23.05.1937 – 06.08.2026
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and close friends on Thursday, August 6, 2026, aged 89 years. Devoted father of Gary and Janet (dec), and daughter-in-law Sonia.
Now at peace.
A Graveside Funeral Service to celebrate David’s life will be conducted at the Red Cliffs Lawn Cemetery Millewa Road, Red Cliffs on Monday August 17, 2026 at 10.30am.

Tributes
Valda Adams
Deepest Sympathy to Gary and Sonia with the sad passing of Chooka, Val Adams and family.
Jan O'Toole
I was sad to hear of the recent passing of Chooka. He will be much missed by his family and all of his good friends from the Red Cliffs area. My late parents,Tim and Phoebe O’Keeffe were great mates of Chooka and were next door neighbours in Heath St.Chooka had a great sense of humour.My sympathy to Gary and Sonia,Regards,Jan O’toole(O’keeffe)
Gaule Family
To Gary and Sonia Thinking of you and remembering many happy days with Chook, a family friend for over 60 years Barry, Elizabeth, Yvonne and David and families
Peter & Robyn Voy
Heartfelt sympathy Gary and Sonia.
Uncle Dave was a good bloke!
Praying for you at this sad time.
Robyn & Peter Voy
Geoff and Robyn Kilpatrick
Gary and Sonia, we are sad to hear of Uncle Dave’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time 🙏