On May 9, at St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, MARYAN GRIMA née Preca (May 21, 1940-May 9, 2022). 

With immense sadness, we announce, after 81 memorable years of love, adventure and travel, our beautiful matriarch, passed away. 

Maryan of Valletta, residing in Toronto, Canada, has gone to join her beloved husband JoJo Grima (departed 2019) for eternity. 

Cherished by her daughters and their husbands, Karen and Gary, Gisel and Paul, Dany and Tony, her grandchildren Mike, Tara, Jason, Katrina, Sasha, Jackie, Emily, Natalie, Richard, and Sara and great-grandchildren Lucas and Addison. 

She was adored by her siblings Ella (departed), Joseph and his wife Venera, Francis (departed) and his wife Angela; Sandra and her husband Rico; loved by nieces and nephews, in-laws, relatives and friends. Maryan enjoyed being in the company of her big, boisterous family. 

She was a caregiver, listener and best friend to so many and will be missed dearly by all. 

Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 17, at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, at 6.30pm.