REID, Russell Francis ‘Bluey’

Surrounded by his loving family, Bluey passed away peacefully at the Mildura Health Private Hospital, on May 31 2026, aged 77 years. Loving husband of Judy. Cherished father and father-in-law, Bri and Paul, Brant and Greta. Adored Pa of Jack, Tom, Mia, and Eva. 

A Funeral Mass to celebrate Bluey's life will be conducted at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eleventh Street, Mildura, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1.30pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to the Murray Pines Cemetery, Mildura South.

If preferred in lieu of flowers, donations to the ‘Pancare Foundation’ would be appreciated and may be left at the service, envelopes provided.  Donation can also be made on the following link - https://giving.pancare.org.au

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REID, Russell Francis ‘Bluey’ - 2026-06-10 1.30

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  • Joy Walter

    Remembering happy times when we were both working at the Grampians community health at David st. Sincere sympathy to Judy and all other family members

  • Kristie Fayle

    If only everyone could live a life like Bluey how much better off would the world be. Sending all my love to Jude, Bri, Brant and families xx

  • Kass and Craig Hocking

    We were so sorry to hear the news of Bluey’s passing. We are glad to have known him. Thinking of you all. xx

  • Warren Gilbert

    Our Condolences to the entire Reid family, I joined with bluey and we shared adjoining rgeistered numbers 15428 to 15429, sorry I can’t be there physically but will be watching and we will miss him at our next reunion RIP Bluey
    Warren & Di Gilbert

  • Emily & Chris Bird-Kedian

    Remembering a wonderful man who welcomed us so warmly whenever we were home in Australia. Bluey was loved dearly, and will be missed. We feel lucky to have enjoyed so many times together. Sending our love to all the family xox