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Caring for Barossa families since 2003.

22/10/2026

LORRAINE KERNICH

Passed away peacefully at Lutheran Homes Barossa, on
17th October 2026, aged 84.

Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Malcolm, and Maurice Kernich.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Charmain and the late Robert Schultz, Quentin and Serena Ahrns, Clive and Ivy Ahrns.

“Nanny” to five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

All who wish to attend are invited to a service being held on Tuesday, 27th October 2026, 11:00am
at Langmeil Lutheran Church, Maria Street, Tanunda.

At the conclusion of the service the funeral cortege will proceed to Tabor Cemetery for the committal, followed by light refreshments back at the Langmeil Church Hall.

20/10/2026

RICHARD G. MAHLO

Passed away peacefully at Regis Playford, on 16th October 2026.
Aged 74.

Dearly Loved Husband of Denise. Loving Dad of Troy,
Melissa and Stephen. Loved Poppa of Marguerite and Stephen, Step-Poppa of Sascha and Milla.

Now At Peace.

To commemorate Richard's life, a service will be held on Friday, 23rd October 2026, 11:00am at Barossa Funerals Chapel, 51 Basedow Road, Tanunda.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory can be made to Dementia Australia, online or evelopes provided at the service.

14/10/2026

Bernard William Arthur Morris - 'Bernie' - Passed away peacefully on 9th October 2026, aged 87.

Dearly Loved Husband of Herta.

Loving Father and Father-In-Law of Andy, Jonathan and Nicole, Michael and Kellie.

Adored Opa of Tequilla and Ben, Tarja and Cooper, Kia, Ruby, Mali, Tom and Jess, and Henry.

Cherished Opapa of Craig and Bailey.

The family invite all who wish to attend, to a memorial service to celebrate Bernie's life on Wednesday, 21st October 2026, 1:30pm
at Barossa Funerals Chapel, 51 Basedow Road, Tanunda.

14/09/2026

KENNETH LEO WORK

Leo passed away peacefully at Wheatfields Residential Care, Freeling. Aged 88.

Dearly Loved Dad of Sharon and Damian, Chris and Tony.
Adored Grandpa of Nikolas, Tahnee and Charlotte.
Re-united with his beloved Patricia.

Leo’s family invite all who wish to attend a service to celebrate his life, on Friday, 18th September 2026,1:30pm at Barossa Funerals Chapel, 51 Basedow Road, Tanunda.

In honour of Leo’s dress sense and distaste for long pants, please feel encouraged to wear your favourite shorts and/or a bright, colourful shirt.

Donations in lieu of flowers, requested to be given to Wheatfields Residential Care, with appreciation from the family for their wonderful care of Leo.

11/09/2026

JAMES, Desmond Kenneth
07.03.1945 - 10.09.2026
Aged 81 years.

Passed away suddenly at Tanunda Hospital with Yvonne by his side.

Loved Father of Darren, and Father-In-Law of Julie-Ann.
Adored Grandpa of Tyler, Tyson and Aimee.
Cherished Husband of Yvonne for 56 years.

Missed Beyond Measure.

The family will hold a private celebration of Des's life, after his cremation.

22/08/2026

ROSENZWEIG, Judith Yvonne (nee Smith)
Aged 79 years.

Passed peacefully with her family by her side.

Much loved wife of Rodney†.

Devoted and loving mother of Tania and Gavin.

Adoring Grandma to Finlay and Sophie.

Forever in our hearts.

To commemorate Judith’s life, a service will be on held on
Monday 24th August 2026 1.30pm, at the Gramp Chapel and Lutheran Homes Barossa.

Wake to follow.

The service will be live streamed via link on the Barossa Funerals Website.

18/08/2026

MCCARTHY, Helen Elizabeth (nee Starkey)
07/03/1969–13/08/2026
Aged 57 years.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Adored Wife of Andrew.
Devoted and Loved Mother of Laura, William, Eliza and Claudia.
Loved Mother-in-Law to Ryan, Emma and Nick.
The BEST Granny to Sadie, Ruby and Rhett.

Thank you for all that you are for us.
A new Star in the Sky
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The family invite all who wish to attend a celebration of Helen’s life at the Mt Pleasant Hall on Friday 21st August at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Mt Crawford Cemetery with a wake to follow afterwards back at the Mt Pleasant Hall.

Please feel encouraged to wear bright clothes to celebrate Helen.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brain Cancer Australia. Envelopes will be available at the service.
www.braincanceraustralia.org.au/donate

The service will be live streamed, a link can be found on the Barossa Funerals website.

12/08/2026

IRVINE, Marjorie
05.05.1936 - 08.08.2026

*Funeral Details now available*

Marjorie passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Saturday, 8th August, 2026.

Aged 90 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Jim (deceased) for almost 68 wonderful years.

Much loved Mum of Jo and Peter, Kate and Al.

Loved Grandma of Tom and Sam, and GG to Dawson and Darcy.

Much loved Sister of Robert and Anita, Craig and family.

Loved Sister-In-Law of Margaret and family.

“A life well lived, with dignity and grace.”

Marjorie’s family extend a very special thank you to doctors, nurses and carers at Lutheran Home Barossa For their love and care.

Marjorie's family invite you to raise a glass of chardonnay to celebrate Marjorie’s life at The Barossa Cellar, 991 Stockwell Road, Vine Vale at 2pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Livestream will be available via the Barossa Funerals website.

10/08/2026

LENO, Karlis Rudolfs (Charlie)

Passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, 4th August 2026.

Dearly loved Father to Dale and Gemma, Natalie and Chris.

Treasured Grandpa to Aidan, Caitlin, Riley and Cameron.

Beloved Brother to Elza, Alda, Biruta, Pel, Velta (dec.), Bluey (dec.) and Silvija (dec.).

Now re-united with his adored Wife Juanita.
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Funeral Notice

The family of Karlis (Charlie) invite all who wish to attend a service to Celebrate his life:

To be held at the Barossa Funerals Chapel,
51 Basedow Road, Tanunda
On Friday, 14th August 2026 at 11:00am.

Private Cremation.

30/07/2026

LESKE, Donald Benno
7.10.1941 – 16.07.2026
Aged 84 years.

Dearly loved and loving husband of Jean.

Loving and cherished father and father-in-law of Janet and James, David, Paul and Lee-Anne.

Adored and proud Papa and Grandpa of Jamison, Oscar, Macee, and Alexandra.

Loving brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Joy, and Margaret and Peter.

Forever in God’s Grace.

Special thanks to staff at Wheatfields and Lyell McEwin Hospital for their care of Don.
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The family of Don invite all who wish to attend a service to celebrate his life, to be held on:

Friday 7th August 2026 at 10:30am at St Mark’s Lutheran Church, Freeling.

A wake will follow directly after the service at the church hall.
Committal for all who wish to attend at Gnadenfrei Marananga Cemetery at 3pm.

This service will be live-streamed, with access available via the Barossa Funerals website.

In lieu of flowers Don's family have nominated the following organisations for donations to be received in his honour.

https://www.lutherancare.org.au/donate-now/

https://fightingparkinsons.org.au/donate/

Address

1 Petras Street
Tanunda, SA
5352

Telephone

+61885630900

Website

http://www.barossafunerals.com.au/

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