Alan Grantham 39yo A father-of-two who was found dead in a fume-filled car outside his Heywood girlfriend's home was being pursued by the Child Support Agency. Police discovered several payment demands from the CSA

Alex Nicholson 36yo(UK) Former village bobby, Alex Nicholson, aged 36, who once attacked the CSA because of the financial pressure

Anthony Clemson Father-of-two Anthony Clemson of Wolverhampton killed himself because he faced a staggering demand for money from CSA. He was found hanging in London the day after receiving a letter ordering him to pay £105 a week maintenance to his estranged wife.

Brian Smith 42yo(UK) A prison officer killed himself because he could not pay £150 a week to the CSA which ignored letters from his former wife stating categorically she did not need the money.

Clifford Peacock 34yo(UK) A Hampshire father gassed himself in his car because he could not cope with crippling financial demands from CSA

Clive Cass (UK) A hard-up father worried about the Child Support Agency was found dead at a well-known Sussex beauty spot.

David Harmsworth 45yo (UK) A father of four killed himself while under pressure from the controversial Child Support Agency, an inquest heard.

David Piggott 33yo (UK) A mother has blamed the Child Support Agency (CSA) for her son's suicide and is calling on the Government to have the organisation abolished.

Derrick K. Miller Sr A 43yo Paradise Hills man, reportedly depressed about a court ruling on overdue child support, fatally shot himself early yesterday on the steps of the downtown San Diego courthouse.

Garett Williams 37yo (UK) A father killed himself the day after a flare up with his girlfriend on St Valentine's Day, a Leicester inquest heard. He had been arguing with her over money for their children and matters came to a head when he received a letter from CSA

John Rubben, Mark Corkish (UK) John Rubben threw himself off a bridge over the M74 and that only this month Mark Corkish from Leith in Edinburgh swallowed a cocktail of pills and weedkiller and killed himself. Both were reported to be having severe problems with CSA

Mark Edward Dexel, 42(canada) BC Father Blames Biased 'Family' Court for His Suicide,In despair of never seeing his son again, he hung himself in a Kamloops motel.

Michael Horner (UK) Demands for cash from CSA caused a Clifton (near Bedford) man to commit suicide. Michael Horner had become deeply depressed because he was unable to meet large maintenance payments ordered by CSA

Peter Ayres (UK) Peter Ayres, an engineer from Longhope in Gloucestershire apparently decided he could take no more, having received the usual 'pay up or else' threatening letters from the CSA

Peter Stafieri 38yo(UK) A Barrow policeman killed himself when pressure from CSA got too much for him, an inquest heard.

Randall Couch he had been poorly advised by his first attorney to stipulate to sole custody to the wife, and to a peculiar stepped-increase child support arrangement

Stephen Jackson (UK) A verdict of suicide was recorded in November on Birmingham prison worker, Stephen Jackson. In May of this year Stephen received a CSA demand for £2,500 maintenance arrears and shortly afterwards he took an overdose of sleeping tablets.

Steve Sanders 45yo A spokeswoman for the group said Sanders felt personal problems were affecting the band. The problems involved a four-year battle with his first wife, Mary Milbourne Sanders, over child support.

Tony Cummings 22yo (UK) A soldier being pursued by CSA was found hanging in his bedroom, an inquest at Warrington heard. Kingsman Tony Cummings had been contacted by the CSA after a woman claimed he was the father of her child, the inquest was told. Mr Cummings

Never Far From Our Heart

This site is intended as a place to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died or are presumed dead or missing as a result of the Victorian bushfire crisis. It includes Guest Books and profiles for all confirmed deaths so far. There are over 5,000 messages throughout the general and individual guest books.

Victoria Bushfire Victims To sign the Guest Book for an individual, please click on the appropriate link below. To share a general message of condolence, please click here. If you would also like to share a message to appear in the Herald Sun newspaper tribute pages, phone 131 113. For details and costings, click here.

Charmian Ahern, Steels Creek
Believed to have died in the fire with his wife. Charmian and Leigh Ahern were at home at Steels Creek when fire tore through their property.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Leigh Ahern, Steels Creek
Believed to have died in the fire with her husband. Charmian and Leigh Ahern were at home at Steels Creek when fire tore through their property. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Kate Ansett, Toolangi
Kate Ansett and Steve Fisher thought their old timber home on the Toolangi State Forest was a haven. They moved to the idyllic property about five months ago and were never happier. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Peter Avola, 67, Strathewen

Was killed by a fireball as he and wife Mary tried to escape their burning home. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

John Barnett, Steels Creek
Highly respected Melbourne University Associate Professor John Barnett and his wife, Victorian national Parks Association researcher Jenny Barnett, died when the fire swept through Steels Creek. John and Jenny Barnett were trapped when their car was engulfed by flames. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Adrian Brown, 33, Kinglake
Died with his wife and 3 young children. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Brielle Brown, 3, Kinglake
Died with her parents and 2 siblings. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Eric Brown, 8, Kinglake
Died with his parents and 2 younger siblings. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Matthew Brown, 7, Kinglake
Died with his parents and 2 siblings. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Mirrabelle Brown, 30, Kinglake
Died with her husband and 3 young children. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Angela Brunton, St Andrews
Artist Angela Brunton is believed to have died with her partner, respected actor Reg Evans, trying to save their small farm at St Andrews. The couple have not been heard from since fierce flames tore through the close-knit township. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Mackenzie Buchanan, 15, Kinglake
Died sheltering in his grandmother, Jenny Clark's home, with his sister and two friends. Mrs Clark suffered burns to 30 per cent of her body trying to save the children. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

Neeve Buchanan, 9, Kinglake
Died huddling in her grandmother's home with her brother McKenzie and two friends. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Raye Carter, 68, St Andrews

One of the first stories to emerge from the terrible fires at St Andrews was that of Raye Carter. The 68-year-old secretary of the St Andrews CFA branch returned to her property, Kumala Dairy Goat Farm, to protect her beloved livestock. She was found the following morning. Husband Alan suffered serious burns. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Melanie Chambers, 22, Kinglake

Melanie and her sister Penny died alongside each other. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Penny Chambers, 21, Kinglake

Penny and her sister Melanie died alongside each other. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Nathan Charles, Koornalla

Nathan Charles died alongside his mate Luke Jacobs, 21, and Luke’s parents Alan and Miros at the Jacobs’ family home in Koornalla, near Calignee. Nathan, of Morwell, had gone to Callignee to help his friend defend the family home.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Danny Clark, 37, Kinglake

Was huddling in his mother's home with his niece and nephew and two other children when the house burnt down killing the entire group. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Alexis Davey, 8 months, Kinglake

Died with her parents and older sister. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Jorja Davey, 3, Kinglake

Died with her parents and baby sister. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Natasha Davey, Kinglake

Died with her husband and 2 young daughters. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Rob Davey, Kinglake

Died with his wife and 2 young daughters. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Arthur Enver, Mt Beauty

Firefighters believe Mr Enver crashed his Harley Davidson, and tried to run from a fire approaching over the Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd, but fell over trying to escape. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Reg Evans, 80, St Andrews

A popular actor who had roles in Mad Max and Blue Heelers, is believed to have died protecting his farm. Veteran actor Bud Tingwell said he was shocked by Evans’ presumed death. "Reg was a lovely guy, he was such a good bloke," he said. "I was still getting over the shock of Brian Naylor, whom I also knew." Tingwell said the Welsh-born Evans had a lovely sense of humour and was a respected actor. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Steve Fisher, Toolangi

Kate Ansett and Steve Fisher thought their old timber home on the Toolangi State Forest was a haven. They moved to the idyllic property about five months ago and were never happier. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Geoff Grady, Marysville

The families of Patrick Jennings and Geoff Grady are waiting for news they don’t want to hear. Mr. Jennings and Mr. Grady were last seen at their Marysville Property where they managed the Fruit Salad Farm Country Cottages with Mr. Jennings’ parents, Patricia, 78, and Jeffrey, 85. When the fires roared into Marysville on Black Saturday, Mr. Grady, who was out shopping, raised the alarm. He called the Jennings family to warn them the fire had jumped the Maroondah Highway. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Robert Harrop, Flowerdale

Robert Harrop made the ultimate sacrifice for his beloved wife Elizabeth. With Mrs Harrop in hospital recovering from an aneurism, Mr Harrop gave his life battling a fierce bushfire to save their Flowerdale home so she would have memories to come home to. His courage was not in vain.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Melanee Hermocilla, Yarra Glen

Died along with her boyfriend, Greg Lloyd, and her brother while house-sitting in Yarra Glen. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Carol Holcombe, Whittlesea

Carol and David Holcombe had many great loves. First, their children – Ella, 26, and twins Patrick and Eugene, 23. Next came music, flowers and their devoted family dog, Brittany. But it is for their commitment to education that they will be best remembered, which is why Whittlesea is mourning the loss of two of the most important teachers it has had. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• David Holcombe, Whittlesea

Carol and David Holcombe had many great loves. First, their children – Ella, 26, and twins Patrick and Eugene, 23. Next came music, flowers and their devoted family dog, Brittany. But it is for their commitment to education that they will be best remembered, which is why Whittlesea is mourning the loss of two of the most important teachers it has had. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Aldo Inzitari Jr, 5, Kinglake West

Aldo Inzitari, de-facto wife Daniela Marulli, 41, and sons Jonathon, 14, Jesse, 11, and five year-old Aldo Jr, known to the family as 'AJ', bundled into their ute and sped towards the bridge out of town from their Kinglake West property. "Everything was on fire when we left. Trees, roads blocked each way- north, south," Mr Inzitari said. "We saw it coming but we had no waning. It was like a hurricane," he said. "All we could do was just run. We didn’t know where to run but we ran, but running wasn’t enough." Daniela and sons, Jesse, 11 and Aldo Jr, 5, perished in the fires. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Jesse Inzitari, 11, Kinglake West

Aldo Inzitari, de-facto wife Daniela Marulli, 41, and sons Jonathon, 14, Jesse, 11, and five year-old Aldo Jr, known to the family as 'AJ', bundled into their ute and sped towards the bridge out of town from their Kinglake West property. "Everything was on fire when we left. Trees, roads blocked each way- north, south," Mr Inzitari said. "We saw it coming but we had no waning. It was like a hurricane," he said. "All we could do was just run. We didn’t know where to run but we ran, but running wasn’t enough." Daniela and sons, Jesse, 11 and Aldo Jr, 5, perished in the fires. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• George Jackson, 74, Strathewen

George Jackson, 74, enjoyed the occasional skydive and lived alone on his farm in Strathewen, in the hills near St Andrews.His family said he would have stayed to defend his farm to the end. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Alan Jacobs, Koornalla

Died alongside son Luke and spouse Miros at the Jacobs’ family hone at Koornalla, near Calignee.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Luke Jacobs, 21, Koornalla

Luke Jacobs, 21, died alongside his parents Alan and Miros and his mate Nathan Charles at the Jacobs’ family hone at Koornalla, near Calignee. Nathan, of Morwell, had gone to Callignee to help his friend defend the family home.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Patrick Jennings, Marysville

The families of Patrick Jennings and Geoff Grady are waiting for news they don’t want to hear. Mr Jennings and Mr Grady were last seen at their Marysville Property where they managed the Fruit Salad Farm Country Cottages with Mr Jennings’ parents, Patricia, 78, and Jeffrey, 85. When the fires roared into Marysville on Black Saturday, Mr Grady, who was out shopping, raised the alarm. He called the Jennings family to warn them the fire had jumped the Maroondah Highway. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Barry Johnston, Kinglake

Teacher Barry Johnston is missing after the fires. Building his own house at Kinglake was the primary school teacher’s ultimate dream. He went missing on Saturday trying to defend it. Barry, 58, retired in 2004, but continued to work as a casual relief teacher at schools in the area. An active member of the Australian Education Union, Barry was also an accredited United Nations Observer in the 1999 East Timor Independence vote. “He was one of the world’s gentle people,” AEU president Mary Bluett says, adding that his dream house was built with environmental principles to the forefront. She says Berry loved nature and living among it.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Kevin Kane, Bendigo

Mr Kane's sister Jill and her boyfriend Michale Ryan tried desperately to save Mr Kane but couldn't get through a wall of flames to reach him. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Steve Lackas, Wandong

Speedboat champion Steve Lackas died trying to save his boat after his property was engulfed in flames. Lackas, a veteran of the V8 Superboat Championships, had his engine running to tow the boat but ran back into his house at the last minute to get some more belongings. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Dean Lesmana, Marysville

Keen photographers Mr. Rudi, 28, and friend Dean Lesmana have not been seen or heard from since the fires tore through Marysville, but Rudi’s sister still holds our hope that he is alive. The pair left Melbourne to drive to Marysville for a day trip about 1pm on Saturday. They did not know of the fire risk. About 5.30pm they called an emergency number. “I hope they just got lost and they’re out in the middle of nowhere,” Mr. Rudi’s sister Juliana The, 29, said.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Elizabeth Liesfield, Marysville

Guest-house operator Elizabeth and her sons, James, 14, and Matthew, 13, stayed inside and haven’t been seen since the fireball hit. The Englishwoman sent visitors away at the first sign fire might threaten Marysville, but she stayed behind with her family as flames approached. It’s believed they died in an explosion. Elizabeth’s husband, Rod, a trucker, survived the blaze, though he was burnt.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Greg Lloyd, Yarra Glen

Died along with his girlfriend, Melanee Hermocilla, and her brother, Jason Hermocilla, while the three were house-sitting in Yarra Glen. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Daniela Marulli, 41, King Lake West

Aldo Inzitari, de-facto wife Daniela Marulli, 41, and sons Jonathon, 14, Jesse, 11, and five year-old Aldo Jr, known to the family as 'AJ', bundled into their ute and sped towards the bridge out of town from their Kinglake West property. "Everything was on fire when we left. Trees, roads blocked each way- north, south," Mr Inzitari said. "We saw it coming but we had no waning. It was like a hurricane," he said. "All we could do was just run. We didn’t know where to run but we ran, but running wasn’t enough." Daniela and sons, Jesse, 11 and Aldo Jr, 5, perished in the fires. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Greg Mc Iver, Strathewen

Even as Jill Mc Iver made the desperate drive from the Mornington Peninsula to her brother Greg’s Strathewen home she was already fearing the worst. She had left a frantic message on his phone after hearing that fires had swept through Kinglake and Strathewen and knew he would have returned it if he could. When she arrived at the nearby emergency centre to register her family as missing persons she was told the worst possible news, that Mr. Mc Iver, his wife Judy and mother May were all believed to have died in the fire. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Judy Mc Iver, Strathewen

Even as Jill Mc Iver made the desperate drive from the Mornington Peninsula to her brother Greg’s Strathewen home she was already fearing the worst. She had left a frantic message on his phone after hearing that fires had swept through Kinglake and Strathewen and knew he would have returned it if he could. When she arrived at the nearby emergency centre to register her family as missing persons she was told the worst possible news, that Mr. Mc Iver, his wife Judy and mother May were all believed to have died in the fire. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• May Mc Iver, Strathewen

Even as Jill Mc Iver made the desperate drive from the Mornington Peninsula to her brother Greg’s Strathewen home she was already fearing the worst. She had left a frantic message on his phone after hearing that fires had swept through Kinglake and Strathewen and knew he would have returned it if he could. When she arrived at the nearby emergency centre to register her family as missing persons she was told the worst possible news, that Mr. Mc Iver, his wife Judy and mother May were all believed to have died in the fire. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Kaya Mehmedoff, Strathewen

Teenagers Kaya Mehmedoff and Haydn McMahon loved life and they lived it to the full. The best mates from the Diamond Creek area died in Strathewen. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Brian Naylor, Kinglake West

The former Channel 9 newsreader died at his Coombs Rd property with his wife Moiree. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Moiree Naylor, Kinglake West

Moiree, the wife of former newsreader Brian Naylor, was found at the couple's home. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Isak Nilsson, Marysville

Isak and Kirstie Nilsson perished at their Marysville property. The couple are survived by their three young daughters. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Kirstie Nilsson, Marysville

Isak and Kirstie Nilsson perished at their Marysville property. The couple are survived by their three young daughters. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Allan O'Gorman, Humevale

Allan O'Gorman died a hero trying to save his wife Carolyn and one of his sons, Stuart, 18, at their Humevale home, west of Kinglake. All three perished in the firestorm. The O'Gormans are survived by their 21-year-old twin son and daughter.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Dr. Ken Rowe, Marysville

National Education expert Dr. Ken Rowe is believed to be one of the may missing in the bushfires. Rowe and his wife Kathy had a weekender in Marysville, where he had gone alone ahead of the fires. He had not been heard from since Saturday, according to his wife. Dr. Rowe, who chaired a national literacy inquiry, was a senior research director at the Australian Council for Educational Research. He promoted the value of good teachers, believing they were one of the most important factors in educational outcomes. Dr. Rowe was considered an expert on the difference between single-sex and co-ed schools, believing same-sex education had little impact on students’ results.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Rudi Rudi, Marysville

Keen photographers Mr. Rudi, 28, and friend Dean Lesmana have not been seen or heard from since the fires tore through Marysville, but Rudi’s sister still holds our hope that he is alive. The pair left Melbourne to drive to Marysville for a day trip about 1pm on Saturday. They did not know of the fire risk. About 5.30pm they called an emergency number. “I hope they just got lost and they’re out in the middle of nowhere,” Mr. Rudi’s sister Juliana The, 29, said.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Graeme Savage, St Andrews

The tragic loss of Graeme Savage, who is believed to have perished in the St Andrews bushfires, has devastated his Eltham workmates. The married father of three was remembered as a caring and considerate man who was dedicated to the wellbeing of his colleagues at Ace Contractors Group in Eltham. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• David Sebald, Marysville

Nothing has been heard of Marlene and David Sebald since fires ripped through their Marysville property. The couple, both real estate agents, moved to Marysville in 2002 as they eased into semi-retirement. The couple’s family, including their three adult children, remain hopeful they will be found.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Marlene Sebald, Marysville

Nothing has been heard of Marlene and David Sebald since fires ripped through their Marysville property. The couple, both real estate agents, moved to Marysville in 2002 as they eased into semi-retirement. The couple’s family, including their three adult children, remain hopeful they will be found.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Danny Shepherd, Kinglake

From Ocean Grove, Danny Shepherd died helping his family in Kinglake. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Marcel Smits, St Andrews

Marcel Smits ran a business in the fast lane, but he loved returning home to his bush retreat at St Andrews. It was there he lost his life in the inferno. Mr Smits, 56, tried to escape the fire and smoke by laying on a shed floor with a pillow on his face. He rang his wife, who was out of the area to say he was worried. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Marilyn Spooner, Strathewen

Marilyn Spooner died with her son Damien in the fire at Strathewen. Ms Spooner was best friends with Mary Avola, who lost her husband Peter to the flames.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Dr. Chris Towie, Broadford

The partially deaf Dr. Chris Towie died at his property at Reedy Creek, near Broadford. It is believed he was trying to save his animals from the raging inferno. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Dimitrios Tsimiklis, Kinglake

Dimitrios Tsimiklis was just a teenager when he met his wife Tanja. They worked at Safeway at The Pines Shopping Centre in East Doncaster, and it was love at first sight.when they laid eyes on each other. Two years later – the week before “Dim’s” 19th birthday – they married. Now their families fear the worst. Two bodies have been found at the Tsimiklis’ Kinglake property and there has been no word from them since the inferno swept through.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Tanja Tsimiklis, Kinglake

Dimitrios Tsimiklis was just a teenager when he met his wife Tanja. They worked at Safeway at The Pines Shopping Centre in East Doncaster, and it was love at first sight.when they laid eyes on each other. Two years later – the week before “Dim’s” 19th birthday – they married. Now their families fear the worst. Two bodies have been found at the Tsimiklis’ Kinglake property and there has been no word from them since the inferno swept through.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• John Wilson, mid 50s, Mudgegonga

Died trying to protect his farmhouse alongside his wife. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Sue Wilson, mid 50s, Mudgegonga

Was killed with her husband John trying to save their farmhouse. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Eileen Zann, 62, Kinglake

Died with her husband, Richard, and daughter, Eva, at their Bald Spur Rd, Kinglake property. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Eva Zann, 25, Kinglake

Died with her mother and father at their Bald Spur Rd, Kinglake property.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Dr. Richard Zann, Kinglake

Died with his wife Eileen and daughter at their Bald Spur Rd, Kinglake property. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• David Balfour, Marysville

Firefighter David Balfour was tragically killed by a falling tree branch died repaying a debt of honour to Victorian colleagues. Balfour distinguished himself during the 2003 Canberra firestorm with the help of volunteers from Victoria. Celia Balfour revealed her brave husband of 20 years was driven by a sense of duty to return the favour. "He felt that his deployment to Victoria was repaying a debt of honour to those who had come to our community's aid after our experience with tragedy," she said. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Jenny Barnett, Steels Creek

Highly respected Melbourne University Associate Professor John Barnett and his wife, Victorian national Parks Association researcher Jenny Barnett, died when the fire swept through Steels Creek. John and Jenny Barnett were trapped when their car was engulfed by flames. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Gary Bartlett, St Andrews

Gary was killed with his wife and youngest daughter in their St Andrews home. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Jacinta Bartlett, St Andrews

Jacinta died with her husband and daughter when a firestorm hit her St Andrews home. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Jamie Bowker, Marysville

Jamie Bowker and Nicole Jefferson had planned to marry later this month but had put off the wedding when they learnt it would clash with the birth of their first child. The couple had stayed to fight the fire at their home in Kings Rd and have not been seen since. Jamie’s father, Ian, fears they have died. “From the moment we heard on Sunday morning we’ve been bracing for the worst.”Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Rocelyn Clifton

When fire threatened a friend's home on Black Saturday, the Defence Force recruiter volunteered to help. But smoke, not flames, contributed to Mrs. Clifton's death on February 7. The "generous and giving" Broadmeadows mother, her husband of almost 20 years and young daughters Michaela and Brittney were on their way to Kilmore when they were diverted from the highway to a dirt track because of the thick smoke. Their car ran off the road into trees at Tooborac about 10pm, killing Mrs Clifton. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Dalton Fiske, Marysville

Dalton Fiske loved to play golf, ride his bike and was a huge fan of cricket. The Alexandra Secondary College student thought comedian Carl Baron was hilarious, and was overjoyed at being given a table tennis table after Christmas. But he and his mother Lizzie are missing after the firestorm swept through Marysville. Marysville local Steve Guilfoyle described the pair as beautiful people.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Elizabeth Fiske, Marysville

Dalton Fiske loved to play golf, ride his bike and was a huge fan of cricket. The Alexandra Secondary College student thought comedian Carl Baron was hilarious, and was overjoyed at being given a table tennis table after Christmas. But he and his mother Lizzie are missing after the firestorm swept through Marysville. Marysville local Steve Guilfoyle described the pair as beautiful people.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Jaeson Hermocilla, Yarra Glen

Died along with his sister Melanee Hermocilla, and her boyfriend Greg Lloyd, while they were house-sitting in Yarra Glen when Victoria’s worst fires struck. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Miros Jacobs, Koornalla

Died alongside son Luke and spouse Alan at the Jacobs’ family hone at Koornalla, near Calignee.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Nicole Jefferson, Marysville

Jamie Bowker and Nicole Jefferson had planned to marry later this month but had put off the wedding when they learnt it would clash with the birth of their first child. The couple had stayed to fight the fire at their home in Kings Rd and have not been seen since. Jamie’s father, Ian, fears they have died. “From the moment we heard on Sunday morning we’ve been bracing for the worst.”Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Gareth Jones-Roberts, Yarra Glen

A desperate dash for fuel ended in death for Gareth Jones-Roberts, 48, as the firestorm raced towards Yarra Glen. When power went out on his parents’ property, he dashed into town to get fuel for the water pump. On his way back he was met by a huge wall of fire. "As he came around a corner, a huge firewall came over the ridge and he obviously strayed from the road and hit a culvert," his distraught father, Gareth Sr, says. He and his wife, Norma, are struggling to come to terms with their loss. Their home, which their son fought so hard to protect, is still standing. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• James Liesfield, 14, Marysville

Guest-house operator Elizabeth and her sons, James, 14, and Matthew, 13, stayed inside and haven’t been seen since the fireball hit. The Englishwoman sent visitors away at the first sign fire might threaten Marysville, but she stayed behind with her family as flames approached. It’s believed they died in an explosion. Elizabeth’s husband, Rod, a trucker, survived the blaze, though he was burnt.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Matthew Liesfield, 13, Marysville

Guest-house operator Elizabeth and her sons, James, 14, and Matthew, 13, stayed inside and haven’t been seen since the fireball hit. The Englishwoman sent visitors away at the first sign fire might threaten Marysville, but she stayed behind with her family as flames approached. It’s believed they died in an explosion. Elizabeth’s husband, Rod, a trucker, survived the blaze, though he was burnt.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Lloyd Martin, Humevale

Mary and Lloyd Martin were ‘totally and madly in love’. After an adventurous life together, the Martins died in their Humevale home. Their family believes that Mr martin wouldn’t leave the property – and Mrs Martin would never leave without him. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Mary Martin, Humevale

Mary and Lloyd Martin were ‘totally and madly in love’. After an adventurous life together, the Martins died in their Humevale home. Their family believes that Mr martin wouldn’t leave the property – and Mrs Martin would never leave without him. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Haydn McMahon, Strathewen

Teenagers Kaya Mehmedoff and Haydn McMahon loved life and they lived it to the full. The best mates from the Diamond Creek area died in Strathewen. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Errol Morgan, Marysville

Died with her husband. The couple loved the outdoor life of Marysville. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Harley Morgan, Marysville

Chainsaw artist Harley Morgan died with his wife. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Carolyn O'Gorman, Humevale

Died alongside her husband, Allan, and one of her sons, Stuart, 18, at their Humevale home, west of Kinglake. The O'Gormans are survived by their 21-year-old twin son and daughter.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Stuart O'Gorman, 18, Humevale

Died alongside his parents, Allan and Carolyn, at their Humevale home, west of Kinglake. He is survived by his 21-year-old twin brother and sister.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Debbie O'Shea, Kinglake

Devoted parents Debbie and Graham O’Shea thought only of their children as a terrifying inferno tore towards their Kinglake home. Debbie, 37, desperately phoned her sister Pauline as she tried to get Trey, 10, and Lyric, 8, to safety. The family died at their Shelley Harris Drive home.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Graham O'Shea, Kinglake

Devoted parents Debbie and Graham O’Shea thought only of their children, Trey and Lyric, as a terrifying inferno tore towards their Kinglake home. The family died at their Shelley Harris Drive home.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Lyric O'Shea, 8, Kinglake

Died alongside her devoted parents Debbie and Graham O’Shea and her brother, Trey, at their Shelley Harris Drive home.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Trey O'Shea, 10, Kinglake

Died alongside his devoted parents Debbie and Graham O’Shea and his sister, Lyric, at their Shelley Harris Drive home.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Prof. Rob Pierce, St Andrews

Respected sleep researcher Prof. Rob Pierce died trying to defend his house at St Andrews. His wife, Jan is in a serious condition in the Austin. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Len Postlethwaite, Marysville

No amount of pleading and begging by his wife would budge Len Postlethwaite. As the fire roared down on Marysville, the grandfather of six who had lived in the town for almost eight decades sat in his rocking chair on the front veranda and simply refused to leave. His desperate wife Elaine had packed their ute with their precious belongings and their dog, but she can’t drive. “He would not leave the house,” she said. “He seemed to think he knew a lot about fires. But I doubt he had seen one like this before.” “I didn’t want to burn, so I left.”Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• David Stokes, Upper Plenty

David Stokes had a generous heart and it showed. One of David’s last actions was to make sure his family was protected from the fires. ”He was someone who thought of others more than himself,” his brother Howard Stokes said. David had been fighting the fires on Black Sunday at the 40ha farm he shared with Howard at Upper Plenty.Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Bill Walker, Narbethong

Found dead with his wife and disabled son at the family home. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Fay Walker, Narbethong

Died with her husband and disabled son at the family home. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Geoffrey Walker, 53, Narbethong

The wheelchair-bound man was found dead with his elderly parents in their family home. Click here to leave a lasting tribute.

• Tina Wilson, 36, Kinglake

Tina Wilson, 36, would have been fighting to the end, her partner Sam Gents says. Tina and her three children, Crystal, 15, Nathan, 13 and Teagan, 6, died in the fires that swept through Kinglake. “She tried to come down the mountain,” Sam says. “But the fire stopped her.” “She rang me and said, “Look I’m going next door – the house has sprinklers on the roof and we’ll be fine, and I’ll call you soon.” “That was the last I heard of her.” Sam says his partner was tough and resourceful “so she would have been fighting to the end.” Click here to leave a lasting tribute.