Ma, the great and beloved matriarch of our family

Our loving Ma, the day that you left us, Our hearts filled with pain, felt like a theft. We feel so much sorrow, deep is our grief, Now you’re not suffering, that’s a relief.

We hope sincerely, that you may rest in peace, Our love for you, shall never cease. We miss you so much, deeply and dearly, remember your voice, forever and clearly.

For so many of us, you were our foundation, A beautiful life, deserves a standing ovation. Thank you Ma, for selflessly sharing, Our loving Ma, thoughtful and caring.

The late Hermia Iona Oorloff (Better known as “Ma”) was the sweetest person to walk this earth. Wife of late Cecil Henry Oorloff, mother of two sons and seven daughters, grandmother of 22 and great grandmother of 20, she bid goodbye to us on January 1, 2013. She left this earth at the ripe old age of 88 to meet her maker. Born on January 5, 1925 she lived her life to the fullest.

Moving to Australia after the demise of her beloved Cecil, she lived there for 24 years but she would always make it a point to visit her children, grandchildren and great grand children as often as possible. Not keeping a penny for herself or spending on herself, she unselfishly sent crates of goodies to Sri Lanka for the entire family and would look forward greatly to their distribution on her arrival. This practice continued until she returned to Sri Lanka for good.

She would remember sizes and personal preferences. She even sent gifts to the extended family, married or otherwise, a testament to her generosity. She was a fantastic cook, maker of wedding cake and would eagerly take centrestage at baking the Christmas cake. She insisted on overlooking the preparation of wedding cake for any one of her beloved family members who were planning on tying the knot.

She was a strict disciplinarian and whatever she did was to perfection. We are all ever-grateful for being a part of her life.

Merciful Jesus and Mary, grant her eternal rest

Sadly and prayerfully remembered by her children, grandchil

dren and great grandchildren.