On March 3, Dr JOHN VELLA of Tal-Ibraġ, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Simone, his son David and his wife Michèle, his daughter Kristina and her partner Chris, his grandchildren Jonathan and Chris, his brother Lino and his wife Lydia, his carer Vergel, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves St James Hospital, Sliema on Wednesday, March 5, at 1.30pm, for the Madonna tal-Karmnu parish church, Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.