On January 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY ROSE ABELA, née Vella, of Attard, aged 72, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband George, her children Patrick and his wife Lorraine, Stephen and his wife Sharon, Louise and her husband Anthony; her treasured grandchildren Matthias, Katrina, Alexander and Bettina; her brother Edgar and his wife Winnie; her sisters-in-law Carmen, Frances and her husband Joe; and other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, January 25, at 2pm, for Santa Maria parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Instead of flowers, donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.