Death and Funeral Announcements
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
McNAULTY Alan George 07/04/1951- 29/07/2026 of Logan Passed away at home 29th July 2026, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Tricia. Adored father of Daniel, Lisa, Aaron, Marc, and Katelyn. Cherished Grandpa to Ryan, Kayla and Jake; Bella and Lacee; Bailey, Ned and Darcy; Reggie, Jada and Ted. PASSED PEACEFULLY TOO SOON McNAULTY A Church Service will be held for Alan at the Church of Immaculate Conception, St Arnaud on MONDAY AUGUST 10th at 1.30pm. Following the service the cortege will leave for the St Arnaud Cemetery. KELL FUNERALS ST. ARNAUD 5495 1043
JEFFERY Layla Jade Passed away unexpectedly in Donald 9th July 2026, aged 13 years. Beloved daughter of Tahlia and much-loved sister to brother Eddy. Dearly loved granddaughter of Grandma and Pa Cheyne. Adored niece of Kaitlyn, Tim & Cami and Clint. Cherished by all her cousins, especially Bailey and Sophia, as well as all her beautiful friends'; numerous extended family members and her father Aaron. FLY HIGH BEAUTIFUL GIRL JEFFERY A loving farewell for Layla will be held at the Memorial Hall, Donald on FRIDAY, 31st July at 1.30 pm. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome and we request you wear a black hoodie or a Hello Kitty item in Layla's honour. A private cremation will be held. Tributes can be left at lifelived.com.au A livestream will be available on the following link https://livingitlive.com.au/layla-jeffery
CINAGLIA Frank Attilio 19-4-1938 - 27-6-2026 of Donald passed away peacefully. Dearly loved husband of Frannie and father of Stephen and Kelly. Pop to his grandchildren. Brother of Anita (dec) and Josephine. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS CINAGLIA Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Frank Cinaglia will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Donald on MONDAY July 6 th at 2.00pm. A private cremation will be held.
SHILTON Alan Robert passed away peacefully on June 25th 2026, aged 89 years at Coates Hostel St. Arnaud. Loved brother of Alma (dec), Nola (dec), Dick (dec) and Joyce. Adored husband of Marg (dec). Loving father and father-in-law of Leanne and Bill, Ian and Noelene, Mandy and Rob. Treasured Pa to Jessie, Paul, Owen; Matthew, Alexandra; Amy, Chris, Josie and Anna and their partners. Beloved Parly of 23 great grandchildren. Re-united with Mum. Forever loved. SHILTON The service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at the Uniting Church St. Arnaud on FRIDAY July 3 rd at 2.00pm. A Private Burial will be held. A recording of the service is available HERE
KEARNAN CHARLES “BARRY” Passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on 5 th June 2026 Aged 93 Years Dearly loved husband of Margit. Loving father and Father -in-Law of Jaci & Tony; Christine & Mark; Charles & Kerri; Carsten & Kate Treasured Pa of 9 and adored Great Pa of 4 At Peace KEARNAN A graveside service for Barry will be held at the St Arnaud Monumental Cemetery on Friday June 12 th at 2p.m.
FORSTER Colin Kenneth 16/04/1947 -25/05/2026 Passed away peacefully in St Arnaud surrounded with love. Dearly loved husband of Judy Loving father of Andrew & Amy: Erin & Ryan. Proud and loved Poppa of Cruz, Caitlin, Charlie: Taylor, Zac, Knox, Harlow and Poppy SIMPLY THE BEST FORSTER A service to celebrate the life of Col will be held at the RSL Hall, (crn Raglan & McMahon St) St. Arnaud on Monday 1 st June at 1.30pm. A private burial will be held.
SMITH (Hall) Noela 21-11/1937 – 23-5-2026 Formerly of Beazleys Bridge. Daughter of Thomas (Bricky) and Laura Hall (both dec). Sister of Lorraine, Aileen (dec), Clare-Maree and Glenda. Sister-in-law of Craig Cheesman REST IN PEACE SMITH A Graveside service will be held or Noela on FRIDAY MAY 29th at 11.30am at the St Arnaud Lawn Cemetery.
MORRIS James Michael “Jimmy” 06/04/1966- 20/05/2026 Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle Dearly loved Dad of Jaymie & Jackson Adored Poppa of Jai, Cooper, Jax & Alyssa GO TIGERS Loved and always in our hearts MORRIS A service to celebrate the life of Jimmy will be held at the RSL Hall , (crn Raglan & McMahon St) St.Arnaud on THURSDAY 28 th May at 1.30pm. A private cremation will be held.
SECOMBE Joseph Peter passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on May 6 th 2026 aged 89 years. Loved husband of Ann (dec) and loving father of Craig and Michele, father-in-law of Tracy and Andrew. Loved Pa of Jake, Will; Amelia, Elijah and Jemima. IN GOD’S CARE RE-UNITED WITH MUM SECOMBE Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Joseph will be offered at the Church of Immaculate Conception St. Arnaud on TUESDAY May 12 th at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of mass for the St. Arnaud Lawn Cemetery.
JEFFERY Brain Francis "Bud" passed away peacefully in Donald on May 2nd 2026, aged 88 years old. Dearly loved partner of Pat. Much loved father of Sharon and Carl, and a devoted father-in-law to Marie. Cherished Pa to his five grandchildren, and proud Old Pa to his five great-grandchildren. "Still Cruising" JEFFERY A graveside service for ‘Bud’ will be held at the Donald Monumental Cemetery at 1.30pm on THURSDAY May 7 th , 2026.
