Born in Benestare Reggio Calabria, Italy on March 26, 1949 and passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at the Mildura Base Public Hospital on March 11, 2026 aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Giuseppe. Daughter of the late Luigi and Virginia Varacalli. Sister and sister in-law of Fred and Colleen, Joe and Rosa (dec), Helen, Rocco and Rose, Rosa and Charlie, Tony and Franca. Loved daughter in-law of late Antonio and Anna-Maria Rocca. Sister in-law of Giuseppina, Teresa, Rosina, Bruno, Saverio, Filomena, Pasquale, (all dec). Maria, and Jean. Loving aunty and great aunty.
Forever in our Hearts
A Funeral Mass to celebrate Francesca’s life will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eleventh Street, Mildura on Wednesday March 18, 2026, at 9.30am. The cortege will proceed to the Murray Pines Cemetery, Deakin Avenue, Mildura South.
Rosary will be recited at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eleventh Street, Mildura on Tuesday March 17, 2026, at 7.00pm.
Please respect the family’s wishes of NO LUTTO.
Tributes
Janine Dannatt
Joe. So very sorry to hear about Fran’s passing. We could always have a laugh. A lovely lady. Used to look forward to seeing you both at the Coomealla Club. Thinking of you.❤️❤️
Carol Dean
Belated sincere condolences to Joe and family. Lovely lady, always smiling. May she rest peaceful, take care Joe ❤️
Maria (Macri) Dean
Dear Joe,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of dear Frances. I have such beautiful memories of the times we shared, especially when I used to do her hair — she always carried such Kindness and warmth and it was truly a pleasure to spend those moments with her.
She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
Thinking of you all during this very difficult time.
With Sympathy Maria (Macri) Dean and Family.
Maria Dean
TO GOE AND FAMILY MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE TO YOU AND THE FAMILY FOR THE PASSING OF FRANCES REMEBERING THE OLD DAYS.WHEN I WAS DOING HER HAIR
Frank Tassone
Isa 25:8, John 11:12-42, rev 21:3-5 please except our condolences