On February 2, at Karin Grech Hospital, CARMEL ZERAFA, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Teresa, née Cauchi, daughter Katarina, son Anton Mariano, his sister Josephine Farrugia, her daughters Pauline, Marcette, Catherine and Cecilia and their families, his wife’s brothers Alphonse and Mary Rose Cauchi, Alfred and Maryanne Cauchi, his wife’s sister Margaret and Dr George Abela and their families, other relatives and friends, especially members of St Catherine’s Band Club, Żurrieq, Cantate Domino Choir and the Fraternity of the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacred Heart.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, February 5, at 1.45pm, for St Catherine’s parish church, Żurrieq, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at San Leone Cemetery, Żurrieq.

No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.Lord, grant him eternal rest.

The family wish to thank all the staff at RW3, Karin Grech Hospital, for the love and dedication shown to their beloved Carmel.