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Death Notice for Deanna Rogers

We are saddened to report the death of Deanna Rogers, who passed away in Cape Town on the morning of Sunday 5th April 2026, aged 17 years.

Deanna Emily Dorothy Rogers was born on the 28th December 2008, she was the only child of Sandra Rogers and was deeply loved by her family. She was a cherished daughter and will be remembered with great affection by those who knew her.

Our sincere condolences go to her mother, Sandra, and her wider family at this difficult time.

We expect to publish a full obituary in due course celebrating her life and the memories she leaves behind.

Death Notice for Marion Green

We regret to report the death of Marion, who passed away on Sunday 1st March 2026, aged 66 years.

Marion Green was born on the 4th June 1959 to Gabriel and Mary Lavarello. She married Albert Green and they had two children Patrick and Lynette.

Our sincere condolences go to her husband Albert, her children Patrick and Lynette, sister Beverley Swain (and brother-in-law Christopher Swain), brother John Lavarello, (and sister-in-law Vanessa Lavarello) grandchildren Leah-Faye and Oscar Green, and to her wider family.

We expect to publish a full obituary in due course.

Death Notice for Patrick Rogers

We regret to report the death of Patrick Rogers, who passed away on Monday 17th November 2025, aged 67 years.

Patrick John Rogers was born on the 12th August 1958 to Rudolph and Marjorie Rogers - their sixth child. He married Denise Rogers on the 5th December 1985, and had two children Donna and Philip.

Our sincere condolences go to his wife Denise, his sister Doreen Swain (and brother-in-law David Swain), brothers Ronald and Roy Rogers, daughter Donna Green (and grandchildren Calvin & Hannah Green), and son Philip (and grandchildren Holly Rogers, Alfie Rogers & Jayden Swain), and to his wider family.

We expect to publish a full obituary in due course.

Patrick Rogers
Patrick Rogers

Obituary for Gerry Repetto

Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Gerry Repetto, who passed away on the 2nd October 2025, aged 80.
8-Oct-2025
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Death Notice for Darren Repetto

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Darren Repetto, who passed away 6th September 2025, aged 56.
15-Sep-2025
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Obituary for Amy Green

Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Amy Green, who passed away 3rd September 2025, aged 88.
15-Sep-2025
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Obituary for Isobel Swain

Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Isobel Swain, who passed away on the 13th August 2025, aged 96.
25-Aug-2025
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Obituary for Eric Glass, known as Little Eric

Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Eric Glass, who passed away 14th June 2025, aged 76 years.
30-Jun-2025
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Obituary for Gladys Lavarello

Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Gladys Lavarello, who passed away 28 March 2025, aged 94.
15-Apr-2025
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