choules died on 5 may 2011. he was survived by three children, 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. he was given a naval funeral in fremantle, western australia on 20 may 2011. guests included the west australian premier colin barnett, state opposition leader eric ripper and federal defence minister stephen smith, who gave a reading during the service. choules's son adrian gave the eulogy.