A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Hubertus (Hoopy) Deenen
will be held at the Leongatha Bowls Club, Hughes Street, Leongatha
on MONDAY (August 4, 2025) commencing at 11:00am.
Privately Cremated
Hoopy’s service will be live-streamed, click on the link below.
https://www.cogaudiovisual.com/hubertus-deenen

Date of Funeral
August 4, 2025
DEENEN - Hubertus Wilhelmus
(Hoopy)
1st March 1947 - 25th July 2025
On Friday 25th July we said goodbye to an extraordinary man, Hoopy Deenen.
Dearly loved husband to Val. Devoted Dad and father-in-law to Jason & Maree, Michelle & Nathan. Adored Pa to Ayla, Lachie, Zali, Mia, Sage, Darby and Finn. Cherished Great Grandpa to Elias. Dearly Loved brother to Tony, Herman, Hank, Will, Mia, Liz and Jo (dec.)
He was full of kindness with a sharp sense of humour that stayed with him right to the end.
His strength was the foundation of our family.
We are so grateful for every moment
we had with him.
So incredibly loved, a life well lived


10 Condolences for Hoopy Deenen
Condolences(10)
Steve & Deb Lovie and family says
July 28, 2025 at 1:06 pmDear Val, Jason, Michelle & your families,
Lots of memories to share & keep. Neighbours and friends for 47 years. Hoop will be fondly remembered by us all. Let’s hope he doesn’t prune Gods Garden too hard!
Love always,
Steve, Deb, Jared, Raelea, Nathan, Alicia, Tannah & Jaxon Lovie. xx
Jeanie Funnell says
July 28, 2025 at 3:09 pmDear Val and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and hugs on the sad passing of Hoopy. Ron and Jeanie Funnell and family.
Ann Hemming says
July 28, 2025 at 5:31 pmDear Val, Jason, Michelle and families,
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Hoopy. May he Rest in Peace
Ann & Paul Hemming
Rhonda Debenham says
July 30, 2025 at 10:06 amDear Val and Family, my Deepest Sympathy to you all on the passing of Hoopy.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Rhonda Debenham.
Joan Eldred says
July 30, 2025 at 11:12 amDear Val, Jason, Michelle and families, we send our love and biggest hugs to you all.
Hoopy was one in a million and will be sadly missed by his many, many friends and the community.
Ross and Joan Eldred
Leon Ryan says
July 31, 2025 at 11:24 amDear Val, Jason , Michelle and families, Brenda and I are so sad to hear of Hoopys passing, such a good man, irreplaceable, we shared a lot of laughs over the years, I can hardly remember a time when he wasn’t laughing or about to laugh. We will be with you in spirit through these saddest of days. All of our fondest best wishes. Leon and Brenda Ryan
Val Neyland says
August 4, 2025 at 8:05 amDear Val and all your family we send our love to you all on the passing of Hoopy sorry we can’t be with you Val Neyland & Bob Graeme.
Mark Brookes says
August 4, 2025 at 8:39 amDear Val and family,
So sorry to hear the passing of Hoopy. I have so many special memories and stories working along with Hoopy for 10 years or so. He will be greatly missed person by everyone who he made contact with him. Sorry I carn’t be there but will watch it on livestream.
Take care Val. Best wishes Mark & Jo Brookes
Brett Allan says
August 5, 2025 at 7:37 pmRIP Hoopy a childhood full of memory’s been our Tanker driver on the Mardan run and for years latter reminding you about my stuffed toy called “Hoppy” that I still have it to this day , Condolences to all, Brett Allan
Chris Wilson says
October 3, 2025 at 8:33 pmDear Val and family
RIP Hoopy, good man gone too soon
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