On 20 November 2019, much-loved horticultural scientist Mirko Milinkovic passed away at the age of 53 from cancer.

For many years, Mirko worked with Department of Primary Industries at Knoxfield with crops including potatoes, ornamental plants and berries.

He also worked with the Victorian Strawberry Industry Certification Authority at Toolangi in Victoria.

Mirko passed away while visiting his childhood home of Serbia, where he had also assisted the University of Horticultural Science. Mirko’s family is holding a memorial service on Sunday 23 February at the Serbian Orthodox Church of St Sava, 212 Diamond Creek Road, Greensborough.

The service begins at 2pm.

All friends are welcome.