On August 14, JOSEPH SCICLUNA, widower of MIRIAM, née Scicluna, aged 92; son of the late Carmelo (Memé) Scicluna, OBE, and the late Elvira Scicluna, née Testaferrata Moroni Viani; former co-proprietor and co-manager with his late brother, Anthony Scicluna, of the Empire Stadium, Gżira (1952-1962), passed away peacefully at Casa Antonia, Balzan, surrounded by family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his children Christine, Mark, Catherine, Geraldine and her husband David Rizzo, and Bernadine; his grandchildren Dwayne and his wife Kristine Mærkedahl Jensen, Denise and her partner, Jamison Kiner, Gabriel, Martina and her fiancé Gianni Selvaggi, and Isabelle; and his beautiful great-granddaughter Luna Mærkedahl Mamo; his many nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

For those who wish to attend, the funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Annunciation of Our Lady parish church, Balzan, on Monday, August 19, at 8.30am, followed by a private family burial at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be appreciated.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

We would like to thank all the family and friends for their support during these difficult times.

We are most grateful to the wonderful staff and the resident GP at Casa Antonia, and the very caring doctors, nurses and staff at MIU9, MAU1 and M9 at Mater Dei Hospital.

We also express our wholehearted thanks to the very dedicated medical staff of Hospice Malta.