Colours for Kate

By Kate's family

In honour of Kate

Our beloved Kate was a deeply generous and supportive person who brought colour and joy to the lives of so many. Through her artistic vibrance and enthusiasm, she inspired her family, friends, colleagues, and the children she taught.

Kate passed away on 22 June 2026 at the age of 60, just a month after being diagnosed with cancer.

Kate and her family are profoundly grateful for the care she received at Canberra Hospital and Clare Holland House.

In Kate’s memory, your gift will help support patients and honour the dedicated healthcare professionals who provide care through Canberra Health Services.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible, and you will receive a receipt by email immediately after making your donation.

Thank you for helping us honour Kate’s life and legacy.

Tributes

$267.25

Donna , Josh And Grace Pearson And Joe Spagnolo

In honour of our beautiful Kate, who brought love, joy and Colour to all our lives. May we all continue to look for Colour in our everyday life and be reminded of Kate.

$250

Johnston Family

To Stuart, Lily, Ted, Jane, Helen, Anna and your beautiful families. Our deepest condolences on the loss of a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, artist and cherished family member. We know Kate was such a force and wonderful part of all of you. Sending our love at this saddest of times. Love Marion, John, Kylie, Nicole and family

$215

Anonymous

$215

Doug Narelle & Jimi Pearson

In memory of Kate 🩷🧡💜❤️💚🩵😘

$215

Amanda & Stephen Murray

In loving memory of a beautiful, bright, creative woman who will be dearly missed by her family and friends. xo

$200

Kosta And Michelle Atzemis And Family

$200

Simon And Naomi

$200

Vanessa Atzemis & Family

In loving memory of beautiful Kate whom we will always honour. as Ted says, 'With Love and Light' Vanessa

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Kate Mills

Love and care to all of Kate’s family. Kate was such a beautiful lady who will always be remembered for her kindness, color and creativity xx

$106.12

Sophie Ebbage

$106.12

Belinda Wilson

Kate’s vibrancy in all she did will be sadly missed. Taken from this world way too early. Wishing you strength and sending love during this most difficult time, love Bella xxx

$106.12

John And Patricia

$106.12

Peter And Anne Simpson

In memory of our lovely Kate and our love and thoughts are with you all

$106.12

Yvette And David Salt

Thank you for including me with such love at an extremely vulnerable and crushing time in your lives. Sending lots of love.

$103.72

Jason Xiao

From Rosie and Jason

$103.72

Katia Iturrieta

So heartbroken you are no longer here to share your light Aunty Kate. You had the biggest heart and loved making others feel special. I will never forget how much you loved my boys Cameron and Sebastian. Thank you to everyone who supported her throughout this journey. My love and heartfelt condolences to Uncle Stuart, Lily, Ted and her adoring sisters. Colours for Kate. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

$100

Uzzell Family.

Thinking of you at this sad time. A beautiful lady taken too soon.

$100

Miller Family (jo, Luke, Audrey And Abbey)

In loving memory of Kate, a genuinely beautiful soul taken too soon.

$96.17

Fiona Lord

$54.84

Maureen Hartung

Kate epitomised Reggio's declaration of 'nothing without joy'. Probably already busy updating the rainbow's colour palette! Will keep an eye out...

$50

Blake Riley

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