Adds PN's and PL's condolences, funeral arrangements - The Prime Minister's father, Louis, known as Gigi, passed away at Mater Dei Hospital this morning. He was 89.

Mr Gonzi had been in hospital for the past few days and passed away at 5 a.m. surrounded by his children.

The funeral Mass will be held tomorrow at 10 am. at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Sanctuary in Valletta.

The Nationalist Party expressed its condolences to Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and his brother Nationalist MP Michael Gonzi.

It paid tribute to Mr and Mrs Gonzi (who passed away two years ago) for their exemplary life and for the way they had, quietly and with dedication, raised a family, with two of their sons serving their country as Prime Minister and as an MP.

The Labour Party also expressed its condolences and said that party leader Joseph Muscat had been in contact with the prime minister to express his sorrow.

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