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
Leonie Woodburn
RIP Don
Condolences to all of Don’s family, as a past employee of Murrayland Fruit Juices, I still remember the day that the purchase of the Grand Hotel was finalised, he was so proud and happy.
Jessica RIX - Marciano
Don was such a special man and an inspiration to what it means to aspire to vision.
He was always so nice to me! i will always remember him. always had time for chat.
He done so much for Mildura!
Condolences to you all his legacy lives with many xxx
Libby Miller
A wonderful man who was there for our mother Lynn and always a smile and hello to us girls . Deepest sympathy to all the family. Don will be very much missed to many in Mildura.
Libby Miller and Jenny Wescombe (Woodroffe)
Kathy
It’s so hard to believe that you are no longer with us. I will always remember your smile, your kindness, and all the conversations we shared.
One thing I will never forget is our usual saying to each other — “Everything is under control.”
Mr C, I hope you are at peace now, and that everything really is under control. ❤️
My deepest condolences to Maria, Donata & all family member. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared with him.
Thank you, Mr C, for being such a wonderful person and for all the memories. You will be greatly missed.
Rest peacefully, Mr C. 🙏❤️
Rebecca Crossling
Vale Don, who did so much for our region. Hope the Swallows bring the season home for Mr C 💙💛