Burstows Funerals Dalby

20/04/2026

20/04/2026

KAVNEY, Laurence "Laurie"

Late of Dalby, passed away on 16th April 2026, aged 96 years.

Beloved Husband of Eunice (dec'd). Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Michael and Tammy, Greg and Delma, Dave and Annette, Gerard and Gaye, Terry and Robyn, Damien and Sharyn. Adored Grandfather of 16 and Great-Grandfather of 21. Loved Brother of Loretta (dec'd).

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Laurie's funeral, to be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 142 Cunningham Street, Dalby, Requiem Mass commencing at 11:00am, Thursday, 30th April 2026, followed by interment at Myall Remembrance Park, Bunya Highway, Dalby.

20/04/2026

14/04/2026

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 12th April 2026, aged 87 years, surrounded by family at his beloved home, Ningana.

Much loved Husband of Gloria (dec'd). Adored Father of Jamie, Karen, Darren and Kim, and father-in-law of Peni, Charlie, Marlena and Stephen. Treasured Poppy of Luke, Ashleigh, Nanise, Tukia, Teliah, Breanna, Emma, Jack and Abby, and Great Poppy of Emily, Aidan, Patrick, Scott, Holly, Lara, Sheliah, Marley, JJ, Azaiah, Kobe and Koa and River.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a service to celebrate Cliffy's life, to be held at St John's Anglican Church, 153 Cunningham Street, Dalby, service commencing at 10:00am, Friday, 24th April 2026, followed by interment at Myall Remembrance Park, Bunya Highway, Dalby. Cliffy's service will be available to view online, please go to www.burstows.com.au/tribute-centre

A cherished member of the Ningana community and a friend to so many, Cliffy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his beloved Ningana or a charity of your choice.

25/03/2026

The funeral experience slows people down, giving them time to truly understand the loss and celebrate the life that has impacted them so deeply …. to the point where they are encouraged to embrace their pain and not run away from it …. This is the road to healing, according to Burstows co-director Don Burstow, after 43 years of helping the bereaved.

Grief expert Dr Alan Wolfelt poses the question: "Couldn’t we just move from loss to shock to acceptance without all that pain in the middle?

"The answer is that sadness plays an essential role. It forces us to regroup—physically, cognitively, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. When we are sad, we instinctively turn inward. We withdraw. We slow down. It’s as if our soul presses the pause button and says, “Whoa, whoa, whoaaa. Time out. I need to acknowledge what’s happened here and really consider what I want to do next.”

Find out more about why Don says funerals are important at this podcast https://youtu.be/K31qvPrNycA or read more at https://www.burstows.com.au/support-and-resources/why-hold-a-funeral.

*Dr Alan Wolfelt is a world-recognised leading death educator, author and grief counselor, and director of the Center for Loss & Life Transition.

24/03/2026

https://www.youtube.com/live/44l8tGa0z4s

24/03/2026

O'Connor, Robert Michael "Mick"

Late of Dalby, passed away on 21st March 2026, aged 96 years.

Beloved Husband of Denise (dec'd). Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Suzanne and Michael, Robert and Sue-Anne, Jane and Ross, Michelle, Elise and Bruce. Adored Pa of Sam, Meg, Grace, Lachlan, Hadyn, Archer, Liberty, Hamish, Georgina, Claire, Annie, Prue and Great-Pa of Piper.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Mick's funeral, to be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Dalby, 142 Cunningham Street, requiem mass commencing at 10:30am, Wednesday, 25th March 2026, followed by interment at Myall Remembrance Park, Bunya Highway, Dalby.

Mick's service will be available to view online, please go to www.burstows.com.au/tribute-centre