BOFFA. On February 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, of Blata l-Bajda, aged 75, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Charles, her children Michael and his wife Edith, Patrick and his wife Sandra, and Mariella, her grandchildren Charisse, Kyle, Michela, Shaun, Jeanelle, Jade, Mireille and Luke, her sisters and brothers, Nelly, Rose, Albert, George and Doris, their respective spouses, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ENGERER. On February 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lilian, his children Vanessa and her husband David Farrugia, Edward and his wife Ramona, Kurt and his wife Sarah, Marija Kristina and her partner Wayne, his grandchildren Kyle, Marc, Carla, Jake, Nik, Sam and Kaya, his sisters and brothers, Marlene, Dorothy, Austin, Tania, Brian, Christopher and Caroline and their respective spouses, his in-laws, nephews, nieces and numerous friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Special thanks to all the staff at Ward M1, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FALZON. On February 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIOVANNA, widow of Neriku, aged 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Eddie and his wife Lorraine, Andrew and his wife Liliana, residing in the USA, Pauline and her husband Godwin Camilleri and Maria, her grandchildren Neil, Wayne and his fiancée Christiana, Kyle, Francesca, Robert, Luca, Erica and Enrico, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, March 2 at 1.30 p.m. for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement, Balzan will be greatly appreciated. Respected and loved in life, she will be treasured in our hearts forever. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On February 4, at a nursing home in Surrey, DONALD, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Rosemary Clarke, his niece Pat and her husband Mario Grech, his great-nephew David, his great-niece Alexea and her husband Alastair, his very caring friend Edwin Micallef and his wife Harriet of UK, other relatives and friends. Cremation takes place today at the Surrey and West Sussex Crematorium. This evening's 6.30 Mass at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VASSALLO. On February 21, JOHN, aged 74, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Michèle, Chantal and her husband Stephen Ganado and Mireille, his sisters, family and numerous friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA-BRIFFA. On February 22, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, Dr JOSEPH EDWARD VELLA-BRIFFA, former resident of St Julians and Mellieħa, passed away peacefully after a long illness, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, née Ciantar, his two daughters and their husbands, Rosa and her husband Francis Hunt, and Anna Maria and her husband Jamie Clarke, his grandsons Joshua, Christopher, Timothy, Daniel Hunt and Zac Clarke and his granddaughter Isabella Rosa Clarke. He also leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and their spouses, Alfred and Doris, Frank and Eileen, Victor and Pauline and Dr Dino and Nadette, his brother-in-law Joe Mamo, widower of his sister Margaret, his nephews and nieces, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital tomorrow at 1 p.m. for Mellieħa parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in his wife's family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. A prayer is solicited.
In Memoriam
BELLIZZI - GIUSEPPINA. A most loving wife and mother totally dedicated to the love and welfare of her family. Remembered in a special way on her anniversary with love, gratitude and respect by her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Rest in peace, dear mother, in the embrace of the Lord you loved and served so well.
BRIFFA. In loving memory of MARY, a dearest sister and aunt, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Saviour and Aldo.
CAMILLERI - RITA. A year ago today. What would we give her hand to clasp, her face to see, her voice to hear, her smile to see, as in the days that used to be. Some sweet day beyond the strife we will clasp each other's hands, in Heaven, that happy life. Sorely missed by her husband Frans, her daughter Alison and her husband Trevor, her son Owen and his wife Claudia, and grandchildren Conor and Lauren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA SCICLUNA - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather, today the 10th anniversary of his departing to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by his children Noel, Joseph, Anna, Adrian, Ina and Edna, their respective wives, husbands and grandchildren. O Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CUTAJAR - FRANK. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today being the sixth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Gino, Lilla, Miguel, Kira and Keith.
DEBONO - MARY, née Zammit Tabona. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 32nd anniversary of her demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Victor, Mavis, Marielouise, and grandchildren.
GALEA - EDWARD. In loving memory of a dear friend on the fifth anniversary of his death. Never forgotten. Josette and family.
MALLIA - ALFRED. Always in our thoughts and prayers on the fourth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Mary Anne, his children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal peace.
MALLIA - ALFRED. Treasured memories of a dear friend and colleague. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Malta Stock Exchange plc.
MAMO. In loving memory of our dearest JOE on his second year of joining God in heaven. Loving thoughts. Bernadette, Gabriella, Arthur, Daniela, Trevor, and grandchildren Alexandra, Nicola, Paul.
MICOVIC - JULIANA and MARY. On Juliana's and Mary's, our much loved and much missed sister and aunt, mother and grandmother, fifth and 29th anniversary respectively, a Mass for the repose of their soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Milica, Milos, Monica and Attilio, Michael, Roberta, Andrea and Mark. May God grant them eternal rest.
VALENTINO - LOUIS. On the 11th anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Most sadly missed but never far from our hearts and prayers, especially remembered today. Lina, Victor, Sister Carmen, and Mario, spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord grant him eternal rest.
ZARB ADAMI - MARIA CARMELA. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the anniversary of her demise. Her family.
Sale of antiques
An antiques and old furniture sale will be held in aid of St Helen parish centre at the centre itself in Birkirkara from March 4 to 7 between 5 and 7.30 p.m., on March 8 between 9 a.m. and noon and 4.30 and 7.30 p.m. and on March 9 between 9 a.m. and noon.
Archaeology lecture
A lecture about excavations at the Brochtorff Xagħra Circle will be delivered by prehistoric archaeology senior lecturer Caroline Malone at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, tomorrow at 6 p.m.