On November 19, Dr IRIS MARIA PACE, passed away peacefully at her home in Attard, aged 91.

A devoted educator throughout her life, she taught the Italian language to generations of students with exceptional dedication, warmth and pride.

She is mourned by her sisters Odette Gatt and Lydia Workman, her nieces, nephews, grand-niece and grand-nephews, as well as by the many students and friends whose lives she touched.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 26, at 9am, at Attard parish church.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.