 - 8th April 2013 Late of Hampton, passed away on 8th April, 2013. Beloved Wife to Roger. Devoted Mother and Mother-in-law for Malcolm and Vicky and David. Loving Granny to Tavis, Kortney, Max and Emma. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Ann's Life, to be held at St George the Martyr Anglican Church, cnr Thallon and Sharpe Streets, Crows Nest, Service commencing at 11.00am, Friday 19th April, 2013. McGRATH FUNERALS 07 4636 9690 BROWN, Howard John Passed away 13th April, 2013, Aged 67 Years. Beloved Father of Julian, and Matthew. Father-in-law of Michelle and Louise and Grandfather of Joshua and Corey. A Private Service to be held at Mount Thompson Crematorium, on Friday, 19th April, 2013. CREMATIONS ONLY Ph. 1300 311 747 CLABROUGH, Donald George Passed away 3rd April, 2013 In Sydney. Aged 94 years. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, at Great Southern Memorial Park, 1774 Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook, on Saturday, 20th April, 2013, commencing at 11 a.m.. CLARKSON, Thelma Harriet. Passed away on 13th April 2013. Late of Caboolture. Aged 100 years. Wife of Jim Clarkson (Dec'd), Mother of Roger, Rosemary and Ann. Thelma's Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Her life to be held at the Albany Creek Crematorium, 400 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs this Friday 19th April, 2013, commencing at 11.00a.m.. By request no flowers, donations in lieu to Macular Disease Foundation would be appreciated. Warana 5493 1777 An Australian Company COLLINS, Valda ( nee Martin ) Passed away 14th April, 2013. Aged 83 Years. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service, to be held on Friday, 19th April, 2013, at Mt Gravatt Cemetery, Mains Road, Macgregor, commencing at 12 noon. ALEX GOW FUNERALS Browns Plains Ph 3800 7500 COMPLETE FUNERAL CARE alexgowfunerals.com.au COOPER, John Wilson Passed away on the 7th April In Kowloon, Hong Kong Beloved Husband of Jan. Inspiring Father of Andrew, Elizabeth and Tim. Devoted John-John of Sasha and Isabella. Family and Friends of John are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, to be held at The Great Southern Memorial Park, 1774 Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook, on Friday, 19th April, 2013, at 1.00pm. George Hartnett Funerals Redlands - 3286 5069 CUSACK, Patricia Late of Deception Bay, formerly of Gayndah. Passed away peacefully Aged 85 Years 16.04.2013. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Trish, Mary, George and Mary, and David and Anne. Loved Nanna and Great-Grandmother to their Families. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to a church service for Patricia, to be held in Christ the King Catholic Church, Thompson Street, Deception Bay, commencing at 12 noon, on Thursday 18th April 2013. ALEX GOW FUNERALS Deception Bay - Ph 3888 3535 100% AUSTRALIAN OWNED alexgowfunerals.com.au DE TESSIER, Henri Louis Late of Victoria Point, passed away suddenly on 15th April, 2013. Aged 82 Years Beloved Husband of Shirley (dec'd). Dearly loved Father of Karen, Michelle, Christine and their Families, and loved Grandfather and Great-grandfather. Family and Friends are invited to attend Henri's Service to be held at the Great Southern Memorial Park, 1774 Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook on Thursday, 18th April, 2013, commencing at 1 p.m.. ALEX GOW FUNERALS Redlands _ Ph 3821 4570 100% AUSTRALIAN OWNED alexgowfunerals.com.au DWYER, Michael "Mick" (christened as Henry Stanislaus) Ex RAAF A12000 11.05.1930 - 14.04.2013 Beloved Husband of Ann. Much loved Father and Father in-law of Christine, Kathryn and John, Jennifer and Pat. Cherished Grandad of 8 and Great-grandad of 4. Loved Brother to his Sisters and their Families. Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of Mick's Life in the Hemmant Crematorium Chapel, Hemmant and Tingalpa Rd, Hemmant, Friday 19th April, 2013 at 1.15 p.m.. In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent's Hospital, Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated. ERSKINE, Royston Leslie Passed away peacefully on 14 April 2013 Aged 79 Years Beloved Husband of Pat, much loved Father of Suzanne, Stephen (dec'd), Janine and Kathryn, Father-in-Law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother and Friend to many. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Roy's life at Mt Gravatt Crematorium, Mains Road, Mt Gravatt, on Friday 19 March 2013 commencing at 2pm. Chelmer 3278 2590 An Australian Company FERRONI, Gladys Beryl Late of Paddington, passed away unexpectedly aged 88 years. Much loved Mother of Hellen, Joan (dec'd), Allan and Carmel. Loving Grandmother to their Children and Great-grandmother. Gladys will be privately farewelled by her Family and Friends. FRAWLEY, Daphne Melba Late of Camp Hill Aged 89 Years Family and Friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate Daphne's Life to be held at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, 31 Perth Street, Camp Hill (enter via Stephen St.) on Thursday, 18th April, 2013 commencing at 10.00a.m.. FRITZ, Bernard Ray "Bernie" Late of Strathpine, passed away 15 April, 2013, aged 69 years. Beloved Husband of Moya, much loved Father and Father-in-law of David and Mershell, Tracy and Andrew and Colin, dearly loved Pop of Brendan, Deon, Jamie, Kaleb, Katelyn, Brodie, Maddison, Jared and Lily May, loved Son of Archie and Gladys (dec'd), Brother and Brother-in-law of Daryl and Fely, Karen and Tony and Colleen and Sean and Uncle and Cousin of their Families. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Bernie's Life which will be held at the Living Faith Lutheran Church, Brays Road, Murrumba Downs, Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 10.30am. GUNTER, Terry William Aged 65 Years. Late of Lloyd Street, Bundaberg. At home on April 12, 2013. Beloved Husband of Mary. Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Kerry and David Olsen, Julie and Steven May, Jen and Robert Petherbridge. "Forever in our Hearts" Funeral Service, Chapel of the Bundaberg Crematorium, Friday, April 19, 2013, at 9.30 a.m.. Condolences www.brownsfunerals.com.au F.C. Brown & Co 4151 3357 John William HERMAN (In Memoriam) HERMAN, John William 15 years today Loss is never easy but love lasts forever Ronda HOCKEY, Grant Rodney Late of Ashworth House, formerly Woody Point. Aged 70 years. Much loved and loving Father, Father-in-law, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. Family and Friends are invited to attend Grant's Funeral Service in the Lakeview Chapel, Albany Creek Crematorium, Albany Creek, on Friday, 19th April, 2013, commencing at 10.00 a.m.. ANTON BROWN FUNERALS 100% Queensland Family Owned Aspley - 3863 4000 Robert Charles LOWE (In Memoriam) LOWE, Robert Charles 20.03.1941 ~ 15.04.2003 Always remember we love you more than words could ever show, And we think about you always much more than you could know, And while you're watching over us remember this too, There's no one we could ever love more than we love you. Forever Always Your loving Wife Pauline and Family LUCKUS, Vidmantas (Vid) Joseph Late of Morningside. Passed away tragically, Friday 12th April, 2013. Aged 70 Years. " A fulfilling life cut short " Much loved Son of Joseph (dec'd), and Philomena. Much loved Father of Kord, Nash and Shilo. Loved Grandfather. Cherished Brother of Valentina and Irena. He will be sadly missed by his many Friends and Colleagues. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Requiem Mass, to be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 352 St Vincent's Road, Banyo, on Monday, 22nd April, 2013, at 10.30 a.m.. followed by Burial at Nudgee Cemetery. MANZ, Owen John 06.09.1946 ~ 13.04.2013 Beloved Husband of Margaret. Devoted Father and Father-in-law of Murray, Brendan and Joanna, Angie and Neville. Poppy to Lachlan and Jessikah. Son of Alma and Louis (dec'd). A Service for Owen, will be held on Friday, 19th of April, at Centenary Memorial Gardens, 353 Wacol Station Road, Sumner, commencing at 12 p.m. Forever Missed and Forever Loved Chelmer ~ 3278 2590 An Australian Company McCOTTER, Terrence Patrick Late of Nambour, formerly of Alcheringa, Mt Perry. Passed away peacefully, Sunday, 14th April, 2013 in the presence of his Family. Aged 66 Years Loving Husband of June. Dearly loved Father of Michael and Jodie, David and Sarah, Christine and Guy, Hilder, and James and Jessica. Much loved Grandfather of 10 adoring Grandchildren. Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of Terry's Life to be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Currie Street, Nambour, on Friday, 19th April, 2013, at 10.30 a.m.. GREGSON & WEIGHT Nambour 5476 2866 www.gregsonweight.com.au MELVIN, Hayden Michael James 12.05.01 _ 11.04.13 'Sweet Dreams Little Man' Like a shooting star, Hayden entered our life filling us with Light and Happiness, then sadly left us far too soon. We welcome all Family and Friends to join in putting our 'Little Man' to rest. Mt Gravatt Crematorium, corner Kessels and Mains Roads, Mt Gravatt, 10.00 a.m., Saturday, 20th April, 2013. MENON, Bernadeen Late of Ringwood, Melbourne, formerly Brisbane. Passed away 14th April, 2013, at Wantirna Health Palliative Care Inpatient Unit, Wantirna. Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend Bernadeen's Funeral, to be held at St. John The Evangelist Church, 494 White Horse Road, Mitcham, Victoria, on Thursday, 18th April, at 10.30 a.m.. MILES, Mary Kathleen Late of Bardon, passed away peacefully 15th April, 2013. Aged 87 Years Beloved Wife of Des (dec'd), loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Rosemary and Kevin, Patricia and John, and Son John. Cherished Grandmother of Tony, Greg, Anne-Maree, Jacqui, Geoff and Nicole and 6 Great-grandchildren. Family and Friends are invited to a Requiem Mass commencing at 10 a.m., on Friday, 19th April, 2013, at St Finbarr's Catholic Church, Waterworks Road, Ashgrove. ALEX GOW FUNERALS Brisbane - Ph 3851 7800 100% AUSTRALIAN OWNED alexgowfunerals.com.au MILES, Mary Kathleen Members of the Brisbane Bardon Lioness Club, are invited to attend the Funeral of their late Beloved Member as per Family notice. MILES, Mary Kathleen Members of the Mater Adult Hospital Auxiliary, are invited to attend the Funeral of their loved Member as per family notice. MURPHY, Toni (nee Smoothy) Late of Wilston, passed away peacefully with her Husband by her side, 13th April, 2013. Aged 47 Years Beloved Wife of Damian, dearly loved Mother to Liam, Number 1 Daughter of Neville and Gabrielle Smoothy, loving Sister to Trisha and Jenny, much loved Daughter- in-law to Frank and Micha. Family and Friends are invited to a Prayer Service and the Celebration of Toni's Life, to be held at St. Columba's Catholic Church, 170 Kedron Brook Road, Wilston, Today, 17th April, 2013, at 11 a.m., and thereafter to Pinnaroo Cemetery, Graham Road, Bridgeman Downs. No flowers by request, donations to Newro Foundation. O'DONNELL, Brian Francis Passed away on 11 April, 2012, after a long illness, aged 72 years. Loving Husband of Flo, Brother to Kevin, Valma and Colin, Brother- in-law to Ann and Jim and Families. Privately cremated as per Brian's wish. A Celebration of Brian's Life will be held at Capalaba Sports Club, Ney Road, Capalaba on Friday, 19 April, 2013, at 2.00 p.m.. CREMATIONS ONLY PH 1300 311 747 PERSIJN, Jerome Frans Late of Brighton Passed away 14th April, 2013. Aged 65 Years Loving Partner of Lyn, devoted Husband of the late Vicki, beloved Dad of Sara and Scott, Andrew and Kate, Jessica and Christiaan. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Jeromes life, at St Andrews Anglican Church, 673 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche on Friday, 19th April, 2013, commencing at 11 a.m. POXON, Winifred Rosie May "May" Late of Burpengary Gardens Aged Care, and formerly of Morayfield. Passed away 13th April, 2013. Aged 91 Years Beloved Wife of John (dec'd). Dearly loved Mother of John, Carol and Sheila. Loved Mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great- Grandmother of their Families. Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend May's Funeral, to be held at the Traditional Funerals Chapel, 636 Morayfield Road, Burpengary, at 9.30 a.m., Friday, 19th April, 2013, followed by Interment at Caboolture Cemetery, King Street, Caboolture. TRADITIONAL FUNERALS Burpengary 3888 6633 A Local Family Company SAILER, Desmond Roy Late of Cabbage Tree Point. Dearly loved Husband of Eunice. Much loved Father of Gary (Dec'd), Darryl, Ian and Desleigh. Loved Father-in-law, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather of their Families. The Relatives and Friends of Des are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church, City Rd Beenleigh on Friday 19th April 2013 commencing at 10a.m.. JG LOHRISCH 3287 2030 100% Australian Family Owned SALE, Marvin Lloyd Late of Townsville, passed away peacefully, after a short battle with cancer. Aged 69 Years Much loved Father to Marie, Grandad to Raegan and Cale. Loved Son to Frances and Fredrick (dec'd), Brother to Darryl (dec'd), and Malveen. Uncle to Shannon and Trent. Loved former Husband and Friend to Rosalyn. Marvin is to be farewelled with a Prayer Service, at St Paschal's Catholic Church, 30 Warraba Avenue, Wavell Heights, on Friday 19th April, 2013, at 11 a.m.. SHERRY, Peter Lawrence Peacefully on the 11th April with his Family around him. Dearly loved Husband of Judith. Wonderful Dad to Karen, Lisa and Jim, Michelle and Rob (Spider), James and Mara. Adored Poppy to Tasma (The Kid), Ryan, Mitchell, Miss Riley, Thomas, Tim and Eliza. Peter, we will miss your cheeky face, and happy laugh, enjoy Heaven. I will love you always Bum Bum, Your Jude A Memorial Mass on his Birthday, the 22nd of April, 2013, at St. Maximillian Kobe Catholic Church, 24 McCarthy Road, Marsden, commencing at 10.30 a.m. No Ties, No Flowers, Bright Shirts - Peter's last directive SMITH, Dorothy Hannah (nee Wright) Late of Wynnum, formerly Gladstone, passed away peacefully, 11th April, 2013. Aged 88 Years Beloved Wife of Bill (dec'd). Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Toni and Peter (dec'd), Madeline (dec'd) and Robert, Sherry (dec'd), and Billy. Dearly loved by her Grandchildren and Great- grandchildren. Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a Requiem Mass at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 198 Bay Terrace, Wynnum, Friday, 19th April, 2013, at 9.30 a.m.. No Funeral Cortege. SWEETMAN, Monica Mary 02.09.1920-14.04.2013 Passed away peacefully, at Carramar Nursing Home, Stanthorpe, on 14th April, 2013. Aged 92 Years Beloved Wife of William (Bill) Sweetman (dec'd). Loving Mother of Richard, Christine, Sharyn, Ken and their Partners. Much loved Nana of Matthew, Beatrice, Lisa, Michele, Leanne, Andrew, Joel and Great-Nana of Adelaide, Bradley, Amanda, Amy, Dylan, Evan and Mitchell. Forever in our Hearts Rest in Peace SZCZESNY, Zofia Late of Aspley. Passed away peacefully, 16th April, 2013. Aged 90 Years Beloved Wife of Jan, (dec'd). Dearly loved Partner of Stan Moss (dec'd). Cherished Mother of Janina and Emily. Loved Grandmother, Great- grandmother and Mother-in-law. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Requiem Mass to celebrate Zofia's Life, to be held at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Roche Avenue , Bowen Hills, on Thursday, 18th April, 2013, commencing at 1.30 p.m., followed by Burial at Nudgee Cemetery. Rosary to be recited, at 1 p.m., prior to Mass THYGESEN, Barry Edward Late of Morayfield. Dearly loved Husband of Sandra (dec'd). Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Leah and Peter, and Anthony and Jodee, loving Grandad to Alex, and a loved Brother and Uncle. Family and Friends are invited to attend Barry's Funeral Service, to be held at Traditional Funerals Chapel, 636 Morayfield Road, Burpengary, on Saturday, 20th April, 2013 at 10 a.m.. TRADITIONAL FUNERALS Burpengary - 3888 6633 A Local Family Company TOPP, Ronald Eric (Toppy) Late of Bracken Ridge. Passed away peacefully, on 11th April, 2013. Aged 57 Years Cherished Husband of Melissa. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Ron's Life, at St Clements on the Hill Anglican Church, Eudunda Street, Stafford, on Friday, 19th April, 2013, commencing at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (Research), would be appreciated. ALEX GOW FUNERALS Brisbane - Ph 3851 7800 FAMILY OWNED alexgowfunerals.com.au VANDERKRUK, Rodney Late of Forest Lake Passed away on 7th April, 2013. Aged 47 years Loved husband of Lizzie, Father of Jack and Ayla, Son of Fred and Nell, Brother and Brother-in-law to Donald and Pam. Will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Rodney's Life is to be held at the Centenary Memorial Gardens Wacol, Station Road, Sumner on Friday, 19th April, 2013, commencing at 1 p.m.. ALEX GOW FUNERALS Browns Plains - Ph 3800 7500 COMPLETE FUNERAL CARE alexgowfunerals.com.au WALKER, Elsie Margaret Late of Wynnum West formerly of Buranda. Passed away peacefully on 15th April, 2013. In her 100th Year Beloved Wife of Len (dec'd). Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Dianne and John. Adored Grandma of Tracey and Carl and much loved Great-grandma of Alexander and Amelie. See Saturday's Courier for Funeral details. ALEX GOW Ph 3851 7800 WEBB, Graeme Joseph Aged 70 Years, late of Victoria Point. Passed peacefully on 13th April, 2013. Beloved Husband of Pam. Loving Father of Jarrod, Trent (dec'd) and Kylie. Loving Poppa of Jordan and Hayden. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Graeme's Life on Monday, 22nd April, at Great Southern Memorial Park, Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook at 10 a.m. No flowers by request, donations to Asbestos Related Disease Support Society QLD. Logan (Tanah Merah) 3801 4777 An Australian Company WINTER, Norma Irene (nee Butcher) Passed away 15th April, 2013, Aged 82 Years. Loving Wife of John Winter (dec'd), loved Mother of Anne, Robert and Kathy, Jenny and Russell, Carolyn and Michael. Loving Nana to six Grandchildren and eight Great- grandchildren. A Celebration Service will be held at the Sunnybank District Baptist Church, Nemies Road, Runcorn, on Friday, 19th April, 2013, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Children of Compassion, can be made at www.compassion.com.au YIP Anthony John Resided at Highgate Hill. Beloved Son of Ellen. Relatives and Friends are warmly invited to attend Anthony's Funeral Service, to be held in the Chapel, within Mt.Gravatt Cemetery, Mains Road, Mt. Gravatt, on Saturday, 20th April, 2013, at 12 noon.