VELLA, Sylvia (née Calleja)

Born on March 15, 1934. Passed away February 13, 2026.

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Health, aged 91 years.

Loving wife of Joseph.

Loving mother of Mary Anne & Peter, Edward & Anne, Ray & Monika.

Nanna of eight, great nanna of nine.

 

                                     Forever in our hearts.

Funeral Notice
Saint Mary's Catholic Church 50-54 Monash Road, NewboroughView Map
A Prayer Service for the repose of the soul of Mrs Sylvia Vella will be offered at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 50-54 Monash Road, Newborough on TUESDAY (February 24, 2026) at 11.00 am.

At the conclusion of the service the Funeral will leave for the Yallourn Cemetery, Haunted Hills Road, Yallourn.
Tributes
  1. Saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs Vella, a lovely lady at rest. Sympathy to all the Vella family.
    Leon, Lyn Sprake and family 🩷

    Lyn Sprake February 17, 2026
  2. Condolences to Ray and family on the passing of their loved mum ❤️

    Dan gaul February 17, 2026
  3. Deepest sympathy to Sylvia’s family.
    Such a lovely lady always happy, smiling and willing to help everyone she was a pleasure to work with so many years ago xx

    Helen Stanlake February 18, 2026
  4. Dear Ray & Monika,
    Condolences on the loss of your mother, Sylvia
    May she RIP
    Annette & Detlef Pelz

    Annette Pelz February 19, 2026
  5. Fond memories of working with sylvia at watersun some 40 odd years ago. She would still stop and say hello if l saw her around moe.

    COLLEEN WILLIAMES February 23, 2026