On March 13, MARIO AQUILINA, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved friend, partner and wife of 70 years, Phyllis née Felici, his daughters Angele and David Tabone, Karen and Alan Alden, his grandchildren Andrew, Sarah and Nicholas, Malcolm and Luisa, Jeremy and Francesca and Stephanie and David.

His adored great-grandchildren Kyra, Harry, Emily and baby Sophia. His sister Rosary and his sisters-in-law Lydia and Nikki Aquilina, Myriam Diacono and Eileen Mifsud.

Nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated on Thursday, March 16, at 2pm at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema.

No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be appreciated.

May the Lord grant him eternal rest.