On October 12, MARIA BELLIZZI, née Fava, of Birkirkara, widow of Dr Louis Theuma MD and Alfred Bellizzi (former Ambassador to the UN, Geneva), aged 84, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church.

She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Adrian Theuma, Christine and Tim Wilkins, Corinne and David Mamo, her grandchildren Jo (Mark), Patrick (Miriana), Emma and Alexia, and great-grandson Ben, her brother Lino Fava, her sister Monica Drago, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence on Thursday, October 17 at 1.15pm for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

No flowers by request but donations to Jesuit Refugee Service Malta, will be appreciated.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital and St Vincent de Paul Residence for their dedication and care.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.