On February 22, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, CATHERINE BALDACCHINO, aged 72, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by her family.

She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters and brothers, Marianne and her husband John Farrugia, Josephine, Antoine, Saviour, Dione and Emily and their families, her beloved nephews and nieces Samuel, Bobby, Lisa, Nicola, Simon, Justine, Timmy, Deborah, Rachel and their families, her great-nephews and nieces Alex, Amy, Zoe, Chloe, Ella, Jael, Kayzen and Ben, her aunt Nancy, widow of Moses Sammut, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, February 25, at 7.30am for Our Lady of Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Donations to the Poor Clares of St Julian’s and Aid to the Church in Need, 35, Mdina Road, Attard, would be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

The family would like to thank staff at the oncology centre and Hospice Malta, Balzan, for all the help and support given.