Announcements

BONAVIA. On January 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Nerissa née Gatt and James, God’s precious gift of a son – ENRICO, a most welcome brother to Gianluca and Katrina. Deo gratias.

BORG MANCHÉ. On January 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Denise née Gatt and Matthew, God’s precious gift of a son – JEAN, a most welcome brother to Michael. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.

CORDINA. On January 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Jeanne Michèle née Blackman and Adrian, God’s precious gift of a son – JAMES EMMANUEL. Deo gratias et Mariæ.

GRECH. On January 6, at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, UK, to Violette née Boidin and Michael, God’s precious gift of a son – ALEXANDER, a welcome brother to Elisa. Thanks to the Blessed Virgin Mary for looking after us.

LUNGARO-MIFSUD. On January 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Juliana née Cassar and Aidan, God’s precious gift of a daughter – ELISA. Deo gratias et Mariæ.

MANGION. On December 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Marie-Louise née Callus and Joseph, God’s precious gift of a daughter – CAITLIN ROSE, a most welcome sister to James Andrew.

PUTZULU CARUANA. Gaia Giselle proudly announces the birth of her brother ENRICO EMANUELE and her sister MARTA MAY, on January 8. Proud parents Henriette née Debono and Marco thank the obstetrician, the midwives and staff at Mater Dei Hospital. Praise be to God and Mary.

TABONE – ISOBEL GRACE. Born to Antonia Critien and Patrick on January 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, God’s precious gift of a daughter, a loving sister to Alexandra and Adam. Deo gratias et Mariæ.

Requiem Mass

Mass for the repose of NICK BORG CARDONA will be said on January 24 at 7 p.m. at the Crypt of the Divine Mercy Shrine in San Pawl tat-Tarġa.

On the seventh anniversary of the death of Fr CHARLES CARUANA, SJ, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on January 28 at 6.15 p.m. at St Aloysius College, Birkirkara. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

Obituary

BARTOLO PARNIS. On January 20, at Villa Messina, Rabat, ANTHONY, aged 85, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Patricia née Bugeja, his daughter Joanna and her husband Paul Bonnici, his sons George and his wife Silvana, Anthony and his wife Greta, his precious grandchildren Paul Anthony and his wife Sarah, Andrew, Jack and his fiancée Veronica, Julian, Keith and Mark, his beloved great-granddaughter Jade, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Villa Messina tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Julian’s parish church, 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 Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BLAKE. On January 21, ALBERT, of Gżira, aged 81, passed peacefully away at home. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife Ann née Keeler, his children Jennifer and her husband Mario Testa, Christopher and his wife Eugenia, his grandchildren Daniel, Louisa, Julia and Andrew, his brothers and sister, John, Mary Barthet, Cecil and his wife Lydia, Alfred and his wife Josette, Saviour Grech, husband of the late Bessie Grech, in-laws in Malta and England, nephews, nieces other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass, praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m. Donations to The Malta Community Chest Fund will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG. On January 20, at Żejtun Home, BIAGIA, née Vassallo, aged 82, widow of Francis, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Victor and his wife Stella, Joan and her husband Frankie Azzopardi, Andrew and his wife Rachel,her grandchildren Francis, Maria Jessica and her fiancé Clint, Adrian and Alexander, her sister Ġużeppa, widow of Ġużeppi Borg, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Żejtun Home tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Francis of Assisi church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

DEBATTISTA. On January 21,at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA CONCETTA, of Floriana, aged 75, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Saviour and his wife Mary, Paul and his wife Doreen, Josette and her husband Joseph Borg, Noel and Joanne, her grandchildren Peter and Juanita, John, Karen and Mark, Denise, Claire, Martina, Sarah, Sasha, her brother and his wife, the widow of her brother and their families, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

MUSCAT. On January 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE (HNC Lond.), ACIS, CSA, CPAA, aged 67, of Rabat, residing in Lija, passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mariuccia, née Grech, his daughter Roberta, BA, MA, LL.D, residing in Strasbourg, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.15 p.m. for Mass at Lija parish church, followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

PISANI. On January 21, BEATRICE, née, Baldacchino, aged 82, of Balzan, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband George, her sons Marcel and his wife Adelina, George and his wife Anna, her daughters Denise and Pauline, her grandchildren Matthew John, Paul Nathaniel, Sharon and Steven, great-granddaughters Elena and Alexa, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Foundation for Respite Care Services, Dar il-Kaptan, Mtarfa, will be appreciated. God grant her eternal peace.

VASSALLO. LAWRENCE, died peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital on January 21, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He was 88 years old. Born in Vittoriosa in 1923, he was a former Chief P.O. in the Royal Navy and served from 1945 to 1967. He then lectured at the Polytechnic, Msida, until his retirement. He was a dedicated family man, a skilled chef and avid cruciverbalist. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, devoted daughter Ruth and her husband Marco Farrugia, beloved grandsons Peter and Eliot and his girlfriend Amber, other friends and relatives. Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Gżira. Services will conclude with burial at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual Light shine upon him.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. Please pray for our mother JANE, née Grixti Soler, who died 23 years ago. So fondly remembered by the families of her children Edith, Astrid, Dennis and Ingrid.

AGIUS – NICHOLAS. Tomorrow the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Vanna, his son Hadrian and wife Josette Agius Bonello, his daughter Marcelline and his granddaughter Julia, family and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

AGIUS-GILIBERT – CARMELO. Treasured memories of our dear father, especially today the 48th anniversary of his death. Gladys, Lina, Lilian, Marionne and daughter-in-law Heydi and their families.

AQUILINA – SIMONE. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the third anniversary of her demise. Always loved and forever missed by her children, Lee, Gail and family.

BALDACCHINO – MARY. In loving memory of a dearly beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today the fourth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Lawrence, her children Albert, Lorraine, Doreen and her husband Victor, and grandchildren Rhys, Dylan, Rebecca and Owen. Lord, grant her eternal life.

BALDACCHINO – MARY. Loving and treasured memories of a dear mother fondly remembered on the fourth anniversary of her passing away to a better life. In my heart your memory lingers, sweetly, tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear mother, that I do not think of you. Your son – always – Albert.

BORG. In loving memory of OLGA, née Romano, of Ħamrun, a dear wife, mother and grandmother, on her 10th anniversary. Never forgotten by her husband Joseph, her daughters Johanna and Yvette, their respective husbands Allen Venables and Alex Mallia, her grandchildren Emma, Matthew, Niki and Andrew, relatives and friends. Masses and prayers will be said at Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and at St Agatha chapel, Rabat. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CALLEJA. Treasured memories of our dearest VICTOR on the third anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed. Maronna, Albert, Ivan, Adrian and their families.

DA RIN – ERIC, Ambassador (Ret.). In ever loving memory of a most beloved husband, much loved father and grandfather on the seventh anniversary of his passing. Always remembered and greatly missed by Naida, Daniele, Georgina, Antonia, Timmy, Francesca, Carol and Gianni.

FABRI – STELLA. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 45th anniversary of her demise. Her sons and daughters Maggie, John, Mary, Joe, Freda, Vince and their families. A prayer is solicited.

GALEA – PAUL. Tomorrow the 39th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Imelda and children. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

GLANVILLE. In memory of our dear father FRANCIS, today the anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lina, Joe and Bernadette.

GULIA – FRANK. In loving memory of our dear father on the 28th anniversary of his death. Antoinette, John, Simone and their families.

HILI – THERESE. Cherished and unfading memories of a special mother, January 26 the ninth anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers, her son Paul and family.

PISANI – LINA. In loving memory of a dear mum on the second anniversary of her passing away. Gone but not forgotten, although we’re apart, your spirit lives forever in our hearts. Sadly missed by her son Donald, her daughters Anna and Theresa and their families.

PORTELLI – UGO and LILY. Loving memories of our dear parents whose anniversaries occur on January 22 and January 31 respectively. Deeply missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Maurice, Nadette, Alice, Albert and grandchildren.

PULIS. In loving memory of our dearest ROSA, née Giordano, a beloved mama and nanna, tomorrow the first anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Forever in the hearts and prayers of her family. To live on in the hearts of those we love is not to die. Dear Lord grant her eternal rest.

RAGONESI. In loving memory of our dear RENÉ on the 13th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by Tania, Anita, André, Roberto and Joanna, Carlo and Sharon. The 11 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. Masses at St Julian’s parish church will be said for his soul.

SHEPHARD. In loving memory of WILLIAM, today the 12th anniversary of his death. Remembered with pride and love by his daughters Mary and Lilian, widow of Lino Maistre, his grandchildren Bryan Maistre and his wife Jackie, Sharon Maistre, John Maistre, and his great-grandchildren Georgina, Eunan, Carla, Luke, Jamie and Megan. Please remember him in your prayers.

SULLIVAN. Remembering GEORGE and some of the most beautiful days of my life.

THEUMA. Cherished and unfading memories of EDWIN, today the 34th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Terry, his children Céline and James and all the family.

Blood donation

The mobile blood unit will be available in front of Msida parish church from 8.30 a.m. till 1 p.m. If you feel healthy bring your ID card and donate blood. For further information call 7930 7307 or 2206 6209.