TANIAN, Craig Darren

Born on January 4, 1961. Passed away December 25, 2024.

Cherished and adoring husband.

Passed away peacefully in my arms, with his two dearest friends holding his hands.

I will love you forever, I will miss you for the rest of my life.

My Soulmate. My rock. My world.

Together 46 years

Your devoted wife Monica.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway, TraralgonView Map
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr Craig Darren Tanian will be held in the Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Traralgon Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon, on WEDNESDAY (January 8th, 2025) commencing at 11:00 am.

Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Craig's service will also be livestreamed.

To view livestream, please click here.
Tributes
  1. A life lived with dignity and a helping hand to anyone one that needed it. A great friend who will be sadly missed but fondly remembered.

    Michael Morris December 27, 2024
  2. Craig, you were such a lovely man. Always friendly and supportive to so many. Someone that Todd & I always looked forward to seeing out at the horse shows, sharing great chats. You are someone we both admired & looked up to. Deepest condolences to Monica. We are so sad & thinking of you with the heaviest of hearts at the passing of your adoring husband. All our love.

    Kate & Todd Greaves December 27, 2024
  3. Thinking of you Mon I’m so sad for you, sincere condolence’s, Craig will always be remembered as a true gentleman, always looking at the positives in life.

    Jill Hanley December 27, 2024
  4. Our dear friend and fishing mate. So many great memories – we will miss you so much. All our love to Monica.
    Wiz, Mero, Ash & Jake

    Ian & Meredith Bowden December 27, 2024
  5. Our deepest sympathies to Monica. We are heartbroken. Craig was always up for a chat and banter. And a good laugh even though sometimes he was in unbearable pain. So happy you both made a big effort to visit us last year. Treasured memories. Best brother in law ever. We will look after your beloved Monica xxx Julie and Ron

    Julie sokcevic December 27, 2024
  6. Craig was more than just a mate. He was a brother, a confidant, and a presence that lit up any room he walked into. He had this way of making everyone feel at ease, like they were the most important person in the world. His generosity of spirit and his ability to make people laugh, even on the toughest days, will never be forgotten.

    Rest in peace, mate. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

    Eddie Wright December 27, 2024
  7. You will always be remembered as a joker with the biggest heart….. it was a pleasure to know you and Nurse you over the last 3 years… you will be missed in the unit. Thinking of you Monica in this difficult time 😪

    Angela December 27, 2024
  8. Thoughts and love to jMonica. Craig was the strongest person we’ve ever known. His love for you Monica kept him fighting to stay with you. Craig was such a lovely person always ready to help you.. I’ll miss our chats at the VPS Championships each year.

    Kay and Phil Edward December 28, 2024
  9. Your bear hugs with your genuine concern for others, regardless of how you felt will be greatly missed. You were a true gentlemen with cracking sense of humour. Your love for Monica and hers for you was one for the history books and we all will look after her for you. Miss you already xx

    Michelle Gilham December 28, 2024
  10. Rest now dear Craig. The battle is over. You brought joy to the many people whose lives you touched. You will be sadly missed by all.
    Monica, words fail me but I’m sending you all the strength I can muster.
    Gail Farmer

    Gail Farmer December 28, 2024
  11. Craig. Such a pleasure to have known you and to witness your zest for life and love for your family, friends and your beloved Monica. Your presence will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

    Monica. My deepest sympathy to you. Your love and care for Craig has been so effortless and sincere. Truly one of a kind. May you be loved and cared for by those around you now in all the ways you need and deserve.

    Renee Henry December 28, 2024
  12. Craig was such a kind hearted man that will be missed so deeply. We are so lucky to have known him.
    He will always be remembered fondly.
    Our love and thoughts go to Monica

    Carolyn & Frank Gasperic December 28, 2024
  13. Condolences Mon thinking of you at this sad time but hold onto the great memories that you both shared together.
    Fly high Craig you were such a beautiful person who cared about others even when you were struggling mate.
    Thankyou for friendship over the years but especially for your love and support and visits to Johno during his challenging times. He ls going to miss you so much and the banter you both shared while at dialysis.

    Lots of love always mate we will never forget you mate from Johno and Wendy,Amanda and Sue Wirz

    Amanda Wirz December 28, 2024
  14. Deepest Sympathy Monica

    Laurence George Lewis December 28, 2024
  15. A beautiful gentle soul ,kind to a fault,you had the husband of the century Mon and no human will ever come close to filling those shoes,I’m so sad that you will be without your beautiful Craig ,but you will meet again 💗🙏💗🙏

    Kaylene Donnelly December 28, 2024
  16. So sad to hear this news. Craig was a great man The love you two shared was beautiful to see. Very sorry for your loss
    Shannon Beani

    Shannon December 28, 2024
  17. I feel honoured to have known you Craig. My sincere condolences Monica. There are no words. Xx

    Pam Grieve December 28, 2024
  18. It might have been awhile since I’ve seen you both but it was always great to see you both together, a true love and a strong bond . Monica no words can soothe your soul at this time as Craig would be such a huge loss for you but also to the world . He was always kind , helpful and generous. Many blessing to you and your friends and family

    Karen McCabe December 28, 2024
  19. So sorry Monica. He will be missed by so many.

    Melita Gard December 28, 2024
  20. Monica, I’m
    so, so sorry to hear of Craig’s passing.
    I only met him once, but his impact of kindness & decency was immediate.
    I cannot bear to imagine your pain.
    I’m sorry sounds ridiculous.
    My thoughts, love and prayers for strength for you.
    My most sincere condolences.
    Samantha.

    Samantha Watson December 28, 2024
  21. May you rest at peace uncle.
    I will miss our chats, they always gave me a lift especially when i was out at work.
    I know the last years have been hard but you always stayed upbeat and fought hard, that i greatly admired.
    One of the hardest workers ive known ,even to the end you were out there in your sheds building trailers and geting your pride and joy ready for the water.
    You will be greatly missed mate, May your lines be forever tight.
    Say hi to pop for me
    Love Kane

    Kane Shaw December 28, 2024
  22. Deepest sympathy and Condolences to Monica and family. Craig was a fighter, a great bloke and a real jocker. He will be missed by many. RIP mate. Every time I look at a lemon I’ll think of you.Some will know why. 🍋🍋

    David Hynd GPFC member December 28, 2024
  23. Our thoughts are with you in this incredibly difficult time Monica.
    The love , devotion & strength you two shared in this life on earth is one in a million , may Craig rest easy & in spirit be with you always.
    Our boys recall his cheeky banter with them at Jane’s party , a very precious memory to cherish.
    Biggest hugs xxxx

    Charmaine, Danny , Liam , Dylan & Justin December 28, 2024
  24. My deepest sympathy to Monica and family. I am grateful to have been a friend of Craig through the GPFC and I enjoyed every fishing event when he was present. The fishing trips were never the same when you were absent. A gentleman who was generous in so many ways. Craig was a fighter who inspired many.
    RIP mate. Tight lines.

    Andy Mehlert December 28, 2024
  25. Thinking of you Monica love Monique Aalbers – Schutte ❤️❤️

    Monique December 29, 2024
  26. That Tanian spirit, wit and sense of humour, the love between you and Monica, your hard work, dedication and strength have been noticed by all that knew you. We didn’t get to have that last lap of Tassie on the motorbikes but I am sure you’ll be with me in spirit Cuz. If I could have half the drive you have showed over the years then it will be a good thing. Much love to you Mon and family, Suse xxx

    Suse Tanian December 29, 2024
  27. Rest in peace Craig

    Neil Starkey December 29, 2024
  28. Sad passing of a great person as never too busy to help out with our float and other issues and will be sadly missed and our sincere condolences to Monica

    May there be peace for you and great fishing on the other side

    The Shanahan Family

    Shanahan Family December 30, 2024
  29. Craig you fought many battles so bravely however this last battle was just too much. for even you.
    We will always love and remember you as the brave, kind and fun brother and uncle you were to us and family and a loving and devoted husband to Monica. Never complaining always joking.

    Gone fishing with dad,

    Your big sis Sharon, brother in law John

    Sharon Shaw December 30, 2024
  30. Very sad to hear of Graig’s passing. I will always remember his mischievous grin. Thinking of you Monica.
    Bill Pace

    WILLIAM PACE December 31, 2024
  31. Sorry Monica to hear of the passing of Craig many great times l had with him at school
    Rob TeWierik

    Rob.TeWierik December 31, 2024
  32. Sending our condolences to u Monica at this very sad time xx love Phil and Anita McNamara

    Anita McNamara December 31, 2024
  33. Sincere condolences to Monica and family on the passing of Craig,he fought hard to stay with you,thinking of you at this sad time,with love from,Allan and Anne Swan xo

    Anne and Allan Swan December 31, 2024
  34. The loss of a good mate is painful to put into words. Though distance eventually separated us, we could still chat as if I’d never left. You are the toughest yet most gentle soul I’ve known. You have met and beaten every challenge ever thrown up at you except this last. You have touched my life and I celebrate the memories with joy. Till another time and place. Cheers Rob

    Rob & Jill Martin, Ash, Chris & Sarah January 1, 2025
  35. See ya Craig –
    You were a gentle giant, had a heart of gold, worked like a Trojan and never gave up or gave in.
    You leave a big footprint in a lot of people’s lives – all of whom you touched.
    It was a privilege know you and to be part of your life ….
    Your journey is done
    Rest now

    Condolences to Monica and Tanian families

    Denise Easter January 1, 2025
  36. Dear Craig. I was blessed to be able to call you ‘friend.’ I will miss your smile & how you were happy to share what you loved & what was Important to you. It was obvious that you & Mon were “joined at the hip” & your love for each other was truly special. I’m sure you’re already sailing on “the Ocean in the Sky.”

    Ceiri Byers January 2, 2025
  37. Our heartfelt condolences 💐 to you Monica.
    Craig was an inspiration to those around him.
    He fought so hard and never complained.
    His sense of humour never left him and he was everyone’s mate. RIP Craig.

    Harald and Elaine January 2, 2025
  38. Vale Craig, best older Bro I could wish for. You fought the struggle and those chats we had I miss so much. I will think of you everyday. Thanks for the beautiful memories, especially our trip to your special place Refuge Cove. May you have smooth seas before you and where you drop your anchor. I will think of you resting peacefully with Mum and Dad. Your bro Dane and sister in law Wanda

    Dane Tanian January 3, 2025
  39. My Deepest Condolences to Monica and Family for your loss of Craig who was a lovely person & liked by soo many, I am sure he’ll be missed by many for a long time to come. R.I,P Craig xxx

    Sheryle Smith January 4, 2025
  40. My deepest condolences to you Monica, Craig was a great friend, I am saddened to here the news living in Queensland RIPCraig

    Charlie Schembri January 4, 2025