Maurice Cauchi, age 89, of Amity, passed from this life on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia.  He was born January 20, 1930 in Malta , the son of the late Anthony and Carmella Saliba Cauchi.  Maurice was retired United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and Expert Badge Rifle M-16.  Maurice worked at Bean Lumber Co. in Glenwood until his retirement.  He was a member of the Catholic Church.  Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother, Michael Cauchi and one daughter, Patricia Pittman.

Survivors are his wife, Rita Cassar Cauchi of Amity, one daughter, Diane Taylor of Benton , two brothers, Joe and George Cauchi both of Gozo, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Services are pending.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.