On February 18, JOSEPH STIVALA, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He will always be loved and cherished by his wife Juliet, his beloved children Duncan and Katia, his sisters Marlene and her husband Victor Chetcuti and Carmen Borg, his brother Paul and their families, his in-laws Josie and Berta Camilleri, Marielle Salomone, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, February 22, for San Ġwann parish church, where Mass to celebrate his life will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

Special thanks to all the healthcare professionals at MAU 2 and Renal Unit for all their love and care shown towards Joseph during his stay at Mater Dei Hospital.