Announcements

CINI. On November 2, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, CATHERINE, of Paola, aged 70, ex-school teacher, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters Carmen and her husband Charles Zampa of Canada, Joseph and his wife Evelyn of the UK, Theresa, widow of Joseph D'Agostino of California, USA, Maria Lord and her husband Jack, Tony and his wife Miriam, Johnny and his wife Lorenza, Emanuel and his wife Marlene, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence at 8 a.m. tomorrow for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On November 2, NADIA of Rabat, aged 29, passed away peacefully after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude. She joins her father Charles in heaven after 24 years. Nadia leaves to mourn her loss her mother Carmen, née Magro, her sister Daniela and her boyfriend James, her brother Edward and his girlfriend Sarah, numerous relatives and friends, amongst whom her uncle Mgr Sylvester Magro, Bishop of Benghazi and her cousin Fr Joseph Magro OFM. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital at 3.30 p.m. tomorrow for St Mary of Jesus (Ta' Ġieżu) church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Margerita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh.

TABONE. On October 30, DR ANTON TABONE, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his brother, Father Crispin Tabone OFM Cap, his children, Lea Hogg, Claude, Christian and Dr Edwina Daly, his grandchildren, Arabella and Alastair Hogg and Tara and Anna Daly, his family, Melita Tabone, Antoniette Tabone, Victor and Roseanne Licari, Mary Lourdes Licari, Ruth Aquilina, Daniela and Richard Scerri, residents and staff at Casa Antonia, other relatives and friends. The family wish to extend their special thanks to Veronica Rossignaud and Madeleine Bianchi and their families, Dr Edward Cherubino, Joan Cherubino and her family, Yvonne Galea and her family, Dr and Mrs Martin Said, Dr Rosette Micallef, Mrs Nathalie Micallef and all her staff at Casa Antonia for their loving care and friendship. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia on Thursday for the Carmelite church, Balluta Bay, St Julians where Mass praesente cadavere will take place at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal peace.

TALIANA. On October 31, at his residence, ANTHONY, aged 53, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his mother Antonia, his brothers and sisters Anna and her husband Mario Grima, Victor and his wife Maria, Pauline, Miriam and her husband Lawrence Carabott, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Julians parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.No flowers by request but donations to a charitable institution will be greatly appreciated. ord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA. On November 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, VENERANDA of Qormi, wife of the late Emmanuel (Tas-Siegħ), aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, Saviour and his wife Dolores, Sebastian and his wife Catherine, George and his wife Dolores, Carmen and her husband Joseph Debono, Nazzareno and his wife Esther, Joseph and his wife Dolores, Maria and her husband Sebastian Dalli, Alfred and his wife Gaetana, Rita and her husband Emanuel Baldacchino, Frans and his wife Agnes, Grace and her husband Alfred Tabone, Doris and her husband Alfred Briffa, Theresa and her husband Anthony Ellul,Paul and his wife Agnes and Connie and her husband Michael Gatt, nephews and nieces, in-laws, relatives and friends. he funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St. Sebastian church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. ord, grant her eternal life.

Requiem Masses

A Mass for the repose of the soul of ALFRED AZZOPARDI who died on October 29 at St Thomas Hospital, London, will be celebrated tomorrow at Dar il-Kleru, Birkirkara at 6.30 p.m. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

A remembrance Mass for the repose of the soul of ERMELINA MORLEY will be concelebrated by Fr Sebastian Camilleri and Fr Joe Cini on Friday, November 6, at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema.

In Memoriam

ASCIAK - TERESA. Cherished and unfading memories of our dear mother on the 52nd anniversary of her passing away. Her sons and daughters.

CARUANA. In loving memory of PAULINE, née Attard, on the 20th anniversary of her demise. Much remembered, for ever in our hearts, her husband Joseph Caruana, her two children Noel and Christian and also close relatives and friends.

GAUCI MAISTRE. In loving memory of WINNIE, today being the 18th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MARSON - GLADYS. In tender memory of a dearly beloved sister on the 14th anniversary of her death. Ever fondly remembered. Lina, Eric.

MERCIECA - LILY. Loving memories of our dear nanna. Anne, Clare, Tancred.

ULLO XUEREB - CARMELINA. In loving memory on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Ċensu, Maria, nephews and nieces. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 12.30 p.m. at Sarria, Floriana.

ZARB - ROSE née Bottone. Cherished and treasured memories of you are unfading. Remembered always but especially today on your eighth anniversary. Edward, Jo and Antoine, Joe, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.