On Thursday, September 3, in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, ALFRED RUGGIER, born on October 30, 1925, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family.

He is deeply mourned by his surviving children, Paul and Fabiana, Fred and Ann, Louis and Violet, Mario, Anna and Adrian, Marisa and Grant, daughter-in-law Julia; beloved grandchildren Heidi, Sarah, Simon, Jessica, Cristina, Joshua, Rachelle, Julia, Luciana, Ayana, Martina; great-grandchildren Evelyn, Alan; brother Edgar, numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends in Malta, and abroad.

He was predeceased by Maria, beloved wife of 53 years, and eldest son Joseph.