FRANS PORTELLI, residing at Casa Antonia, widower of Miriam, went to meet the Risen Lord on January 24, aged 93.

He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters-in-law Josephine, Lina and Lilian, his nephews and nieces in Malta and abroad, and his many friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Casa Antonia for Balzan parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 28 at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

No flowers by request but donations to Dar Merħba Bik in Balzan would be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.