Deaths
BABANIOTIS, Barbara.
Passed away peacefully at Renmark on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Aged 73 years.
Beloved wife of Christos.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Kosta, Tom and Sara.
Cherished yia yia of Isabella, and Christos.
~ In God's care you rest above,
In our hearts you rest with love. ~
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
BURGEMEISTER, David William.
Passed away peacefully at Acacia House, surrounded by family on June 12, 2026.
Aged 73 years.
Adored father of Cheryl and Simon.
Father-in-law to AJ.
Loved grandpa to Sara.
Cherished brother of Karen, Judith, and Lesley, and brother-in-law of Graham (deceased), David.
Friend of Grant.
Loved son of Les and Viola (both deceased).
Dear uncle to Darren, Brian, Emma, Racquel, and Jasmine.
Forever loved, rest in peace.
Special thanks to doctors Searles and Robertson, Resthaven, and all staff at Loxton Hospital Complex for their care.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
HENDRICK, Howard.
2/10/1923 – 12/6/2026
Aged 102 years.
Dearly loved husband of Winifred (deceased).
Loving father of Margaret, and Jane.
Grandfather and great-grandfather.
Community stalwart.
Thank you for the wonderful legacy.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
OWENS, Heather June (née Mau).
1/12/1934 – 12/6/2026
Loved wife of David (deceased).
Loved mother of Annette and Todd, Karen and Stephen, Christine and Dave, Mark and Lynette.
Loving nanny to 10 grandchildren
Bailey, Lexi, Trevor, Courtney, Ashleigh, Jack, Phillippa, David, Peter, and Tamika.
Cherished Nanny-O to 11 great-grandchildren Brooke, Jaxon, Chase, Baylen, Lachlan, Skylaa, Harpaa, Walker, Carter, Louis, and Isla.
In God's care.
“Her love was our first gift, her guidance our greatest blessing, and her memory our everlasting treasure.”
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
VERNER, Ashley John Sydney.
19/4/1938 – 5/6/2026
Loving husband of Nancy.
Father and father-in-law of Ian, Kym and Alison, Jennifer, and Kerryn.
Loving pop of Polly and Clio.
Remembered with love.
Privately farewelled.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
WATKINS, Thomas Ross.
Passed away on June 7, 2026.
Dearly loved husband of Judy.
Loved father and father-in-law of Marlon and Beck.
Cherished Poppy-Tom to Chloe and Brody.
Our hearts ache with sadness,
Our secret tears flow,
For what it means to lose you,
No one will ever know.
Resting in God’s care.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Funeral
BABANIOTIS.
Family and friends of Barbara Babaniotis are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service to be conducted at St Constantinos and Eleni Greek Orthodox Church, Renmark on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11am.
In lieu of flowers if desired, a donation to Cancer Council SA in Barbara's memory would be appreciated. Donations may be made at the service.
At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Renmark Lawn Cemetery for the committal.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Funeral
BURGEMEISTER, David William.
Relatives and friends are advised that David’s funeral service will be conducted at the RSL Bowling Club,
Tobruk Terrace, Loxton on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11am, followed by a private cremation.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Funeral
HENDRICK, Howard.
The funeral service of the late Howard Hendrick will be conducted at St Albert’s Catholic Church, 7 Geraldton Street, Loxton on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11am.
After the service, the cortege will proceed to the Loxton Lawn Cemetery for the committal.
The funeral service will be live-streamed and the link will be published on Facebook and the Altschwager Family Funerals website.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Funeral
OWENS.
Family and friends of Heather Owens are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service to be conducted entirely at the Riverland Funerals Chapel, 32 Hughes Street, Berri on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1pm, followed by a private cremation at the Riverland Crematorium.
If desired, a donation to Riverland Palliative Care in Heather’s memory would be appreciated. Donations may be made at the service.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Memorial
CROOK, Garry Leslie.
The loving son of Elizabeth and Keith (deceased).
We farewelled the passing of Garry at the Loxton Lawn Cemetery on June 10, 2026.
He will be remembered by his many friends and family.
His brothers, sisters and their spouses.
Terry and Elaine, Dianne and John, Stephen and Jenny, Geoffrey and Trish, Sharon and Mario, Micky and Vicky (deceased), Leslie and Daisy, Ricky and Brigitte.
Our love and thoughts will always be with you.
To all of those who attended and to those who could not attend through illness.
He will always be remembered in our hearts.
Mum and the old fellow.
RIP
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Return Thanks
JOHINKE, Eric Francis.
Our family would like to thank the staff at Melaleuca House for the loving care given to Eric over the past 5½ years.
Warren, from Altschwager Family Funerals for your genuine support, compassion and guidance throughout this time.
Kerri, from Meaningful Moments by Kerri Blaser, for officiating the funeral service.
All your support, kind words, and a few light-hearted moments along the way made us feel at ease.
We couldn’t have wished for better support.
Thank you also to all who expressed their condolences on Eric’s passing.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
BABANIOTIS, Barbara. Passed away peacefully at Renmark on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Christos. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Kosta, Tom and Sara. Cherished yia yia of Isabella, and Christos. ~ In God's care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love. ~ Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
BURGEMEISTER, David William. Passed away peacefully at Acacia House, surrounded by family on June 12, 2026. Aged 73 years. Adored father of Cheryl and Simon. Father-in-law to AJ. Loved grandpa to Sara. Cherished brother of Karen, Judith, and Lesley, and brother-in-law of Graham (deceased), David. Friend of Grant. Loved son of Les and Viola (both deceased). Dear uncle to Darren, Brian, Emma, Racquel, and Jasmine. Forever loved, rest in peace. Special thanks to doctors Searles and Robertson, Resthaven, and all staff at Loxton Hospital Complex for their care. Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
HENDRICK, Howard. 2/10/1923 – 12/6/2026 Aged 102 years. Dearly loved husband of Winifred (deceased). Loving father of Margaret, and Jane. Grandfather and great-grandfather. Community stalwart. Thank you for the wonderful legacy. Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
OWENS, Heather June (née Mau). 1/12/1934 – 12/6/2026 Loved wife of David (deceased). Loved mother of Annette and Todd, Karen and Stephen, Christine and Dave, Mark and Lynette. Loving nanny to 10 grandchildren Bailey, Lexi, Trevor, Courtney, Ashleigh, Jack, Phillippa, David, Peter, and Tamika. Cherished Nanny-O to 11 great-grandchildren Brooke, Jaxon, Chase, Baylen, Lachlan, Skylaa, Harpaa, Walker, Carter, Louis, and Isla. In God's care. “Her love was our first gift, her guidance our greatest blessing, and her memory our everlasting treasure.” Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
VERNER, Ashley John Sydney. 19/4/1938 – 5/6/2026 Loving husband of Nancy. Father and father-in-law of Ian, Kym and Alison, Jennifer, and Kerryn. Loving pop of Polly and Clio. Remembered with love. Privately farewelled. Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Deaths
WATKINS, Thomas Ross. Passed away on June 7, 2026. Dearly loved husband of Judy. Loved father and father-in-law of Marlon and Beck. Cherished Poppy-Tom to Chloe and Brody. Our hearts ache with sadness, Our secret tears flow, For what it means to lose you, No one will ever know. Resting in God’s care. Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Funeral
BABANIOTIS. Family and friends of Barbara Babaniotis are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service to be conducted at St Constantinos and Eleni Greek Orthodox Church, Renmark on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11am. In lieu of flowers if desired, a donation to Cancer Council SA in Barbara's memory would be appreciated. Donations may be made at the service. At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Renmark Lawn Cemetery for the committal. Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Funeral
BURGEMEISTER, David William. Relatives and friends are advised that David’s funeral service will be conducted at the RSL Bowling Club, Tobruk Terrace, Loxton on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11am, followed by a private cremation. Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Funeral
HENDRICK, Howard. The funeral service of the late Howard Hendrick will be conducted at St Albert’s Catholic Church, 7 Geraldton Street, Loxton on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11am. After the service, the cortege will proceed to the Loxton Lawn Cemetery for the committal. The funeral service will be live-streamed and the link will be published on Facebook and the Altschwager Family Funerals website. Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Funeral
OWENS. Family and friends of Heather Owens are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service to be conducted entirely at the Riverland Funerals Chapel, 32 Hughes Street, Berri on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1pm, followed by a private cremation at the Riverland Crematorium. If desired, a donation to Riverland Palliative Care in Heather’s memory would be appreciated. Donations may be made at the service. Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Memorial
CROOK, Garry Leslie. The loving son of Elizabeth and Keith (deceased). We farewelled the passing of Garry at the Loxton Lawn Cemetery on June 10, 2026. He will be remembered by his many friends and family. His brothers, sisters and their spouses. Terry and Elaine, Dianne and John, Stephen and Jenny, Geoffrey and Trish, Sharon and Mario, Micky and Vicky (deceased), Leslie and Daisy, Ricky and Brigitte. Our love and thoughts will always be with you. To all of those who attended and to those who could not attend through illness. He will always be remembered in our hearts. Mum and the old fellow. RIP Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Return Thanks
JOHINKE, Eric Francis. Our family would like to thank the staff at Melaleuca House for the loving care given to Eric over the past 5½ years. Warren, from Altschwager Family Funerals for your genuine support, compassion and guidance throughout this time. Kerri, from Meaningful Moments by Kerri Blaser, for officiating the funeral service. All your support, kind words, and a few light-hearted moments along the way made us feel at ease. We couldn’t have wished for better support. Thank you also to all who expressed their condolences on Eric’s passing. Tuesday, June 16, 2026