On July 1, JOHN C. RIPARD, passed away peacefully at home, spiritually held by his family, to join his late wife Rosette.

He leaves to mourn his sad loss his children Rachel and her husband Michael Scicluna, John and his wife Emma, Erika, and Stephanie and her husband Andrew Calascione;
his 12 grandchildren Sebastian, Daniel, Jade, Thomas, Mark, Sam, Michelle, Luke, Julia, Camille, Andrea and Emily together with their respective partners;
his 14 adoring great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law Dora and her respective family;
his extended family and numerous friends.

He is also mourned by his loving carers Marvin and Teresa, to whom the family is forever grateful.

A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, July 7, at 10am, at the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa.

Lord grant him eternal rest.