In memory of Johanna Romeyko

By Phoebe Romeyko

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Together we will keep their star shining bright

Dear friends & family,

We are sharing this page with you in memory of our Mum who battled the fight against blood cancer. For 15 months she remained strong and hopeful. Mum was brave and graceful in her journey until the end. 

In honour of her bravery we want to carry her memory by lighting the way for future Australians affected by blood cancer. Mum was always very grateful for the research being conducted by the Leukaemia Foundation and hoped for a future where no lives are lost to blood cancer. 

Mum was never one for flowers, so we ask that a donation in her memory means her legacy will have a lasting impact for years to come.

Her life will continue to help all Australians with blood cancer access the best treatments, care and support they need to survive, and thrive no matter their background or where they live. Mum’s legacy will power ground-breaking research meaning fewer families will be going through what we are in the future.

Please help us honour her legacy by using the 'Donate' button. The more people who know about the Leukaemia Foundation's work, the greater their impact, so please spread the word by sharing this page with your friends, family and colleagues.

Mum, Jo, Tante Jo, Moesie, we love you.

Thank you from us, Tristan, Lewis and Phoebe, for your generosity. You will be giving an incredible gift of hope.


Thank you for your kind support

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Michael Rallings

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Anonymous

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Brad Mcdougall

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Leanne Quinn

Your Mum was a very special lady. She was tenacious , intelligent and a fighter. She will be missed by all who loved her. Xx

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Chris And Phil Springer

Hi Phoebe,thinking of you and your family at this sad sad time.Sending you all our love and prayers. Take care. Love Phil and Chris.xx

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Deepa Ravindran

Dear Phoebe, Stefan and family My deepest condolences to you all I will always remember Johanna as calm, gentle, stoic and as a Norse goddess. I did tell her that once..

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Nick Broome

RIP Jo. We will miss you.

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Jo And Jon Rowe

In loving memory of your dear Mum, Jo. She was such a beautiful person who will be missed by so many.

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Mrs Cooke

My sincere condolences to you Phoebe and your family.

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Veronica Mcewan

Deepest condolences for the loss of your wonderful mum, wife and grandma. Lot of love from Dan, Veronica, Jake and Eli xxx

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Sermana Atu

🫶🏽

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Bev Laplanche

Heartfelt condolences. Thinking of you all.

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Michael And Bernie Kane

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Deb Chenney

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Jordan Tayoun

Sending a lot of love to the fam during these very difficult times. Always here for you guys xx

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Donna Thompson

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Menno & Mieke

My lovely cousin, you will be dearly missed. Lots of love from M&M

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Hermine And Anita Scheeres

We knew Johanna her whole life and while our mum was alive we saw her often including almost every Xmas day when our families got together. She was smart, gorgeous, funny and very caring. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Love Hermine and Anita

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Jade.m

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Maureen Stevenson

Hi Phoebe, I worked at CBA with your lovely Mum. She was an inspiration and a thoughtful and caring person, she was so proud of you all.

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Ingrid Ware

With love from Ingrid Ware

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Amy & Kelly Brown

Sending all our love, may Jo’s strength & love & joy for life continue in all of you. Amy, Kelly, Chris, Zin, Betty & Elsie xox

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Wendy Carter

Our thoughts are with you all, such a sad time. Your Mum was a beautiful lady. Love from Amy and Kelly’s mother, Wendy and Ashley.

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A Britton

Always sending my love and support Phoebe 💙

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Greg Coulter

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Gary Dingley

Joe your sunny kind disposition always brought joy and laughter to our team. A life so well lived. You will be very missed by all who knew you. We will always remember to toast you at all our future team functions. Rest in Peace

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Samantha Ivaiti

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Tony & Vesna Petkovski

Dear Phoebe, I was heartbroken to hear about your mum’s passing. I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with her for over 20 years, and in that time, she became so much more than just a colleague — she was a truly remarkable human being. Jo had this rare mix of wisdom, strength, and warmth that made everyone around her feel seen, supported, and inspired. She brought kindness and clarity into every room she entered, and her impact — both professionally and personally — was profound. Please know that her memory will live on in all of us who were lucky enough to know her. I hope you find comfort in knowing just how loved, respected, and admired your mum was. With deepest sympathy to you and your dear family. Tony

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Katandra Womens A Cappella Choir

Love from all of Katandra

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Cynthia Lopes

Dear Phoebe, Tristan, Lewis and Stefan, thank you for sharing your beautiful mum and wife with us…. Please know I’m here sharing in your pain and am finding comfort in all our wonderful memories and hope soon there will be a time when smiles come quicker through tears. Xxx

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Jay Dudson

Jo was one of the best and was a wonderful mentor who I always looked up to. You will be sadly missed Jo! Sending love and condolences to all family and friends.

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Jake Nash & Danielle Harris

With our deepest sympathy for you and the family. Sending you all the love in this difficult time

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Elise And Matt Quinn

RIP my darling sister. The most courageous, smartest, gorgeous , bravest woman I know. I will miss you forever and a day. xx Elise RIP JoJo, I will miss you xxMatt

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Anonymous

I’m so sorry for your Phoebs. Thinking of you and always here if you need to talk. Xx

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Stephen Gunn

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Stuart Mclean

In loving memory of a beautiful woman who always radiated with joy and happiness. Love Stuart and Jo x

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Wendy Eacott

So sorry in hearing of Jo's passing an angel gone to soon, so strong and positive in every way, our heartfelt condolences to Stef and family x

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Kate Redpath

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Pinky & Marose Alroy Street

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Janette Carter

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Viv

Dear Stefan and Phoebe. I’m sorry for your loss. Jo was truly a remarkable person whose kindness and warmth touched everyone around her. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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Annette Davies

In fond memory of a special neighbour and friend

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Moi

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Nicole Laverack

I am a school friend of Elise. The 3 sisters were always amazing and I am so sorry your loss. This is a great tribute to Jo. Thankyou for organising such a meaningful tribute.

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Verity Mardling

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time ❤️

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Philip Bryant

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Lynne Power

I didn't know Jo very well but she certainly was a fighter against this awlful disease. Thinking of you all at this sad time .

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Bronwyn Mitchell

My thoughts are with you all at this incredibly sad time. She will be always be in my heart

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Christina Parkinson

Massive hugs and love to you Phoebe, your dad and whole family. We were so sorry to hear this 💔 Your beautiful mum will be loving you all from the heavenly angels love Christina and Jim Parkinson xx🙏🙏

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Rohan And Lauren Chowdry

Shocked and saddened to hear this tragic news - and sending our heartfelt condolences, love and best wishes to Jo's family and friends during this time. Jo, your generosity and selflessness always shone through and hope this donation helps others in need, as you would have wanted.

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Mark Gilbert

A great way to honour your mum

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The Sheffield Family

Thinking of you all and your beautiful Family ♥️

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Amelia

For Tante Jo 🩵

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Amelia Bussing

For Tante Jo 🩵

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Paul Ryan

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The Romeykos

It's with a heavy heart that our beautiful Johanna, wife, mother, sister and grandmother has left us after a 15 month long battle with leukaemia. A battle in the end she was unable to win. After her decision to stop all treatment, we as a family were privileged to spend some quality time with her doing the things that she loved to do. On behalf of Johanna we hope our small donation will help contribute to the care and comfort of persons suffering from leukaemia. Johanna will live in our hearts forever.

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Anonymous

Hi Phoebe- I’m in choir with Dorina. When my parents passed we encouraged donations to 2 different research foundations. A lovely way to honour our loved ones. My sympathy to the family. Tough losing your mum and hard for Dorina losing a sister.

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Ian Bush

Our thoughts are with you in this sad time

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Terry Evans

Our deepest condolences to you & the Romeyko family Joanne will be sadly missed

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Libby Matthews

Sending love and thoughts to those who have suffered with leukaemia.

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Dorina Verschoof

My heart is broken and bleeding for us all. Joanne was my sister and my best friend. She lives on in my every thought and direction

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Fiona Van Dalen

May Jo's impact be far reaching

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Greg Mcgrath

Your mum was a courageous woman. So sorry for your loss

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Pook And Brendon Bangma

Our deepest condolences to the Romeyko family. We’re thinking of you during this difficult time.

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Dorothy Reyerink

To Jo’s memory

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John Quinn

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Orlanda O’reilly

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Joanna & Tom

We are sending so much love to you and the family xx

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Gemma Bangma

🤍🤍🤍

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Belinda Allsop

Sending love to you all at this difficult time 💔

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

All our love and kind wishes to your family Phoebe.

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Leanne Davies

Your Mum was so dear to me. She was my childhood friend and we had so much fun together. Always in our hearts ♥️ love Leanne xxx

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Liam Thompson

Sending all my love ❤️❤️❤️

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Plumeria Gardens

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Victoria Civils-wood

I am a schoolmate of Elise. So sorry for your family's great loss. Many years ago leukaemia also took my dad from us way too soon. I wish you strength and solace at such a sad time.

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Nic Pardy

Sending all our love and strength.

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Sarah Haughton

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Denise Mcewan

Jo warmly welcomed us into your family. She was fun, witty and had a great laugh. Her Nasi Goreng was always a hit, especially with Jan. Our love and thoughts are with you all. Lots of love Denise and Jan

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Simone Rennie

Your mum would be so proud of you ❤️

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Kerrie

I am so sad for your loss

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Elizabeth Harrison

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Ron & Kaz Bussing

Love you, Jo. If heaven is real it will have a seat at the most gorgeous gin distillery just waiting for its queen. You will be so very, very missed xxx

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Luzel Dasig

In loving memory of Jojo. She was a beautiful soul with a big heart, and her strength continues to shine through her amazing family. I’m so proud to support this fundraiser in her honour. She would be so proud of all of you — the love, the courage, and the way you're turning grief into something meaningful. Sending love and support always. May Jojo rest in peace. ❤️🙏

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

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The Tasker Family

We are forever grateful for our Tante Jo

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Ayva Postill

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Liam & Ash

Love you forever Tante Jo 🫶🏽🫶🏽

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Samara & Ethan Xxx

Love Ethan and Sam