On March 21, at Karin Grech Hospital, Brother PATRICK ATTARD PORTUGHES, aged 76, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after months of illness borne with Christian fortitude.

He leaves to mourn his loss the Communities of the La Salle Brothers, of De La Salle and Stella Maris, his brother Carmel and his wife Therese, his sister Anna Maria, her husband Carmel Bonello, her daughter Nadia and son Stephen, their families, relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, March 24, at 2pm, for the Collegiate church of St Lawrence, Vittoriosa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the De La Salle Brothers grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

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

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

The Brothers and the family would like to thank the specialists, doctors, physio-therapists, nurses, carers and the staff at Karin Grech Hospital for their constant care and commitment over the last months.