Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026 in Mildura, aged 86 years.
Loving husband to Anna (dec). Loving father and father-in-law to Donata and Stefano, Maria and Mario, Rohan and Melissa. Adoring grandfather to Kurtis, Domenico, Claudia, Massimo, Luca, Dante, Georgia, Charlotte and their partners. Adoring great-grandfather to Layla, Amelia and Maia.
Life is changed, not ended.
Family and friends are respectfully informed that a Requiem Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mildura on Saturday August 15, 2026, at 10.00am.
In keeping with Don’s wishes a private family interment will follow.
Rosary will be recited at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eleventh Street, Mildura Friday evening August 14, 2026 at 7.00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to Princes Courts Homes: https://princescourt.com.au/support/
Tributes
Giuseppe Pardi
A distanza di poco più di un mese dalla dipartita, da questo mondo, del mio caro amico Domenico, nonché compagno di infanzia e di scuola, voglio esprimere la mia vicinanza ed affetto ai figli, generi e nipoti. Mancherà moltissimo anche a me. Ogni e tanto ci sentivamo al telefono, così da sentici più vicini nonostante la immensa lontananza geografica. Riposa in pace, caro Don. Un abbraccio a tutti i tuoi cari. Pinuccio (come mi chiamavi tu) Pardi
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Lyn Ford
I was sad to hear of Dons passing. Dons parents lived close to my Grand parents in Buronga. My father Bill Ford shared many fond memories of Dons parents bringing over baskets of vegetables.
Don was kind enough to purchase one of my early paintings of the Grand Hotel about 26 years ago.
We would often catch up at the Grand Hotel on our visits back to Mildura.
You will be sadly missed Don.
Narelle Pearson
Sincere condolences to all extended family. We feel like we grew old with Don every year holidaying at his beautiful hotel. He will be definitely missed
Darryl Washington
With much sadness ,my condolences to all Dons family and we will miss our long time friend smile and charm, but remember the innkeeper/ thirst camel trips and great times we shared
Kim Muir (Abell)
Dear Donna, Maria and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful dad. Our families have known each other for so many years, your dad was such a wonderful and caring man.
I will always be grateful for the kindness and care he showed my dad before he passed. It meant so much to our family and was something I truly appreciated.
Sending my heartfelt condolences and love to you all during this very sad and difficult time. May the wonderful memories you have of your dad bring you comfort in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Kim