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°CIt is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of
VIRGINIA CHRISTINE FERNANDO
(NEE SCHOKMAN)
25th December 1954 - 5th September 2025
Beloved daughter of the late Harold (Bubby) & Loretta Schokman.
Dearly loved sister of Rebecca, Christo (deceased) & Kathy.
Loving aunt of Shannon, Chasnyn, Maxine, Lauren, Daniel, Scott & Julian.
Sister in Law of Jeremy, Sheanda & Naresh.
Devoted wife of David (deceased).
Christine leaves behind her beloved sons Kim & Justin, daughters in law Despina and Dani & adored grandchildren Ollie, Charli & Cassandra.
A Requiem Mass will be held at St Simon the Apostle Parish
2 Taylors Lane, Rowville, Victoria
On Tuesday 16th September
Viewing from 10:30am, followed by mass at 11am.
Following the mass, the burial will be at Springvale Cemetery RW Gillard Lawn.
Softly the leaves of memories fall, gently we gather and treasure them all
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