On February 23, IVAN PORTANIER, of Sliema, aged 80, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved son Reuben and his wife Pamela, his son Alexei, his sister Auriol and her husband Patrick, his sister Valerie, his brother Ronald, Carmen, Josette, his grandchildren Bettina and Beppe, his nephews Alexander, Peter, James, Jeremy and Benjamin, his nieces Jeanette, Andrea, Annika and Audrey, other relatives and friends. 

The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence on Monday, February 27, for St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema, where Mass to celebrate his life will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. 

Lord, grant him eternal rest. 

Special thanks to the staff at Saint Vincent de Paul Residence for their care and dedication.