Announcements

DARMANIN. On December 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, LEONARDA (Lea) of Pembroke, aged 57, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband John, her daughter Sharon and her husband Kevin, Glen and his wife Claudette, her grandchildren Jayden, Jacob and Cohen, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on December 10 at 1.30 p.m. for the Risen Christ parish church, Pembroke, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. On December 6, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, MARY of Qormi, (school councillor), aged 59, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister and brothers, Phyllis, Joe and his wife Anna, George and his wife Josephine, Vincent and his wife Mary, Yvonne, widow of her brother Gawdenz, Freddie and his wife Lora, nephews, nieces, aunties, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for St George parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Resurrection Cemetery, Qormi. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIZZI. On December 5, JOHN of Mosta, aged 92, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Oliver and his wife Mary, his grandchildren Veronica, Omar Enrique and his wife Lucienne and their children Gianluca and Antonio, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Eden Foundation, Bulebel, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MUSCAT. On December 6, at St Vincent de Paul residence, ANTON of Paola, widower of Carmen, née Gatt, aged 87, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by his family, Marc, Christine, Jan, Alan and Kris, his sister Nelly, his in-laws John, Victor, Joe, Vivienne, Mario, Elsa and Lucia, their respective spouses and families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA SAID. On December 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, GRACE, widow of Victor Vella, of Xagħra, Gozo, residing at Balzan, aged 98, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Josephine, widow of Paul Gauci, residing in the USA and Marlene, widow of Joseph Coleiro, her grandchildren PierAngela, LisaMarie and her husband Kent, Victoria Ann, widow of Paul and Ann Marie and her husband Jonathan, her great-grandchildren Joanne and her boyfriend Adrian, Louise and her boyfriend Frank, Paul Edward, Joseph Daniel, Maria Christina and Luke, her sister Victorine Sultana, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Xagħra cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ġesu fil-Proxxmu Missionary Movement, Victoria, Gozo, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BARTOLO. In loving memory of CARMELO (Lino), a beloved husband and father, being the 29th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Maria, his son Raymond and his wife Clementine, his beloved grandchildren Jake and Mattea. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEGIORGIO - CHARLIE. A dear, beloved husband and father still very much alive in our hearts and minds. Lovingly remembered on the fifth anniversary of his demise, and always. Mona, Paul, Angèle and Mario.

EBEJER. Treasured, everlasting memories of our beloved ADELAIDE, née Bonello, on the 33rd anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her husband Edwin, and children Denise, Antoine, and Josephine Cassar Manghi.

GALEA - LINA. Treasured memories of a much loved mother on the 18th anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Josette, Angela, in-laws and grandchildren.

GALEA - PHYLLIS. Remembering a dear friend with love and affection on the second anniversary of her death. Anna.

GRECH CUMBO - JOSEPH. In memory of a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 14th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

GRECH CUMBO - JOSEPH. Cherished memories of our dear father, today the 14th anniversary of his demise. My dad once told me, death is not the greatest loss in life, but the greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. Adrian and family.

MERLINO. In loving memory of EMILIO, tomorrow the third anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered with great love and gratitude. Manuela.

PICCININO. Precious and unfading memories of CHARLES (Buddy), today the 21st anniversary of his tragic death. Charles, Rita and family.

QUINTANO. In loving memory of a dear father and nannu, EDGAR, especially today being the 34th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

VALLETTA - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, being the 21st anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his family.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Friday, December 18, 2009, re-open, Monday, January 4, 2010.

Hospice Christmas Cards

The Malta Hospice Movement is offering assorted packets of 10 Christmas cards against a donation of €1. All proceeds will go towards the movement, which helps cancer and motor neurone disease sufferers and their families.

The cards can be obtained from the movement at 39, Good Shepherd Avenue, Balzan. For more information call 2144 0085 or send an e-mail to frhospice@onvol.net.

Christmas Concert

The Stella Maris Philharmonic Society will hold its annual orchestral Christmas concert at De Porres Auditorium, the Strand, Sliema on December 19 at 8 p.m. A selection of modern and classical pieces will be played under the direction of Michael Pulis. Tickets are available by calling on 7944 5778.