Vanora Angella Sivalingam

Today, Tracey and I gave a Mass for Mum. This was at Bateman Parish - St. Thomas More Church. Fr Phong mentioned mum twice. First that it was Mum's 40th Day Death Anniversary. Then later during the pre-Communion invocations. The photo was taken at the start of the service, very soon,... Read more

Bruce Sivalingam

Thank you, Jelita and Michael, Bala and Vemala and Celine for your heartfelt tributes and reminiscences of Vanora. It was wonderful you all joined us who attended the ceremonies in Perth, and many others in Malaysia, Singapore, the US, Japan, Scotland and England and other parts of Australia, especially in... Read more

Bruce Sivalingam

Bruce, Tracey and Marissa We are thinking of you in this sad time for you all. Love from Michael and Jelita

Michael Hutchison

Keeping you Carl, Bruce, Tracey and Marissa in prayer st this sad time for all of you. I’ve known Van and all her family during our time in Malacca. I also visited Van in Perth.. Feel blessed to have had the opportunity to watch the livestream service which I came... Read more

Celine Fernandez

Today we gather to honour our beloved aunty Vanora whose warmth, gentle laughter, and generous heart left an unforgettable mark on our lives . RIP Vim & Rajes

Bala & Vemala Rajeswaran

Today we gather to honour our beloved aunty Vanora whose warmth, gentle laughter, and generous heart left an unforgettable mark on our lives . RIP Vim & Rajes

Bala & Vemala Rajeswaran

Shannon - what lovely tribute, a fitting one for the day before Mum's funeral. Every one of your words carried sentiment and meaning. You have shared something magical. Mum knows you hold her in your heart and always will. Today, my tribute also goes back a few years, to 1987 and... Read more

Bruce Sivalingam

As a child, Aunty Van's fruit cakes were my absolute weakness. Those colourful wrappers? I'd recognise them anywhere. My mum had to hide them just to keep me from eating the whole batch. I met her back then too—she was always that warm presence behind the sweetness. The last time I... Read more

Shannon Menon

Today, a nice pic of mum on a trip to the snowfields in Tongariro National Park, in the middle of the North Island of New Zealand. Circa mid-1970s

Bruce Sivalingam

Thank you for your kind and generous words, Aunty Leela and Uncle Eric. Mum very much enjoyed your company over the years and was always happy to see you both. Here, posting a picture of flowers, basket arrangements and cards we've received on Mum's passing. Mum's family greatly appreciate each and... Read more

Bruce Sivalingam

We have had the pleasure of knowing your parents for many years. Van was a wonderful gentle lady. We share many delightful moments. May God grant Van eternal rest.‘Our Deepest condolences to Bruce, Carl and family

Eric John and Leela John

After Rawene, we moved south, to the town of Opotiki, popn 5,000 (including surrounds). Dad went into private medical practice. We built a house - here is an early photo, mum and dad in batek design and colours, mum again in sarong kebaya. The wall carpet was brought by mum's... Read more

Bruce Sivalingam

Today, I am posting two photos, separately. Dad got a job with the government to see to the medical needs of Maori settlements in the north of New Zealand's North Island. We lived in the town of Rawene on one side of the Hokianga Harbour. On the other side were... Read more

Bruce Sivalingam

In 1971, we moved to New Zealand. Here is one of our early photographs taken there. Note Carl and I adopted 'regulation' footwear immediately: gumboots. Dad, as a doctor in those days kept the professional look and wore a tie. Mum, as always, looking stylish!

Bruce Sivalingam

Malaysia is a multicultural country where people sometimes use dress of cultures other than their own. Mum often did this. Here she is, with a friend, both in a Malay dress called sarong kebaya. Circa late 1960s.

Bruce Sivalingam

Roll forward a couple years from my tribute posting yesterday and Vanora, Mark, Bruce and Carl, at their home in England Gardens, Seremban. (Circa 1967). Yes, ties were 'de rigueur'!

Bruce Sivalingam

Today, we've skipped a few years forward, and Vanora has not one, but two sons - Bruce and Carl.

Bruce Sivalingam

Thank you, Dawn, Craig and Alex for your beautiful words. We know that, across the many miles and the seas and the years, you all are - and have been - always with us. Today's photo tribute: Vanora just got married! November, 5th 1960

Bruce Sivalingam

Wishing your entire family strength and comfort as you navigate this sorrowful time. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. "Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear." Dawn, Craig and Alex

Dawn Abbott

Vanora in a stylish outfit in the 1960s.

Bruce Sivalingam