In Memory of Wendie Batho

Wendie Batho was a deeply compassionate and visionary woman whose life touched so many in profoundly personal ways. She was a beloved partner, sister, godmother, granny confidant and dear friend—someone whose warmth, wisdom and quiet strength will be remembered always by those who knew and loved her.


As co-founder of the Quest for Life Centre alongside Petrea King, Wendie helped create a place of healing, connection and transformation for people navigating life’s most challenging times. Her belief in the human capacity to heal, and her dedication to creating a safe and nurturing space for that healing, has left an enduring legacy.


That legacy lives on not only in the thousands of lives touched through Quest’s programs, but in the kindness, presence and care she brought to her relationships every day.


For those who wish to remember Wendie with a contribution to the Quest for Life Centre, we welcome a donation in lieu of flowers. All donations will go to the Wendie Batho Memorial Fund to support people attending programs at Quest.


Through this fund, Wendie’s spirit of generosity and compassion will continue to support others on their journey toward wellbeing—something she gave her life to with great love.


For more about Wendie’s life, and details of her Celebration of Life to be held on Friday 8 May at the Quest for Life Centre in Bundanoon, please visit her online tribute page: https://www.online-tribute.com/WendieBatho

Please note that all donations over $2 to the Wendie Batho Memorial Fund are tax deductible.




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julia Ewer

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A$53.15

Thankyou for all the love, wisdom and laughter Wendie. Priceless friendship. Enjoy the rose xxx

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Vicki Miller

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A$500

In loving memory of Wendie. Her wicked sense of humour combined with her genuine warmth and compassion for all made her the very unique individual she was. I am blessed to have known you Wendie and spent so many years in your company. Fly high and watch over Petrea. Vicki Miller

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Monique Germon

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A$50

Vale Wendie, you big tipping legend. Love never dies and on may yours live through this fund to help others.

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Deborah Leser

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A$105.88

Wendie’s warmth, intelligence, cheeky sparkle & empathy touched me deeply. When I travelled and posted photos, it was always Wendie’s messages that made me laugh & feel comforted more than anyone’s. Felt she was with me in spirit & love on my journeys, and will feel that forever more. My heartfelt love & sympathy is with you Petrea & all your wondrous Family. It was a privilege to be with you all for her precious service & will miss her always…Much love, Deborah L🩷💐x

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Ken&Shari Reiman

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A$53.16

Dear Wendie, You will be greatly missed, I always loved your dry wit & story telling and of course your warm hugs. May we all carry forward a little piece of your kindness with us xox.

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Beth Phelan

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A$50

Wendie did so much for others in her life, her kindness, compassion and laughter will remain in our hearts. 💕

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Blazena McInerney

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A$150

With deep love and respect for this compassionate woman, and to continue assisting others in need. Love you Wendie

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Fran Graves

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A$50

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Suzanne

I am so grateful to have shared Wendie's company over many cuppas and lunches in recent years. I feel blessed to have been on the receiving end of Wendie's great compassion, humour, wisdom and generosity. Loving thoughts from Suzanne.

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Stephen Murray

Our heartfelt love and sympathy goes out to Petrea, her and Wendie's Families and all The Team at Quest for Life Foundation at the loss of your beloved Wendie. Ruth Barnard and Steve Murray.

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Skye Garside

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A$527.59

Deepest gratitude to Wendie Batho, an extraordinary woman with the biggest heart. Changed many lives, including mine. Rainbows all around you Wendie, Petrea and the Quest for Life team.

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Helen

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A$100

Helen and Bronwyn - In memory of Wendie who helped so, so many.

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Karina

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A$10

In loving memory of Wendie, a heartfelt thank you and condolences. I hope a little will go a long way for now, and I look forward to donating more in the future when I can. Sending rainbows with love, Karina

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Nichola Ahern

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Beth Marshall

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A$53.16

For 6 years in the 1990's I attended Programmes with Quest for Life after being diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. The first one was held in Paddington in Sydney, and was a weekend where I first met Wendie as a participant/helping Petrea. From then, I attended about 5 programmes at Quest for Life at Bundanoon, in the founding days of that beautiful retreat. My heart goes out to Petrea and the teams at Quest, who will miss Wendie's support and friendship and organisational skills. I am so sorry to hear that she has passed, and she will always be treasured in my heart from those years I spent at Quest. Along with Petrea and the team at Quest, Wendie was a big part of the healing process and learning to live with my condition long enough to be in remission for the past 12 years. Thankyou Wendie. R.I.P. Much love to you all.

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Jill

For Petrea and Wendy, to honor a beautiful, life-giving partnership and all the good that flowed and will continue to flow from it.

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Stefano Mercanti

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A$105.72

Wendie had a special way of going straight to the heart, and that’s where she will always stay with us 🌈 Stefano & Russell

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Kylie Clark

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A$25

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Geoffrey Colwill

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A$105.72

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Simone Allan

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A$50

Sending Love to Petrea and all at Quest for Life Foundation as you farewell Wendie from this earthly adventure. Love Simone Allan, Women’s Resiliemce Centre.

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Georgina

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A$300

In honour and loving memory of Wendie's life and spirit. With much love 💖

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Christopher

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Diane Pratt

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A$50/M

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Sue Nightingale

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A$53.16

Your light, your love, your passion, the positive difference you made in this world, will be felt in a lasting way through those that met you, loved you and of course through all that Quest has done and continues to do for so many. 🌈🌈🌈 Sending healing thoughts to Petrea and all your loved ones 💜🌈💜

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Jenny Richardson

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A$105.88

Wendie was a beautiful human, I always remember her soft strength and overly humour

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Cassandra

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A$527.60

In honour of Wendy and with sincere condolences to Petrea and their family and friends - sending love and light xo

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Anna

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A$527.60

"Give us a kiss" ... what an amazing women. The best thing about knowing Wendie is to have had the privilege to observe such a great love between Petrea and Wendie.

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Jacqueline

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A$53.12

In loving memory of Wendie. I will sadly miss seeing her when I return to Quest for life. She was a welcoming light of love and compassion. Petrea I hope that you are comforted knowing that she was loved by many. I’m so sorry for your loss. 🌈

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Chantal

In loving and enduring memory of Wendie, a pledge to support a participant to return to themselves in a place of safety, healing and positive change ... with the spirit of Wendie under their wings.

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Clytie

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A$53.12

Sending rainbows for Wendie and you Petrea, there was a beautiful rainbow in Sydney this morning .🌈Clytie