Announcements

BISAZZA. On July 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Anne Marie née Busuttil and Carlo, God’s precious gift of a son – NICKY, a most welcome brother to Beppe. Deo gratias et Mariæ.

MAMO. On July 25, at Peterborough City Hospital, UK, to Chantal née Fenech and Jonathan, God’s precious gift of a first-born daughter – PHILIPPA, a most wel­come first grandchild to Anna and Ray Fenech of Pembroke and Carmen and Giovann Mamo of Qawra. Thanks be to God.

SAMMUT. On July 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Francesca née Enriquez and Keith, God’s precious gift of a son – BENJAMIN, a most welcome brother to Giulia. Thanks be to God.

Obituaries

BORG. On August 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA MAGDA­LENA, née Spiteri, aged 89, passed peacefully away com­forted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Michael and his wife Helen, Anna and her husband Albert, Mariella and her husband Martin, her grand­children Ne­ville, Gilmar and his wife Ilona, Emilia and her fiancé Josef Karl, Oriana and her husband Carlos, Josef, her great-grandson Luca, her brother and sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Paul’s Shipwreck parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares would be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

DONOHOE. On August 9, CARMEN, née Cachia, aged 83, passed away. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 3.30 p.m. at St Paul’s Bay parish church, followed by interment at Burmarrad cem­etery. Forever loved and deeply missed by her family, friends and those who loved her. Lord grant her eternal rest.

MALLIA. On August 4, in Vicenza, Italy, VICTOR J., son of the late Hugh and Paulina Mallia, brother to Joe, George and Bertie (all deceased), survived by his sons, Frank and Paul in Verona, his brothers Philip and Doris and their family in Australia, Peter and his daughters, Gloria and Paula in New York, his sister-in-law Marcelle Mallia and her family, his nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends in Malta and abroad. A Mass in his memory will be said on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline chapel, Sliema.

NAUDI. On August 9, EMANUEL of Sliema, aged 97 , widower of Elizabeth (Bessie) née Farrugia, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved children Henry and his wife Margaret née Griffiths, Muriel and her husband David Poole, Angela and her husband Victor Pace, Alfred and his wife Antoinette née Leone Ganado, Joseph, Robert and his wife Tania née Spiteri, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA. On August 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN, aged 91, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by his children Karmenu and his wife Ruby, Salvu and his wife Sina, Lino and his wife Carmen and Albert and his wife Pauline, grandchildren Patrick, Ernest, Oliver, Isabelle, Frederick, Romina, Owen, Alison and Bryan, their respective spouses, great-grandchildren, his sister, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Pius X parish church, Sta Luċija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BUTTIGIEG. In loving memory of our dear father ANTON of Qala, Gozo, today the 14th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

CALLEJA. In loving memory of SANTO on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Lucia, Andre, Martina and Federica.

FARRUGIA – ANĠOLINA of Marsa. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 35th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

LUCAS – OSCAR. In loving memory of our dear friend, today the 16th anniversary of his death. May God grant him eternal rest. Forever in our thoughts. Dorothy Illand and family, Scotland.

SCICLUNA – HELEN. Today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered. Laurence and Steve.

SCOREY – HAROLD. Today being the 37th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his children Jeffrey, Joan, Brian, in-laws and grandchildren.

TONNA – MARTHA. Treasured memories of a dear sister and aunt, today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VINCENTI-HERRERA – MARIA, who was called to join our Saviour on August 12, 1955.

Nothing can ever take away
Fond memories keep lingering on every day.
Love, Nancy and Louis

ZAMMIT CUTAJAR. Precious memories of MARY ROSE, née Pullicino, exemplary mother to Michael, Joanna and Tony. Fondly remembered by all her family, especially today, the 11th anniversary of her death. “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91).

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Closed for summer shutdown, will re-open Monday, August 20.

Blood donation

The mobile blood donation unit will be available next to St Albert parish church, Għargħur, today 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.