DOWNES Brian James

DOWNES
Brian James
passed away peacefully in Donald on Feb 15th 2026 aged 96 years.
Loved son of the late John & Bridget Eta.
Loving brother of Maureen (dec), Kevin (dec), Kathleen, Margaret (dec), Pat (dec) and Leo. Uncle to their families.
RE UNITED WITH LOVED ONES
DOWNES
Requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Brian
will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church Donald on
FRIDAY FEB 20th at 2.00 pm.
The cortege will then leave for the Donald Monumental Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited at St Mary's on THURSDAY 19th at 7.30pm.
Livestream of the service will be available HERE

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.
TORNEY (SAFE) Pauline Maree passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family in St Arnaud on 11- 4- 2026, aged 64 years. Dearly loved Mum of Kurtis, Regeena, Anika and Mother -in– law of Katie, Hannah and Levi. Adored Grandma/May of Harry, Jed, Emmison, Bonnie, Rylie and Blair. GO SAINTS TORNEY The service to celebrate the life of Pauline will be held at the Church of Immaculate Conception, St Arnaud on Friday April 17 at 1.30pm . A private cremation will follow.
