On May 10, at the Imperial Residence, Sliema, CHARLES GALEA, aged 91, formerly of Tal-Ibraġ, Swieqi, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He will be greatly and sadly missed by his beloved wife Delma.

He leaves to mourn his loss Delma’s children, Philip and Kathryn and their families in the UK, his sister Iris Zammit and Jimmy, his sister-in-law Mary Galea, his many nephews and nieces, children of his deceased brothers Edwin and Joe Galea, and his sister Mary Darmanin Demajo, their respective families, other relatives and friends, including Joseph Camilleri and his family, Prof. John Portelli and all former dental students with whom Charles, ‘Il-General’, enjoyed such special and memorable experiences in Albania during their dental training years. 

The funeral leaves the Imperial Residence on Saturday, May 14, at 9.30am, for Jesus of Nazareth (Nazzarenu) parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. 

Lord, grant him eternal rest.