Passed away peacefully at Regis Ontario Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday the 2nd of April, 2026. Aged 92 years.
Adored wife of Giuseppe (Dec.) Loving mother and mother in-law of Francesco, Pasquale and Sylvia, Bruno and Lynn, Mimi and Rocky.
Treasured Nonna Maria to her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchild. Beloved daughter of Pasquale and Elizabeth (both Dec.), remembered by her sisters, brothers and their families.
Family and friends of the late Mrs Maria Cufari are respectfully informed that her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eleventh Street, Mildura on Saturday April 11th, 2026 at 10.00am.
At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Murray Pines Cemetery, Mildura South. (Vault)
Rosary will be recited at the Chapel of McGlynn Hunt funerals on Friday the 10th of April at 6.30pm.
For those wishing to pay their respects and share their condolences, a Lutto will be held on Tuesday the 7th, Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th of April between 2:00pm and 4:00pm at 5 Ontario Park Drive, Mildura.
Our family would like to express our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate and dedicated staff at Regis Ontario. Your kindness, care, and gentle support meant so much to our Mama and Nonna, and to all of us. We are truly grateful for the dignity, comfort, and love you showed her during her time in your care.
A very special thank you to Dr Webster for your care and support to our Mum/Nonna and our family.
Tributes
Ryan Naumenko
Alla nostra amata Maria,
Tutta la mia famiglia ti saluta con il cuore colmo di dolce dolore. Sei stata la bisnonna amorevole dei miei figli, la radice forte del nostro albero, la voce calda di storie antiche, la mano gentile che asciugava lacrime e intrecciava sorrisi. Nei tuoi occhi brillava una saggezza piena di grazia, e nel tuo abbraccio trovavamo sempre rifugio e luce.
Oggi il cielo ti accoglie tra le stelle più luminose, ma il tuo spirito vive in noi, nei ricordi che ci fanno sorridere tra le lacrime e nelle lezioni d’amore che continuiamo a tramandare.
Grazie per ogni carezza e per aver reso la nostra famiglia un luogo di calore eterno.
Riposa in pace, cara bisnonna Maria. Il tuo ricordo sarà per sempre il nostro faro.
Con amore infinito,
Ryan e la Famiglia.
Lyndell Campbell
Sincere condolences to the Cufari family on the passing of Maria. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Feleti & Annie Ahomana
Sending our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Much love, Feleti & Annie Ahomana and families.
hedley harding
Please accept me Sincere condolences
Bryan and Elina Walmsley
In loving memory of beautiful Aunty Maria. May she rest in eternal peace. Now reunited with Uncle Joe. Sending our sincere condolences to her treasured family.
Love from Elina and Bryan xxx