It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing, on June 11, of our beloved MARIA DOLORES VELLA, aged 69, after battling long-term pain with resilience and grace, comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Elena and her husband Carl, Rebecca and her husband Ludrick, Philip and his wife Francesca, and all grandchildren - Ben, Sara, Jamie and Jack, all her family, friends, in-laws and all the team at Beta Pharmacy.

Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated on Saturday, June 14, at 9am, at St Mary parish church, Għaxaq.

Instead of flowers, donations towards Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, shall be collected during Mass.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.