Frangisku Cauchi, known as Cikku tan-Namrat and born in Gharb, sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 103.
Frangisku was the Son of Guzeppi and Marija Roza Cauchi. He was the 3rd child of 7 and was married to Marija nee Micallef. Frangisku.
Frangisku and Marija had eleven children, three of whom died at a young age. His eldest son is a missionary priest in Brazil.
Frangisku was Grandfather to 15 children, the oldest are Miriam Cauchi, the soprano and Fr. Alex who is also in Brazil. Another grandson, Fr. Christopher Cauchiwho is a priest in Canada. There are three great grandchildren, Clara and Gabriel and Luke.
The Funeral Mass for Frangisku will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, the 14th of February and will leave from the Gozo General Hospital at 2.30pm for Gharb Basilica.