Skinner Family Funerals

Skinner Family Funerals Skinner Family Funerals has served the Yorke Peninsula with compassion and dignity since 1926. Hosking, beginning a proud family tradition. Operating as E.T.

Originally Moonta’s town carpenter, Ewart Tennyson Skinner stepped in as undertaker following the passing of neighbour Mr. Skinner & Son, the Skinners served the community until Ewart’s passing in 1956. His son Mostyn and wife Joan continued the legacy, introducing the first hearse and building a residence and chapel in the 1970s. In 1979, they expanded to Maitland, acquiring another funeral business. After Mostyn’s death in 1980, his son Paul became the third-generation funeral director, eventually renaming the business Skinner Family Funerals and ending the carpentry arm to focus fully on funeral care. Paul and Helen later acquired Seeley Funerals in Kadina, growing the business and bringing in their children, Tim and Andrew, followed by Andrew’s wife Claire. Together, they introduced South Australia's first BF Ford Falcon hearse and expanded their facilities. In 2021, the family opened Central Region Crematorium, the first in the Yorke Peninsula and Mid North. Now led by Helen, Andrew, and Tim, the Skinner family continues to support local families with empathy, professionalism, and enduring community commitment.

Nicholson, Joyce Petillia (nee Paul)It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat on Thursday 15th Januar...
23/01/2026

Nicholson, Joyce Petillia

(nee Paul)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat on Thursday 15th January 2026, aged 91 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Fred.

Very much loved Mother of John, Beth, Mark, and Linda.

Cherished Grandmother of Jason, Peter, David, Tanya and Jade.

Adored Great Grandmother of Bethanny; Braydon and Jess.

Loved by all the Nicholson families.

Finally reunited with Fred.

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The Family & Friends of the late Joyce Petillia (Pat) Nicholson are respectfully informed that her funeral service will be held in the Ewart Tennyson Chapel, Skinner Family Funerals, 1 Frances Tce, Moonta. On Tuesday, 27th January 2026 commencing at 2:30pm

Tuesday, 27th January 2026

Barker, BettyAged 94 years. Passed away athome 14/01/2026.Loving and adored wife of66 years to Frank Robert Barker.Mothe...
22/01/2026

Barker, Betty

Aged 94 years.

Passed away at

home 14/01/2026.

Loving and adored wife of

66 years to Frank Robert Barker.

Mother to Kim and Debra.

Sister of Ruby (dec) and Joy.

Grandma to Katie and Ellen.

Great grandma to Bradley,

Jack, Shayleighla, Mack,

and Aveliiah.

Great great grandma to Mahlea.

Aunty and cousin to many.

Adored by the rest of

her family and friends.

Forever loved and missed.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Notice:

BARKER

The Family & Friends

of the late

Betty

are respectfully informed

that her funeral service

will be held in the

Ewart Tennyson Chapel,

Skinner Family Funerals

1 Frances Tce, Moonta

Wednesday 4th February 2026

commencing at 11:00am.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89432024268

Meeting ID: 894 3202 4268

Wednesday 4th February 2026

Paterson, Stuart MalcolmPassed away peacefullyon January 15th 2026,aged 73 years.Dearly loved Husband of DianeCaring and...
21/01/2026

Paterson, Stuart Malcolm

Passed away peacefully

on January 15th 2026,

aged 73 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Diane

Caring and loved Father of Fiona and Nick

Father-in-law of Leigh

Cherished Poppa of Taj, Eli,

Oliver and Amalia

‘Your smile and laughter

lives on with us all’

Funeral Notice:

Paterson

The Family & Friends

of the late

Stuart

are respectfully informed

that his funeral service

will be held in the

Wallaroo Sporting Complex,

2A Cornish Tce, Wallaroo

Friday 30th January 2026

commencing at 11:00am.

Friday 30th January 2026

Polgreen, Evon CarmelLoved Wife of Geoffrey for 63 years.Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law ofLyndon and Tiffany, Haydn....
20/01/2026

Polgreen, Evon Carmel

Loved Wife of Geoffrey for 63 years.

Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of

Lyndon and Tiffany, Haydn.

Adored Grandma of

Hayley, Tom: Tayna, Koby, Ella.

Much loved Great Grandma of

Steele, Kyan; Stevie.

Rest in Peace.

Private Burial

Private Funeral

William John Malvern Haynes 'Malv'9/5/1940 ~ 14/1/2026Loving husband of LorraineLoving father ofLeanne and Jamie,John an...
19/01/2026

William John Malvern Haynes 'Malv'

9/5/1940 ~ 14/1/2026

Loving husband of Lorraine

Loving father of

Leanne and Jamie,

John and Tracy,

Roslyn,

Andrew and Veronica.

Grandad to

Kasey

Philip

Kaitlin

Natasha

Angus.

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The family and friends of the late William John Malvern ‘Malv’ Haynes are invited to his farewell service in the Kadina Wesley Uniting Church 59 Taylor St, Kadina on Thursday, 22nd January 2026 commencing at 10am.

Following the service, a cortege will proceed to the Kadina Cemetery for Malv’s committal.

Woodward, Neville Arthur “Dick”Passed away peacefully on 7th January 2026Aged 75 yearsLoving Father & Father in-law to K...
19/01/2026

Woodward, Neville Arthur “Dick”
Passed away peacefully on 7th January 2026
Aged 75 years
Loving Father & Father in-law to Kym & Sarah, Tyson
Grandfather to Lily & Finley.
Resting Peacefully.
Funeral Notice:
WOODWARD
The Family & Friends
of the late
Neville
are respectfully informed
that his funeral service
will be held in the
Ewart Tennyson Chapel,
Skinner Family Funerals
1 Frances Tce, Moonta
Tuesday 20th January 2026
commencing at 11:00am.

Brooks, Elizabeth May ‘Betty’BROOKS Elizabeth May ( Betty)11/3/1932 ~ 12/1/2026Aged 93 years 10 monthsLoved wife of the ...
16/01/2026

Brooks, Elizabeth May ‘Betty’

BROOKS Elizabeth May ( Betty)

11/3/1932 ~ 12/1/2026

Aged 93 years 10 months

Loved wife of the late Charlie.

Cherished mother of Janet, Lynette, Judith, David, Karen, Gary and Kerry and their partners.

Loved Grandma to 20 grandchildren, 41 Great grandchildren

And 5 Great Great grandchildren.

Forever loved by all.

My dearest mum, going to miss you. Love Janet, Dennis (dec)

Grandchildren Sharon(dec), Stephen, Melissa, Lisa, Darren and Kylie.

Greatgrandchildren Josh, Mark, Toby, Molly, Casey, Breanna, Bethany, Jordan, Kaitlyn, Maddison and Tayla.

Reunited with Dad (Charlie). Rest in peace. Love you Mum.

Beautiful and wonderful Mother and Mother-in-law and Grandmother of

Lyn and Gary, Michael and Michelle.

She was the most loving Mother and Grandmother, she made every member of our large family from the oldest to the youngest feel so loved and special.

We are all comforted knowing she is now at peace and in the arms of her much loved husband, Charlie.

Our beautiful, caring Mum, Mother in law and Grandma.

We have so many special memories to keep that we will treasure forever. We are going to miss you so much.

Reunited with Dad. Rest in peace now beautiful Mum and Grandma,

Until we meet again. Love you forever.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

Judith, Colin, Paula, Kerin, Charlie and Liana.

Donna, Craig, Mitchell, Kelly, Brett and Jordan ###

In memory of our much loved and loving Mum and Granny

Love you old cheese.

David, Bronwyn, Michelle and Simon, Harrison and Annabel, Mark and Hayley, Talisha and Ruby.

Our beautiful Mum , Grandma and GG and GGG grandma.

Sadly leaving her cherished loved ones to reunite with her cherished loved ones in Heaven.

My Mum and Dad have reunited in Heaven, Two hearts together again.

Loved forever and always.

Left with so many, Beautiful Memories of your Life.

Your daughter Karen and clan.

Loving Mum of Gary and Tania.

Grandma to Jason and Paris.

Love always and will be loved forever.

Loved and remembered always.

Granny and Great Granny Robert, Charlotte, Lucas and Zoe.

Rest easy granny, you will be missed everyday… back with Grandpa now.

Until we meet again, David, Riki and Jesse.

To be loved by her, is the greatest gift I ever received,

a love I didn’t have to earn, will remember and miss for the rest of my days.

Rest easy sweet lady.

Skye, Macca, Reggie and Maggie.

With love always Granny, Krystel, Azzy, Bailey and Mason.

Mum, my life was filled with love from the moment

I was placed in your arms. Thank you to the one who

loves me unconditionally, to the one who inspires

me daily with her strength and patience and gentle heart.

Thank you to the one I love like no other and

thank you for being my Mother.

Love you heaps, Kerry, Kane and Sean.

Xoxo

We are grateful to the Staff at Star of the Sea for their generous and loving care of Mum for the last 7 years

You have been wonderful.

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The Family of the late Elizabeth May (BETTY)) are respectfully informed that her funeral service

will be held in the Church of Christ, Taylor St, Kadina Friday 23rd January 2026

commencing at 2.00pm. Following the service the cortage will proceed to Kadina Cemetery for her committal.

Friday, 23rd January 2026

SPRY, Coralie Thelma (nee Meier)21-1-1941 - 12-1-2026Passed away peacefully at Wallaroo Hospital, aged 84 years.Formerly...
16/01/2026

SPRY, Coralie Thelma (nee Meier)

21-1-1941 - 12-1-2026

Passed away peacefully at Wallaroo Hospital, aged 84 years.

Formerly of Glenelg.

Dearly loved wife of 61 years to Desmond.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mignon and Mark.

Proud nana of Cameron and Lucy.

Always in our hearts.

Many thanks to staff at Wallaroo and Lyell McEwin Hospitals for the kindness and care shown to Coralie and us during her final days.

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The relatives and friends of the late Coralie Thelma Spry are respectfully informed that a service to celebrate her life will be held entirely in the Wesley Uniting Church 59 Taylor Street Kadina on Friday 23rd January 2026 commencing at 2:00pm.

Sobey, KarenPassed away peacefully Monday January 12th.Dearly loved wife of Graham.Loving mother to Leanne and Jamie, Ru...
15/01/2026

Sobey, Karen

Passed away peacefully Monday January 12th.

Dearly loved wife of Graham.

Loving mother to Leanne and Jamie, Russell and Sam

Proud Nan to Georgia, Ethan and Brodan.

We say goodbye for now, holding close the love, memories, and quiet moments that will stay with us always.

You are deeply missed and forever loved.

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The friends and relatives of the late Karen are informed that her funeral service will be held at Moonta Mines Uniting Church, 557 Milne St, Moonta Mines.Starting 11am on Monday January 19th 2026.

Following the service, a cortege will proceed to the Moonta Cemetery for her committal.

Livestream link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88164061867
Meeting ID: 881 6406 1867

Monday, 19th January 2026

Bowman, Fay22.09.1929 – 02.01.2026Graeme, David, Trevor,Andrew and Craig wish toadvise the peaceful passingof their moth...
14/01/2026

Bowman, Fay

22.09.1929 – 02.01.2026

Graeme, David, Trevor,

Andrew and Craig wish to

advise the peaceful passing

of their mother Fay on

2nd January 2026 at Estia Kadina,

aged 96 years after a short illness.

Loving Wife of Walter (deceased),

Sister of Joan, Betty (deceased), and Irene.

Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Now at rest.

Funeral Notice:

BOWMAN

The Family & Friends

of the late

Fay

are respectfully informed

that her funeral service

will be held in the

Ewart Tennyson Chapel,

Skinner Family Funerals

1 Frances Tce, Moonta

Monday 19th January 2026

commencing at 1:00pm.

Monday 19th January 2026

Smith, Rebecca RoseBorn 5/3/1984Passed Away UnexpectedlyLoved daughter of Doug and LizLoved Sister and Sister-in-law ofM...
13/01/2026

Smith, Rebecca Rose

Born 5/3/1984

Passed Away Unexpectedly

Loved daughter of Doug and Liz

Loved Sister and Sister-in-law of

Michael and Helen, Jenny and Chris,

Robbie and Carlie

Cherished Aunty of Blake and Jase,

Maddie and Claire and Mason and Aria.

Resting peacefully and Sailing Free

Private Funeral to be held

Born 5/3/1984

PEREZ, Pedro “Peter”Passed away peacefully at Maitland Hospital 2nd January 2026Aged 90 yearsMay you rest in peaceFunera...
05/01/2026

PEREZ, Pedro “Peter”

Passed away peacefully at Maitland Hospital 2nd January 2026

Aged 90 years

May you rest in peace

Funeral Notice:

PEREZ

The Family & Friends of the late

Pedro “Peter”

are respectfully informed that his funeral service

will be held in the Ewart Tennyson Chapel,

Skinner Family Funerals

1 Frances Tce, Moonta

Friday 16th January 2026

commencing at 2:30pm.

Friday 16th January 2026

Address

1 Frances Terrace
Moonta, SA
5558

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