HUGH MERCIECA, on June 25, passed away suddenly, aged 78.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Patricia née Smith, his daughter Michelle, wife of Ivan Refalo, his son Mark, his grandchildren Roberto and Francesca and her boyfriend Nick D’Alessandro, Mona Mercieca, widow of his brother Vincent, and her children Martin and his wife Caroline and Rachel, wife of Mark Gregory, his sisters-in-law Blanche, widow of Hon Dr Michael Refalo, Cecilia and her husband Peter Camilleri, and Corinne, widow of his brother-in-law Tom, and her husband Joe Gerada, besides other nephews, relatives and friends.

The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, June 28, at 8.30am.

Mass praesente cadavare will be celebrated at the St Julian’s parish church at 9am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.