On February 4, ALFRED MANGION, of Kappara, aged 74, passed away peacefully at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre (SAMOC), comforted by the rites of the Holy Church, surrounded by his family.

He leaves to mourn his loss his dear wife Valerie née Attard, his daughter Daniela and her husband David, daughter Francesca and her boyfriend Rick, grand-daughter Emilia, sister-in-law Marion, his sister Josephine and her husband Godwin, his sister Connie, his brother Oliver, and nephews.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, February 7 at 1.30pm for San Ġwann parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at All Souls Cemetery, Tarxien.

No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta are appreciated.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at palliative care, SAMOC, for their dedicated care and support.

Lord grant him eternal rest.