AUSTRALIA's
VIETNAM  VETERANS'
MORTALITY LISTING
NOTE: This is not an official site of the Department of Defence.
Contains an estimated 40% of Vietnam Veterans' deaths since Vietnam.

217108RICEKennethLal      23-Aug-35                  70.32

217108
RICE, Kenneth Lal (Ken)
Late of Tugun, passed away on Tuesday 29th November 2005, aged 70 years.
Loved husband of Irene, loving father of Wendy, Tracey and Kim, father-in- law and mate to Colin and Patrick, loving pop to Cameron and Courtney and loved son of Ernie and Joyce (both deceased).
A fighter to the end
Sincere thanks to Doctors, Nurses and Staff of John Flynn Hospital.
Family and friends are invited to attend Kens funeral service to be held at the Tweeds Heads Crematorium Chapel, Sunshine Avenue, Tweed Heads South, on Monday 5th December 2005, at 11am Qld time, (12pm NSW time).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Queensland Cancer Fund.
Heritage Brothers
Wes & Ashley Heritage
(07) 5535 8758
Family Owned Funeral Care

01 December 2005

2784415KINGRobertJames            24-Mar-46                  59.74

From: FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com [mailto:FrontPage_Form_Mailer@tripod.com]
Sent: Friday, 2 December 2005 7:53 AM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army: Yes
Navy:
RAAF:
Number: 2784415
Rank: Pte
Forenames: Robert
Surname: J
BirthDate:
DateDeath: 04 Nov 2005
AgeDeath:
CauseDeath: Heart Attack
UnitDesc: Sp Coy 3RAR
FromDate: Nov 67
ToDate: Nov 68
YourName: Alan Gregson
YourEmail: almarg@tadaust.org.au
RelationshipDeceased: Vietnam colleague
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We note the sad passing of another Assault Pioneer 3RAR, first tour. Bob's funeral was held at Broken Hill on Thursday 10 Nov 2005. P.I.P, Bob.

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1200444OLEINIKKevinGregory      13-Aug-42                  63.37

OLEINIK,
Kevin, late of Greenbank,
formerly of Sunnybank Hills.
Passed away 7.12.2005.
Aged 63 Years
Dearly beloved Husband to Robyn.
Loving Father of Karyn and
Kristine. Father-in-law of Shane.
Adored Poppie to Thomas and
Gisele. Treasured Son of Gregory
and Susan and Brother to Pauline.
Relatives and Friends are warmly
invited to attend Kevins Farewell
Service to be held at Mt Gravatt
Crematorium (Mains Road,
MacGregor) on Wednesday,
14.12.2005, commencing at
10 a.m. Please wear casual and
bright clothing.
SWANBOROUGH FUNERALS
1800 100 411
Coopers Plains - Browns Plains

10 December 2005

OLEINIK,
Kevin Gregory. 120444,
Corps of Signals. Members of the
Greenbank RSL Sub-branch Inc.
and Greenbank RSL Services Club
Inc. are invited to attend the
Funeral Service of their late
Member, as per Family notice in
The Courier-Mail Saturday,
10th December, 2005. Medals
should be worn.
 

12 December 2005

3791684STEVENSPeterJohn  25-Apr-47                   58.68

STEVENS. _ Relatives and
friends of the late Mr Peter John
Stevens are invited to attend his
Funeral Service to be held at the
Victorian Police Academy, View
Mount Rd, Glen Waverley on
THURSDAY (Dec. 15, 2005)
commencing at 11 a.m.
No flowers by request
Donations to the Cancer
Council would be appreciated.
Envelopes available
To be Privately Cremated

13 December 2005

STEVENS. _ Peter (P.J.)
Friend and colleague who will be
missed by those lucky enough to
have known him.
Deepest sympathy to family.
_ Transit CIU.
STEVENS. _ Peter (P.J.)
Goodbye to a good bloke.
Heartfelt sympathy to Kerrin,
Daniel, Jack and the rest of P.J.s
family. _ Mick Norris.

13 December 2005

STEVENS. _ Peter John
Much loved son of Ivan (dec.)
and Lorna Stevens.
Big brother to Pamela, brother-
in-law to Alan and a favourite
uncle to Mason and Tam,
Leighton and Anna and Blake.
_ The Thomas family.

12 December 2005

4411056DAVIESCOLGATEDavidCalvin  7-Oct-45                     60.23

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 13 December 2005 1:33 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Viet Vet Passing

DAVIE-COLGATE, David Calvin 30 Nov05  TPI ex Army NS Buried at Gawler SA 7 Dec05 Cancer.

Sorry mate, I am late with the news but as you know I am in and out at the moment.

I have given your contact details to a Kath Ballard she is researching Vietnam Vets fron Geebung are of Queensland.

Regards

Graham Bridgland

1733261ARTHURDesmondClyde 12-Feb-47                  58.88

From: Terry Fogarty [mailto:fogartyt@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Thursday, 15 December 2005 10:29 AM
To: Bulk Email Ninth Intake
Subject: Death of Des Arthur

Gary Hansen telephoned to advise that Des died at about 9am today (Thursday, December 15, 2005).

The funeral will be in Cessnock next Tuesday 20^th December, 2005 at 11:30am.

Terry Fogarty

16 Mann Avenue

Northgate Qld 4013

Australia

Telephone: (07) 3266 6636

Mobile: 0419 668 197

Email: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au

Webs: Mortality Files; VESCA

ARTHUR, Desmond Clyde - 4 RAR/1733261
Passed away NSW 15/12/2005.
Relatives of the Arthur, Bolton and Lock families, along with the Viet Vets, are welcome to help Greg and Denise celebrate the life of their brother Des, at a memorial service to be held on Tuesday 20/12/2005 at 12pm in the Catalina Room of the Cairns RSL Club.
 

17 December 2005

221397RAAFFREEDMANDavidCharles  26-Nov-46                  59.10

From: Diane Dirou [mailto:dirouville@iinet.net.au]
Sent: Friday, 16 December 2005 6:02 PM
To: Fogarty, Terry
Subject:

Unable to give you any details except he passed away yesterday and the funeral is on Wednesday.  We will be attending.  He died of cancer.

Dave Freedman's funeral is on Wednesday 21 Dec at Beresfield Crematorium at 1000hrs.

Cheers,

Diane

113076RAAFPATERSONKevinLawrence           23-Jun-48                   57.52

I have been advised of the passing of RAAF Vietnam Veteran -Kevin Paterson
Kevin passed away in his sleep on Tuesday night after a lengthy illness.
The funeral for Kevin will be held on Tuesday 20 December 2005 at 1100 hours at Pinnaroo Valley.
Kevin is survived by his wife Christine and daughter Linda.
Rest in Peace
Des Pryce
Secretary
RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association of WA Inc
Note:
Kevin replaced me at 35 Squadron in August 1969. He was a Clerk Admin at the time. Kevin was later commissioned in the Admin Field!

Cheers,

Diane

39039BAKERPaulHerbert  9-Aug-47                    58.40

39039
BAKER Major Paul Herbert
December 13, 2005
Beloved son of Arthur and
Edith (deceased). Husband of
Christine, father of Nicholas,
Meagan and Thomas.
Aged 58 Years
A Proud Soldier
Lest We Forget
PAULS family and friends are
invited to attend his Funeral
Service to be held at the Royal
Australian Engineering Corp
Chapel, Steele Barracks,
Moorebank Ave, Moorebank
on Tuesday, December 20,
2005 at 2.00pm
OLSENS
Australian Owned
Family Business Since 1944
AFDA SUTHERLAND 9545-3477

17 December 200

61007LIPSCOMBEPaulDesmond 15-Sep-35                 70.31

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Sent: Saturday, 17 December 2005 9:08 AM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Death of Vietnam Veteran

Army:
Navy:
RAAF:
Number: 61007
Rank: BRIG
Forenames: Paul Desmond
Surname: Lipscombe
BirthDate: 1935
DateDeath: 15 Dec 2005
AgeDeath: 70
CauseDeath:
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Canberra Times - 17 Dec 05 Brigadier (Ret) Paul Desmond Lipscombe A.M. 15.9.1935 15.12.2005 Loving husband of Diana. Will be sadly missed by Matthew, Emma and grandchildren. Privately cremated. Welcome to attend a celebration of Paul's life at 25 Foster Crescent, Yarralumla at 4.30pm on Monday December 19, 2005. Smart Casual. OCS Portsea Class of Jun 1954 ex - RAASC and AA Avn ANNOUNCEMENTS : DEATH NOTICES 17/12/2005

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From: Eddie Tricker [mailto:etricker@ozemail.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 19 December 2005 4:10 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Fwd: Passing of Brig Paul Desmond Lipscombe AM (RL)
Importance: High

Terry
FYI
Eddie

 

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G'Day All,
For your info: I have been advised that Brig Paul Desmond Lipscombe AM (RL) passed away "in his sleep" at home in Canberra on 15 December 2005 - Privately Cremated. He was born 15 September 1935.

As Major Lipscombe, he was the First OC 161 Recce Flight in SVN in 1965-66.

He was also my Senior Flying Instructor at 16 Army Light Aircraft Squadron at RAAF Amberley in 1964. He was also the only Army Pilot to wear 3 sets of Australian Army Wings - Pilot, Parachute, Air Despatch.

LEST WE FORGET
RGDS
Michael

234NavyCOOMBSPeterWilson      18-Dec-29                 76.06

COOMBS,
Peter Wilson.
Relatives and Friends are
respectfully invited to attend the
Funeral of the late Captain (retd)
Peter Wilson Coombs which is
appointed to leave the Parklands
Chapel, 113 Bass Highway,
Burnie, after a Service
commencing at 11.30 a.m. on
Wednesday, 28th December, 2005.
VINCENT FUNERAL SERVICES
NORTH WEST TASMANIA
03 6431 9911

20 December 2005

COOMBS. _ Peter Wilson.
(Capt. R.A.N. Retd)
18/12/1929 to 18/12/2005
Reunited with his beloved wife
Margaret. Loved and loving
brother of Don (dec.) and twin
brother John, loved brother-in-
law of Nance. Lovingly
remembered by his niece Jill and
nephews Ian and Christopher
and their families.
VINCENT FUNERAL SERVICES
NORTH WEST TASMANIA
(03) 6431-9911

19 December 2005

COOMBS,
Peter Wilson (Capt.
R.A.N. Retd).
18.12.1929 to 18.12.2005.
Reunited with his beloved Wife,
Margaret. Loved and loving
Brother of Don (decd) and Twin
Brother John, loved Brother-in-
law of Nance. Lovingly
remembered by his Niece Jill and
Nephews Ian and Christopher and
their Families.
VINCENT FUNERAL SERVICES
NORTH WEST TASMANIA
(03) 6431 9911

19 December 2005

12906SELLENSEdwardGeorge    25-Jun-33                   72.54

SELLENS,
Edward George "Ted",
late of Elimbah, formerly of Ningi.
Passed away peacefully on
20th December, 2005.
Aged 72 Years
Dearly loved Husband of Noela.
Loving Father of Julie, Kerry
(decd), Leanne, Peter and
Beverlie. Loved Father-in-law of
Donna. Devoted Poppy of Jodie,
Carmen, Carly and Scott and good
Friend to many.
Relatives and Friends are invited to
attend a Service to Celebrate Teds
Life to be held at Traditional
Funerals, 636 Morayfield Road,
Burpengary, tomorrow Thursday
22.12.05, at 3.30 p.m.
TRADITIONAL FUNERALS
Burpengary _ 3888 6633
A Local Family Company

21 December 2005

28513KINGHaroldRonald    14-Sep-29                 76.32

-----Original Message-----
From: Diane Dirou [mailto:dirouville@iinet.net.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 21 December 2005 3:43 PM
To: Fogarty, Terry
Subject: VALE - HAROLD RONALD KING

Army   28513 KING   Harold Ronald            14-Sep-29                            

Hello Terry,

Not sure if you have this one.  Died Nov 29 2005.  Funeral was held at Pine

Grove Crematorium Chapel, Minchinbury NSW. followed by his cremation Dec 6

2005.

Too many of these now days.

Cheers,

Diane

28113DOUSTMaxwellCharles        12-Feb-29                  76.91

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 22 December 2005 4:02 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Viet Vet Deaths

Hi Terry, Merry Christmas

I went looking for 8th Field Ambo information and found this last post notice.

I had no details about death on Doust and had McEwan as dead in 04 Do you have any other details. I have left a message on their notice board but their conat us link is not working

Graham B

28113 Maxwell Charles DOUST
1929 - 2005
1AFH SVN 12/1969 - 12/1970

2786946 John William McEWAN
1946 - 2005
1AFH SVN 1/1970 - 1/1971

1735294NEBEDavidJames           17-Nov-47                  58.14

NEBE, David (Dave) James, aged 58 years. (Sapper Nebe, A.I.F.) late of Innisfail. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 21st December, 2005 at the Mater Hospital Townsville.
Cherished and adored Husband of Marcia, special father to Peter, John and Michelle, loved pop of Kiere, Max, Tyson and Jesse, son in law of Joe and Baby Davies, loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of the Nebe, Elliott, Carmichael, Cappa, Treseder and Masters families.
All relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Dave`s Life commencing at 11.00am Thursday, 29th December 2005 at the family home, 17 Taylor Street, Tully Heads. Followed by interment in the Tully Monumental Cemetery.
Members of the R.S.L. are respectfully invited to attend.
No flowers by request, donations to QLD Cancer Fund. Envelopes will be available.
BLACKS FUNERALS Q.F.D.A
18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail
66 Butler Street, Tully
Ph 4061 6806

24 December 2005

NEBE, David (Dave) James, aged 58 years. (Sapper Nebe, A.I.F.), late of Innisfail. Passed away peaacefully on Wednesday, 21st December, 2005 at the Mater Hospital Townsville.
Cherished and adored Husband of Marcia, Special Father to Peter, John and Michelle, loved Pop of Kiere, Max, Tyson and Jesse, Son-in-law of Joe and Baby Davies, loved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle of the Nebe, Elliott, Carmichael, Cappa, Treseder and Masters families.
All relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Dave`s Life commencing at 11.00am Thursday, 29th December, 2005 at the family home, 17 Taylor Street, Tully Heads. Followed by interment in the Tully Monumental Cemetery.
Members of the R.S.L. are respectfully invited to attend.
No flowers by request donations to Qld Cancer Fund. Envelopes will be avabilable.
BLACK`S FUNERALS Q.F.D.A.
18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail
66 Butler Street, Tully
Ph 4061 6806.

24 December 2005

93522NavyJECKELNPhilipWayne            28-Feb-46                  59.87

93522NavyJECKELNPhilipWayne            28-Feb-46                  59.87

JECKELN,
Phil, late of Bracken
Ridge. Passed away suddenly on
21st December, aged 59 years.
Loved Husband of Jayme. Special
Dad to Greg. Loved Pa of Hayden
and Nathan and loved Brother of
Terry.
Family and Friends are invited to
attend a Service to Celebrate Phils
life, to be held on Wednesday,
28th December, 2005, at 10 a.m. in
the Lakeview Chapel, Albany
Creek Crematorium, Albany Creek
Road, Bridgeman Downs.
GEORGE HARTNETT FUNERALS
Sandgate 3869 3077
An Australian Company

26 December 2005

2466NavyPENNOCKRobinJohn    06-May-35                 70.70

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 27 December 2005 5:51 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Deceased Vets

Gday mate, I trust Christmas was good for you and yours.

RAN

Pennock, Robin John , Commander (Rtd) 2466

Robin was one of natures gentlemen. He was the coordinator of TIP training here in SA and many pension Officers will count him as a friend and good bloke. He will be buried on Thursday, 29^th December 2005, at Belair in the Adelaide Hills.

Regards

Grumpy Grazza

43311NavyLAHZKerryJohn 09-Apr-50                  55.76

LAHZ, Kerry John (Warrant Officer R4331 R.A.N.) - Late of Grafton Street, Cairns. Kerry passed away at the Cairns Base Hospital, on Saturday 24/12/2005, aged 55 years.
All relatives and friends of KERRY LAHZ are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service, which will be held TODAY THURSDAY AFTERNOON 29/12/2005 commencing at 4.00pm in the Chapel of the Cairns Crematorium, Foster Road, White Rock.
Members of the Cairns R.S.L. Sub Branch, are also respectfully invited to attend.
B. J. BRADY FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Cairns & Gordonvale Ph 4056 1627
100% Locally Family Owned

29 December 2005

16197HOWELLDesmondKeith      30-Aug-41                  64.38

HOWELL,
Desmond (Des) Keith.
Passed away Redcliffe Hospital
24th December, 2005 aged 64.
Beloved Husband of Fay and Father
to the Families.
Relatives and Friends are warmly
invited to attend Des Funeral
Service which will be held in the
Tallowwood Chapel, 1 Tallowwood
Drive, Deception Bay on Tuesday,
3rd January, 2006 at 11 a.m.

30 December 2005