On December 21, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, CARMELO (Lino) DESIRA, of Ħamrun, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Maria, widow of Paul, Blanche and her husband Gilbert, Joan and her husband Edgar, Ines, widow of his brother Antonio, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Casa Antonia, Balzan on Tuesday, December 22, at 2pm, for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

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

Lord, grant him eternal rest.