MAFS expert Mel Schilling dies aged 54
Mel Schilling, beloved MAFS relationship expert, has died aged 54 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Riposa In Pace
LOPRESTI, Natalina
Born in Gioiosa Ionica,
Pr Reggio Calabria, Italy
on January 26, 1928.
Passed away peacefully
in the presence of her
loving family
on September 28, 2025.
Aged 97 years.
Beloved wife of
Giuseppe (dec).
Treasured mother and
mother-in-law of
Nicolino (dec),
Teresa and Vince,
Rosa and Pasquale,
Gracie and Carmine.
Cherished Nonna of
Patricia and Anthony,
Laura and Joshua,
Samuel and Jacqueline,
Giuseppe,
Marisa and Brett,
Sonia,
Nadia and Mario,
Michael and Antonette.
Loving Bis-Nonna of
Alex, Marcus, Jacob,
Clara, Madeline, Charlie,
James, Orlando, Olivia
and Isabel.
Forever loved and remembered
by all her family and friends
in Australia and Italy.
Dear Mum,
your love, strength and devotion never wavered.
We have been blessed to
have you in our lives for so long and to watch your joy
as the family grew. Now at peace in
God’s eternal light and in the loving embrace
of Dad and Nicolino.
You will live in our hearts forever,
your loving children.
To our Dearest Nonna
and Bis-Nonna,
whilst we are saddened to have lost you,
we know you will guide us as our guardian angel.
were our matriarch and an example of
what it means to love and be loyal.
You were so strong for so long,
but now can finally rest.
Forever in our hearts,
love from your grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
The family sincerely thank
Dr Benedict and the staff at
Bolton Clarke, Ridgehaven
for their untiring care
and support.
Funeral details to be advised
in Wednesday's Advertiser.
PETER ELBERG FUNERLS
8234 1266 A.F.D.A.
Funeral by : Peter Elberg Funerals
Website: http://www.peterelbergfunerals.com.au
Phone number : 088234...
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