Eleven Years

Stefan - We remembered you tonite with a family dinner @ Russo Winery in Diggers Rest. The exact spot where Houdini flew his plane!
As we watched the most amazing sunset, we found it hard to believe that @ this exact moment 11 years ago, you took your last breath.
We felt your presence & knew you were with us.

Thinking of you Stefan on your 30th birthday.
May you celebrate your special day with the heavenly angels. I will always remember you as a fun and energetic lad, who loved KFC!
Blessings on your birthday in heaven.

Thinking of you Stefan. Always talking about you with your mum. We always remind each other about your opinion and your recommendations. Everything you said would happen has happened. Trump was president! Trabelling with mum like you wanted and making sure the animals are cared for. Miss you and remembering you.
Xxx

Thinking of you on todays 10 year anniversary since your passing. Your words remain in our minds still impacting our lives today. Tonight a group of us, your family shared a meal and conversation together in your memory. I remember you most in your primary school age years. Free as a bird and always so energetic! I’m certain you remain flying free in the paradise of heaven!

10 years…..a decade

Stefan - That’s how long you have been gone. But you are still remembered by family and friends. We had dinner @ your favourite restaurant Mosaic b4 it closes next month!

     “I remember what you told me
     Live your Life - go boldly
     Like a child. Not meek & mild
     But full of awe & so much more
     When you’re sad - don’t feel bad
     In your imagination - I am with you again”

Missing you & always loving you my son.

Rest in Peace Stefan.

Thinking of you today Stefan what would have been your 28th birthday. Although you have left the physical world you are always around us in spirit. As your mum Wendy, my Aunty, travels to beautiful countries around the globe you are no doubt by her side as a driving energy. You are not forgotten, your legacy lives on in the memories of the stories you told and the wishes you had for us all that remain here. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
All my love Justine your Godmother xxx

Today your dad and I spent your 25th Birthday at your grave. We talked about you, shared memories and cried many tears....
Later Margaret and John joined us with Jake's 3 dogs playing beside you as we sang Happy Birthday xx

"the righteous man, though he die early, will be at rest. For old age is not honored for length of time, nor measured by number of years; but understanding is gray hair for men, and a blameless life is ripe old age." [Wisdom of Solomon, 4:7-9]

Stefan made a difference just by being who he was, his inner light shone bright and touched lives near and far and even when he is gone, he still forever plays a part in the memory of smiles, photographs and priceless moments, that are treasured to the foundations of ones inner soul. (adapted from a message by: Emily Matthews)

Eternal memory dear Stefan

You would have been twenty five today.
Gone for so long already,
Yet it seems like only yesterday that you were here.
But in the wind, and in the trees, and in the air all around,
You are still with us.
Just as you said it would be.

Think of you often Stefan, sending love to you and your dear mom, Bronwyn.❤️❤️

Happy Birthday to a son - who would be 24!
I keep looking for you - but you're never at the door
"I love you mum" you told me
"Live your life - go boldly"
I try so hard my boy - but without you there's little joy

Hello Stefan today we would have been celebrating your 24 th birthday I'm sure your celebrating in heaven just as we would have here ,your memory is still so clear like we only seen you yesterday still can't believe it's already 4years since the angels came and took you away from us .you will always be "forever young " miss you lots the boys and I still talk about you like your still here with us we have special memories and funny moments on how daring you were and how you made us all laugh ...LoL till we all meet again Margaret ,Rhys and Jake xxxx

It's 4 years since you left Stefan and I often think of you.

Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
And missed betond measure!

XXX Moira

Happy Birthday my beautiful Son. 23yo today......
"I cherish you in my heart and thoughts every minute of every day."
I keep you close by honouring your wish to "Read, think, seek guidance, live a whole life, not one of few dimensions"xx

Happy 23rd Birthday Stefan,miss u forever,love you forever,From all the kostrabys.xxxx.

23 years old today dear Stefan. Time flies by so fast! It's 3 years since you left us. I still think of the things you shared with me in the short time we knew each other. And every crow I hear lets me know you are near! XXX

Wendy,
It was an absolute honour to have met you at the recent PICS/RCH day.
You are an amazing inspiration to everyone and a divine being.
I only wish I had have been fortunate enough to have experienced Stefan's company and presence too.
Much love always,
Kimberly

Stefan, you were a great guy and it is easy to clearly remember your cheeky laugh and original ideas about the world. I have fond memories of talking with you about video games, pets and philosophy. Rest in peace mate.

3yrs ago today, I lost someone who was funny, smart and honest. Someone who loved me very much. Someone very special, my best friend, My Son.

"Stefan, my child, time has not changed the depth of my feelings of how very much you are missed. But without that ache, it would be forgetting and you will never be forgotten. Your presence still surrounds me and all the people who love you" xx

To my friend stefan very sad you left us very early your contribution to life was amazing.hope your lookin down on us to see we are heading in the rite direction make sure lookin after mum im sure you are all the best champ take care xxxx

At 9 years old Stefan came into my care for about three weeks. I remember his laughter, his chats with his mum on the phone and his love of his Hawthorn football club. We kept contact on an off for a period of time. I was pleased to be able to see him several times in his last year of life. I was impressed and inspired by his love of religion and the great faith that had a foot in the door with several different faith traditions. When he left my care he cried. We had bonded and he felt secure but he was pleased to be back with his mum. He loved his mum very much.

You are always in my heart Stef, I still go through my mb gallery and always look at the 3 beautiful photos of you... You will never be of of all of our thoughts xxx

"Happy Birthday" to my beautiful Son Stefan - 22yo today. I did not get to see you grow into a Man, but I can only imagine what a man you would have been.

"His little arms crept 'round my neck, and then I heard him say, 4 simple words I wont forget, words that made me pray. They turned a mirror on my soul, on secrets no-one knew, they inspired me, I hear them now, He said "I'll be like You".

Stefan My Child, I carry You with Me Always & Forever in My Thoughts and in My Heart xx

Happy 22nd Birthday for 6th March Stefan
Always sending our love to you,
                         Bronwyn,Greg,Jon and Jamie.xxxx
Love and kisses to you too Wendy.xxxx

Stefan
when I ride  my Motor Scooter  Your baby   Rattle  
reminds me we still walk and  Ride together
You would  haven 22  years old on 6th March
But age will never weary you   Your for ever young

Sometimes God picks a flower that's still in full bloom. Sometimes the flower that is chosen, we feel He's picked too soon.We're at peace knowing; in God's heavenly garden, He has placed the ones we treasure.You have changed our lives forever.

When we clse our eyes we can see you, When we whisper your name we can hear you, And when we reach with our hearts we can touch you.


rest in peace sweet angel


Spiro Papadopoulos

Dear Stefan,
Can't believe it has been 2 years already,so sorry Jamie and I didn't make it in time to say goodbye in person.
Think of you very often
Gone too soon
Wishing love and comfort to your darling mum Wendy
May your glorious memories of your special son comfort you Wendy
Lots of love to you both.xxxxoooo

Stefan, I am thankful for the blessing of the time that you did have with me on this earth. Though I will never understand why that time was so short, it was strong in love.       Wendy (Mum)

to my beautiful wendy you have a beautiful heart just like your son you are both connected in heart and spirit, embrace that some higher force knew how special he was and he has been called for a higher purpose, and have no doubt that he is looking down on you wendy my friend, so ever proud of his beautiful mum looking forward to being together again one day. xoxo my beautiful friend.

Hi Stefan,we never met but just seeing that sparkle in your eyes with them dolphins tells me a lot about the young man you are,I am very happy to say I know your mum and she is loving you everyday of her life now with you in her heart,Stefan your mum is strong enough to carry both of you until you walk hand in hand once more,yes you left to soon,but life is in many forms.never forgotten.

Stefan
Remembering the good times
You never led  I never  followed
I never  led & you never  followed
We walked side by side
from the time you  were with us
RIP  Stefan  always remembered

To my dear Godson Stefan,
Your loss will remain forever a tremendous sadness and a hole in ones heart. Taken from this world all too soon. May you be at peace in the land of the Gods, which ever God that may be. I'm thankful for knowing you, watching you as a baby enter into this world and smile. Thank you for your bold truths, your humour and innocence. Lv Jx

Dear Stefan

Kind thoughts to you and your mum, Wendy :) Jools

Hello Stefan,thinking of you on this lovely sunny day.

              Bless You.xxxx

Hello stefan ,boys & I miss u lots ,not a day goes past when your not in our thoughts ,we will treasure the memories the good times ,the bad ,the times that were funny,and laughs we had ...thanks for the memories ,till we meet again Margaret ,Rhys ,Jake and Sarah xxxxxx

Beautiful Stefan,
I didn't know you, but I loved you. Happy Birthday beautiful Stefan.

I wish I did meet you, but we shall meet on the other side one day darling boy. XXXXX Ps..Wendy I love you too.

Dear Stefan,
not a day day goes by that we don't think of you
we miss you always and for ever xxxxxx

Dear Wendy and family, thoughts are with you sorry for your loss, you are an amazing person Wendy, Be who you want to be!

RIP STEFAN

Thoughts are with your mother Wendy who is a very special person
Rip Stefan

I wish I had something helpful or cathartic to say that would ease your pain if even just a little bit.

All I can say is that I am truly from the depths of my soul understand your pain and loss. Lots of Love always

Dearest

You're never alone, I'm always near,
When your troubled, down or blue.
All you have to do is call me,
I'm always here for you.
It doesn't matter where I'm at,
It doesn't matter when.
When you need someone to talk to,
I'm here to be your friend.
If you need someone to hold your hand,
or a hug to say I care.
If you need a shoulder to cry on,
for you I will be there.

TO ALL SPECIAL MUMMIES 



We are lonely apart but together we're strong
All of our precious babies are gone
some people ask if we are feeling down.

Some of them notice a tear or a frown
Most of them don’t and we carry on
Hiding our sadness inside.

They tell us our grief wont last for long
They ask us if we are moving on?
We're not, we're just pretending well
Hiding emo

Hi Stefan,
it's a lovely sunny day today and I am thinking about you and your incredible mum,love and kisses to you both.xxxooo

Dear Stefan.
I only knew you in the last years of your life but in that short time I felt like I knew you an eternity. You sung Happy birthday to me in your biggest voice knowing you we not for this earth for long. That I will keep with me for the rest of my life. Thank you dear child.. The song is right Wendy."Gone to soon" xxx

Hi Stefan,
it's only me again,hope your having an awesome time
wherever you may be,love to you and your mum.xxxooo

Dear Stefan,

Thanks for the Birthday wishes,still think of you every day,
much love to you and your mum.xxxooo

U were a beautiful baby boy and we were so happy for Wendy my sister when u were born.U had a struggle with a few issues in life but u gave much joy to Wendy and happiness to us all,and i loved picking u up after child care etc,we will always love u and your smile, RIP.we will meet again.

Happy Birthday Stefan,21 today.
Wish you were still here.

Forever Remembered.xxxooo