On August 2, SERGIO MANARA, husband of the late Irene née Dowling, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss and celebrate his long, fruitful and dedicated life, his beloved children, Ray and his wife Jodie, Sander and his wife Debra, Fiorella, Marco and his wife Emma, his grandchildren Amelia, Bertie, Isabella, Jonathan and his wife Amanda, Richard and his wife Emma, Sarah and her husband Rafael, Rebecca, Miguel and his wife Rossella, Lara, and Malcolm and his fiancée Maria, his great-grandchildren Zachary, Emilia, Heidi and Elia, as well as many other relatives and friends. 

Mass, praesente cadavere, will be said on Friday, August 5, at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. 

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at MIU and M5 wards at Mater Dei Hospital and at Good Shepherd Hospital and Dar l-Anunzjata for their care and dedication.