Announcements

CAMILLERI. On January 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, RITA of Sliema, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Lina wife of John Scerri, her brother John Camilleri, her brothers-in-law Joseph Schembri and Joseph Sciberras, in-laws, nephews and nieces other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by internment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by re­quest but donations to Dar Ġesù fil-Proxxmu will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CAUCHI, on January 31 at Mater Dei Hospital, Major JOSEPH, AFM, of Floriana, aged 75, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Dorothy, his children Josette and her husband Charles Hili, Edmond and his wife Dorothy, his grandchildren Clint, Dean, Ilonia, Abner and Yoram, his sisters Margaret Galea and Cettina Cauchi, his mother-in-law Jenny Iles, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CURTIS. On January 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMANUELA of San Ġwann, aged 72, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Peter, her only son Ian and his wife Nathalie and grandchildren Robert and Jessica, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable organisations will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DELICATA. On January 31, at his residence in San Ġwann, SAVIOUR, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Rita, his children Anne, Joseph and his wife Ninette, Mary Rose widow of Anthony D’Amato, Charles and his wife Carmen, Monica and her husband Lawrence Bugeja, Catherine and Raymond, his grandchildren André, Ian Peter, Gilbert, Stephen, Dominic and Ellie, his sister Antonia and his sister-in-law Gemma, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FALZON. On January 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL, aged 88, of Rabat, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved wife Rose née Micallef, his children Joe and his wife Adelina, Carmen and her husband Twanny Agius, Anthony and his wife Jane, his beloved grandchildren Joanne, Eric, Gilbert, Agnes, Christine, Jennifer, Jonathan and their spouses, his 10 great-grandchildren, his dear brothers Frank, Sam and his wife Clara of USA, his sisters and brother-in-law, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Jesus of Mary (Ta’ Ġieżu) church, Rabat where Mass præsente cadavere for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery. No flowers by request but prayers and donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital’s Medical Ward 5 for their dedication and care. May the good Lord grant him eternal rest.

GALEA. On February 1, Maestro Frank, aged 66, ex-Assistant Head of School and ex-Bandmaster, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss, his beloved wife Josephine née Camilleri, his loving sons André, Renzo and his wife Rina, his dearest grandson Ron, his sister Josephine, his brother Carmel, his mother-in-law Annie Camilleri, his in-laws Vinnie and David, Lino and Dorothy, Anna and Kevin, Dominic and their families, his cousins, relatives and other numerous friends, especially within the musical community. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday February 4, at 2 p.m. for St Philip’s parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m. After Mass the funeral cortége will be accompanied by Banda San Pietru fil-Ktajjen, Birżebbugia, Għaqda Soċjo-Mużikali Aniċi, Qormi, St Joseph Club and De Rohan Band, Żebbuġ, followed by interment in the family vault at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Żebbuġ. Donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all staff at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital (Palliative Care Unit) and Mater Dei Hospital (Urology 1) for their loving care and attention.

MICALLEF. On January 30, JOHN H., aged 76, , passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, at Capua Hospital, Sliema. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his much-loved Monica, her daughter Katja and her husband Damian Stellini, their children Mihi, Jorjii, and Jaimii, his dearest sister Rosa Micallef Judge, his brothers Lino and his wife Mariuccia, Aldo, Edwin and his wife Harriet, Louis and his wife Gloria, Henry and his wife Henrietta, his nephews and nieces, Igor, Tanya, Ivan, Stefan, Bernard, Mark, Rachelle, Carina, Caroline, John, Marisa, Simone, Michel, Elvira and Joanna, and their respective spouses, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Capua Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Julians parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m.followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolarata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġewi and Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PSAILA. On February 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIJA neé Grixti from Żurrieq, aged 85, widow of Saviour, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Our mother leaves to mourn her loss her children Judith, Lewis and his wife Doris, Joe and his partner Antoinette, Stella and her husband Horace Anastasi, Reno and his wife Vivienne, Carmen and her husband Ronnie Pellegrini, Catherine and her husband Joseph Brincat, Lucio and his wife Sarah, Rita, her beloved grandchildren and their spouses, her great-grandchildren, her brother Louis and his wife Frances, her sister Catherine, and her sister-in-law Maria, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.45p.m. for St Catherine parish church, Żurrieq, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Żurrieq Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be gratefully appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest

ZAHRA. On February 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANGIOLINA, widow of Anton Zahra of Ħamrun, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Joyce and husband Dr Nicholas Vasallo, Lina and husband Godfrey Calleja, Miriam and husband John Davis, Inez and husband William Varlow, Connie and husband Valentin Nechev, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. and proceeds to St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun. No flowers by request but donations towards Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated.

ZAMMIT. On January 31 at Mater Dei Hospital, CENSINA of Valletta, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Pawlu and his wife Antonia, Nina widow of Hery Hole, her sister Pawla and her husband France Mamo, her nieces Janet and Christine, other nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable organ­isations will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grand her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BELLIZZI – PAUL, MBE. Treasured memories of our dear father on the anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Cecilia, Myriam, Dora, Tanya, Louis and their families.

BORG MERCIECA – GINA. Treasured memories of a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mona, Martin and Caroline, Rachel and Mark and great-grandchildren.

BORG MERCIECA – GINA. In sweet remembrance today and every day of a truly beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her passing on to eternal life. A prayer is solicited. Hugh and Pat, Michelle and Ivan, Mark and great-grandchildren.

BUHAGIAR – COST. On the 16th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Yvonne, his daughters, their husbands and his grandchildren.

CAMILLERI. In everlasting memory of CARMELO (Neni), today being the 15th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Sally, his sons and their wives, Peter and Marlene, Michel and Miriam, Robert and Rose Marie, Simon and Josanne, and his beloved grand­children. A prayer for the repose of his soul is kindly solicited.

DARMANIN. In loving memory of our dear uncle CARM on the 28th anniversary of his death. Tony, Marina and Cora. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DARMANIN – MAUD. Today the 17th anniversary of her passing away. Much loved and sadly missed. Her only daughter Anne.

FENECH. In loving memory of TARCISIO, on his sixth anniversary. Sadly missed by his wife Yvonne, his son Patrick and his wife Antoinette, his grandchildren Kurt and Lara, relatives and friends.

GLASS. In loving memory of our beloved brother ADRIAN, on the 11th anniversary of his passing away. Never forgotten and greatly missed by Thomas, Pamela, Jeremy and Shirley. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MAMO – SALVINO. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 33rd anniversary of his death. RIP. Albert, Helen, Vanessa and Mark.

MANGION – JAMES. In loving memories of a dear father and grandfather, today the 26th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his children Alfred and Edith and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PAPAGIORCOPULO - CHARLES. In loving memory of a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, today the seventeenth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his family. May God grant him eternal rest.

SCIBERRAS. Special remembrance of our beloved DORIS, today celebrating the first anniversary with the Lord.

We never knew that night, that sorrow was so near.
We only knew we lost a treasure, who was very dear to us;
A precious treasure worth more than anything else in the world.
Sadly missed by your loved ones, husband Joseph, daughters, son, in-laws and grandchildren.

VELLA. In loving memory of Mro. SALVINO VELLA of Mellieħa on the 30th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his children Violet, his son Joe and his wife Carmen and their children Noel, Charlmaine and Claude.

ZAMMIT – LINA. In loving memory on the second anniversary of her demise. Much loved and sadly missed by her sister Lilian, her sister-in-law Cynthia, her nephews and nieces.