On July 4, MARK VELLA, aged 70, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anna née Azzopardi-Bencini, his children Angii and Martin, Martina and Matthew, and Stefan and Stefania, his grandchildren Marcus, Miguel, Lisa, Mickey, Siena and Olivia, his brothers Derek, James and Adrian and his sister Gloria, and their spouses, together with in-laws, other relatives and friends.

Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Stella Maris Church, Sliema on Thursday, July 7, at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

A special thanks to the professor and the Renal Unit at Mater Dei Hospital.