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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  • Clyde Lourensz

    Really appreciated our chats and the advice you provided to me when I first started in the job. Bless ya mate.

  • Alan Pignataro

    Bluey, it was an absolute pleasure to have worked with you at Horsham. One of the nicest blokes I’ve known. A gentleman in so many ways.
    Condolences to family.

  • Tim & Fiona Sanson

    A life well lived.
    RIP Bluey, you were a champion.