D'ALESSANDRO. On May 23, Maurice, aged 78, married to the late Monica née Doublet, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Stephen and his wife Rachelle née Leone Ganado, his daughter Denise and her husband Michael Pickering, his sons Edward and his wife Helga née Schranz and Robert, his much-loved grandchildren Nicholas, Jonathan, Sarah and Miguel, his sisters, Rose Rutter Giappone and Lina Portelli and his brother Josie, in-laws, cousins and other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Monday, May 25, at 1.30 p.m. for St John of the Cross parish church in Ta' Xbiex where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. The family would like to express its gratitude to the staff at Casa Arkati and Mater Dei Hospital for their dedicated care and support. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA. On May 24, KARL, aged 29, of Valletta, died tragically, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his father Joe and his mother Pauline, his sister Yasmeen, his fiancée Loredana, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday at 9.30 a.m. for the Carmelite Basilica, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

BONELLO - VICTOR. Treasured memories of our beloved father, today the 35th anniversary of his demise. His children, spouses and family.

BORG CARDONA. In loving memory of our mother GLADYS, née Flores. Fondly remembered by her children, spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO. Remembering with much love and gratitude our dearest mother VIOLET, especially today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Carmelina, Maria, Doris, Rita and all their families.

ELLUL - EMMANUEL. Loving and unfading memories of a most beloved and dearest father, today the 24th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and thoughts. His children Mary and Lina, in-laws and grandchildren. Please remember him in your prayers. O Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GALEA - CARMELO (Lino). On the 10th anniversary of his passing away. Loved and remembered, always in our prayers. His wife Connie, sons Alex and Austin, daughter Marie Louise, in-laws and grandchildren.

JACONO - ROLAND. In loving memory of my brother on the seventh anniversary of his demise. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema.

PERESSO. In loving memory of MICHELE, today the fifth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children, in-laws and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SPITERI. In loving memory of dearest MARIO, a beloved husband, father and grandfather who went to meet the Risen Lord two years ago today. Always alive in the hearts and prayers of his wife Josephine, his children Marco, Claire and her husband Norbert, grandchildren Jake and Neil. To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

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