On January 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE VELLA ZARB née Seychell, widow of Anthony, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Kathleen, wife of Walter Xuereb, Noel and his wife Judith, Mariella, wife of Charles Schembri, Mark, and Jennifer Mallia, her beloved grandchildren Daniela, Matthew, Steve, Vanessa, Denise, Andrew, Daphne and Fleur and their respective spouses, and her seven treasured great-grandchildren Kyle, Martina, Michela, Luca, Luke, Jayden and Julia. 

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, January 4, at 8.30am, for the St Julian’s parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said 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, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. 

The family would like to thank all the staff, especially the nurses and carers at Villa Messina, Rabat, for their utmost care and dedication. 

May the Lord welcome her in his safe arms and grant her eternal peace.