BUHAGIAR, Ignatius Michael (Tony)

Born on August 21, 1944. Passed away March 20, 2023.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon on Monday 20 March 2023. Aged 78 years.

Loved and loving husband of Kerrie.

Much loved father of Craig and Michelle.

Adored Poppy of Rachael, Mitchell, Bailey, Alana, Sienna and Max.

Great grandfather of James and Lachie

Loved brother, uncle and friend.

Gone fishing.

Funeral Notice
St. Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map
A Prayer Service for the repose of the soul of Mr Ignatius Michael Buhagiar (Tony) will be offered at St Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street, Traralgon on Tuesday (March 28, 2023) commencing at 1.00pm.

Following the service, a private burial will take place.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Latrobe Regional Hospital – Critical Care Unit, would be appreciated.

Envelopes available at the Church.
Tributes
  1. Such sad news, Tony was an absolute gentleman, so skilled and incredibly generous, we still have the doll house he made for my daughter 17 years ago. My sincere condolences to Tony’s family.

    Judi Buhagiar March 20, 2023
  2. Loss of a true gentleman. Condolences to all the Family

    Neil Starkey March 20, 2023
  3. Sad news, Tony was a true gentleman and always a generous caring soul with a great sense of humour

    Condolences to Kerrie, Michelle, Craig & extended family

    Peter Burns March 21, 2023
  4. Condolences t to the Buhagiar family on the loss of Tony.. Always met you with a smile on his face.. RIP peace Tony.

    Len Rawlings March 21, 2023
  5. Heaven just gained a true gentleman much loved by all who new him. Sincere condolences to Kerrie, Michelle and all the family. RIP Budgy

    Natalie Luckins March 21, 2023
  6. Heaven has gained a loveble gentleman. Will be very sadly missed by all who knew him.
    Lots of love, Jill and Digger

    Jill Lay March 21, 2023
  7. Sending our love to all the family, such a beautiful soul.

    Tracey Parker-Manderson March 21, 2023
  8. Great man budgie!
    Peter and Julie Hore

    Peter Hore March 22, 2023
  9. I will miss your fighting spirit Tony. You served your community with total dedication. RIP. ❤️

    Bronwyn Kerr March 22, 2023
  10. We are so sad to hear Tony had passed on.
    Sending lots of warm hugs to all the family.
    Tony was a wonderful friend he always had the spa on even in the middle of winter and a cold bottle of champagne.
    Kerrie you and I would lay back star gazing solving the problems of the world.
    I love you my friend. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
    Jane & Jodie.

    Jane Curran March 22, 2023
  11. My BIL for what seemed like my whole life. We had lots of fun times together; your wicked sense of humour will not be forgotten. While life certainly sent you more than anyone should have to deal with you always came out fighting and amazed everyone with your resilience, sadly this time there wasn’t anything left in the “toolbox”. You know we will all take care of Kerrie just like we promised. XX

    Jan & Bruce Pickering March 23, 2023
  12. my breaks for my sister kerrie my amazing nephew craig and all your family craig Tony told me many times how proud he was of you and how you turned your life around im proud to call you my nephew and i saw first hand how close you had become love to you on your loss to michelle i say what a loss for you and your family for me i have lost a close brother in law an awesome friend and a kindred spirit in my woodwork thank you for allways helping me loved you tony and will miss you

    colleen wells March 23, 2023
  13. RIP Tony – condolences to all the family. Will be sadly missed.
    Sharky and Anne Wilson

    Anne Wilson March 23, 2023
  14. Tony, you have been a part of my life and family since I was a young girl. You taught me many things. I will miss your cheeky ways. To my beautiful sister Kerrie, we are so sorry for your loss and will always be here for you. To Craig and family and Michelle and family we feel your heartbreak. Much love to you all. Lynne, Gary, Deb, Steve, Paul, Jim and families. RIP Ignatius Michael Anthony Buhagiar.

    Lynne & Gary Willis March 24, 2023
  15. Tony,
    A friend, a brother in law, a mate … there are so many things you taught me, probably not always ‘good things ‘😂
    some of them- but I have not forgotten the Maltese words you taught me- rude ones – yes
    I also want to thank you for arranging my apprenticeship in Moe , what I learnt there shaped my life – thank you
    To Kerrie Craig , Michelle and families …. Sharing your sadness and sending love
    Alan and Vel
    Never forget you Tony

    Alan Radford March 24, 2023
  16. We have such wonderful memories of Tony. A kind, genuine and humorous man who was always smiling. We were neighbours for many years and the relationship with Mum and Dad continued via Lawn Bowls. The last time Graeme and I saw Tony was at Dad’s funeral where Tony was so caring and sincere in his best wishes
    Sincere sympathy to Kerrie, Craig and Michelle and families.

    Rest in Peace Tony.

    Margot, Graeme and Sharon Rooney

    Sharon L Gwynne March 25, 2023
  17. Traralgon Community Development Assn send sincere condolences to Tony’s family and friends.
    He was an inaugural and the longest standing member of TCDA – 20 years. His contribution and hard work to improve Traralgon will always be remembered.
    Thank you..

    Traralgon Community Development Assn Inc. March 26, 2023
  18. A wonderful Uncle and male mentor in my younger years.
    You will be greatly missed and never forgotten Uncle Tony.
    Sincerest condolences to Kerrie, Craig, Michelle and their families.

    Gary White March 27, 2023
  19. So very sad that you could not stay Tony. I will miss you and the Community will be so much the poorer without you fighting for them. Rest easy, you so deserve it. Sincere condolences to all of your family.

    Sharon Gibson March 27, 2023
  20. Tony or Budgie as l used to know you by when working for the SEC or having a dollar EW in many TAB’s throughout the valley over the years, was always a gentleman. RIP

    Garry Ross March 28, 2023
  21. Such sad news Tony. You have been in my life for as long as I can remember. You and Kerry got married 1968 I was only 6 yrs old. You saved me from drowning at Paynesville I was in real trouble but you jumped straight in and saved me.(I was in 8 inches of water and petrified of the seaweed ) As I was told you told me to put my feet down. It turns out you were lucky you didn’t break your neck.
    The past few years, it has been an Easter tradition that you started, we toast Mrs Radford then Mr Radford then the dog and the duck and anyone else we can think of I’ve never drank so much sherry in all my life. You were very proud of your children and grandchildren and all of there achievements.
    You will be sadly missed.To Tony
    Love Mark and Franki

    Mark Franki Radford March 28, 2023
  22. So sorry for your loss Kerrie, RIP Tony.
    Adele Byers

    adele byers March 29, 2023
  23. Condolences to Kerry and family.
    So sorry for your loss.
    Sending a big hug to you Kerry.

    Vicki & Greg Wood

    Vicki Wood March 29, 2023
  24. Im so sorry to hear about Tony. I only knew Tony for a short time while I was on reception at the Traralgon Bowls Club but he was always up for a chat and a laugh before he went in to the Club. He was such a lovely bloke. My condolences to his family and friends.

    Mary-anne Van Grunsven March 31, 2023