On October 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIUSEPPA PORTELLI née Spiteri, widow of Innocent, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

She will be deeply missed by her children Mario and his wife Monica, Joseph and his wife Marthese, Tommy widower of Bernardette, Patrick and his wife Josanne, her grandchildren Malcolm, Hermione, Davinia, Malachy, Jonathan, Rosalyn, Timothy, Lorraine, Francesca and their relative spouses, her sister Frances widow of Ġużeppi, Gola widow of her brother Paul, nephews and nieces, other relatives, and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, October 19, at 2.15pm, for St Mark’s church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by a burial in the family grave at Santa Margerita Cemetery, Rabat.

No flowers by request, but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated.

Lord embrace her in your loving arms forever.