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°CAged 81 years
Passed away peacefully at Cairns Hospital on 1 October 2025
Loved and devoted husband of Maria, treasured father and father-in-law to Anthony, Loretta, Ken and Carla. Proud nonno of Katie and Hannah. Son of Arrigo and Luigia, brother to Nicola (dec’d), Felicita, Renzo and Jacqueline (dec’d).
A memorial mass to celebrate Franco’s life will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 18 Balaclava Road, Earlville, on Monday, 27 October at 10.00 am, followed by interment at Cairns Cemetery, Martyn Street, Manunda.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Stroke Foundation are greatly appreciated.
Funeral by : Simplicity Funerals Cairns
Website: http://www.simplicityfunerals.com.au
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