Announcements

AGIUS. On December 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Katrine née Briffa and Godwin, God’s precious gift of a daughter – LAURA, a most welcome sister to Luca.

ARNOLD. On December 21, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Khadija El Youssfi and Kieran Dale, God’s precious gift of a daughter – SARAH KIERAN DALE. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the staff at the hospital.

CALLEJA. On December 20, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Stephanie née Mifsud and Arthur, God’s precious gift of a daughter – ELISA, a most welcome sister to Andrew. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and to all the staff at the hospital.

FARRUGIA. On December 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Karen née Azzopardi and Ramon, God’s precious gift of a daughter – LEAH, a most welcome sister to Liza. Praise be to God and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

GINGELL LITTLEJOHN. On December 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Philippa née Bellizzi and Christopher, God’s precious gift of a son – MICHAEL, a most welcome brother to Charlie. Deo gratias et Mariae.

MIFSUD. On November 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Monique née Schaak and Damian, twin sons – TOBY and ROBIN.

Obituary

ATTARD GLIVAU. On December 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL, of Vittoriosa but residing in Birżebbuġa, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Imelda, his sons Lawrence, and Mario and his wife Moira, his grandchildren Kyle and Nicole, his sister Maria and nieces Margaret and her husband Martin, Anna and her husband Victor, Rosette and Marie, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for St Peter’s parish church, Birżebbuġa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BRIFFA. On December 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, Sister CONSIGLIA, aged 80, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her Mother Superior, the nuns of the Missionary Congregation of Jesus of Nazareth, Żejtun, her sister Ġuża and her husband David Spanjol, Mary, widow of her brother Carmelo, and Maria, widow of her brother Emanuel, nephews and nieces, including Fr Salvinu Spanjol, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for the chapel at Jesus of Nazareth Institute, Żejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at St Gregory Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Missionary Congregation of Jesus of Nazareth will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CASHA. On December 25, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, BENEDICT, aged 77, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Doris, widow of Romano, and Fiona, widow of Captain Richard Casha, his nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for Fatima parish church, Guardamanġa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GAUCI. On December 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, GUDITTA, née Zammit of Valletta, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charles and his wife Lourdes, Mary and her husband Orazio Costanzo, Anthony, Joe, Rita and her husband Renè Vanderwied, Vincent and his wife Rosette, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Theresa, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at St Dominic’s parish church, Valletta, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GELLEL. On December 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOE of Vittoriosa, aged 76, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Anton of Mifsud Garage, Vittoriosa, and his wife Doris, and Joseph of Swan Lake Restaurant, Marsascala, and his wife Josephine, his grandchildren Lawrence and his wife Natasha and their son Jake, Maria, Matthew, Christine and Bernard, his brother-in-law Joe Darmanin, his brothers Laurie, Lino and his wife Mary and Charles and their respective families, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Lawrence Collegiate parish church, Vittoriosa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at St Lawrence parish cemetery, Vittoriosa. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank all doctors and staff at ITU, Mater Dei Hospital. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

MERCIECA. VICTOR, aged 83, widower of Maria née Micallef, former assistant director at the Department of Information and broadcaster, passed away at Villa Messina, Rabat, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and with the deep belief of eternal life through Christ our Saviour. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Maryrose, Anthony and Veronica, John and Marianne, Bernadette, Anna and her partner Anthony, Jacqueline and Joseph, Joseph and Elaine, his grandchildren Mark, Maria, Francesca, Clare, Andrew, Nathan and Liam, Jacqueline, Katrina, Claudia, Daniel, Maria, Jacob and Francesca, his brother Anthony, his sister Mary, nephews, nieces and in-laws. The funeral will leave Villa Messina in Rabat tomorrow at 8 a.m. and Mass will be held at St Mary parish church in Birkirkara at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, Moviment Missjunarju Ġesù fil-Proxxmu would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PELLEGRINI PETIT. On December 23, JOSEPH, aged 88 passed peacefully away to eternal life comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Gaby, his loving daughters Gabriella and her husband Christian Holland, Monique and her husband John Formosa, his grandchildren Nicholas, Gulja, Carla, Pascal and Phillipa, his brothers Paul and his wife Lina, George, Tonio and his wife Rosemary, his sister Rose Martin, nephews and nieces and his numerous friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Ġesù Nazzarenu Church, Sliema, where Mass presente cadevere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by private burial. Donations to the Renal Unit mater Dei Hospital would be appreciated.

SPAMPINATO. On December 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, CATHERINE, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her mostly beloved daughters Christa and her husband Robert Aquilina, Fabrizia and her husband Richard Cleland, her beloved grandchildren Max, Julia, Sophia, Bianca, her brothers and sisters Carmen Bouvet, Jean and her husband Hector Castaldi, Josephine and her husband Richard Tabone, Alfred and his wife Jane, Ovi and his wife Sandy, Dorothy and her husband Lawrence Avellino, her nephews, nieces and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Balluta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

TORPIANO. On December 24, JOHN, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Teresa, widow of Anthony Fabri and Yvonne, wife of Gerard Clarke, his in-laws Winnifred, widow of his brother Joseph, and Lilian, widow of his brother Anthony, his nieces and nephews and their families, other relatives and friends. His nieces wish to thank Sr Marguerite, Sr Eustella, Sr Antoinette and all the staff at St Catherine’s Home, Attard, for their care and dedication. The funeral leaves St Catherine’s Home tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

A Mass for the repose of RICHARD MIFSUD will be celebrated tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima church, Guardamangia.

In Memoriam

AMODEO – YVONNE, 26.12.’02. With the sweetest, most cherished and poignant memories of our dearest mother, still so vivid after eight years. Please remember her in your prayers. Muffy, Patricia and Francesca.

BAMBER – RICHARD. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 15th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Mary, son Mark and Nathalie and grandchildren.

BORG – ERSILIA. Cherished memories of our dearest mother, December 30 the 17th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Helen, husband Vincent and all her family.

BUSUTTIL – JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a much loved and never forgotten husband, father and grandfather on the 11th anniversary of his passing away. Love Mary Ann and family

CACHIA ZAMMIT. Treasured memories of MARIA BIANCA, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the 21st anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

CAMILLERI. In everlasting memory of our dear mother EVELYN on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Your children Maryrose, Margaret and Elizabeth.

CAMILLERI – FREDERICK, 1960-1993. In loving memory of our dear son who was born to eternal life 17 years ago. Though we miss him a lot, the thought that he is in a much better life that is full of joy and peace relieves our pains. Never forgotten by his parents, sisters and in-laws.

FALZON – HENRIETTA. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 22nd anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Yvonne, Wilfrid and their families.

FENECH. In ever loving memory of ALBERT on the 42nd anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. His daughter Rosette. Today’s 7.30 p.m. Mass at St Patrick’s Salesian church, Sliema, will be said for the repose of his soul.

GALEA. In loving memory of CARMELA, née Borg who departed this life to meet the Risen Lord on 26.12.1991. Always remembered by her family.

MIFSUD – ROSARIO. On the seventh anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his children, in-laws and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, his daughters Victoria, Roberta and Stefanya, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

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Personal

MAE CACHIA. Her children Grace Ann, Robert and his wife JoAnn, together with her surviving brothers, sisters and their spouses would like to thank all those who in any way contributed towards her well-being over the years. Special thanks also go to whoever participated at her funeral, sent flowers, and conveyed sympathy at her loss. Mae is now enjoying her well deserved peace. Please remember her in your prayers.