Ken’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated entirely in
St Ignatius’ Catholic Church, 137 William Street, Norwood (corner of Queen Street),
on FRIDAY, January 30, 2026, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
The Mass will also be broadcast via livestream.
Please click on the link above to watch the livestream broadcast.
No flowers please, at the family’s request
In lieu of flowers,
donations in memory of Ken to Dementia Australia would be appreciated.
Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral.
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Kenneth Mathew (Ken) Paes
20 July 1936 – 21 January 2026
Beloved husband of Cheryl,
and father of Jane, Michael and Matthew.
Dearly loved by his grandchildren, family and friends
in Australia and throughout the world.
Rest in Peace
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Sorry to lose a good friend and a gentleman to the core. May his soul rest in peace
Goodbye dearest Ken. Will miss you. Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace and strength in the days ahead. With my deepest sympathy and love.
Dear Cheryl, our deepest condolences to you and your family. May Ken's soul Rest in Peace. Fernandes Family (Mumbai)
Sending our love and prayers to all Ken’s family and friends. We will light a candle in Ken’s honour. Love and sincere condolences from us all xxxxx. Antoinette Jenkins, Sarah, Erin, Mark, Danielle, Harrison and Isabella, Julie-Anne and John, Thomas, William xxxxxx
Ken you will be missed. I pray for you and hope you are watching down on all of us. You will be missed by all. Love Rey, and may you rest in peace. Another angel for our family. Cheryl my deepest condolences and prayers for your family.
Dearest Cheryl, our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ken, and also to Michael, Mathew, Jane and family. We have fond memories of Ken over the years. May his soul Rest in Peace. We will light a candle for him. Love and God Bless - Noel, Sean, Jessica, Louis and Isla
Cheryl, Jane, Michael, Matthew and families, our deepest condolences on your loss. Nicky, Keenan, Jordan, Mark and Ken
To our dearest precious family, please know we love you all and are praying for God to give each one of you his peace, comfort and love. Uncle Ken was a perfect man and that is what made him an extraordinary man, his gentleness, warmth, his way of living life with principles, his love, his grace and charm will always be remembered and cherished. To my Godfather. ❤️🩹 Mum and Dad join me in sending you all loads and loads of love.
Rest in peace dear Ken. You will be missed when we return to Adelaide.
Dearest Cheryl, Jane, Michael, Matthew and all the family, sending all my love and prayers at this difficult time. Thinking of you all. The service was beautiful. Loved watching all the beautiful memories you shared together. Love you all. Lizzie and family. X
My heartfelt condolences to you Cheryl and family. May Ken's soul rest in peace. Arlene, Priyanka and Nikhil
With deep sorrow, I mourn the loss of my godfather. May God grant him eternal rest and give strength and comfort to all who loved him. From John, Jeff and Lianne
Dearest Cheryl and children, united with you all in prayer for our dear Ken. May he Rest in Peace. With much love, +Alex Dias (Emeritus Bishop of Port Blair)
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May Ken's soul Rest in Peace.
Noelene Kinnear -
May you find comfort in the love and support from those around you. My deepest condolences.