Dear Beverly and family,
We were so saddened to hear about Bill’s passing. We have wonderful memories of your visit to Hinckley. Ken especially remembers how Bill enjoyed shooting his flintlock.
And I remember Patrick and Susan’s December wedding reception when it snowed and your family went outdoors and were fascinated with the falling snowflakes. It was a wonderful and special day.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken & Jean Hahn January 10, 2026 Nat, thinking of you and your family at this time of grief 🙏 may our good Lord comfort you.
Pauline Macharia January 10, 2026 Deepest sympathy to Beverley, Patrick, Gerard, Paul, Mark, Natalie and John and
families. Bill was a great friend to Dad and our family. Many fond memories remain. Fiona Parkinson and Peter Healey
Fiona Parkinson January 9, 2026 Our deepest sympathy to the Houlihan family on the passing of Bill. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May you all be comforted by his eternal peace and a life well lived.
Pat and Lynda Nevill
Pat nevill January 8, 2026 Deepest sympathy to you Bev and your Family, on the passing of Bill.
Love from Angela Dickson
Angela Dickson January 8, 2026 Dear Bev and brother Jack and immediate family.
I have just watched Bills service, a true reflection of his spirit.
Fond memories.
Joan Kenna/Kearns
Joan and Rob.Kenna. January 8, 2026 Our deepest condolences to you dear Natalie and your family. May the soul of your dad rest in peace.
We are from Perú Ibvm/pCJ Sisters accompany you in the Mass
Deepa Biswas January 8, 2026 Sincere condolences to the Houlihan family on your sad loss.
May the many beautiful memories you have of William bring you some comfort in the difficult times
Anne-Marie Morello
(Parade College)
anne-Marie January 8, 2026 Dear Bev, Natalie and family.
Deepest sympathy for your loss. Bill was a great gentleman and friend to Bill & Bess Roache. Blessings to you all.
Maree Roache
Maree Roache January 8, 2026 Dearest Houlihan family, I am so fortunate to have met Bill and spend time with him on my visits to Australia. That smile and laugh is sorely missed. God give you peace.
Love, Geraldine Sullivan
Geraldine Sullivan January 8, 2026 Dearest Houlihan family, I am so fortunate to have met Bill and spend time with him on my visits to Australia. That smile and laugh is sorely missed. God give you peace.
Love, Geraldine Sullivan
Geraldine Sullivan January 8, 2026 Dear Natalie and family I am very close to you in this moment of profound grief. May the God of life fill your heart with peace.
Annamaria Quinterio CJ January 8, 2026 Dear Natalie and family I am very close to you in this moment of profound grief. May the God of life fill your heart with peace.
Annamaria Quinterio CJ January 8, 2026 Dear Bev we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Bill. He was always on for a chat after Mass when we were at St Pius. Such a true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Lyn & Peter McElgunn
Lyn & Peter McElgunn January 7, 2026 Dearest Natalie and your precious family, my deepest prayer and sympathy as you grieve the loss of your wonderful dad. Please know you are held in prayer before our compassionate loving God.
Karon Donnellon January 7, 2026 Beverley and family
Marg and I are very sad to hear of Bill’s passing and we offer our condolences .
We can fully endorse all these tributes about him . He had a lovely personality and with Beverley formed a wonderful family .
He will long be fondly remembered .
Our hearts go out to you Beverley in this sad time
Marg and Stan Carroll
Marg and Stan Carroll January 7, 2026 Sending much love to all the family, Uncle Bill will be sadly missed by all of us.
I hold wonderful memories of our times spent together.
Rest in peace Uncle Bill.
Love Sally, Ken, Jayden, Peta, and Jack xxx
Sally Wallis January 7, 2026 Sending our condolences to Bev and the Houlihan family on the passing of Bill.
A kind and thoughtful gentleman who was so well thought of by our parents, Therese and Gerard Ryan, and us kids, during our happy years at Winslow.
May he rest in peace.
Damien, Margaret (Benson), and Brendan Ryan and families.
Damien Ryan January 6, 2026 Dear Gerard and family,
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. May the many memories and the legacy left by your Dad be long held near to your hearts.
Nicole, Pete, Luke and Mia Armatas
Nicole Armatas January 6, 2026 Deepest Sympathy Bev and family on the passing of Bill. A man of strong faith and wonderful community member. It was a privilege to catch up with Bill on Sundays and have a talk about the Saturdays races. RIP Bill.
Frank Harney January 6, 2026 Dear Bev, Jack, Lyn and the Houlihan families,
My deepest sympathy on the death of Bill, so cherished by you all and by the wider community. My connection with the Houlihan family goes back to Margaret in boarding school days and later within the Ballarat Mercy family. I have very fond memories of warm, hospitable gatherings over the years. Unfortunately I am unable to be with you for Bill’s funeral but will be very much present in spirit. Bill, a beautiful man from a beautiful family.
With deepest sympathy, Margaret Lavery, Ballarat
Margaret Lavery January 6, 2026 Dear Gerard and the Houlihan family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Warm regards,
Farai and Lindi
Farai Mufuka January 6, 2026 Deepest Sympathy to Bev and family on the passing of Bill. Thinking of you at this time.
Ron & Shirlie Zanos
Shirlie Zanos January 6, 2026 Dear Gerard
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
I hope that the memories of all the special times shared will help to ease the sadness you will be feeling now.
With love
Judy
Judy Quin January 6, 2026 Uncle Bill – a fabulous friend to Dad and a caring brother-in-law to Mum. A proud family man. Thinking of you Aunty Bev, Patrick, Gerard, Paul, Mark, Natalie, John and families.
Louise January 5, 2026 To Bev and family
My deepest condolences to you all. I will miss Bills cheeky grin and greetings Friday mornings as I walked in the door. Loved being your carer the past 12 months.
Love Michelle Grave(Labella)
Michelle Grave January 5, 2026 Dear Gerard, Mrs Houlihan and the Houlihan family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. While I never met him, the stories you have shared about your childhood, Gerard, gave me a glimpse of the love, strength and values he passed on to you. It is clear he played such an important role in shaping the person you are today.
I hope those memories bring you and your dear family comfort in the days ahead.
Kathy Hemer
Kathy Hemer January 5, 2026 Dear Beverley, Pat, Susan ant the Houlihan family. Erica and I send our heartfelt condolences on your loss of Bill. We met you and Bill with Pat at Dulux. What a great family you all are. With love & sympathy, love Peter & Erica Kirby
Peter Kirby January 5, 2026 To Dear Bev/Natalie, and the rest of the family, extended family, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Condolences, love and hugs on the loss of dear Bill.
I will miss him and our chats.
Love Julie.
Julie and Peter Ward January 5, 2026 Dear Gerard, Beverley and the whole Houlihan family,
We were so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We hope you find comfort in the love and strength of those around you, and in the special memories that will always remain. If there’s anything we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Kristie, Pete, Phoebe and Jack Lockyer xx
Kristie Lockyer January 5, 2026 Dear Beverley so aorry to hear of Bills passing deepest sympathy to you and your family.Loretto Madden
Loretto Madden January 5, 2026 To the whole Houlihan Family my deepest sympathies on the passing of Bill he was so proud of all his kids & grandchildren we often chatted about them on a Tuesday afternoon straight after our conversation on the races . He was a wonderful caring Man and I will miss our weekly chats sorry we can not make the funeral in person.
Peter Cannon & Family
Peter Cannon January 5, 2026 Bev and family ,deepest sympathy. Norm and Diane. Yodgee.
Diane Yodgee January 4, 2026 We never had the pleasure of meeting Bill in person, but have heard so much about him from Pat, Susan, Natalie, John and Mark.
We raised our glass to him this week when visiting Dunkeld, where he grew up.
Our condolences to Bev and the whole Houlihan family.
Richard Sara & Claudia
Richard Stuckes January 4, 2026 Sending my love, hugs and prayers to you all at this sad time, Diane, ( Cobb and Co Cottages, Penola).
Diane Williams January 3, 2026 To Bev and families
Thinking of you all at this time. Deepest sympathies
Lorraine Dunne
carolyn o'rourke January 3, 2026 Dear Bev and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Our families go back a long time. Auntie Mollie was my Godmother. Rest in peace Billie.
Helen Porra (Dickie) January 3, 2026 Deepest sympathy to Bev, Patrick, Gerard, Paul, Sr Natalie, Mark and John.
Fond memories of Bill, always had a smile for everyone and so proud of his family. One of “natures gentleman” sleep peacefully Bill.
Anne Marshall
Anne Marshall January 3, 2026 To Bev and family thinking of you all on the passing of Bill you are in our thoughts and prayers
Brian Broderick and family
Brian Broderick January 3, 2026 To Bev and family we are saddened to hear of the passing of Bill.
Jenny, Daryl and Isaac Squires
Jenny Squires January 3, 2026 My condolences to Bev and family on the on the passing of Bill.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Roma Britnell MP
Roma Britnell January 2, 2026 Dearest Bev and family,
Condolences on the passing of Bill. It’s been a great privilege knowing Bill my whole life.
I have such fond memories of him that will never fade. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Lots of love,
Shaundra, Nick, Jackson and Lucy. Xx
Shaundra Porter January 2, 2026 Dear Bev and family, My deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Bill, an extraordinary person who I was privileged to have as a friend. May he rest in peace. Darcy McCormack
Darcy McCormack January 2, 2026 To Bev and family, Deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Bill. Thinking of you all at this time.
Clare Gleeson
Clare Gleeson January 2, 2026 To Beverley and Family
Fond memories of a wonderful man and great work mate. No one could drive that forklift like Bill. Lots of love to you all.
Julie and the Port Fairy IGA Team.
Julie Chamberlain January 1, 2026 To Bev and family, deepest sympathy from John and Pauline Franc.
John Franc January 1, 2026 Thinking of you Beverly, Natalie and family on the passing of your dear husband and father. A lovely man who always had a smile on his face, Mary McCluskey, Sara, Damien and Adele Webster
Adele Webster January 1, 2026 Dearest Bev, Nat and family.
I’m so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing.
Bill welcomed me into him home like a old friend.
I will miss our Wednesday chats and your cheeky sense of humour.
It has been a privilege to be your carer over the last few years.
Rest easy Bill Xx
Robyn Lumsden (la Bella)
Robyn Lumsden January 1, 2026 Sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely Dad, Nat. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tough time.
Virginia Green & family January 1, 2026 Dear Bev and family
What a loss to the world. Bill was the most genuine and nicest person you could wish to meet in life – kind, thoughtful and always cheerful. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Margaret Quill
Margaret. Quill January 1, 2026 Dearest Beverley and family,
My deepest condolences to you all for the loss of your beloved Bill. I will always remember him as such a warm and welcoming man who took a genuine interest in everyone he met. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family as you honour his memory.
Much love,
John Taylor
John Taylor January 1, 2026 Sending condolences to Mr Houlihan’s family. Fond memories of the friendship and chats he shared with my parents Tom and Kathleen after mass on a Sunday. May he Rest In Peace. Regards Patrick Noonan
Patrick Noonan December 31, 2025 To Bev and family.
Deepest sympathy to you all on the sad loss of Bill.
Love from Zita and family.
Carolyn Odwyer December 31, 2025 To Bev and family.
Deepest sympathy to you all on the sad loss of Bill.
Love from Zita and family.
Carolyn Odwyer December 31, 2025 Dear Bev and family,
Sincere and heartfelt sympathy on your sad loss of Bill RIP.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Rose Conheady and family.
Rose Conheady and family December 31, 2025 Heartfelt sympathy to Beverley and family on the passing of dear Bill.
Remembering many happy times together at Port Fairy IGA.
Sandra and Colin Cleary
Colin Cleary December 31, 2025 Dear Bill,
You will be truly missed, you were a devoted and loving father, father-in-law and grandfather. Your warm smile and cheery voice will be very much missed. Thank you for your support and love.
Love,
Susan xoxo
Susan Houlihan December 31, 2025 Dear Natalie, My deepest condolence to you, Bev and your family on your Dad’s passing. I am sorry I am unable to be with you at this difficult time. Know you are in my prayers. May you find comfort and strength in the love you share with your Dad and the whole family. Blessings, Janet cj
Janet Palafox December 31, 2025 Dear Bev. I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s death. I got a shock as I only saw your photos on Facebook at Christmas and realised he was at Mercy Place. Rest assured you are all in my thoughts and Prayers at this sad time. Helen Madden
Helen Madden December 31, 2025 Dear Natalie,I am very much with you in prayer and spirit as you mourn the passing away of your beloved dad. May he rest in peace. Thinking and praying for you and your family. God be with you all.
Sr. Mary De Souza CJ December 31, 2025 Dear Bev and Family so sorry I am unable to be with you to farewell dear Bill Fr Des
Fr Des FitzGerald December 31, 2025 My sincere condolences to Bev and family. Sorry for your loss and my prayers and support.
Unable to be at Bill’s funeral mass.
God Bless
Fr Gary Jones
Fr Gary Jones December 31, 2025 Thinking of you Susan, Patrick and children. I remember him well from our lunch together when he reminisced about his cousin in Echuca. Love and prayers. Judy.🌹🙏
Judith Flrurisson December 31, 2025 Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you Natalie and to your family. God rest your dear Dad. You are all in our prayers.
From : All your CJ sisters Northern Ireland.
Maryjo Corcoran December 31, 2025 Dear Bev and family Bill will missed by all. Love the times I was able to see you. God bless the family. I know how hard it is to loose a life long partner. Blessings❤️🌹
Jim keener December 31, 2025 Sending prayers for peace for the whole family. Much love to all.
Tracy, Jenny & Preston
Jen Cairns December 31, 2025 Deepest sympathy Bev and family.
Prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time.
May Bill RIP.
Ken. Marj Ogier and Family.
Marj Ogier December 31, 2025 Bev, Patrick, Gerard, Paul, Sr. Natalie, Mark, John, the entire Houlihan family and all who loved Bill. My condolences and prayers to you all at Bills death. He was a great man of faith, family life, commitment to community, and a wonderful sense of humour. Love and prayers to you all. I hope to be present at Bills funeral Mass. Peter Hudson
Peter Hudson December 30, 2025 Dear Nat,
I am so jsorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences .
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.May your dad rest in peace.
Jacinta rgs
Jacinta Unger December 30, 2025 A dear friend gone to God. He will be missed.
Peter and Marie Kirk and family December 30, 2025 In loving sympathy at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
Barbara Shea December 30, 2025 To the Houlihan family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Bill. He lived a beautiful life who found great joy in making those around him feel special and loved. He will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace and God bless. The McCombe Family.
Karen McCombe December 30, 2025 Dear Beverley and the Houlihan family
Our condolences to you on Bill’s passing. He was such a kind and caring man, we will remember him fondly. Bill always took a genuine interest in how we and our children were doing. He loved a chat, always with a smile and a laugh. Bill was rightfully proud of his and Bev’s family – 6 wonderful children who have all carved out enriching lives. Pleased that Bill was able to share Christmas with the Houlihan clan. A life well lived, we will miss you Bill.
Graham and Mary Phillips
Graham Phillips December 30, 2025 Deepest Condolences to Bev and family ( Bill was always so proud of his family, the boys and Nat). I had the pleasure of working with Bill in the Dairycase and Freezer Department as a young girl at Swintons IGA. Bill was always a kind gentlemen who made us laugh with his smile and wry sense of humour. Each time I seen Bill and Bev in the many years that followed even after I had left Swintons to marry and have my own family, I was always greeted with a smile and chat in the Street. RIP Bill. Carolyn(Gilmour)Knights,Jim, and family xx
Carolyn Knights December 30, 2025 Dear Bev and all the Houlihan family
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. Sending our love and condolences to everyone.
Justin, Renee, Zack, Ryan & Ava Houlihan
Justin Houlihan December 30, 2025 Condolences to Bev, Bill and Beverly children and extended families and to his brother Jack and Sister in law Lyn Houlihan. May he rest in eternal peace. All our love and prayers. Carolyn and Graeme Emerson
Carolyn and Graeme Emerson December 30, 2025 Thinking of you and your family Natalie love Casey and Ken
Casey McDonald December 30, 2025 The Scott Family extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of William (Bill) Houlihan on 29th December 2025.
Bill was a dear friend and his passing is felt deeply by all of us. Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with Beverley, Patrick, Gerard, Paul, Sr. Natalie, Mark, John, the entire Houlihan family and all who loved Bill.
Bill will be remembered with great affection for his warmth, his wonderful sense of humour, his strong faith and his lifelong love of horses. Bill’s presence, kindness, and friendship will be sorely missed, but fondly remembered.
With love and sympathy
Scott Family
(Anna, Geoffrey, Qinsi, David, Rebecca, Anna)
Anna Scott December 30, 2025 To Bev and families
Sorry to hear about Bill’s passing.
Your memories are yours forever.
Love Annette Ray and Lougheed families.
Ray Lougheed December 30, 2025 To dear Bev and family
So sorry to hear that Bill has passed away. He was a beautiful person inside and out. And a loved neighbour years ago.
Luv and hugs Helen Rhookie Lachie and Hayden xxx
Rhook Helen December 30, 2025
