The fishing village of Marsaxlokk this morning said its final farewell to Karmenu Bugeja, 61, a fisherman all his life, who died in the Simshar tragedy.
Hundreds turned up for the funeral Mass, with the congregation being led by Mrs Bugeja, Acting President George Hyzler and Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi.
Those present also included Stephania Carabott, who bravely turned up hours after attending the funeral of her husband Noel in the same church yesterday.
Fr Godfrey Zarb OFM led the Mass.
Meanwhile Karmenu Bugeja's son Simon, the sole survivor of the Simshar, remains at Mater Dei Hospital, while young Theo, Simon's son, is still missing.