On July 31, JOSEPH FRANCIS AZZOPARDI, of C. Azzopardi & Sons, Valletta, aged 81, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Yvonne née Spiteri, his children Emmanuele and his wife Marthese, Alex and his wife Patricia, Graziella and her partner Steven, his beloved grandchildren Daniel, Francesca and her boyfriend Nathan and Paul and his girlfriend Jamie.

His brothers and sisters, Ina wife of the late Dr Joseph Ciappara, Paul and his wife Eldred, Manuel and his wife Emma, Alda and her husband Dr Charles Delicata and Lucienne widow of his late brother Anton.

His sister-in-law Carmen and her husband Lawrence Schembri, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, August 2, at 8.30am, for Our Lady of Fatima parish church, Guardamangia, where Mass to celebrate his life will be held at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

The family would appreciate if instead of flowers, donations are made to Hospice Malta.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.