GAMBINA. On August 1, CARMELO (Clo), five days before his 80th birthday, widower of Mary, née Dimech, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Fondly loved and deeply mourned by his children Anna, wife of Ing. Joe Camilleri, Anton and his wife Linda, Capt. Albert Gambina and his wife Astrid, Angela, wife of David Demarco, his nine grandchildren, his nephew, Arch. John Gambina, other nephews, nieces, his in-laws Lilian Gambina, Tessie Dimech, Albert and Mabel Dimech and Josephine Ferry, friends and his Legion of Mary friends at Ta' Xbiex.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance upper gate). Donations to charitable institutions will be appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ROBERTSON. On June 16, Flt. Lt. DOUGLAS ROBERTSON, CB, of Warren, Michigan, a World War II RAF pilot, beloved husband of the late Connie, née Stagno Navarra, aged 88, went to the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Fondly loved and deeply mourned by his son Kenneth and his wife Kathleen, his daughters Carole Leruth, Gillian and her husband Joe Buttigieg and Deborah and her husband Roger Shuttuck, his dearest brother John and his wife Ivy, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his many relatives and friends in Malta, UK and USA.
A funeral service will be held tomorrow at St Patrick's church, Sliema, where a Mass will be said at 10 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord, grant him eternal peace.
SCIBERRAS. On August 2, at her residence in Cospicua, MARY of Cospicua, aged 60, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, Cetta, widow of Salvu Psaila, Carmen and her husband Natal Grech, Diona and her husband Joseph Bonnici, Bro. Mark Sciberras of the Dominican Community, Twanny, Manuel and Rita and her husband Lino Desira, her nephews and nieces Marthese, Lilian, Josianne, Sandra, Stephanie, Margaret, Raymond, Marygrace, Ernest, Matthew and Jean-Paul, other relatives and friends, among whom all the sisters at St Margherita Convent, Cospicua.
The funeral leaves her residence tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Cospicua, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
TANTI - FRANCESKA (Cikka) of Paola, aged 95, residing at Zejtun home for the elderly. She leaves to mourn her loss her three children Connie, wife of Joe Grech, Charles, widower of Connie, Saviour and his wife Rita, her six grandchildren and their families, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
XERRI - JOSEPHINE of Ghaxaq, aged 72, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul on August 2, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children George and his wife Marouska, Charles and his wife Mary Rose, Mario and his wife Sharon, her sister Katie and her husband Joe of Canada, her in-law Nina and her husband Alfred, Emmanuel, nephews and nieces Jonathan, Lara, Andrea, Roberta, Daniel and Kylie, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Mary's parish church, Ghaxaq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Ta' L-Erwieh Cemetery, Tarxien.
No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.
XUEREB. On August 2, JOSETTE, née Zammit, of Birzebbuga residing at Ta' L-Ibrag, aged 50, went to meet the Risen Lord deeply mourned by her beloved husband Emanuel, her son Dorian and his fiancée Sabrina, her daughter Audrey and her husband Sergio, her mother Tereza, her brother and her sisters and their families, her mother-in-law, her husband's brothers and sisters and their families, relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Birzebbuga parish church followed by interment at St Leo Cemetery, Zurrieq. Donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABELA - RITA. Grateful and treasured memories of a most beloved mother on the second anniversary of her eternal life with the Lord. Remembered with love and always deeply missed. Please remember her in your prayers. Mario.
AQUILINA - JOSEPHINE. Today the 25th anniversary of her death. Forever in our hearts and minds. Her sons John and his wife Marianne, Noel, and David and Kate and her grandchildren. Rest in peace.
BONAVIA - Fr EMANUEL BONAVIA. On the fifth anniversary of his return to the House of the Father. Fondly remembered by his brothers Carmel and Fr Silvester Bonavia, OFM Cap, relatives and friends. Prayers are kindly solicited.
BONAVIA - Fr EMANUEL BONAVIA. Today being the fifth anniversary of the passing away of our dear friend. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Paul, Theresa, Clarissa and Andrea.
BONELLO GHIO. In loving memory of ALDO, today the second anniversary of his demise. Greatly missed but always in the hearts and prayers of his loving wife Doris, his children Graziella, Berta, Maria Pia, Daniela, Albert, Stefan, Paula and John, their spouses and his cherished grandchildren.
CALLEJA - CARMELA. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the eighth anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Greatly missed by her daughter Maria and family. Rest in peace.
CALLEJA - M'CARMELA. In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away eight years ago today. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
CEFAI - ALFRED. On your 10th anniversary. Remembering and missing you always. Marlene, Veronica and Andrew.
CEFAI. In loving memory of ALFRED, today the 10th anniversary of his passing away. Monica and Guido.
COLEIRO - CARLO. Remembered with love, today the 38th anniversary of his death. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. His sons and in-laws.
GRIMA - JOAN, née Whitcher. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved mother and grandmother, today the 12th anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by her children Mary, Joe, Julia, John, Christopher and their families.
MICALLEF. Precious and unfading memories of MICK, a dearly beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Maria, Malcolm, Jacqueline and Terence. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SANT CASSIA - Major HENRI E. SANT CASSIA. On the 17th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his son Louis Joseph and his wife Antoinette, his daughter Maria and her husband Noel Arrigo, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
SKRIMSHIRE - CONSTANCE. In ever loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on this the 22nd anniversary of her death. Jill, Denis, Elise, Matthew and Thomas.
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What's On Today
Festival
At Valletta, the Malta Arts Festival presents Blu, Ericailcane and Lorenzo Fonda at St James Cavalier and University Roundabout; A Doll's House of Ibsen - Dialogue Between Two Actors at the MITP Theatre at 7 p.m.; Carmine Lauri recital featuring pianist John Alley at the Palace Courtyard at 9 p.m.
8 p.m. at Ta' Qali Park, the 27th Farsons Great Beer Festival presents Daniela Vella, Joe Demicoli, Glen Vella, Ludwig Galea, Kevin Borg and Klinsmann and band on the main stage and Fire, Frenzy Mono and Scream Daisy on the rock stage.
Exhibition
At the China Cultural Centre, Melita Street, Valletta, 80 photographs highlighting the glorious moments of Chinese champions in past Olympics and the preparations for the 2008 Beijing Games.