Streaming of Funeral Service
After watching the service online, if you can leave a guest message to let the family know you have joined into the service, that would be greatly appreciated.
This service will have a password applied once edited (normally within 3 to 5 days following the service), you will then need to contact the family for the password to access.
Following the service, the footage will be posted and you can watch at a later time if you were unable to watch at the time of the service.
Dearest Andie, Campbell, Hannah and Tyler, Graham and Carol and all the Vorrath family.
I’m sending you all much love at this time of year. I have just finished watching the recording of the live stream and was deeply moved by your words and reflections on the wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend, and man that Kes was, and the very full life that he led; touching all who knew him.
Indeed, he rightly “identified as Awesome!”
As I reflect on my own journey, I am reminded that, despite the pain of losing someone, how fortunate we are to have basked in the glow of their vibrant life. I count myself very lucky to have experienced a small part of the joy that Kes brought to the world and cherish the moments I shared with you all in his presence.
May the gift he gave you; his magnificent way of embracing life (go hard or go home!), sustain you all throughout this year of firsts and beyond.
Sending much love,
Ben.
Liebe Andi und Familie,
es ist viele Jahre her, seit wir uns zuletzt Weihnachten 2008 persönlich in Melbourne gesehen haben.
Trotzdem traf mich die Nachricht von Kes Tod wirklich sehr.
Ich denke oft an Euch und hoffe, dass ihr in dieser schweren Zeit viel Unterstützung habt.
Ich würde mich freuen, wenn wir uns vielleicht bald mal wieder persönlich (in Deutschland?) treffen könnten.
Ich schicke Euch viel Licht und Liebe, fühlt Euch umarmt ❤️
Geli
Andi, Campbell, Hannah and Tyler,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all, may the memories and love get you all through these incredibly tough times.
Sending love
Dear Andie and family,
My sincere condolences to you all, what loving, truthful, meaningful speeches you gave at the service. Thinking of you all and sending you love and strength, i know that you have a beautiful loving family to surround and support you through this difficult time.
Dear Campbell, Hanna and Tayler, I’m deeply moved by the beautiful and heartfelt words you shared about your father in the church. The strength and love you share with us are really special.
Dear Andie, I will always cherishing the memories I have with you and Kes. Please know that I am close to all of you, holding you in my heart with profound love and care.
With all my love
Costanza
Dear Campbell, Hanna and Tayler, I’m deeply moved by the beautiful and heartfelt words you shared about your father in the church. The strength and love you share with us are really special.
Dear Andie, I will always cherishing the memories I have with you and Kes. Please know that I am close to all of you, holding you in my heart with profound love and care.
Dear Andie, dear family,
I’m sending my deepest condolences. I can‘t begin to imagine what you are going through right now, but I know Kes would have been so proud of this beautiful ceremony you put together in the hardest of times. I wish you all the strength in the world.
Lots of love,
Lea
Dear Hannah and family, it is often hard to find the right words at a time like this. May you find peace, comfort, and all the love you needs in the days to come. Our thoughts are with you all. A big hug from our family
Andie, your speech was so beautiful and bravely delivered and those of Campbell, Hannah and Tyler too. Our hearts go out to you all. Love from Jane and Jon Payne
Dear Andie, what a beautiful ceremony. Thank you for allowing me to be there from Germany. I have very fond memories of our moments together in Australia, which were a long time ago but are still very present. You are a wonderful family to whom I send all the comfort in the world, preferably in person…
Andie, Campbell, Hannah and Tyler, my heart is with you.
Kes, thanks for the great memories, I’ll see you on the other side.
What a beautiful memorial to Kes – I was so grateful to be able to attend online. It was so lovely to hear some of the memories and the profound impact Kes had on the lives of many.
Andie, you would be so proud of your kids today – speaking in front of everyone in such a difficult occasion – they were amazing, as were the family and friends who spoke.
Much love to you all,
Amy, David, Isla and Abby xxx
My darling Andie, I am so sad for your loss. My love and thoughts are with you and your beautiful children. Love margi
Farewell Kes, I really enjoyed the time I was able to spend with you!
Thank you for letting me be part of your family for a while and for letting me be your mate while you stayed with me.
Dear Andie, Campbell, Hannah and Tyler, dear Vorrath family,
thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to follow the service, that meant a lot to me!
I am sending y deepest sympathies to you all. Wishing you the strength to cope with the loss. We all keep this amazing person in our hearts.
Harald
Farewell Kes. I recall your generosity and warmth, and fondly remember a dinner (Indian curry and many beers!) we shared in London years ago. My heartfelt condolences to you all.
We send our condolences and lots of love. Ingrid, Heidi, Kurt xx
Wonderful to hear so many beautiful memories. Kes was one of a kind and I’ll treasure my memories from our Uni days forever. To Andie and the kids and the rest of Kester’s family you have not just my condolences, but my congratulations on having such a wonderful guy so prominently in your lives. His beautiful children were such a reflection of him to see and what a great job they did. He would be extremely proud of you. RIP Kes.
Kester, you were an amazing human being with so much energy and enthusiasm. I have fond memories doing group assignments with you when we were studying business management together at Swinburne. You’d grab an idea and run with with it, “we can do this”! A group of us from Swinburne engineering had dinner the other night to honour you. Sad to see you depart, but thanks for the memories.
Best wishes to Andie, the kids and your extended family. So sorry for your loss.
We have been watching your beautiful service for Kes. Although we hadn’t seen him for many years we were always interested to hear news of the Vorrath family. We have been deeply affected by the sudden loss of one so integral to his family and friends.. We are very impressed by the strength of you all and wish you well in the future. With our love, Sandra and Mac
Ps We were unable to attend the service today due to Ian having a severe case of food poisoning overnight.
Another of humanity’s finest, Kes taken too soon from a life well lived and full of love . Our heartfelt condolences at this time of unimaginable loss. You are all in our hearts and thoughts sending sympathy and support. ❤️
What incredible sadness to lose a beautiful human like Kes. My heart breaks to imagine the pain you must all be feeling. I remember him as such a fun loving young teen, such a zest for life….Once rubbing jelly fish in my hair at the beach. Always a little bit fun and a lot crazy!
While he is gone too early there is no question he loved every moment to the fullest he was capable of.
Thank you that we could witness today’s reflections online. A joy to have crossed paths with the Voraths All those years ago!
How lucky we are to have known him in our lifetime. Wishing you love and warmth in your grief!
Sarah RICHARDS.
Dear Andie, Cameron, Hannah and Tyler,
May our condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of your loss.
Jenny, Simon, Flynn & Jensen
It was a privilege to share so many moments with you Kes. You have the most amazing family. Thanks Vorrath’s for so many special memories, and we look forward to hearing of and sharing in many more moments.
Kes was such a wonderful human being and so loved by everyone he came into contact with. Hold onto those wonderful memories you have of him.
A beautiful service for a wonderful & very special young man.
Kes – rest in peace.
Remembering the days of sailing.
Dear Andie, Camby, Hanna and Ty Ty,
An amazing man who created a wonderful family. You all spoke so well and he will live on forever in everyone’s hearts.
Sending our deepest sympathies and love.
Rest in Peace Kessie and ride those amazing waves!
What a emotional ceremony; thank you Andi letting me Part of your family,
Love you; you are such a wonderful strong person, a big hug Imke
Rest in Peace dear Kes, it was a privilege to know you and share your passion of cycling. Much love
My deepest condolences to you Andie, Cambell, Hannah, Tyler and your entire family at this time of loss. Sending warmth and care today and in the coming, days months and years xxxx
I was very sorry to hear the sad news about Kester. It was great to know him at school. I have many good memories of those times, that were made better because Kes was part of them. It was a beautiful service. Thinking of you all.
Dear Andie and family. I never met Kes but he seems a very loved man and had known how to suck the marrow of life. Thinking of you. Take care.
So many precious memories shared by your beautiful strong family. Rest in peace Kester.
Thinking of you all during this time.
Sending my love and holding Kes in my thoughts and heart xo
“Das Schönste, was ein Mensch hinterlassen kann ist ein Lächeln im Gesicht derjenigen, die an ihn denken.” Dear Kes, R.I.P.
Thinking of you and your lovely family.❤️
We love you, Kes. Thank you for making our Andi so happy and for being such a wonderful dad to your amazing children. Rest well and all our love and support to your family. Liebe Andi, lieber Kinder, wir haben euch unendlich lieb. Möge Gott euch viel Kraft geben. Wir sind in Gedanken bei euch. Eure Micha und Lotte
I am so thankful for the privilege of being a part of the magnificent life of Kester. From the cutest little blonde haired dynamo tot, to the charming and resilient man. My love and care to his adoring, devoted family. I realise your loss is immeasurable x
Sending my most heartfelt sympathy to Andie and the family ❤️
What an amazing person! I am grateful to have had the privilege of knowing Kes. Thinking of you and the Vorrath family
Wishing I could be there with you all ♥️ sending so much love to all the Vorrath’s and loved ones. Miss you Kes x ♥️
Our warm and sincere condolences
Bye-bye, my friend. You are always in my heart, Kes, and I’ll forever remember your big heart and warm smile. Rest in peace.
Farewell kess , may you rest in peace
Much love and respect at this time to the whole Vorrath clan. Such an unfathomable loss. Always will be the charming lovable Kez.
may god be gentle to his soul