BICKNELL, Ruth Bertha (née Punke)
Passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2024.
Aged 83 Years.
Dearly loved Wife of Ken (dec)
Beautiful Mother of Shirley.
Cherished sister of Claude Punke, Melba & Karl (dec) Shertler, and Ronesia & Ian Pollard.
Loved by all her nieces and nephews.
A life filled with loving and caring.
Safely now in God’s Care.
Funeral Notice
At the conclusion of the service the Funeral will leave for a burial service at the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.
Ruth's service will also be livestreamed.
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In loving memory of a wonderful Aunty a great Aunty and a great great Aunty who we will miss always .her warm hugs and gorgeous smile will never be forgotten . Sweet peace is now yours
June 6, 2024
Loved sister in law of Albert and Clarice ( both dec) Aunty of marg & Frank great Aunty of Grant Andrea Narelle & Tom and their families our love to ShirleyIn loving memory of a beautiful soul, so caring and gentle , the best neighbour anyone could have ever wished for .
June 7, 2024
Your loving smile and our little chats over the fence will be greatly missed.
Thank you for loving us.My sincere condolences to Shirley. Remembering the days at Traralgon Sth & visiting your house, the milo drinks with honey & the fmany flowers that your Mother grew & loved.
June 7, 2024
Martha Truin (van Vondel)Thank you for being a caring friend to many people, especially my Aunt Mavis Alexander.
June 7, 2024Deepest sympathy to Shirley for the loss of your beautiful mum.
I have many fond memories from living next door to your family at Traralgon South. Your beautiful garden, making flower displays for the Traralgon Show, homemade Lemonade, your mum trying to teach me piano and milking the goats.
A gentle soul that will be missed.Rhonda van Vondel-Foley
June 12, 2024We shall remember Ruth for her joyous personality and warm smile. Always a pleasure to serve her in our shop for many years. Sincere condolences to Shirley, thinking of you at this sad time. Country Care Dry Cleaners
June 13, 2024Thinking of you Shirley and the precious time you were able to spend with your beautiful mother. Memories that will never pass away. Sending love and heartfelt sympathy.
June 15, 2024In Memory of a Beautiful Sweet Friend, with a Heart of Gold. Always Happy and Smiling Her Beautiful Smile. Ruth you will be missed by so many. Always Lovingly Remembered. Condolences and Love to Shirley, how lucky you were to have such a Beautiful Mother, who was Loved by so many. Precious Memories will live on in our Hearts always. Jeanne and Harold Lowe.
June 17, 2024I have very fond memories of Ruth and greatly appreciate my visits with her .
June 17, 2024
My love and sympathy are with those whose loved one has gone on ahead,
Ruth ClunieDear Ruth,a caring and kind friend, now safely home. Remembering her kindness to our sister Beryl &Trevor Talbot.
June 18, 2024
Love and heartfelt sympathy to dear Shirley and Claude, Melba, Ronesia & Ian and families.
Your long distant cousins.
Coral Bird and Yvonne Hutchings