Prominent lawyer Katrina Borg-Cardona tragically lost her battle with “an unforgiving sickness” on Tuesday while receiving care in England.

Aron Mifsud Bonnici, husband and fellow lawyer, shared an emotional message on social media with the news, writing:

“She fought bravely and faced the untimely outcome with courage and serenity. She now rests in peace.

“She will be missed by her two boys, her mother, our family and friends. I lost my wife, my friend of thirty years. The last days spent at her bedside were a tearful, tender recalling of many experiences shared together. She fortified me and consoled me without fail, from our student years up until the very end.”

Katrina was an accomplished lawyer who took pride in her work and who demonstrated strong leadership throughout her career, writes Dr Mifsud Bonnici.

Indeed, Dr Borg-Cardona was engaged as Chief Officer for Legal & Lease Administration with Malta Industrial Parks, now rebranded INDIS Malta, between 2006 and 2009, and was then appointed to Chief Officer for Legal, Regulatory & Compliance with the same company in January 2010 until recently.

She was also engaged as Partner with Mifsud Bonnici Advocates in June 2014.

Celebrating her achievements, Dr Mifsud Bonnici highlighted how hardworking she was while remaining generous with time for the family.

“Dinners with friends and a glass of her favourite wine were her simple indulgences. Our family will treasure the memory of her beautiful life.”

He thanked his parents and extended family for their support, and the nursing staff at the Royal Marsden Hospital “for their incredible dedication to patient care”.

“I also thank her consultants and doctors who tirelessly applied their knowledge to Katrina. Finally, the team at Puttinu Cares, the Franciscan Fathers and others who supported us in London, and the many healthcare workers who make life that little bit more tolerable for patients and relatives.”

Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.