Finlayson and McKenzie

Name: Finlayson and McKenzie
Address: 56 William Street, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700, AU
Telephone: +61749221269

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We are a family run Burial, Cremation, Memorial and Personalised Funeral Service Business. Attention to detail guarantees peace of mind for you and your family.

Finlayson & McKenzie Funeral Directors have been helping Central Queensland families in their times of need for more than 130 years. From the moment you contact the understanding staff at Finlayson & McKenzie, all of your family’s needs and requests will be handled in a professional and caring manner. As a proud member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association (AFDA), we comply with a strict

code of ethics and code of conduct. We must provide a high standard of facilities, equipment, service and training, as well as complying with ongoing professional development. To maintain full accreditation, we inspect our facilities and equipment on a regular basis for compliance. SOME OF OUR FEATURES INCLUDE:
24-hour service every day of the year
Experienced and qualified staff
In-house cremator
A qualified embalmer
Burial, cremation, memorial, and personalised funeral services
Modern hearses custom built to our specifications
Largest mortuary in the region
A wide selection of coffins, caskets, and urns
Funeral pre-planning, and pre-paid funeral services
Certified copies of documents
Interstate and overseas repatriations

Finlayson & McKenzie are here to alleviate the stress of funeral arrangements, and guarantee peace of mind. We will work with you and your family to arrange for your loved ones funerals to be held wherever you like - whether it be a full church service or in your very own backyard. All funeral arrangements can also be done over the phone or email if need be, and we will do everything we can to make sure your loved one is honoured in the most caring and professional way.

13/08/2026

ERICKSSON, Diane Frances
Late of Rockhampton
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday the 11th of August 2026
Aged 80
Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Peter & Patricia, and Tracy & Karlos
Dedicated & beloved Grandmother (G-ma) to Cadence
Eldest Sister to Philip, Christine, Russell, Jeanette & Leonie, Sister-in-law to their partners and Aunty to their families
Proudly achieving the honour of Life Membership Status of the Rockhampton & District Historical Society (RDHS) & long association with Arts National (formerly Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society). Educating Queensland high school children from 1965 to 2003.
Special thank you to Dr Matt Burge, Dr Thet & Dr Kay Porche & the incredible nursing staff of the Mater hospital
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the memorial service for Diane to be held on Thursday the 20th of August 2026, at the Rockhampton Memorial Gardens at 21 Hartington St, Lakes Creek, commencing at 2pm.
Please dress to celebrate her life and our fond memories in this outdoor garden setting.
Live stream link: https://player.castr.com/live_068b3380961d11f194af51d5491c41d9

12/08/2026

VAN DER WERFF, Matthew John
Late of Wandal
Passed away peacefully surrounded by love at 1:11am on the 11th of August 2026
Aged 51
Beloved Husband to Teena
Son to Helen (dec) and Jos, Stepson to Conie, and Son-in-law to Rhonda
Much loved father to Braedan, Lauren and Abbey and Father-in-law to their partners
Brother to Angela, Danica, Angelica, and Stuart; Brother-in-law to their partners, and Uncle to their families
Fur-Dad to Luka
Special thanks to Dr Matt Burge and Dr Kay Porche, Fitzroy Community Hospice and the Mater Hospital Rockhampton for the support they gave to Matt and his family
And a big thank you to Ergon Energy for all of the love they have shown to Matt and the love they continue to show to the Van Der Werff family
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Matthew’s life to be held on his birthday, the 19th of August 2026 at the East Chapel Rockhampton Crematorium, commencing at 11am

Please come dressed in your favourite band t-shirt in honour of Matt and his love for music

Live stream link: https://player.castr.com/live_372d5880953511f1ad6f57eb75f5731e

11/08/2026

WRIGHT, Gerald James (Gerry)
Late Rockhampton, formerly of Kinka Beach
passed away peacefully on Monday, 10th August 2026
Aged 78 years.

Dearly loved Husband of 57 years to Barbara.
Adored Father and Father-in-law to Megan, David and Katharine, and Kathrine and Rodney.
Loved Grandpa to Declan, Talullah, Sean, Mahlia, Shae, Lukas, Tate, Darcy, and Kendall.
Brother of Terry, Brother-in-law to Leonie and Robert and Uncle to Sara, Rob and Elizabeth.

As per Gerry’s wishes, he was privately cremated.

11/08/2026

FITZPATRICK, Reginald Harold
of Capricornia Adventist Retirement Village in Yeppoon
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 6 August, 2026.
Aged 96 years.

Loved Husband of Marj (dec).
Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Mark, Helena, Geoff, Andrea and Sandy.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to an informal memorial service at the Keppel Bay Sailing club Telltales room, Yeppoon on Friday 28 August, 2026 at 1PM.

10/08/2026

MITCHELL, Madge Dymock
Late of Yeppoon, formerly Springsure
Passed away peacefully on Monday the 10th of August 2026
Aged 93
Beloved Wife to Kenneth (dec)
Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Paul & Leslie, and Sharon & Rodney
Adored Grandma to Frazer, Rebecca & Kailah, Ryan, and Jemima
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a graveside service for Madge to be held on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026 at the Emu Park Cemetery, commencing at 2pm

10/08/2026

APPLETON, Peter Desmond
"Chicko" Aged 68
Late of Yeppoon, formerly Emerald
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday the 7th of August 2026
Best friend and Husband of 44 years to Kelly nee McKay
Much loved Dad and Dad-in-law to Kate & Slade Mattingley, Tom Appleton, Clare Appleton & Lachlan Rowe
Pop to Jackson, Mac, Tanner, Brooks, Olivia, Evelyn, Haddie and Hayes
Eldest child to Frank & Eileen Appleton (both dec)
Brother to Roberta, Kelvin, Sean, Mary, Sarah, and Frank
Due to the immense care and kindness shown to Peter and his family during this time, they wish for you to please pay forward the same kindness to others in Peter’s honour
Peter was privately cremated
A celebration of life will be held for Peter on Monday the 17th of August 2026 at The Haven, Emu Park, commencing at 11am

10/08/2026

MAYES, Marie Therese (nee Fogarty)
of Gracemere
passed away peacefully on Sunday, 9th August 2026
Aged 85 years.

Loved Wife to John.
Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Michelle and Justin, Jacki and Tim, Tim, and Darrell.
Beloved Ma to Josh, Ben, Georgia, Tom, Daniel, Joey, Alana, Jamie, and Adam.
Great Grandma to Noah, Mabel, Ollie, Isla, Charlie, Hunter and Baylee, Rome, Monroe.
Much loved Sister to Biddy, Maryann, Danny and families.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Marie’s life to be held in the Memorial Gardens Chapel, 21 Hartington Street, Nerimbera on Thursday, 13th August 2026 commencing at 10 am.

07/08/2026

BRAY, Nathan Francis
Late of Rockhampton
Passed away peacefully on Friday the 31st of July 2026
Aged 34
Beloved Son to Vikki, and Kevin, and Stepson to Patrick (dec)
Loved Brother and Brother-in-law to Stephanie & Beau, Hayden, Kaylene & Dale, Justin & Rochelle, Kaitlyn, Savannah, and Bailee
Uncle to Elsie-May, Reuben, Jett, Djalu, Patrick, and Brandon-Lee
Grandson to Gloria
And Fur-Brother to Luma, Frederick, and Queenie
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Nathan's life to be held at the East Chapel Rockhampton Crematorium on Friday the 21st of August 2026, commencing at 3pm

07/08/2026

McMAHON, Norma Eileen
of Bethesda Home Rockhampton
passed away peacefully on Thursday, 6th August 2026
Aged 93 years.

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Stephen and Melanie, and Colin.
Grandmother to Anthony, Vanessa, Jade, Caitlin, and Carter.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service for Norma to be held in the Finlayson & McKenzie chapel at 56 William Street, Rockhampton on Monday, 17th August 2026 commencing at 10am.

07/08/2026

DEACON, Christina Mavis (Mavis)
of North Rockhampton Nursing Centre
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 5th August 2026
Aged 95 years.

Loved Mother to Neville, Ross and families.
Grandma and Great Grandma.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Mavis’s life to be held to be held Graveside at Gracemere Cemetery on Wednesday, 12th August 2026 commencing at 10 am.

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56 William Street
Rockhampton, QLD
4700

Telephone

+61749221269

Website

http://www.finlaysonandmckenzie.com.au/

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