Hundreds bid farewell to George Bonello Dupuis
Video: Mark Zammit Cordina.
Hundreds of people this afternoon packed St Julian's Parish Church to give a final salute to former Finance Minister George Bonello Dupuis, who passed away on Friday.
President George Abela led the mourners, along with Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, Opposition leader Joseph Muscat and the Speaker of the House, Louis Galea.
The congregation included former Presidents Eddie Fenech Adami, Guido de Marco and Ugo Mifsud Bonnici and serving and former ministers and MPs from both sides of the House.
Also present were past and present Sliema Wanderers team officials and members of the judiciary.
Dr Bonello Dupuis, who passed away aged 82, was a leading notary and was treasurer of the Nationalist Party and Sliema FC president before becoming finance minister when the Nationalist Party was elected in 1987. He ended his public career as Maltese High Commissioner to London.
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Edric Micallef Figallo
Feb 24th 2010, 13:59
My father supported him back in the day, and he was my godfather, may he rest in peace. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
Anthony castillo
Feb 23rd 2010, 19:20
A BIG THANK YOU that never ends for what you did to our GREAT PARTY and our COUNTRY.We are experiencing all the good things that you did while you was serving our country. You will never be forgotten mainly for the good the wise words that you said that NO ONE IS ABOVE THE PARTY.THANK YOU GEORGE FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
Elizabeth Micallef
Feb 22nd 2010, 23:14
I met Dr Bonello Dupuis only once, socially, at a luncheon given in his honour by Colonel and Mrs Joe Falzon at their home in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Both he and his wife were extremely charming and it was a pleasure to meet them both. I am saddened to hear of his death and my sincere condolences go to Iris and the Bonello Dupuis family. May he rest in peace.
Joe Fenech
Feb 22nd 2010, 19:53
He will definitely be remembered for his wise words: NO ONE IS ABOVE THE PARTY !
Jesmond Micallef
Feb 22nd 2010, 17:10
I remember Dr Dupuis very well. There was something about his smile, his eyes and attitude, they conveyed a positiveness and a sense of love too.
A respectful good bye to you, Dr Bonello Dupuis.
A father to his own children never dies.
T Mifsud
Feb 22nd 2010, 17:01
Farewell George, your legacy lives on!
Dr. John Zammit
Feb 22nd 2010, 16:16
On behalf of the Alleanza Liberali we send our condolences.
Carmel Garcia
Feb 22nd 2010, 15:43
God rest his Soul.
Karl Stagno-Navarra
Feb 22nd 2010, 15:36
Farewell George. Your legacy will live on forever