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
Joe & Donna Scopelliti
THANK YOU Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 🙏
Helle Borup
It was an absolute pleasure working with and for you. Thank you for the mutual respect even when we agreed to disagree and for all the chats we had in the years that followed the end of our working relationship. Condolences to your favourite people, your family.
RIP Mr C
Joseph Argiro
I WAS DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF Domenico Carraza I knew Don for more than sixty years Hi influence in the developed of Mildura both economically and culturally impressive and difficult to estimate its importance to the Tourism industry in Sunraysia.I am sure that at some stage the Sunraysia community will acknowledge his contribution to this region and establish a fitting memorable to honour his contribution.
DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO Domenico,s family
JOSEPH Argiro
Tony Roccisano
A Great Man Who Shaped Mildura
Mildura has lost a great man — a visionary whose influence reached far beyond the businesses he built. , he leaves behind a remarkable legacy and a city that is richer because of his imagination, determination and belief in what Mildura could become.
He saw something in Mildura that others perhaps could not yet see. While many viewed it simply as a regional town, he imagined a place of style, quality and sophistication — a destination where people could dine well, stay well and experience genuine hospitality.
Through his vision and hard work, he helped build Mildura’s hospitality industry into something special. He introduced a level of service, elegance and ambition that raised expectations and changed the way people thought about the city. His establishments became more than places to eat or stay; they became gathering places, meeting points and part of the fabric of Mildura life.
He was a true visionary — someone prepared to take risks, think differently and invest in the future. He understood that a thriving regional city needed more than industry and commerce; it needed character, culture, hospitality and places that made people proud to call it home.
His greatest achievement may not be measured in buildings or businesses, but in the people he inspired and the standard he set. He helped put Mildura on the map and showed that sophistication and excellence had a place in regional Australia.
Today, Mildura says goodbye to a great man. His name and his work will remain part of the city’s story, remembered by generations who benefited from the vision he had so many years ago.
He did not simply build businesses.
He helped build Mildura.
Tony Roccisano
David Townsend, Krissy Karatasas, Pat Goorkiz
Sincere condolences,
Our thoughts are with you all at this time. We were fortunate to have several beautiful moments shared with your father/father-in-law/grandfather!
His hospitality when we visited Mildura on several occasions was second-to-none and his passion for the Sunraysia was fervently evident. A great loss to family, friends, and the region.
Rest in peace Don