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
Grace (Rullo) Ball
Our deepest sympathies to Joe and Frances family. Such a beautiful lady. May she RIP 🙏🙏
Anne Vallelonga
Condolances to Joe & all the families on the passing of Frances. Remebering a beautiful lady. Rest in Peace.
Love Anne Vallelonga & family
Carol & Kevin Rogers
Our thoughts are with Joe & his family & Francis family, such a sad time for you all. We will miss her smiling face, but know that she is in Gods care with her mother & father. Rest in peace Franci 🌹🌹
hedley harding
To Dear Joe and Family my sincere condolences to you and the family, Frances was a special lady, she always greeted me with a smile every time I spoke to her particularly when you and Frances operated the servo in Red Cliffs she was caring and keen to know how i was. Resting in Gods care.
Hedley HARDING
To my friend Joe please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of dear Francie, she will be sadly missed in your life. Now in Gods care.