On October 15, EMMANUEL (Lollie) DESIRA, aged 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones and comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his children Norval and his wife Patricia, Sheryl Ann and her husband James, his precious grandchildren Emma and her fiancé Luke, Philippa and her partner Karl, and Timmy, his loving sisters-in-law Rose and Evelyn, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated on Thursday, October 17, at 9am, at Mary Immaculate Conception church, Tal-Ibraġ, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

No flowers by request but donations to Mount St Joseph Jesuit Retreat Centre, Mosta, will be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, carers and staff at The Imperial Care Home for their dedication and priceless help.