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Debrah Rafflin uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 21, 2020
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My thoughts are with you Sarah, Will, Joe, Aunt Gina, Uncle Oscar Snr, Aileen and Mitschel at this hard time caused by the painful loss of our dear brother, father, husband and child to Aunty and Uncle.
There are no words to express my sorrow but may we all find peace in the loving memories that he shared when he was alive.
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Leah Lloyd-Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Oscar Mamalai...a living legend in life, will now be legendary in death. Stories about him and the stories the master himself told will be repeated by many for years to come. A man who could not have loved or protected his wife Sarah Mamalai more, a father whose wise words will hopefully be embedded in their beautiful 2 boys hearts forever. A friend to possible thousands. Gone but not gone ❤
We will miss you greatly Oscar and hold dear the many memories of life we share with you.
Love from Leah, Mark, James and Eddie
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Dan Fasch posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Sarah, Joe, Willie and Family,
I first met Oscar in 1991, when I started at boarding school. Initially I had a bit of a rough time, but it was people like Oscar who went out of their way to make the new guys feel welcome and an easier transition away from home. He was a school legend , but such a humble guy.
Like Durbo, I was a Tigers fan and had an immediate bond with the big O.
Recently I'd catch up with Oscar at reunions and the footy. He'd bring his boys and his old knees into the clinic for some physio.
He had plans to do Kokoda again and we where working on his old panacotta quads, trying to turn them back into the hard granite of previous years. We talked about life, getting older and sorer, kids and his love for his family.
Brother, you will be greatly missed. You've set an example for the rest of us to follow. A quiet leader, and a friend to all.
Rest well, with much love
Faschie, Kate and family.
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Craig Durbidge lit a candle
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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When I first met Oscar Mamalai in 1987 at St Pats I knew we would be good mates as on a feast day I wore my new Balmain Tigers jersey and he just gave me that big smile of his and said he loved the tigers too. Oscar was well liked by all the boys, not just in our school year but by the older and younger kids too, he had a presence about him that just instantly would make you feel welcome. I remember Oscar after school telling me about his adventures with his CIT mates travelling out to Walgett and camping on the Barwon river, sounded like a trip camping with Russell Coight as Oscar could tell a great story but his passion for the water was always there. His true love in life though was Sarah and his boys Joe and Willie, he would do anything for his family and through tough times he would still want to know how you and your family were going, a true champion or as he liked to call Mal Meninga Top Mungi.
To Sarah, Joe and Willie, our thoughts are with you always and will be here watching out for you always too.
Malolo insait long gutpela taim (Rest in peace) my friend, you will never be forgotten, until we river dance again!
Love Durbo and family.
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Pippa and Richard uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 8, 2020
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Oh Oscar, expressing how we both feel after losing a man like you is hard to put into words. You were so many things to so many people, to us: friend and brother.
To Sare, Joe and Willie we are heartbroken for your loss. You are never far from our thoughts and we will be there for you whenever you need anything at all, just ask. We love you very much.
We miss you terribly Oscar, now and always. We will carry you, your laugh and your love in our hearts always. Love you Oscar. B.F.F.O.K.J xxx
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Mandy and Jeremy posted a condolence
Saturday, June 6, 2020
You are incredibly missed Oscar, but we will be here for your beautiful family. Peace to you, our friend xo
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Nigel Perry posted a condolence
Monday, June 1, 2020
Oscar, mate I missed the opportunity to connect with you over recent years and for that I’m deeply saddened. When I came back from Brazil at 19 years old and knew very few people, you opened your embrace, support and friendship to me. We studied, played rugby and partied together. I will always remember the B100 singing Marley into a freezing Belconnen winters night standing around a fire pit with a VB in hand. Always easy to jest and add comfort with that smile. It was an absolute pleasure to have known you and for that I am a better person. Mate I’m never going to take lost years of friendship likely ever again. On the 2nd of May each year we will bring the fellas together and honour your memory. Love you brother, Pezza
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Mark Bailey posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Oscar was a good man to know. Always friendly, ever humorous, never with a harsh word. My best wishes to Oscar's family and his many friends across the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Kelly Marsland posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Oscar, you were such a fabulous guy, an absolute legend. So funny, genuine and truly kind. Not once in all the times I randomly walked up to your desk to have a chat did you tell me you were too busy, always made time for a chat and a laugh (and such a great laugh you had!). You were treasured by so many at the MDBA, our collective hearts now have an Oscar-sized hole.
To Sarah, Will and Joe I am so sorry for your loss. A great man taken way too soon. May the love you have for each other and that which surrounds you help you through these days ahead. Love to you all.
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Daniel Halse posted a condolence
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Oscar was a beautiful man. He was a hard man to tackle (on the footy field back in the school days) but had the softest heart. Always had a big cheeky grin on his face. His funny sayings & noises that he made still make me smile & I have to admit to using them myself many times throughout my life to get a laugh. I am proud to say I knew him. The two young men that he leaves behind will do him proud because they have spent their lives around him & his position energy. You boys know you are our brothers for life & can count on the Pats boys for anything at anytime. Oscar- I’ll see you for an old boys rugby match one day- maybe I’ll even tackle you & stop you scoring a one handed try! I love you brother. Cheers to you
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Trudy Green & Alex Meehan posted a condolence
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Bumping into Oscar at the MDBA always made you smile, always a funny story or astute observation. Our deepest sympathy to all those that loved him.
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Jessica Minca uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 14, 2020
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Oscar the last time we spent the day together was at our house in January, you Durrand and I were building Maia's playground and listening to music,
it was a fun day.
We will forever miss you in our lives and wish we could have had many more times together with Uncle O and our families.
Life won't be the same Bro. We miss your smile and jokes and singing.
Thankyou for your strength, love and devotion shown every day to my Sister Sarah and for making her laugh for 30 years!
Thankyou for your two incredible sons William and Joseph who are proud and strong young men like you and who will carry your Love and Teachings into their futures.
We are so sad to have lost you too soon but can still feel your strength watching over your clan which gives us comfort.
Love You Oscar x
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Claire Glendenning lit a candle
Thursday, May 14, 2020
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To Oscar's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I'd only known Oscar a short while as a work colleague (and first met him heating a goat curry in the level 7 kitchen for the annual curry lunch in 2018), but I could always be assured that I'd be smiling when in his presence - he had such a fun sense of humour that lightened many situations. I'll miss him. Sending prayers and love to you all, Claire
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Carol Bruce lit a candle
Thursday, May 14, 2020
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My sincere and deepest condolences to Sarah, Joe & William. Oscar - your Dad - was a wonderful man & father. Working with Oscar from my early days in the MDBA, he spoke frequently and glowingly of you as a family. He cared deeply for you all – his coffee cup at work was testament to this. Oscar had great patience and humour. He could always see another way to work through a problem – no matter how tricky it was. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by me and many others.
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Michael Grevis uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 14, 2020
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The picture is of Oscar marching past a giant stone on the Isles of Scilly in 2001. I like the image because Oscar has been such a stable presence in my daughter’s life, like a rock. He also loved Scilly which has strong memories for the English clan, and Oscar was always hoping to take Joseph and William there one day so that they would know their other heritage. Like so many, I loved Oscar and admired his strength, humour, and family values. I could not be prouder than I am of my Papua New Guinean son-in-law. He towered over me in very many ways, and we shared many a beer and Ethiopian curry when I was spending time in his lovely homes. All who had the pleasure of being in his loving circle will deeply treasure his memories and draw inspiration and comfort from his perpetual presence in our hearts. We are blessed to have had him in our lives for so many precious years. Oscar even gave me an alter ego: Mickey Geema, for which I am truly grateful. You are sorely missed, but dearly loved, farewell Oscar.
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Dominic Brooks posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Dear Sarah and family, Deepest sympathy and prayers Dominic Brooks
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Kathryn Kenny lit a candle
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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My sincere condolences to Sarah, Joe and Will, and to Oscar’s family in PNG. No amount of words can fill the pain and loss that we are all feeling. Like so many of us, Oscar’s presence in our lives has been so much more the richer because of him and his values and traits that he had. However, it is Oscar’s presence in our lives that our memories of him will guide us through these sad times and through the rest of our lives. I will miss our chats about family, work and other over a cuppa and will miss Oscar’s infectious smile and happy-go-lucky personality. Thank you for being a friend Oscar.
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Scott Abraham posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
I consider myself lucky to have met Oscar at SPC in 1991. The Big O had many friends and it was easy to see why. He is a man of good values who gave more to the world than he took.
He treated everyone equal, was honest, genuine, showed respect, friendly, ridiculously generous with his time and great for a laugh. He gave everything 100%. He had a good way of teaching life lessons by talking through scenarios. I know he and Sarah have handed great values onto their boys.
The world needs more people like Oscar. A loss to us all. The most of condolences Sarah, Joe and Will.
From reading previous comments Oscar has made a permanent positive impact on everyone. Thank you for being you big O.
Scott Abraham and family
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Ross and Belinda Lum posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Dear Sarah, Joe and Will
Our thoughts are with you all. Our memories of Oscar stretch way back and we think of how joyful and fun he was. Over the years we have admired how he was there as a rock for you all. He was one of the nicest and funniest guys and he will be greatly missed.
Lots of love
Ross and Belinda
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Sarah Kearns lit a candle
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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Dear Sarah, Joe and Will,
Our deepest love and thoughts are with you all. Just heart wrenchingly sad and unfair. Wishing that all the beautiful memories will keep you going through tough times - that he stays with you in this way and lives on through his family and friends who keep the memories alive. Much much love to you all. Sarah, Stuart and family.
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Michael Hunter uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Dear Sarah and family, so sorry to hear about Oscar’s passing, he was a true gentleman and I remember fondly the time spent with you both and his kindness during our time in Australia. My time with Oscar also meant that I must be the only Scotsman to know all the words to the PNG national anthem! Love and deepest condolences, Michael (Hunter) x
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gjdaniel@mac.com lit a candle
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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A terrible moment in passing, is echoed by a quiet gentleness in living. His memory casts a light for us all and his absence a shadow.
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Tara M uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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My memories of Oscar - whether on a cold frosty Canberra morning, a training bushwalk or at Sarah’s side as she stunned a crowd of thousands at the Cure for Life Ball in Sydney - are of a good-natured, no-nonsense gentleman. Oscar’s loss his a tragedy but his life leaves an outstanding legacy. Much love to you, Sarah, and your wonderful boys, Oscar’s PNG Family and your terrific circle of close friends xxx
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Justine@nagel.com.au lit a candle
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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No words can say how much you will be missed and how devastated we are as a family that we will not see your huge figure and cheeky smile walk into our house again to have a few beers and laughs. Your Nic name for Charlie when you coached him rugby at Rams as the Pain Train live on forever and making muckaluck camping at Nelligen with the boys will be treasured memories But you spirit and strength will live on in your beautiful boys Joe and Will and your amazing wife Sarah. Don’t worry we will look after them. Miss you big fella gone way to soon but will never be forgotten xxxxxx luv the Nagels
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Jenny Kinsman lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Dear Sarah my deepest condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. Oscar was such a beautiful man and will be very sadly missed. My thoughts are with you all. Jenny Kinsman
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Chris.biesaga@infrastructure.gov.au lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Oscar was a gentle loving soul and my friend, he was always their to support others and his family. My deepest condolences to his family. Oscar had the best godfather movie impersonation of the old Murray-Darling Basin Commission. I will miss you Oscar dearly.
Regards
Chris Biesaga
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Amy Southwell lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Oscar wholeheartedly loved his family, I will miss our funny chats, especially about Joe and Will. Most of all I will miss his bright smile and infectious laugh. Much love to all of you who will also miss the big man. Amy x
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Miriam Liuna Napitalai lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Oscar Mamalai Jnr-beautiful & humble soul
We your cousins treasured you, looked up to you for you are all that our one and only uncle Oscar Mamalai Snr is, you carried that name with humility.
Your life was full of joy, love and laughter. Thanks for being there meeting up with Conrad on his trip to Brisbane in 2009.Thank you, fond memories of you we will forever cherished in our hearts. Words can't express we dearly be missing you. Sarah, Joe & Wil, we love you..our heartfelt sympathy with you's.❤️❤️❤️
The Liuna Napitalai's(Guard, Mary Kakat, Alois, Allan, Conrad & Miriam)~Kokopo, PNG
David Williamson uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Oscar St Pats rugby 1991 & 1992 and wearing the infamous "tomato suit 1992"
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John Waterworth posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
To Oscar’s loved ones. No words can convey my deepest sorrow for the loss of Oscar and your loss. When I was all caught up in my own head Oscar would always put things into perspective for me with his sharp mind and wit. He will be terribly missed by many not least myself and I will miss him so much. His values around family, work and life are to be hailed and I can only hope to try to follow. I know that Oscar will live on with you in your hearts but wanted you to know he will live on in so many other hearts as well. Much love to you at this time.
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Linda Baraciolli lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Dear Sarah, Joe and Will, we are deeply saddened for your loss. Oscar was such a loving, kind, big-hearted, generous man. We will always remember him with fondness. And also with a warm smile, and maybe a laugh. I will always remember the night I couldn't get into the house, when I was pregnant with Jesse, and Oscar came to the rescue with Will, getting into the house through the roof! The night Joshua woke up saying there were scary noises outside, a man, and the next day we found out it had been Oscar chasing naughty kids down the street, after they had come to your door! I remember the many occasions sitting in your house full of love, catching up with you Sarah, with Oscar cooking in the kitchen, or him coming home with groceries. The times he drove Joshua and Xavier to school with Will because I was running late, or invited the boys to the park or something. He was always happy to have them over for sleepovers or whatever. They thought he was great! The cars all over your front yard and spilling onto the street, because there was a major rugby game to watch. And his magical smile, that really displayed who he was on the inside. I know he always had your back Sarah, and he showed great leadership and courage to your boys, he was a wonderful father to them. None of us can believe he is gone. But I am certain he is on the other side, loving all of you as much as ever, backing all of you still from over there, barracking for each one of you, urging you on to whatever it is you desire in this life, encouraging Joe and Will to live their best lives, just from a different space-time continuum. I am sure his love for all of you is as strong as ever, it cannot fade, a true testament to the man he was on this earth, and the fierceness of his love. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all. Linda, Joshua, Xavier and Jesse. Xxxx
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Libby posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Dear Sarah Joe and Will, how very loved your wonderful husband and Dad was/is. Oscar has left an imprint in this world which will never fade and live on in his sons. A life very well lived. My heart is breaking for you and I hope that only love, joy and comfort will surround in your sorrow. Sending much love and hugs, always in my thoughts. Love libby xx
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Tracey and Rosie Kane posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
To dearest Sarah, Joe, Will and other family members. We share our deepest sorrow and condolences through this devastating time. Strength to you all in the difficult days, weeks and months ahead. Oscar will always be in our thoughts and prayers ❤️
From Tracey and Rosie Kane.
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Paul Carlile uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Oscar and friends on a 3 day hiking / Fishing trip up the Goodradigbee River. October 2010.
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Peter@nagel.com.au posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Joe and William. Oscar is not gone, he lives on inside both of you. Everything you are yet to be, everything wonderful thing that life will show you will forever have Oscars wisdom and strength running through it.
I’m right here to back you up (especially when you screw it up). Put my number in your phones, (Joe best you have in on speed dial).
Love and respect from your mate Peter Nagel
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Jmac lit a candle
Sunday, May 10, 2020
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Deepest sympathies
Oscar’s generous and beautiful nature will be sadly missed
Jmac
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David Joyce posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, May 10, 2020
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Your beaming face, told the story of your life. A man of honour. I admired your composure and how you were a champion for Sarah, the boys and many others.
David Williamson posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Dear Sarah, Joe & Will and family. My deepest condolences to you all in this tragic time. My memories of Oscar are all wonderful with lots of big smiles and laughter. I came to boarding school as a shy 12 year old, not knowing many people. Our dormitory was an open plan dorm and we all had beds with out names and where we from. Being from a small coastal town many of the names of county and rural places were unfamiliar. I definitely didn't know where Boroko PNG was and had never met anyone from PNG. To be honest I was a little intimidated meeting Oscar for the first time but didn't take take long to get to know him and his kind gentle, caring nature. Oscar was a very likeable character and was one of the most popular guys in our dorm. Over the years we became great mates, playing many games of rugby and other sports. During one school holidays or maybe a long weekend Oscar came home with me to my parents house at Mollymook. We went surfing (don't think he was very good though) and ate "chip burgers" from the Beach Hut take away which he loved. Oscar will be deeply missed by all his school mates and I am devastated that we all can't be there to farewell him and celebrate his life. Love from David Williamson and family.
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James Meckiff lit a candle
Saturday, May 9, 2020
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The Meckiff family pass on their love and sympathies to The Mamalai’s. I was lucky to board at SPC with Oscar and the rest of us. What a bloke - Oscar had swagger! He taught us international language skills and was a most formidable inside centre. He had the biggest smile, but what about those abs! Proud to have had Oscar in my life. Love and prayers Jimmy Meckiff
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Friday, May 8, 2020
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Ben Golby Posted May 8, 2020 at 7:12 AM
Hi Sarah, Wil, Joe and family I boarded with Oscar from 1987 to 90. He came to our farm in1990 for holidays. He helped with sheep and cattle work. Rode motorbikes and horses, and also helped put out a bush fire. He never had a grudge, grievance or fight with anyone in the 4 years that I knew him. He got on with everyone. I dont think any other boarders would be able to boast that record. Please accept my families deepest condolence for your tragic loss. Oscar was a loyal friend and gentleman.RIP
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Martin Brewster posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Dear Sarah, Joe, Will and family, my deepest sympathy to you all. I was in the same year and a border with Oscar at Saint Pats in 91 and 92, it was a pleasure to go to school with such a top bloke. I only got to catch up with Oscar a few times over the years, at reunions and bucks parties etc. and I will treasure the memories of those good times i had having a beer with Oscar. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martin Brewster
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Ross Barnes posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Oscar you welcomed us into your home and life when we were just finding ourselves as young folks travelling the world. I looked up to you immensely and I have tried to emulate you and Sarah’s love in my own life. I have not seen you guys in a long time did to distance but you wi forever be in my heart. Love Ross
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Ian Cuyno uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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Trian and Oscar
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Jim G. posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Sometimes in life we are lucky enough to meet people who create joy. And that was Oscar. He just brought joy with him. Even now his memory simply makes me smile. I am a better man for having known him. Wherever he is now is a better place for having him. And the world is a little less vibrant without him.
To his wife, his parents, his boys and his family I thank you for sharing him with us. Perhaps the strength of all the SPC lads emotion may bring a little comfort in knowing how widely he was loved.
I humbly offer my deepest condolences and sincerest regards.
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Maureen Patia posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Oscar was not just family but a role model to me. Dad (Herman Patia) was close to him and has so many pics of both of them having a beer or barbecue. Whilst waiting for dad complete studies at ANU, we frequented he and Sarah's home. During one of those many visits Oscar put on the movie E.T. which he and dad ended up joking and hysterically laughing about.
I was shocked upon receiving word on Sunday, I cried. Oscar I didn't expect this and still don't accept it! You will be missed. Condolences from the Patia family from East New Britain.
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Matt Ford posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
As a "day rat" I was not as close to Oscar as a lot of the other boys. But what I do know about him, was that he was the strong and silent (OK relatively silent... ) type. He was a guy that you could just trust immediately and you knew he would have your best interests at heart. He was way stronger and connected on the inside, then the physical strength he displayed on the outside. My deep condolences to Sarah, his 2 boys, and the rest of the family. Oscar will be deeply missed, but his strength will live on, within all those that he touched. Matt Ford
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JP, Melissa and Neves family lit a candle
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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I have known Oscar for over 20 years and I cannot express how sad I am. Oscar will live on through Sarah, Joseph and William now forever. There was so much love, care and of course wit from him to everyone he knew. There was nothing Oscar wouldn’t do for anyone no matter what it was. From my family to yours RIP my friend and let your spirit live on in your family or in a ‘oscarysm’ that we all loved and continue to laugh at
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Kirrin & Haydee Pedron lit a candle
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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I Started at SPC in 1992 to repeat year 12 as I felt that I not only needed a fresh start but to work on getting better results. I heard one of the SPC Old Boys recently describe Oscar as a gentle giant recently, Oscar to me was that plus many more admirable qualities. I feel priviledged to have Oscar as a mate and still find it difficult to imagine that we wont be able to see him again. Haydee and I would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to Sarah Joe and Will and no doubt like the other SPC boys are here to help in any way we can. Fly High Mate we will never forget you until we meet again.
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Damon Lynch uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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In 2012 I was fortunate to walk the Kokoda with the Big O. At the time, I was grieving my own brother's recent passing but the opportunity to spend time with the big man was absolutely priceless. We got to speak about life, struggles and past hilarious stories of mischief we got up to over the years. I don't think I laughed so much on my life. Oscar was comforting but funny, had a larger than life infectious laugh and amazing positiveness, he was a guy that would never leave you in the trenches, extremely loyal. I didn't get to see Oscar as often as I would like but everytime we did, it was just like we hadn't been apart. I'll miss you mate at get togethers, reunions and parties. Gone too soon but your memories will live on. I cannot express enough sympathy to Sarah, Joe and Will but I can guarantee that we are there to help you in whatever way possible just as Oscar did for us SPC boys.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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