On March 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE RIZZO, née Aquilina, aged 91, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones and comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband John, her children Johanna and her husband Edwin, Patricia and her husband Norval, her precious grandchildren Matthew, Nicola, Marcus, Philippa, and Timmy, and their respective partners Cika, Luke, Linny and Karl, her loving brothers Saviour, George, Michael and Rosaria, other in-laws Joe, Ena and Edwin, Josephine, widow of Walter, her nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated on Thursday, March 17, at 2pm, at Mary Immaculate Conception church, Tal-Ibraġ, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

No flowers by request but donations to Mount St Joseph Jesuit Retreat Centre, Mosta, would be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

The family would like to thank all the carers, nurses and all the dedicated staff at Casa Antonia, Balzan, who took such special care of her, together with the doctors and nurses at Mater Dei Hospital.