Valentino Garavani, legendary fashion designer, dies aged 93
Fashion icon Valentino Garavani has died aged 93, remembered for dressing royalty, Hollywood stars and defining timeless couture elegance.
12°CCASTIGNANI,
Maria Raffaela
(nee Rillo)
Born in Torrecuso,
Prov. Benevento, Italy
May 2, 1958.
Passed away peacefully
surrounded by her family
Adelaide, South Australia
December 20, 2025.
Aged 67 years.
Beloved wife of Mauro.
Devoted mother and
and mother-in-law of
Paul (deceased),
Amelia and Luke,
Georgia.
Loved sister
and sister-in-law of
Elio and Kirsten.
Greatly loved Aunty
of her nieces and nephews.
Lovingly remembered
by all her family and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Maria, we have shared
many great moments together.
For 42 happy years we
were always together,
never too far from
each other.
I will miss being your waiter
I will miss your warmth
I will miss your smile
I am and always will be your “tomorrow” man.
Until we are reunited,
all my love, Mauro.
Mum,
Words cannot begin to describe the hole that has been left in our lives.
You are our strength, our wisdom and our protector. You are the heart
of our home.
You devoted your life to us, and for that we are eternally grateful. We are honoured
to be able to call
you our mum.
Thank you for the years of your unconditional
love and support.
We take comfort knowing you are now at peace
with Paul.
Forever in our hearts
Amelia & Luke, and Georgia.
A devoted and wonderful Sister, Sister-in-law, Godmother, Aunty
& Great Aunty.
You fought bravely
to the end.
Always thinking of
others before yourself.
Your kindness & presence
will be deeply missed
and fondly remembered.
Thank you for being
a big part of our lives.
Forever in our hearts.
Elio, Kirsten, Ben, Russell, Molly, Amelia, Bryce,
Harvey, Sarah & Nick.
Funeral by : Blackwell Funerals Torrensville
Website: https://www.blackwellfunerals.com.au
Email Address : SACCCcorrespondence@...
Phone number : 088154...
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