A Funeral Service for Mr Ernest Thomas O’ROURKE will be held at the Leitchville Memorial Hall on WEDNESDAY (14th February, 2024) commencing at 2:00pm.
Location of the Service can be found here
A Private Cremation will follow.
We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a post on this announcement which the family are able to access and read.
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Dear Gwen and O’Rourke Family. Very sad to hear your loss of a true gentleman . Ernie was a special person loved by all. Lots of good memories. Deepest sympathy and thinking of you all at this time. Take care Anne
To Gwen and the O’Rourke family, thinking of you at this sad time. Many memories of working with Ernie at Kraft and around the streets of Leitchville. Sincere apologies that Neil and myself cannot attend the farewell service for Ernie (work). All our love Narelle, Neil, Daniel and Taylah Clements xoxo
Dear Gwen and The O’Rourke families, we are saddened by your loss and send you all our love and deepest sympathies.
Such a fun person to serve when we were in the Lotto Shop and always willing to have a chat if we met down the street once we sold.
With love from Marie and Des Hudson.
Warm memories of a wonderful man and long time neighbour who greatly contributed to our childhood and youth, with advice, friendship and life direction. Loved ‘Neighb’ of our Mum and Dad. Sincere condolences to all Ernies Family.
Jenny, Glen and Greg Wilson
Our deepest sympathy to Ernie’s loved ones.
His presence will be missed by many especially in Leitchville.
Rest in peace Ernie.
Jude & Ross Anset
Deepest sympathy to you Gwen and families on the passing of Ernie. So many happy and cherished memories of a life well lived.
The O’Rourke and the Williams families go back to the 1950’s. Ernie and Mal worked together at Kraft, along with other many Leitchville Legends that make up a wonderful Community for one to grow up in.
Ernie was always a very popular gentlemen in Leitchville and throughout the local District.
He will be sadly missed; his life was well lived.
Special thoughts, prayers and love from
Judy (née Williams) 💕 and Ken Trewin.
Deepest sympathy to Ernie’s family. A lovely gentleman, a life well lived. Les and Lynne Crichton
We have so many fond memories of a true gentleman that gave so much to the community. We will miss our catch ups and football banter. Rest in peace Ernie, you leave behind a legacy of love and generosity. Your absence will be deeply felt by us and so many. Our deepest condolences and hearts go out to Gwennie and family.
Deepest sympathy Gwen on the loss of this fine gentleman, good friend and a good Mason. He will be sadly missed by so many. ‘Go Demons…..the Grand Old Flag’
So sad to hear Ernie has passed away, a Leitchville treasure for sure. He will be sadly missed. Deepest Sympathy to Gwen & his Family. A life well lived.
The Schwencke Families
Our dearest Ernie….. words cannot express just how much you will be missed by us and so many people who’s lives have been blessed to know you! You were the epitome of what a true gentleman was. Such a kind, caring, passionate soul who loved our Granny Gwen dearly. It was an honor to sit and listen to your stories, we could have listened for hours on end! Sending all our love and thoughts to our dearest Granny Gwen. Rest peacefully Ernie. Love Taryn, Andy, Jack & Matilda Lawless xxxx
So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. A true gentleman. Condolences to Gwen and family
Dear Aunty Gwen, Sending our love at this very sad time. It was always a pleasure catching up with Ernie. We will miss his stories, told with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. Love from Mick, Dianne & family xoxo
Wonderful man..I’m glad to have spent time with him..a great bloke I only knew through Freemasons a better man for it..going to miss our Ernie..
Condolences to the whole family..
Was saddend to hear of his passing
Prayers to all
Les
Ernie, you were a beautiful, kind and gentle soul. You always made time for us popping in to visit and you will be sorely missed by us, and so many others. Rory still loves to wear his footy socks you and Gwen sent, ‘like a real footy player’! Sending all our love to Granny Gwen. Love from Kade, Kim, Rory and Heidi xx
A good man who had strong principles in life which he carried throughout his very full and active life He always greeted you with a firm hand shake a smile and always asked after your family . And , “Yes Ernie the boy is going ok in the Essendon pre season and hopefully he will have a good year” . His involvement in his community, his football career and also his Masonic journey were his proud achievements. His love for his best friend and partner Gwenie was a long term commitment and both of them did so many things and went to so many places together enjoying each others company and meeting so many people along the way. To you Gwen, love to you at this sad time and you will have some wonderful memories of your man Ernie.
Thank you Ernie for being a friend and Brother . Rest Peacefully .
Tony and Joy Richardson
Ernie, we have known you for over 30 years.
What a true gentleman and family man you were, and such a caring loving partner to Gwen right until the very end.
Thinking of you always Gwen 💕IMH💕
Greg & Joy, Taryn, Kade, Kinsley and families.
RIP Ernie xxxxxx
GO the MIGHTY DEMONS
My thought and Prayer are with Ernie’s family and friends at this very sad time.
Ernie truly was a very special man, I am blessed to have spent time visiting Ernie and Gwen for Coffee and a chat and enjoying family dinners together.
Treasured memories i will forever hold on to.
Rest peacefully Ernie
All our love John,Sue and family XOXOX
Dear Auntie Gwen,
I am deeply saddened by the loss you’re experiencing.
Please know that my heart aches alongside yours during this incredibly difficult time.
Losing someone we love is never easy, and the pain can feel overwhelming stay strong you are a truly amazing women super proud of you.
Ernie was a true gentleman one of a kind, absolutely enjoyed all our family dinners together over the years sure have so many fond memories I will treasure for ever.
Rest peacefully Ernie
All our love John,Sue and family XOXOX
Sincere sympathy to Gwen and family on the passing of Ernie. Robert and Joy Taylor.
Our thoughts are with Gwen and Ernie’s family treasured memories 💕
Thinking of Ernie’s family at this sad time & sending my deepest sympathies. Memories of a gentleman always with a smile & always had time for a chat
Memories are forever, hold them tight.
Our Ernie, we will miss your beautiful soul. Thank you for being my Pop figure in my life for the last 30 years. Love you so very much.
So many hugs and kisses for Our Granny Gwen.
Go the D’s
RIP Ernie, well deserved. You had a good strong principled life and taught many young fellows some solid ethics. Whether it was footy, cricket, work or the Masonic craft, you inspired many. Never without a grin or cheery greeting from the day you arrived at the village! Thanks for all the memories, we shared some good times. My apologies for not attending your funeral at the hall. Condolences to Gwen and all the family.
A remarkable man who gave so generously to Freemasonry all over Victoria.
He will be missed for his experience so much.
Rest in peace Brother.
Ray Crellin – Secretary – Cohuna Masonic Lodge.
A true gentleman. Adored grandfather and great grandfather. So sadly missed. Rest peacefully Parp. Our thoughts and hearts go out to you Gwen. Love always Andrew, Tanya, Reegan and Jaxon. Xxxx
Such a well known character had a great life. RIP.
What a wonderful life lived Ernie, A true gentleman and well respected. You will be sadly missed around Leitchville. Our thoughts are with Gwen and family. Grant & Tanya
To Ernie’s family my deepest sympathy
Debbie White and family xx
To Auntie Gwen my deepest sympathy
Ernie is now at rest in heaven
Much love to you
Debbie and family xxx
With sadness to Gwen, Auntie Yvonne and families
With loving cherished memories of a true gentleman who was kind, funny, generous and loving, who had many proud achievments in his life. GO DEES
Rest peacefully and remembered always
Loving granddaughters Joanne, Leslee and partner
Great grandchildren Tanya (Les), Mitchell and Georgina
With love Charmaine
Very sorry to of Ernie’s passing Thinking of you gwen
Thinking of all Ernie’s family, he was such a lovely man & had a wonderful life. Deb Rogers 🩷
A remarkable man, a true gentleman who will be sadly missed. What an incredible life he has lived.
Deepest sympathy to Gwen.
With love from Ali Bohn & family xoxo