Tribute
It is with great sadness we share that Peter Bunga passed away peacefully,
on 7th October 2025, aged 67 years.
Peter was well known in the district for his many years as a dedicated Primary schoolteacher.
He was dearly loved by all.
Funeral Details
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the Celebration of Peter’s Life, to be held at the Tahmoor Inn, 2715 Remembrance Drive Tahmoor on Tuesday 21st October 2025, between 10.00 am and 12.00pm.
Followed by his funeral service at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 79 Westbourne Avenue Thirlmere, commencing at 12.30pm.
At the conclusion of the service, Peter will be laid to rest at the Thirlmere Cemetery.
Peter loved all things sport, so you are invited to wear your sport uniform or bright colours to honour his personality.
Please copy the link below, and paste in to your browser to view the recording of Peters’ service.
https://jummedia.com.au/live/peter-bunga/
7th October 1958 - 7th October 2025
10 replies on “BUNGA Peter”
Mr Bunga was always a great teacher. But what stood out the most was how much he cared about past students. Me and my mate Kyle would more or less always see him when doing a few holes at Anthill Golf Course and Mr Bunga was never too busy for a quick chat and catch up to see how we were doing since leaving school. We will definitely miss our brief but pleasant catch ups.
Thank you Liam for your comment. Peter was always delighted to see you both on the golf course. He would come home and chat about seeing you both on the golf and tell me your latest news. Anne
Peter was my colleague at Picton Public for many years but more importantly taught our three children in year 6. They love to share stories of their time in his class. His legacy as a public school educator will live on in all those whom he taught and with those whom he worked. Rest well Peter!
Thanks Liz! You are so correct. Peter always felt that he was the luckiest man on earth, being able to teach. He loved everyone of his students and in turn they each held a special spot in his heart.
One of my favourite memories of Mr Bunga was his passion for science. I remember shooting off balsa wood cars powered with model rocket engines in year 6, neither Mr Bunga or I realised how far or fast they were going to go. Rest in peace.
I spent my children’s infants and early primary years desperately hoping they would have Peter as a teacher.
We were fortunate that they did, my son for two years in a 5/6 composite and my daughter in year six.
What a wonderful teacher, mentor, advisor, influencer (in a strong but so gentle way) he was.
What a wonderful man!
Thanks for you kind comment Sandra.
Both Peter and I were teachers and we have kept every class photo, note, thank you card from our long career and find your children. Can you let me know what they are doing now. . . . Peter loved to celebrate each of his student’s successes.
Christopher, thank you for sharing this story will me. I recall Peter talking about balsa wood cars. I never knew you added rocket engines to them. LOL I thought or perhaps I should say, I was lead to believe you were going to use elastic bands.
Oh that’s right, we are chatting about Mr Bunga, a big kid at heart.
Mr Bunga was the first male teacher I ever had and I thought that was pretty cool! He ended up becoming one of my all time favourites. He was one of the inspirational reasons as to why I too became a teacher. He helped me achieve more than I actually thought I was capable of. I remember seeing him about 7-8 years ago and it was a great memory! Rest in peace.
Thanks Tim.
Congratulations on making the decision to join such a wonderful profession. Peter did mention that you had become a teacher after catching up with you. I think that day you inspired him and he started jotting down the chosen careers of his students.
He was so proud of your decision, but he did think the decision was perhaps based a family history of career choices. LOL. Anne