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Finlayson and McKenzie 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.

CARLO, Jessica SkyeLate of RockhamptonPassed away unexpectedly on Monday the 5th of October 2026Aged 38Dearly loved Mum ...
15/10/2026

CARLO, Jessica Skye
Late of Rockhampton
Passed away unexpectedly on Monday the 5th of October 2026
Aged 38
Dearly loved Mum to Shania, Shaylee, Seth, and Colin (dec)
Much loved Daughter to Chicka & Cathy
Adored Sister to Rick, and Tanisha
And best friend to Billi, and many other dear friends who will forever hold Jess close to their hearts
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Jess’s life to be held at the East Chapel Rockhampton Crematorium on Thursday the 22nd of October 2026, commencing at 1pm
Live stream link: https://player.castr.com/live_7f050b40c78911f180af0f544a660363

O’BRIEN, Brendan James Late of Rockhampton Passed away peacefully at the Fitzroy Community Hospice surrounded by his lov...
14/10/2026

O’BRIEN, Brendan James
Late of Rockhampton
Passed away peacefully at the Fitzroy Community Hospice surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, 13th October 2026
Aged 66 years.

Much loved Husband of Karen.
Loving Father and Father-in-law of Steph & Colby.
Loved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle of Megsie and Geoffrey, Jenny and Ray, Christina and Ben, Keiran and their families.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Prayer Service for Brendan to be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Feez Street on Friday, 23rd October 2026 commencing at 10 am.
Thank you to all the staff at the cancer inpatient unit at the Rockhampton Base Hospital for all their support and kindness.

As per the family's request, please wear green; any shade will do, as this was Brendan’s favourite colour.

DAVIDSON, Desmond AlexanderLate of Gracemere Passed away peacefully on Friday the 9th of October 2026 Aged 81 years.Belo...
13/10/2026

DAVIDSON, Desmond Alexander
Late of Gracemere
Passed away peacefully on Friday the 9th of October 2026
Aged 81 years.

Beloved Husband to Fran
Much loved Father and Father-in-law to Wayne, Carolyn, Anthony, and Heidi
Much loved Poppy to Alina, Caleb, and Zac
Loved relative of the Davidson & Foley families.

Des was privately cremated.

MORRIS, Paul BrianLate of LammermoorPassed away peacefully on Wednesday the 30th of September 2026Aged 95Dearly loved Hu...
13/10/2026

MORRIS, Paul Brian
Late of Lammermoor
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday the 30th of September 2026
Aged 95
Dearly loved Husband of 71 years to Ruth (dec)
Much loved Father and Father-in-law to Gregory, and Bronwyn & Peter.
Loved Grandfather to Adrian & Krisztina, Lyndon & Sarah, and Julia.
And Great Grandfather to Riley, Isla, and Heath, plus wishing to meet Szophia.

(Paul) Brian was privately laid to rest with his beloved Ruth in Emu Park Cemetery.

Brian will be forever dreaming of dropping his line in a good fishing spot around the island.

"No one is perfect, except the captain!"

BEAN, Denise MaryLate of Ganter Street, YeppoonPassed away peacefully on Friday the 9th of October 2026Aged 80Dearly lov...
12/10/2026

BEAN, Denise Mary
Late of Ganter Street, Yeppoon
Passed away peacefully on Friday the 9th of October 2026
Aged 80
Dearly loved Wife of 60 years to Tony
Adored Mother and Mother-in-law to Deborah, Ngari, and Cherie & Wayne
Loved Neicee to Izzabelle, Gabryelle, Deneaka, and Kolbe
Sister to Valmai, and Terry (dec)
And a much loved friend to all who knew her
A special thanks to all of the staff at BlueCare Capricorn Aged Care Facility for all of the love and support they showed to Denise and her family during her time there.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Denise’s life to be held on Wednesday the 21st of October 2026, at the Rockhampton Memorial Gardens at 21 Hartington St Lakes Creek, commencing at 10am

Please come dressed in bright colours or florals in honour of Denise.

Live stream link: https://player.castr.com/live_b78cd160c5f311f1a3df3d7508b1414e

Wilson, Harold WilliamFormerly of Rockhampton Passed away peacefully on Sunday the 11th of October 2026Aged 79 yearsLove...
12/10/2026

Wilson, Harold William
Formerly of Rockhampton
Passed away peacefully on Sunday the 11th of October 2026
Aged 79 years

Loved Father to Kim, Emma, Eliza, Emily, Cade (dec), Elissa, and Callan.
Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather.
Former Husband to Linda
Husband to Jenny, and family to her children Sandra, Kristin, David & their families.
Brother to Errol, Dawn, Jan, John (dec), Kathleen (dec), Paul, and their families.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Harold’s life to be held in The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Talbot Street, North Rockhampton on Friday the 16th of October 2026, commencing at 10am.
Following the service will be the committal at North Rockhampton Cemetery.

SCOTT, Michael KLate of Yeppoon, formerly of WintonPassed away on Thursday the 8th of October 2026Aged 76Dearly loved Hu...
12/10/2026

SCOTT, Michael K
Late of Yeppoon, formerly of Winton
Passed away on Thursday the 8th of October 2026
Aged 76
Dearly loved Husband of 52 years to Margaret
Adored Father and Father-in-law to Gordon & Lyndie, and Kerry & Joshua, and honorary Dad to Alan Piper
Loved Poppy to Ashton, Kelsey, Abigail, Mitchell, Charlie, and Cody
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Mike’s life to be held at the East Chapel Rockhampton Crematorium on Tuesday the 20th of October 2026, commencing at 10am
Live stream link: https://player.castr.com/live_bbcf7530c5d411f18f3cdf8771fc9074

SECRETAN, Maureen MaryLate of GlenleePassed away peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday the 7th of October 2026Aged ...
09/10/2026

SECRETAN, Maureen Mary
Late of Glenlee
Passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday the 7th of October 2026
Aged 86
Dearly loved Wife to Raymond
Adored Mother and Mother-in-law to Christine, Jackie, Nicky & Kevin, Tracy & Mark, Michael, Carl & Narelle, and Paul & Yulia
Loved Grandma, Great Grandma, Great Great Grandma, and Aunty to many

Maureen was a Missionary and Orphanage Co-founder for Shiloh Church Ministries India from 1990 until her final days, and was known as “Mum” to all her family in India. Her incredible work there will live on for many generations to come.

As per Maureen’s wishes, she will be privately laid to rest.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a memorial service for Maureen to be held on Friday the 16th of October 2026 at the Emu Park RSL, commencing at 1pm. Please wear a touch of pink, purple or teal for Maureen. To celebrate her love of baking, guests are welcome to bring baked goods or a plate to share.

Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/uJUndIkwVC8?feature=share

THURTELL, Patricia HelenLate of Alexandra GardensPassed away peacefully on Saturday the 26th of September 2026Aged 89Dea...
09/10/2026

THURTELL, Patricia Helen
Late of Alexandra Gardens
Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 26th of September 2026
Aged 89

Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Debbie & Phillip, and Gregory (dec)
Loved Grandma to Jodi & Pre, Nicola & Peter, Kirstin, Lachlan & Katelyn, Ben & Annie, and Emily & John
GG to Alex, Angus, Beau, Aria, Evie, Darcy, and Ned

As per Patricia’s wishes, a private service was held

DOOLAN, Barry John (Ringer)Late of Bethesda Aged Care Centre, formerly of 24 Webber AvenuePassed away peacefully surroun...
08/10/2026

DOOLAN, Barry John (Ringer)
Late of Bethesda Aged Care Centre, formerly of 24 Webber Avenue
Passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday the 7th of October 2026
Aged 79
Dearly loved Husband to Pearl (dec)
Adored Father and Father-in-law to Vanessa, Michelle & Jason, Tanya & Bill, Lynette & Peter
Loved Pop to Ella, Teniel, Braxton, Bryson, Lucas, Calen, Shakira, Seth, Michael, and Courtney
Great Pop to Calista, and Xavier
Fur-Dad to Buster and Jack (both dec)
And dearly missed by all of his beloved friends, caregivers, and kitchen staff at Bethesda Aged Care Centre

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Barry’s life to be held on Wednesday the 14th of October 2026 at the East Chapel Rockhampton Crematorium, commencing at 10am

Please feel free to come dressed in blue in honour of Barry

Live stream link: https://player.castr.com/live_ff21f080c2cb11f19c06396342b09270?range=1791935401-4026&abr=false&namedHls=true

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56 William Street
Rockhampton, QLD
4700

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