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have been added in memory of Joshua.

Josh…. Memories of a bright young man visiting your mum at work after school and of course her colleagues 😉
May you be at peace now and always ❤️
Love and strength to your family, friends and work colleagues

Dearest Josh

You lived life to the full, touching all who knew you; leaving special memories that will live on forever; now, you are resting peacefully.

We have been blessed to have known you most of your life; a wonderful son, brother and a very caring and loving grandson.

Visits to Nana and Pa’s, particularly in summer were special. We could hear the laughter in the garden; within a few minutes of arriving your little head with the cheeky grin would appear over the fence, asking if Michael and Mark would come over for a swim.
As you grew up, we saw a serious side, the businessman. You made your family so proud.

Nat, Sam, Michaela, Matt, Frank, Ken & Nancy, and all the family, our heartfelt love at this very sad time.

Josh,
Your ability to bring joy and laughter into our lives was truly remarkable.
I absolutely loved every Berkery family get-together - they were always filled with warmth and happiness, and you were such a massive part of that! The way you made me feel welcome and part of the family was integral in finding a home away from home. You have no idea how much that meant to me, and I wish I told you that! Thank you, you are so deeply missed.

Gday Josh,
I’ll always remember vividly how much happier you would make me on the worksite. Your big smile and ‘trendy’ hair do. The goss you would have on the clients arguments with our boss. The way you used to justify to me how you should go pick up the materials while I keep working. But I appreciate the effort so sometimes I just let you go. That being said, you did begin to impress exceeding my expectations with a lot of your work. I know we I didnt see you for 5 plus years. I really wish I had and hearing this news fills me with deep sadness and disbelief.
See you on the other side mate I hope you are at peace.

Dear Josh,
I will always remember the last two years at Deni where I went to sleep hearing your voice and woke up to it as well, no matter what the time. I was describing you to my daughter the other day and said that people say in life that someone lit up a room but you actually WERE someone that always did. You were a person that truly was special. Reading over all the tributes left on here brought a few tears, and I hope you know how much you were so obviously loved by all that knew you. You asked me last month to organise a bull riding weekend at my brothers and I will always wish we got to do that. Rest in peace Josh. Forever remembered xx

Josh no words can describe the sadness left behind . It’s hard to believe you’re no longer here.
Thank you for being part of our family too, for all these years.
May you rest in peace.
Condolences and love to all your family and friends. X

Josh, we were lucky enough to have you part of our family for a while so saddened to hear of your passing . You will be missed by many. Thinking of your family at these sad times. Rest In peace Josh

Josh,

I don’t think I will ever find the words, or that there are even enough words to describe how much you are loved, the impact you had on everyone that had the privilege of knowing you and how dearly you will be missed. But this is a start.

I will forever cherish the memories I have with you, from the ‘hello lovely’ greetings to watching you do something most would think stupid but was also courageous.
The list of memories is endless, something many of us feel from the time we had with you.

You are truly one of a kind. Your friendship with Lochie & others, so true and genuine, something so few people ever experience in their lives. You brightened up any room you walked in, with your welcoming nature and ability to make people feel comfortable to be themselves.

You will always be an important part of our lives and I truly thank you for every memory and everything you have done for me.

I will love and miss you always.

Rest easy now you ray of sunshine

Love always, Chloe and of course, your Nalah banana xx

Josh,

I only knew you for a short time, but we got along straight away... I mean how could someone not when you were so bright, helpful, kind and funny.
Only 10 minutes after meeting you for the first time you were offering to go buy me replacement Christmas lights, that's when I knew you were one of the good ones!
In the last few months I've loved our banter and I was so looking forward to the next time we'd see each other. It was the start of what could have been a great friendship and I'm absolutely shattered it was cut so short.
It's clear you meant so much to so many people and the world is now at a loss without you in it.
I hope you have found the peace you were searching for and thank you for bringing your light into mine and the lives of your friends, family and colleagues who will miss you so much.

Lot of love,
Laura

I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Josh. Although our families lost touch in the past few years, you will always have a special spot in our hearts. I always loved visiting the Berkery household, we felt so welcomed and loved by all. Josh always knew how to put a smile on our faces.
Sending love and support to the family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you all x

Josh, you were simply one of a kind.

You had an innate ability to light up any room you were in and never failed to make everyone in that room smile. You were kind and charming. A true and genuine friend with a big, big heart. I, like many others, have been lucky enough to call you my friend for a number of years now. I will forever be grateful for all the sweet, silly and hilarious memories we have together.

I cannot find the right words to describe just how much you will be missed by us all. But just know, that there will forever and always be a place in our minds and hearts dedicated to you.

My deepest condolences to all of Josh’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Thank you for everything, Josh. Love you always 💛

I will never have the right words and I am still in disbelief. 💔

Josh, you lit up every room you walked into, always managed to make everyone laugh and instantly became everyone’s friend. You had such a positive impact on everyone’s lives and you were always so kind, genuine and supportive to all. I could go on forever about you. You were truly one of a kind.

I feel so lucky our lives crossed paths and will be forever grateful for the years we got to share together. I will hold onto those memories forever. I hope you know how incredibly loved you are by everyone around you and that you are now at peace. Thank you for everything. I will forever miss you.

Nat, Frank, Fi, Sam, Michaela and Matt, I’m deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful Josh. Although no words can take away the pain, please know I’m thinking of you all and sending my love. May the memories bring you comfort during this devastating time.

Love always, Phoebe 🤍

I send my best wishes and love to Josh and his family. Never a dull moment with you man, I will always miss you and you will always be a huge part in my life
Rest easy my friend.

You were one of the kindest, funniest and most genuine people I have had the privilege of knowing.

You never had a bad word to say about anyone and knew how to light up a room with laughter and smiles.

I was absolutely shattered to hear the news of your passing and will forever miss the smile that never seemed to leave your face.

Rest in Peace you beautiful soul ❤️❤️❤️

Josh,
I only got the privilege of meeting you once but how lucky I feel to have met you. Mitch told me so many stories about his brother in Melbourne who he spent his childhood with. He would tell me how wonderful, charismatic and funny you were and that I’d get along with you as soon as I met you. I was beyond nervous to meet the famous Josh in all Mitchell’s stories but as soon as we arrived you welcomed me with open arms, a kiss on the cheek and such a warm smile and were so kind and made me feel so comfortable. Thankyou for a wonderful night. I hope you rest easy Josh ❤️

Oh sweet boy, the world is going to miss you.
You were such a pivotal part of my life at 16, you saved me from the world so many times, you made me laugh, you taught me how to not be so serious, you showed me how to enjoy simply existing with someone you love.
Your love, kindness and care shaped the person I was and I will be forever grateful for the impact you had on my life.
I hope you are at peace, thank you for the joy you brought to the world around you and forever just being authentically you.
For the last time - ily bae xx

Joshy,

Heartbroken and devastated beyond words that you aren’t here anymore. I am so grateful I got to grow up knowing you and your brilliant smile, contagious laugh and silly jokes. I’ll even miss being dropped to the floor every time I stood remotely near you. I wish I hugged you a little tighter when I last saw you.
Rest peacefully now.
I love you very very much ❤️

When I first heard the news I was speechless. I am still in disbelief and shock that you wont be around.
What started as a strong cap and egg and bacon muffin turned into you becoming a good mate. We enjoyed a few cheeky beers at times and you were always there for me to chew your ear off about the cafe. The work you’ve done already was only the start of it.
You were quickly calling it “our” cafe and I was excited for what may have come of that. It won’t be now.
I know you’re enjoying the peaceful place you’re in! Rest easy mate!

Devastating simply does not cut it.

Berks, I could never hope to repay you for what you did for Joel and I, but now we don’t even get to try. I don’t think you ever realised what an impact you had on our lives, or simply how much it meant to us.

Even without that, your friendship always meant the world to me. For every daunting social event, hearing that you’d be there too was always the biggest relief. At least then I’d have someone I could talk to and make stupid jokes with that I couldn’t offend. You were one of very few people that someone could be themselves around and not feel weird or judged for it.

You truly lit up every room that you were in- even your most ridiculous antics were endearing. When you were around, we could never stop laughing, now you’re gone and instead we can’t stop crying.

The world is poorer without you in it mate. 🖤

I’m so unbelievably heartbroken. I’m not sure how I’m ever going to come to terms that you’re gone.. I refuse to believe that it’s true.

Josh I am going to miss everything about you, I’m going to miss talking so much s**t every day at work, I’m going to miss always laughing with you (or at you), I’m going to miss your unsolicited advice and your terrible jokes.

I am so thankful that we met, and that we became great friends. And I will forever cherish the memories that we made together.

You were destined for the best things that life has to offer, and I’m so sad that I’ll never get to see you whoever them. I hope you’ve found the peace that you were looking for.

Love you always Joshy xxx

Was so lucky to cross paths with you, can’t describe how much you meant to everyone in my family.
You never failed to make anyone laugh, things feel so different without you already, thankyou for being another big brother i didn’t know i needed.
Going to miss all our memories and causing trouble at Deni.
I love you joshy rest easy 🤍

To say I’m in disbelief and indenial is still an understatement. You were too good for this world, and I hope you have finally found the peace you deserve. I don’t know what else to say and I don’t think I ever will, but… you know. ❤️ Lots of love, “ midget” x

I cannot even put into words how much of an amazing guy you are and how much I miss and love you.

You’re truly one of a kind.

You’d make me laugh so much, you’d make me smile and make me so happy.

Thank you so much for being my friend and making so many memories with me, I’ll cherish them for the rest of my life ❤️

I’m so lucky to have known you.

A photo taken of Josh and I on our last day of grade 6, we skipped class and went around the school with two other friends taking funny random photos on a little digital Kodac camera.

I had the pleasure of starting grade 4 with Josh and I can remember still, his beautiful mother Nat taking myself, Bree and him to our highschool orientation. We would walk home from school together when we were younger and catch the bus home from highschool before we both moved...I can say with confidence since he was a young kid he was always that guy you could make eye contact with and just start laughing. I will always remember Josh for being hilarious, a natural born jester, mischievous, he was a witty young man and was very just. His heart stood for what was right and he cared deeply about others.

I am thinking of his beautiful mother Natalie, Sam, Mickey and Matthew...I remember walking down the lane way many times in primary school. Josh being the oldest had the older brother duty of always stirring yous up and having a good laugh, he loved you all so much. I think the child that we are always stays with us, so Sam, in this hard time I really hope you remember how much of a smart, compassionate, curious, handsome young man you are and Josh was very lucky to have called you brother. Michaela....what can I say....3 brothers.....you were a punching bag for sure at times 😂🤣 but brothers always do that to toughen us up and you always are going to be those boys precious jewl ...and also may God have mercy on anyone that messes with you, you are a sweet, caring, switched on, strong beautiful young lady, those boys have all been blessed throughout their lives to call you their sister. Matthew, you were theeee cutest little kid, you were so fearless, kind, gentle and strong, you were a little man's man when you were even just in prep! You were the cutest "little s***" as Josh would say- but undeniably such a cutie, you had youngest sibling spec down like a pro and he loved you alot 💓. I hope you are all doing the best you can right now and most importantly being there for eachother in this time 💙🙏💜

These are all my observations as an adult based on the kids that I knew. Natalie, you raised 4 kids as a single mum. I take my hat off to you, I think you are a fun, wonderful woman, I remember you having a good sense of humour and undoubtedly tough as nails. All your effort, the way parents try get a good work life balance, the sleepless nights, the sacrifices parents make, in your case all your hard work has payed off because the kids you have shaped, nurtured and loved for all these years and years to come, they have lived their lives as good hearted people that brings joy, laughter and warmth into people's lives.

May Josh's memory live on, and a little part of his spirit reside in each of us every time we muck around, laugh or break a bone from doing something reckless and totally fun...I have really fond child hood memories of Josh and your other wonderful children.

"By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
May Josh's soul rest and we give thanks for the time each of us were blessed to have here with him.
💜💜💜💜 take care. Much love.

Josh,
I am so incredibly grateful our lives crossed working at Ray White together. We became such bloody good mates and I’ll forever miss seeing your face at work. It will never be the same without you.

You made me laugh everyday at the funny s*** you would say. One of the things I loved about us was how much fun we would always have in Mecca, helping me pick out which mascara to buy & helping me swatch make up on your hand. (Just so you know I’ll always buy the Hourglass mascara)

I’ll miss you asking me for fashion advice, what haircut looked best on you, calling me at random times, sending me a million reels a day, how quick your response was when I needed you. I’ll miss not seeing your car parked in the work car park. I’ll miss how many times we went to Woolworths to buy you chicken tendies that you loved eating so much.

I don’t think I’ll ever come to terms with this.
Love & miss you always Joshy xxx

I'm genuinely in disbelief still.
It's funny how even the little things like hearing your absolutely awful jokes (we listened to you laughing five meters away from us at the same joke) and then getting annoyed because we always called you out on it. Or having random phonecalls at any time just so we could walk past people we didn't want to talk to and then end up talking for half an hour about things only we would find funny. I could genuinely go on forever about our stupid inside jokes, noises and everything in between.

Thank you for everything mate, the laughs, the cries, the noises, dancing, wrestling, the tehes, the gang ups, the "while you're up" and always being there when we needed you.

I love you forever mate.
Say g'day to Indi for me.

I find myself looking over at your desk expecting to see you. It takes me a second to remember that you weren’t destined for this world for a long time. You were meant for something greater, something I don’t understand. I want you to know how much I love you and I hope when you reach the place you were destined for they love you just as much as I do. I found the last two Xmas cards I wrote- I’m devastated I won’t be able to write a third. Watto and the team

Not knowing you that well in highschool means nothing next to the one time I ran into you at a random party. You had me and others in tears laughing at your antics, and you left such a lasting memory, which seems to be the theme of anyone who’s met you. It takes a really good guy to be able to do that.

Im still in disbelief that you are no longer around Berks… always the smiling one and bringing high energy into the groups you were apart of, I wish we could have spent more time making fun memories, now all that we can do is remember the good times spent together. We are all going to miss you so much Josh, truely cant write enough words to express how deeply you were a positive influence in peoples lives. I will never forget you man I hope you are resting easy now

Josh, I haven’t known you since you were a young boy of 15/16years old. But when I did know you, you were the most beautiful, genuine and kind person. You always did right by everyone and went out of your way to make people around you happy.
I’m incredibly sad to hear that you were hurting. I know you were loved by so many people and you will be dearly missed.
May you rest in peace Josh xx

Josh,
I am forever grateful for everything you've done for me. You welcomed me into your family with open arms and became the older (but technically younger) brother I never expected and frankly never knew I needed. Whatever I needed, you found a way to try and help. I love you Josh, there is so much more that could be said. Thank you will never be enough.

I am so lucky to have had you in my life by complete chance. I'll miss you endlessly, and the joy and light you have brought into our lives will stay with us forever.

Christmas Eve at Sookie will be awfully quiet without you. Love always, Jas

I cant quite put into words how I’m feeling. You meant so much to so many people. Thankyou for all the memories josh, I love you and I’ll miss you so so much. ♥️

Josh, what a loud, funny, crazy hole you have left at Coleman events. I’ll miss your banter and constant bickering with Maddie, that always somehow washed on to me. You were such a joy to be around and someone I genuinely loved catching up with when I’d see you. You made your mark on the world and I hope you can rest easy now and know how loved and missed you are.
Watch over your family <3

To my dearest Josh (WH)

You were the light of this world, it was true when they say some people just light up a room…. That was you, always. You knew just what to do and say, you were always the life of the party.
I will forever cherish the sleepovers, adventures, weird nicknames we gave each other, convincing everyone we were related, staying home from family holidays so I could spend it with you and your family and of course the 10 years of schooling we got to experience together. You were one in a million Joshy. Forever in my heart beautiful boy ❤️
Love you always xx - (SS)

Josh, although I never got to meet you I do know just how much you are loved. Your Mum always spoke so proudly of you over the years and she has often told stories of you - ones that quickly portrayed the cheeky, bold and kind young man that you obviously were. My family had the honour of meeting you and you certainly made a lasting impression on them all. This alone tells me that you and I would’ve gotten along well, had we had the chance to meet. I am very sorry to you Josh that you were in pain, Mental Health is so complex and it can be so difficult to endure. I can only hope that you have now found peace and you are forever watching over your loved ones. 🤍💐

Josh …… you were one of a kind with a crazy out there attitude and spirit. Always cheeky and missed more than you know by so many! We hope you are at peace and flying high. Condolences to Nat, Sam, Michaela, Matthew, Frank, Fi and extended family & friends

Thanks Josh for being a great mate to our son and sending love and light to your family ❤️

May you rest in peace Joshy. I will miss you so much. Thank-you for the countless memories and for being the most carefree and funniest person I’ve ever met.
I wish cherish our memories forever ❤️.
So much love for you ❤️.

Josh I’m so sorry you were hurting. I know we weren’t very close lately but we have some good memories and hilarious times together. I’ll never forget those moments and how beautiful of a person you’ve always been. I’ll miss you. I hope you’ve found peace and know that so many people will always love you and remember you for who you are. Rest in peace Berks xxx

Oh Josh what a group of lucky ducks we were to have had you in our lives. You made us laugh with your crazy antics and that smile of yours simply lit up the room. You’ll be missed forever by those that were lucky enough to have known you. You’re a credit to your family and we hope that you can now rest easy mate 💙XO

I don’t think I’ll ever accept you’re gone man, you were such a special bloke and lifted the spirits of everyone around you. I could say so much but I’ll just say I love and miss you berks.

Josh, you were such a light in our family and the memories we shared with you our caring and funny (Jeff), will always stay with us.
We hope you are at peace now and know how loved you are by so many 🤍

I've known you my entire life and it will be that more difficult to go the rest of my life without you. I will never forget the memories we made from when we were kids until now. There was truly no one else like you and I will forever hold dear and cherish the times we got to spend together. I love you so much and I hope you rest easy knowing that I will forever be remembering all the times we had together and that I considered you a brother. Rest easy brother.

I’m still beside myself and can’t believe your gone. You where my friend for well over ten years and felt like a brother for the past three. You always went above and beyond for everyone you knew. I’m so glad you had the time with my son I will always be Grateful for the times we had you will never be forgotten as my friend my brother as uncle joshie to hemi love you and miss you

Words cannot express how much i miss you, having you as a friend for the last 10 years has been the most fun and wild friendship and i will forever cherish, the boys will forever be shaken by this and we will forever carry on your memory and fun loving nature with us always, we forever love you and forever miss you, rest easy and know that the boys will make you proud, we love you

Thankyou for all the great and fun memories that you shared with my family and I. I will never forget the funny times, you always seemed to make us laugh in one way or another. You will be missed by many, fly high Josh 🤍🕊️

Take my love and comfort with you sweet boy.
Rest easy Josh ❤️
All our love
Angie and family
You will be sadly missed x

Joshua I was truly heartbroken to hear of your passing. I will always remember the cheeky, spirited and fun loving young man that made me smile and laugh with your antics. You will be sorely missed by all. To the Brown/Berkery families please accept our heartfelt sympathies at this very difficult time. Love Mel, Lachie, Bree, Georgia, Ryan and Nick Scott

We will miss you and all you brought to our family Josh, what a gift you were to us. Our families will forever be intertwined because of you xxx

Sweet boy - rest now.
How I will miss hearing about all your antics, seeing that famous grin and hearing that crazy laugh.
Loving you always - Brenda x