Death and Funeral Announcements

BARBETTI Peter O’Brien passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side in Donald on Dec. 13 th 2025, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Marie (dec). Loving father and father-in-law of Jacinta & Peter Hamilton; Shane & Emma; Brendan & Meg; Matthew & Dean. Adored Pop and Grandpa of Luke, Shannon; Dominic, Atticus; Francesca and Elio. Always in our hearts, re-united with Mum BARBETTI Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Peter will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Donald on FRIDAY Dec. 19 th at 1.30 pm. A private internment will be held. The recording of the service is available HERE

O’SHANNESSY Bernard Joseph ‘Bernie’ passed away peacefully on Monday December 8 th , 2025. On the 13 th of December it would have been his 87th birthday, much longer than his lifestyle would have suggested by his own admission. He was the proud husband to Carolyn; they met in 1966. Dad to Damien, Lynette, Erin, Karen, Annette, and Stephen and Pa to Alex, Ryan, Ayden, Caleb, Harper, Vance, Isabelle and Oliver. He was a farmer, councillor, businessman, miner, land developer, car enthusiast/racer & restorer, mentor, historian, enthusiastic debater and much more. Rest in Peace Bernie. O’SHANNESSY Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of ‘Bernie’ will be held at St. Therese’s Catholic Church, Kennington on FRIDAY (December 19 th , 2025) commencing at 12 noon. The cortege will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the White Hills Lawn Cemetery. To view the Service via Live Streaming go to www.smfd.com.au Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be held at the Bendigo Funeral Centre Chapel, 29 Miller Street, Flora Hill on THURSDAY EVENING (December 18 th , 2025) commencing at 6.00pm. Simon Mulqueen BENDIGO FUNERALS (03) 5444 0400

MILLEY (PICKFORD) Robyn Elizabeth 29-1-1952 - 23-11-2025 passed away peacefully. Loving wife of Robert (dec) and loved mother and mother-in-law of Kathryn (dec); Darran & Toby; Karen & Aaron Blake. Treasured Grandma of Kaiden, Lexi; Wyatt, Charlie and Jedd. RE-UNITED TOGETHER AGAIN MILLEY  A graveside service for Robyn will be held at the St Arnaud Lawn Cemetery on FRIDAY, Nov 28 th at 1.30pm .

PATCHING (Plant) Judith Elaine passed away peacefully on Oct. 31 st 2025, aged 82 yrs in St Arnaud. Loving wife of Ron (dec), loved mother of Jo-anne and Rudi van der Voort, Geoff and Kim, Jamie and Lindy. Adored Grandma of Lachlan, Aimee, Jacob, Jasmine, Sharnie, Kylie, Maddie, Maggie, Ella, Leam, Lucy, Ned, George and great Granny of Isaac, Levi, Mason, Jaxon; Bill, Bella, Bert, Betty, Lacey; Navy; Benji, Andie and Lleyton. Always in our hearts PATCHING Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Judy will be held in the Church of Immaculate Conception St. Arnaud on THURSDAY (Nov. 6 th ) at 11.00am. A Private Burial will be held. Please click here for livestream.

CARROLL (Noble) Emily of Stuart Mill. Passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2025, aged 77. Dearly loved and loving wife of Peter (dec). Loving mother & mother-in-law of Linda, Heather (dec), Angela & Jarrod, Emily & Chris and Sandra & Tony. Adored Ma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper for you to hear, that we will love and remember you and forever keep you near. Mum & Dad reunited. A private service and cremation has been held.

MELLMANN Dagmar Erna 22-7-1940 - 9-10-2025 passed away suddenly in St Arnaud Loved wife of Peter and loving mother and mother-in-law of Oliver & Srisoda and Daniel & David. Adored Grandma of Jarra, Dahla and Great Grandma of Hazel, Briar, Drake and Heath. Peacefully Sleeping MELLMANN A service to celebrate the life of Dagmar will be held at the St Arnaud RSL Hall on  FRIDAY 31 st October commencing at 2.00 pm.

SZMUC Jacek Antoni 12-6-1945 - 12-9-2025 ........................................................ please click here for more details

BECKHAM (Nicholls) Joan Valda passed away peacefully in Donald on Oct 2nd 2025, aged 89 yrs. Loving wife of Ken (dec) and loving mother and mother-in-law of Gary & Fiona; Rod & Julieanne; Kerry & Ned Raven; Bev, Carol and Jim (dec). Treasured Grandma of Bryan & Bridgette, Gavin & Sam; Emily, Joshua & Kate, Jesse, Brenden and Great Grandmother of Leo , Estelle, Daphne, Violet and Jamie. A Life Well Lived and Loved BECKHAM A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Donald Golf Clubrooms on FRIDAY Oct 10th at 11:00 am. A private burial will be held.

TAYLOR Alan Arthur of St Arnaud passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sept. 30 th 2025, aged 66 years. Loved husband of Kerry (dec) and treasured partner of Terry. Loved father of Emily, Ross, Rose (dec) and Clinton. Adored Pop of Kerryann and Finley. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS TAYLOR A memorial service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at the Church of Christ St Arnaud on Thursday, Oct. 9 th . at 2.00 pm.