On April 26, PAUL PORTELLI of Rabat, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carolina, his children Ray and his wife Marica, Doris and her husband Joe, Nathalie and her husband Frank, dearest Mirjam, Mark and his wife Celia, his grandchildren Karl, Andrew and his wife Stephanie, Luke, Michael, Simon and their partners, his beloved great-granddaughter Dalia, his siblings Joe, Lucy, Rita and Anthony, his in-laws and their respective spouses, his nephews and nieces and their families, and all his relatives and friends.

A family man, always caring, generous and supportive in his quiet demeanour, he will be sorely missed.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, May 1, for the Basilica of St Paul, Rabat, where Mass to celebrate his life will be said at 4.30pm, followed by interment at St Margerita Cemetery, Rabat.

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

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the care and dedication shown by all the staff at St Catherine’s Home, Mater Dei Hospital and Sir Anthony Mamo Hospital.