On May 5, at his Mellieħa residence, JOSEPH BUGEJA, aged 92, a dedicated teacher and professor of English, formerly from Floriana, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved most devoted wife Candida, his sons Christopher and his partner Karen, Bernard and his partner Nickie, his most beloved grandchildren, Jeremy, Christina, Sophie, Sarah and Susie, his sisters Doris, Crocy and her husband Lino Vella Clark, his brother Alfred and his wife Teresa, Doris, widow of his brother Publius, George Lewis, widower of his sister Maria, Mae, widow of his brother Charles, Joseph Vassallo, widower of his sister Pauline, his in-laws Antoinette Zarb and Josephine and her husband Michael Willday, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A devoted husband and father. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 10, at 9.15am at St Publius church, Floriana, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

The family would like to thank doctors, nurses and carers for their dedication and patience towards Joe.