Announcements
Obituary
FARRUGIA. On April 11, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, FILOMENA née Schembri of Mosta, aged 80, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Carmelo, her daughters Doris and her husband Charles Borg, Carmen and her husband Dr Victor Calvagna, her grandchildren Stephanie, Bernard, Francesca, Rebecca and their fiancés. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Emmanuel Mifsud widower of Antonia, her brother Emmanuel Schembri and his wife Tessie, her sister Agnes Vella widow of Alex, her special friend Christina Scerri, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 3 p.m. for Mosta Rotunda parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Puttinu Cares Children's Cancer Support Group will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the consultant, doctors and nursing staff at St Joseph's Wing, Zammit Clapp Hospital.
PICKARD. On April 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE née Taliana, aged 61, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Paul, her daughters Henriette and her husband Kenneth Cassar and Josianne, her grandchildren Michela and Ylenia, her sisters Carmen and her husband Victor Pace, Doris and her husband Alfred Agius, Miriam widow of Alfred Vella, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Crêche, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the Infectious Diseases Unit, Mater Dei Hospital.
ZAMMIT. On April 10, at Gozo General Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 84, passed away in peaceful sleep to meet the Risen Lord and his beloved wife Vincenza. He will be deeply missed by his sons Emanuel and his wife Jane of Australia, Paul and his wife Celestina, Victor and his wife Frances, George, Michael and his wife Marthese, and his daughter Miriam and her husband Teddy, grandchildren and other family and friends.
The funeral leaves St Francis Square, Victoria, today at 4.30 p.m. for St George's Basilica where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to the Arka Foundation, Għajnsielem, Gozo, will be appreciated.
Requiem Masses
On the occasion of the third anniversary of the passing away of LOUIS E. GALEA, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 11 a.m. at St Julians parish church.
In Memoriam
ANASTASI - FRANCA, 12.4.1979. Lovingly remembered by her many friends.
BUGEJA. In loving memory of FELIX, of Qormi, today being the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, their respective families, grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends.
CASSAR. In loving memory of EDWARD, today the 17th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Olga, sons, in-laws and grandchildren.
DUNKERLEY. In loving memory of VIVINE on the ninth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Christopher, her daughter Rosemary Angela, her in-laws and grandchildren.
FARRUGIA - CARMEN. On the 11th anniversary of her death, treasured memories of a loving mother and grandmother. Fondly remembered by her children Tonio, Ita and Anouchka and their families. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church. A prayer is kindly solicited.
MANGION - JEANETTE k/a Nettie, née Fraser. In loving memory of my dearest wife, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her beloved husband Oliver, family and friends.
The rain drops
On your grave
Are the tears
From my broken heart.
PULLICINO - MOYRA. Treasured memories of a dear friend on the ninth anniversary of her passing away. May she rest in God's loving care. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Marie. All Masses said tomorrow at St Julians parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul. May God grant her eternal rest.
STAINES. In loving memory of our dear sister TERRY, today the anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Robert, Patrick, Muriel, Geraldine and Margaret, spouses, nephews and nieces.
TABONE - LAWRENCE. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Carmen and her husband Joe, Vincent, Edwin and his wife Edith, Joe and his wife Sharon, Rose Mary, Louis and his wife Marthese, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA - RITA. On the eighth anniversary of her tragic death in Sliema. Always remembered by her sons, daughters, their respective families, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our prayers.