Upcoming Services.
RSVP - Funeral for Graham Bruce
Celebrating the Life of
Graham Bruce
Friday 27th December 2024
11am Ceremony
St Declan’s Church
92 Penshurst St, Penshurst
Followed by refreshments at 12.30pm at Oatley RSL, 23 Letitia St, Oatley.
Graham’s family invite you to join them to commemorate the life of Graham Bruce. Much‑loved husband, father, brother, colleague, doctor and friend. A good and decent man. Forever remembered, forever missed.
Following the ceremony, the Bruce family welcome you to share memories of Graham at Oatley RSL where refreshments will be served from 12.30pm.
Please RSVP below if you will attend the prayers service at St Declan’s / continue to Oatley RSL for refreshments. This will help us to plan accordingly.
Graham’s farewell will be live-streamed. If you unable to join in person on the day, but would like to join via live-stream, please click on this link at 10.50am on the day.
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RSVP - Funeral of Beverley Johns
Funeral of Beverley Johns
Monday 30th December, 2024
West Chapel, Woronora Memorial Park
Ceremony begins at 12:00pm (AEDT)
Beverley's family invites you to join in commemorating and celebrating her life in a farewell ceremony at Woronora Memorial Park. The ceremony will be followed by a nearby gathering and refreshments in the Tea Rooms on site.
For those who cannot attend, livestream details can be found below, this can also be viewed at a time of your choosing following the service.
To help with planning, please RSVP below if you will attend the service and gathering. If you could also provide your details if watching the live stream so we can capture everyone who was a part of Beverley’s life.
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RSVP - Celebrating Elle Peterson
Celebrating the life of Ellen Peterson
Tuesday 14th January 2024
1.30 for 2pm Ceremony
Followed by Refreshments until 5pm
Clovelly Bowling Club, 1 Ocean St Clovelly
You are warmly invited to a ceremony that honours and celebrates Elle Peterson and the life she lived, amongst you all - her family of origin, her family of choice and her loving and dynamic community.
Please dress comfortably and with a splash of colour for Elle.
Following our ceremony, please stay for light refreshments and precious time together.
To help with planning, please RSVP below if you will attend the service and gathering. If you could also provide your details if watching the live stream so we can capture everyone who was a part of Elle’s life.
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RSVP - Funeral of Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Balzan
Funeral of Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Balzan
Friday 20th December, 2024
South Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park
Ceremony begins at 9:30am (AEDT)
Private cremation to follow.
Rudy’s family invites you to join them in commemorating his life at a farewell ceremony near Rudy's long-time home in Matraville. The ceremony will be followed by a nearby gathering and refreshments. Details of the gathering will be shared on the day.
For those who cannot attend, livestream details can be found below, this can also be viewed at a time of your choosing following the service.
To help with planning, please RSVP below if you will attend the service and gathering. If you could also provide your details if watching the live stream so we can capture everyone who was a part of Rudy’s life.
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RSVP - Funeral of Rusila Ravouvou
Funeral of Rusila Ravouvou
Monday 9th December, 2024
All Souls Chapel, Rookwood General Cemetery
Ceremony begins at 9:30am
Burial on site at 11:00am
Gathering for Refreshments to follow after burial. More details to come.
Rusila’s family invites you to join them for a ceremony of farewell followed by her burial.
Following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP below if you will attend the service / stay on for refreshments. This will help us to plan accordingly.
Rusila’s farewell will not be live-streamed.
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RSVP - Farewell for Olivia Kaplan
Farewell for Olivia Kaplan
Friday 29th November 2024
Arrival 10.30 for 11am Ceremony
Followed by refreshments
Glebe Town Hall, upstairs
Olivia’s family invites you to join them for a ceremony of farewell.
Following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP below if you will attend the service / stay on for refreshments. This will help us to plan accordingly.
Olivia’s farewell will be live-streamed and recorded. If you require the link, please check the box on the RSVP form.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Amnesty International or Red Cross, both charities Livi actively supported.
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RSVP - Funeral for Kevin Lindsay
Celebrating the Life of
Kevin Lindsay
Ceremony 11-12pm
Thursday 21st November 2024
Leura Memorial Gardens
17 Kitchener Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
From 1pm, wake to follow at The Grand View Hotel, Wentworth Falls
We warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate the life of Kevin Lindsay
Please bring along flower or cutting from your garden.
By request, please do not bring purchased flowers. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to The Ted Noffs Foundation.
Please dress comfortably and casually, as Kevin would have.
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend the service and also the wake. This will help us to plan accordingly. This event will not be live-streamed.
Following the ceremony, Kevin’s family invite you to join them to continue to share stories and spend time together at The Grand View Hotel, 174 Great Western Hwy, Wentworth Falls.
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RSVP - Funeral for David Leung
Celebrating the Life of
David Leung
Ceremony 9.30-10.30am
Thursday 21st November 2024
South Chapel,
Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Military Rd, Botany
11am Private Burial
Wake to follow at 12-Micron, Barangaroo
We warmly invite you to join us as we honour the life of David Leung in The South Chapel at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park.
Parking, (or for those who Uber), please use the Crematorium car park entrance and the South Chapel is in walking distance.
Following the ceremony, there will be a private burial and guests and friends are invited to 12 Micron, Tower 1, Level 2/100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo for David’s Wake and continued sharing in his honour in a room David loved…… . Best lift access is via Waterman’s Quay Road.
There will a sumptuous feast, fine wines and an opportunity to share a brief story or memory. If you plan to drive it is recommended that you pre book parking near 12-Micron. Nearby parking stations are First Parking 189 Kent St and Wilson Parking
Chartered buses are available from Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park to Barangaroo for David’s Wake.
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend the service and/or the wake and if you require transport from Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park to the Wake at 12 Micron. This will help us to plan accordingly.
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RSVP - Memorial Ceremony Celebrating the Life of Asha Read-Box
Celebrating the Life of
Asha Read-Box
Friday, 15th November 2024
1.30pm for 2pm Ceremony
Balmain Town Hall
370 Darling St, Balmain
Food & togetherness to follow at Asha’s home around the corner.
We warmly invite you to celebrate the life of Asha Read-Box with us at Balmain Town Hall. Together, we will remember Asha in his fullness, his deeply sensitive soul, his fierce courage, his brilliant mind and all that this loving human brought to each of your lives.
Bring your memories and stories to share. There will be a book to scribe a memory, share a reflection, poem or whatever comes. Asha’s family will cherish it.
In lieu of flowers, we welcome you to donate to:
Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend. This will help us to plan accordingly. This event will not be live-streamed.
Following the ceremony, Asha’s family welcome you to their home to share your memories and to laugh, cry, eat and enjoy music together.
Asha’s Home: 14 Llewellyn St, Balmain (walking distance from Balmain Town Hall)
Parking is limited in the area, please consider this in your travel plans.
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RSVP Memorial for Annie Autumn Werner
Celebrating the Life of Annie Autumn Werner
Saturday November 9th, 2024
Mumbulla School
37 Bega St, Bega
Arrive from 1:30pm for 2pm - 4pm Memorial Ceremony
Followed by refreshments on site, 4pm - 7pm.
Please join us to celebrate the life of the extraordinary Annie Autumn Werner.
Two months after Annie took her last breath, we will gather together in grief, love and joy to honour and celebrate our powerfully vibrant, smart, loving and talented friend.
Annie was a devoted partner, mother, daughter, sister, friend to so many and community builder.
This celebration will be full of colour, storytelling, song and wonder, so please come ready to be held by the power of community when we are remembering someone so deeply loved.
Dress as Annie would have - colourfully and bright!
Please RSVP if you are able to attend - this will allow us to plan accordingly. Annie was well-loved and we want to make sure you are all able to be seated during the ceremony, and well-fed during the wake! (you won’t get an auto-confirmation, but do know that your name will have been registered.)
For those of you who are unable to come in person, Annie’s ceremony will be live-streamed via the link below. The livestream will be open from 1:45pm AEDT for 2pm AEDT start. No need to RSVP if you are attending via the livestream.
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RSVP Funeral for Ian Shoulder
Celebrating the Life of Ian Shoulder
Thursday 7th November 2024, 11:30am
East Chapel, Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens
Followed by refreshments on site in the Skyline Lounge
Please join us in celebrating the life of Ian Shoulder.
As we gather together, we will honour and celebrate a much loved husband, father, brother, lolo, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Our time together will be one of reflection, celebration and togetherness.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP, as well as if you will be attending the wake. Your RSVP will be registered, even though you won’t receive an automatic confirmation.
For those who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed via the link below. Please click on the link below prior to 11:30am on Thursday 7th November. You will then be taken through to the Livestream.
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RSVP Funeral for Maria Graham
Celebrating the Life of Maria Graham
Wednesday 6th November 2024, 11am
Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematoria
Followed by refreshments at North Ryde RSL, The Grand Pittwater Function Centre.
Cnr Pittwater and Magdala Roads, North Ryde, NSW .
Please join us in celebrating the incredible life of Maria Graham.
As we gather together, we will honour and celebrate the life of our loving, caring, and generous woman.
Maria was a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend who touched so many with her kindness and gentle spirit, always caring for those around her.
Our time together will be one of reflection, celebration and togetherness.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP, as well as if you will be attending the wake. Your RSVP will be registered, even though you won’t receive an automatic confirmation.
For those who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed via the link below. Please click on the link below prior to 11am on Wednesday 6th November. You will then be taken through to the Livestream.
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RSVP - Funeral Ceremony for Asha Read-Box
Honouring the Life of
Asha Read-Box
Wednesday, 6th November 2024
10.30am for 11am Ceremony
Life Rites - Boutique Funeral Home
118 Durham St, Hurstville
Followed by light refreshments.
We warmly invite you to an intimate gathering of Asha’s family and closest friends to honour, farewell and celebrate Asha and his life. Together, as we move through the shock of Asha’s death, we will remember Asha in his fullness, his deeply sensitive soul, his fierce courage, his brilliant mind and all that this loving human brought to each of your lives.
Bring your memories and stories to share. There will be an opportunity to write some words for Asha at the close of the ceremony that will be placed with Asha on his final journey. There will also be a book to scribe a memory, share a reflection, poem or whatever comes. Asha’s family will cherish it.
In lieu of flowers, we welcome you to donate to:
Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Please RSVP below if you are able to attend. This will help us to plan accordingly.
A memorial to celebrate Asha’s life with his broader community will take place the following week. We will notify you as soon as the date and venue are secured.
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RSVP Memorial for Lizzie Howe
Celebrating the Incredible Life of Lizzie Howe
Friday 1st November 2024
Camperdown Commons, 31A Mallett St, Camperdown
Arrive from 1:30pm for 2pm Ceremony
Followed by refreshments on site, 3pm - 5pm.
Please join us in celebrating the incredible life of Lizzie Howe.
As we gather together, we will honour and celebrate the life of our loving, caring, and generous mum.
Lizzie was a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend who touched so many with her kindness and gentle spirit, always caring for those around her.
This celebration will be filled with love, laughter, tears and memories that reflect her beautiful spirit. We invite you to come as we remember someone who was so deeply loved by all.
Please wear a pop of colour or a lot of colour, just as Mum would have loved!
If you are able to attend, please RSVP so we can ensure adequate seating for everyone during the ceremony and enough food during the wake. Your RSVP will be registered, even though you won’t receive an automatic confirmation.
If you are able to make a contribution in support of Lizzie’s memorial, Dylan, Jasmine and Jackson have set up a GoFundMe page. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated. Please click here.
Parking: On street parking is limited, please consider making alternative travel arrangements.
For those who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed via Zoom. Please click on the link below prior to 2pm on Friday 1st November. You will then be taken through to the Livestream.
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RSVP - Funeral for Violet Carvouni
Honouring the Life of
Violet Carvouni
Tuesday, 29th October
11.15am Ceremony
12.15pm Refreshments
Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel
Rookwood Catholic Cemetery
Barnet St, Rookwood
We welcome you to the funeral ceremony to commemorate the life of Violet Carvouni, your much‑loved wife, mother, sister, cousin, colleague and friend.
At the completion of the ceremony, please stay and join us for refreshments as we celebrate and remember Violet together.
This service will not be live-streamed.