To Celebrate the Life of Joe Maier, please join us
for a memorial service held on Thursday the 13th May 2021
in Cirrus Chapel, Bunurong Memorial Park,
790 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Bangholme, at 3:30pm.
We will have an open casket for viewing from 3.30pm to 3.45pm before the service.
Dress code: Smart casual.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the heart foundation in loving memory of Joe through the link below.
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/contribute/memorial-giving-form
To view the live streaming of Joe’s service, please click on the link below.
https://smct.org.au/watch?stream_id=547749839
Password is: maier13052021
20 Tributes
Calvin Chin
Joe is a big man with a big heart. Generous and compassionate to people he met. We recall many occasions Joe came to help when we need most. Numerous happy moments and fond memories of time spent with him and his family. He is with us in our heart now and always watching us from above. We miss you, Joe!
God bless, Calvin Chin
Uma and Ragavan
Dear Aunty Veronica, Claire, Renee and family,
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Joe. He was always such a warm and kind man to us. I have fond memories of family gatherings, celebrations and milestones he was happily a part of.
May you find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories that you hold of him.
Love,
Uma and Ragavan
Connie and Karen
As Veron’s friends, we have been welcomed by Joe into their home with a big smile and quiet ways.
His warmth resonated beyond words. We recall him regaling a group sleepover with his legendary breakfast menu.
His help and advice were given without reservation, even in quirky matters. That underpined how incisive yet understated he was, a huge presence who will be greatly missed. His strength and memory will live on through Veron and family.
Kasthuri Ramachandran
Dear Aunty Veron, Claire and Renee,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Joe’s passing. We will always remember him as a kind, warm hearted person who had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Please know that we are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sending our love,
Kasthuri & Kokulan
Darren CHEW
I will miss uncle Joe, a fun grown up to be around when I was little. Thank you for playing a part in our move to Australia, and helping us navigate as new arrivals.
I fondly remember the terrarium by the home bar, double sided fish tank and the ceiling hung chairs at the back verandah at the old house.
Rest in peace, and blessings to all family.
Darren, Melissa,Emmy Chew
Melanie Reisböck (Mairhofer)
Dear Veronica and Family
Though we are far away, our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
With love and sympathy
Melanie (Joes nice – Joes brother Franz has been my father) and family from Germany
Veni & Ramu
Dear Veronica, Claire & Renee
Our thoughts are with you during this terrible time of sadness. It is not easy to accept that Joe is really gone.We know nothing can take your pain away.
Joe is such a nice man.We all will miss him so very much.We can only hope that some
how you may find comfort in knowing that
he is in a better place. Our sincerest sympathy.
With a lot of love Veni & Ramu
Shirley, Mark, Stephanie Kumar
Uncle Joe we have so many fond memories of you growing up, we will miss all the stories that you have shared with us on so many special occasions. You have always looked out for us we love you and will miss you dearly being around us.
– Love Stephanie
Uncle Joe, to be honest there were many times that I didn’t understand a single word you said to me because of your accent, but I always noticed your smile & felt the kindness in your voice. As a child, I always felt safe in your presence, you were like a second dad to us. We will miss you dearly.
– Love Mark
Uncle Joe, you will be missed immensely and your presence is still felt through the memories I have of you. From your huge hugs, Jokes I didn’t get, Explanations of how to work a new phone and not to forget my first ever alcoholic beverage, that shocking stuff that tasted like rocket fuel. Yes we always had a laugh about something. 34 years of memories come flooding back and I’m grateful and thankful to have had you in my life. We are family. May you Rest In Peace and continue fighting all those “conspiracy theories”.
– Love Shirley
Gerhard
Dear Veronica, Rene, Claire and family,
Joe was not only an uncle for me he was like a brother , a best friend .I´m very sad and I miss him .We spent a beautiful time together. All the best for his last journey to the other side of the road.
Thinking of you at this sad time
Gerhard Mayrhofer and family
margaret
Joe , i have always been amazed at your diy – from kitchen to bathroom to bedroom to living room , basically the entire house . thank you for coming into our lives . thank you for your warmth , hospitality and laughter .
Joe , thank you !❤️
Evelyn Louis
Dear Veron and family,
My deepest condolences on Joe’s passing. I remember Joe from when uncle fist met him in Singapore all those years ago. Even though in recent times I only managed to meet up with Joe whenever I visited Melbourne, I will always remember him for his immense kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity of spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate through this difficult period of loss.
Jonathan Siang
Dear Aunty Veron, Claire & Renee,
In such a time, we wish there’s something we can do to make your loss a little easier to bear, but we know that will not be possible. Yet, in our sadness, we can take comfort that Uncle Joe had lived a full and colourful life, more so than many of us.
We will always remember Uncle Joe for his quirky sense of humour, his generosity, his honesty, his sumptuous breakfasts, and not to mention his invitations to a drink or two at any time of the day… His presence will be sorely missed by so many of us.
Thank you, Uncle Joe, for being a part of our journey. Our boys will remember their grand-Uncle Joe fondly.
With love, Jonathan, Jacqualine, Javier & Joshua
Anneliese Weiss
Anneliese aus Österreich, 12.05.2021
Liebe Veronica, Claire und Renee!
Joe war ein wunderbarer Onkel und Gastgeber. Danke für die schöne Zeit, die ich mit Gerhard bei euch verbringen durfte. Joe bleibt in meinem Herzen.
Mit lieben Grüßen Anneliese
Annie (Malaysia - Rubys sister)
We offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May Joe’s soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father. We pray for peace and comfort for you and your loved ones at this difficult time and offer my condolences to you all. His gentle soul will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Annie.
Michelle, Elisa, Ben Chia
Uncle Joe – there are so many memories that come to our minds, memories that now make us laugh, memories that will forever be treasured. We remember the times where you talked so fast, sometimes we just could not understand.. but we pretended we could. We remember whenever we came over, you would always give us a drink, regardless of time, shrug & say alcohol is fine. We remember all your crazy stories you told us as kids, & us thinking whether they were really true.. and we remember you together with all the dads, out late in the backyard, drinking & laughing so loudly that we often had to go out & tell everyone to keep their voices down. But what we remember most of all, is that you always helped our family out, whenever we needed it, and for that, we’ll forever be grateful. Our memories of you as our uncle were always happy ones. You will be so missed.
– Love, Michelle, Elisa and Ben
Aniko
Dear Alice, Veronica and family. We are so very sorry to hear about Joe. He was a great guy who touched the lives of many people. We are very sorry to see him go. The memories he created with us will remain to cherish till the rest of our lives. God bless. Shane and Aniko Silk, and Olga, my mother.
Marianne & Herbert
Liebe Veronica und Familie,❤️
Unsere Gedanken sind mit Euch allen in dieser traurigen Zeit.😢
Viel Liebe 💕und Kraft für Euch alle und mögen die schönen Erinnerungen euch Trost spenden.
* Automatic translator *
Dear Veronica and family,❤️
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.😢
Much love 💕and strength to you all and may the beautiful memories give you comfort.
Melissa Oberhofer
Uncle Joe.
You will forever hold my most special and fondest memories of growing up with you, Aunty Veronica, Claire & Renee.
You brought so much warmth and joy into everyone’s life and will always hold the time and friendship you shared with our family in my heart. You showed all us what real friendship is, what it means and what it looks like.
I’ll be forever grateful for you and we will miss you greatly every day.
Say hi to Dad for me and no doubt you two have already consumed many drinks catching up on lost time.
All my love, Melissa xxx
Muru
Hi Veronica & family , we are sad to hear about Joe. We would miss him and wish to cherish all the great times we had in the past. Our condolences and take care during this difficult time. From Muru & Indra & family.
Raymond and Amy Lee
Dear Veronica
Raymond and I are deeply saddened and shock to hear Joe’s passing news.
We can still remember the very first time we met both of you in our Mt. Waverley restaurant in around 1986, and the invite to your home and become friends and stay in touch till now.
This kind of generous spirit and welcoming attitude is very special in this world. Joe is a very kind and warm person, speaks always with a sense of humour and smile. We will miss him and cherish all these unforgettable memories.
Please accept our heartfelt condolence to you and your family. Will pray for peace and comfort to all of you in this difficult times.
Thank you Joe and Veronica for this special friendship.
Joe, Rest in Peace.
Love
Raymond and Amy