Trent - the son of Sue and Errol Horneman - was just 41 when he died at work late last month.
He is survived by his wife Nacole and their children Tyler, 12, and Laura, 8.
Rich River chief executive Shane Gloury says the fundraiser will feature some special guests, who will be announced soon, plus “some unique opportunities” through silent auctions, feature auctions on the night and a major raffle.
“More details about the format of the evening – which includes a wonderful two-course dinner together with some entertainment – will be unveiled in the next couple of weeks,” Shane said.
“I think the community will rally behind this event because Trent was very popular and very well known in the Echuca Moama region.
“He was also the first one to put his hand up to help others, and I know many people now want to do what they can to support Trent and the people in his life that meant everything to him.
“The incredible crowd at his funeral earlier this month was testament to Trent’s popularity and the impact he had on people, and we know that support will flow over to helping his young family face a challenging future without him.”
Trent worked as a journalist with the Deniliquin Pastoral Times, the Wimmera Mail-Times in Horsham, the Riverine Herald in Echuca Moama and ACE Radio, covering both Deniliquin and Echuca Moama, before reinventing himself in the local hospitality industry in a variety of marketing and customer relations roles.
“This event will be extremely important for the Horneman family, and I think this fundraiser will be an opportunity to celebrate his life in a way which captures Trent’s own happy and friendly personality – with a fun night out,” Shane said.
Tickets for the fundraiser are now on sale, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to the Horneman family. They are $75 each and available at https://www.trybooking.com/CTTSI.
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