Bourke – Colleen Luigia (nee Peruzzo)
Born September 5, 1943. Passed away August 19, 2026.
Passed away peacefully at Cooinda Retirement Village Benalla.
Aged 82 years.
Loved and loving wife of John ( Married 57 years)
Much loved and treasured Mother and Mother in Law of Bec and Geoff, Fiona and Nicholas, Katy and Scott, Nick and Carly, Gemma and Nick K.
Loved and adored Nanny to all of her 11 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grand Child.
Much loved Sister and Sister in Law of Jackie and John Bohan.
Treasured memories of a wonderful Wife, Mum, Grandmother and Great Grand Mother.
At peace
Funeral notice
Service
August 28, 2026 - 11:00am
St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 42 Arundel Street, Benalla VIC
Get directionsRequiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Colleen Luigia Bourke will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Arundel Street, Benalla on Friday 28th August, 2026 commencing at 11.00 am.
The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for Burial at the Benalla Lawn Cemetery.
To Livestream Funeral, go to the N J Todd Website and follow the Links.
Tributes
September 01, 2026 1:14 pm
Deepest Sympathy to John and Family at this sad time. R.I.P Colleen.
August 29, 2026 9:59 am
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful person. My condolences to all her family and friends. RIP Col 💕
August 28, 2026 12:25 pm
Dear John and family,
Sending sincere condolences for your loss of Colleen. She was such a serene and gracious lady.
With love from the Hammond family-
Margaret, Elizabeth, Leo and JudithAugust 24, 2026 6:12 pm
Dear John
Sending our deepest condolences and wrapping your family in love in this time of loss. May Colleen rest in eternal peace.
Love, Heffernan family , BalnarringAugust 21, 2026 6:18 pm
Sending prayers and condolences to John and family at this sad time.
Des and Rosemary Steele.