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
Jeannie Keeble
Thinking of joe and family on the sad loss of frances one very special lady rest in peace Frances ❤️
Rosemarie Zalec
So sorry to hear of your sad loss Joe. Sending you my love and prayers. RIP Frances.
Anna Argiro
Sending my deepest condolences to Joe and the Rocca family for their sad loss. May my beautiful friend rest in peace, I will treasure the memories you brought to my life.
Debbie And Greg Obrien
Dear Joe, our sincere condolences, on the passing of Francis , such a beautiful lady , will be sadly missed , love to you all , love Greg and Debbie Obrien xx
Louisa Belej
Heart felt condolences to you all on the sad loss of a beautiful wife, sister and aunty . Thinking of you all . Louisa and Gerry belej