The West Australian, Tuesday 28 January 1913
(Perth, Western Australia)

DEATHS
BARNES.—On January 25, at Carn Brea, Kirkham Hill-terrace, Maylands, Rebecca Ellen, relict of the late James Barnes, Coburg, Victoria, late of Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, England, beloved mother of James Barnes, chemist, Minyip; Thomas Barnes, tram inspector, Melbourne; Richard Barnes, Cottesloe, and Mrs. Alfred V. Weaver, Maylands, in her 80th year.
He giveth His beloved sleep.

The West Australian, Wednesday 29 January 1913
(Perth, Western Australia)

 FUNERALS
The funeral of the late Mrs. Rebecca Ellen Barnes, relict of the late James Barnes, of Coburg, Victoria, took place on the 27th inst., and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. The deceased lady was born at Cornwall, England, and was a colonist of 47 years’ standing. The cortege moved from Messrs. Bowra and O’Dea’s private mortuary, in Pier-street, and proceeded to the Methodist Cemetery at Karrakatta, where the remains were laid to rest, the Rev. Milton R. Maley conducting the burial service. The chief mourners were Mr. R. Barnes (son), Mrs. A. V. Weaver (daughter), Mr. W. T. Lewis (son-in-law), Mrs. R. Barnes (daughter-in-law), Mrs. C. Lewis (grand-daughter-in-law), Messrs. C. Lewis, A. Lewis, W. Baker, and W. Barnes (grandsons). A large number of wreaths, floral tributes, letters, and telegrams of sympathy were received. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs Bowra and O’Dea.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho