FRENDO JONES. On January 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Michela née Rossi and Alan, God’s precious gift of a son – MARK, a most welcome brother to Bettina. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.

Obituaries

BUTTIGIEG. On January 11, RITA, of Gżira, aged 88, widow of Paul, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Twanny, Carmen, widow of Raymond Cocks, Josephine, Raymond, Marion, Patrick, Dorothy and Paul, her brother Joe Zammit and her sister Mary Agius and their families, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said on Tuesday at 2pm at Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Pro­videnza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CARUANA. On January 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, SAVIOUR PAUL, aged 69, passed away suddenly, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Lucienne née Engerer, his children Kevin and his wife Sylvana and Corinne and her husband Christian Trapani, his grandchildren Lara, Luca, Ryan, Alessio and Neil, Henry and his wife Laura, his brothers’ family, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for St Julian’s parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAUCHI. On January 11, at her residence in Marsascala, GERALDINE, 34, of Zejtun, passed peacefully away com­forted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Aaron, her daughter Rebekah, her parents Paul and Mary, her sister Nathalie and her partner Henry and their son Anakin, her husband’s parents Roger and Marlene, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30pm for St Anne parish church, Marsascala, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Żejtun cemetery. Donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive vistors. Lord, grant her eternal life.

GRECH. On January 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIOVANNA, of Valletta and residing in Cospicua, aged 77, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister in-law Pepita, nephews and nieces Emmanuel, Charlie, Lourdes, Maria, Charlie, Victor, Rosita, Gracie and Janet, their respective spouses and children, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for Our Lady of Immaculate Conception collegiate church, Cospicua, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm 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 her eternal rest.

INGLOTT. On January 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, TONY, of Sliema, aged 92, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children David and his wife Dominique, Martha and her husband Steve Vella and Sylvana and her husband Ivan Formosa, grandchildren Gregory and his wife Sharon, Jessica, Annika and her husband Robert Galea, Rachel and her husband Luke Giacchino, great-grandchildren Fae, Benji and Emma, his sister Doris and her husband George Bonnici, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Special thanks go to all doctors and staff of IDU at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord grant him eternal rest.

RUFFINI. On January 7, OSCAR of California, aged 85. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Robert and his wife Roseann, his sisters Yolanda and Olivia, his brother Owald and his wife Tessie, his grandchildren Joe, Patsy and Tony, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

URSO. On January 10, at San Ġorġ Preca Home for the Elderly, Attard, JOSEPHINE, widow of Armando, aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Arnaldo and his wife Marisa, Filiberto and his wife Anna, Adriana and her husband Mark Crocker, Marilu and her husband Wilfried Westphal, her beloved grandchildren Petra, Martina, Graham, Andrea, Justine and Andrew, her beloved brother and sisters in Malta and Canada, in-laws, nephew and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves the home today at 9.30am for Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 10am, followed by interment in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at San Ġorġ Preca Home. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On January 9, TOMMY, passed away suddenly at the age of 68, comforted by the Holy Sacraments. He is mourned by his wife Vivienne and his daughters Audrey and her husband Andrew, Brenda and her husband Carl and Barbara, his grandchildren Rebecca, Luke, Gabrielle, Leanne, Michela, Benjamin, Paula, Deborah, Lara, Fabienne and Juan, his brothers and sisters and their spouses, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday at 8am for Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Today being the 10th anniversary of the demise of CHARLES DEPARES, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6pm at the Ursuline Crche chapel, Sliema.

Tomorrow being the 15th anniversary of the death of LILY PACE, Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.30pm at Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CIANTAR. In loving memory of my father EFFIE, especially today the 40th anniversary of his demise. Pierre.

CORDINA PEREZ – Mgr ENRICO (Dun Nerik), ex-parish priest of St Cajetan’s, Ħamrun, today the 56th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his nephews and nieces.

CURMI – ANTHONY. Loving memories of an exemplary father and grandfather on the 26th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Denis, Carol and family. Rest in peace, dad.

MERCIECA – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a much loved father on the 36th anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his daughters Tanya, Maria and husband Mario, grandchildren and great-granddaughters. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF – ANTONIA. Treasured memories of our beloved mother, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts. Teresa, Ninette,Jane, Joe, Mario, Dominic and their families.

PISANI – CARMEN. In loving memory, on her seventh anniversary. Fondly remembered by her husband Thomas, her son Claudio and his wife Marcelle and her grandsons Haydon and Russell. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PRIVITERA. Cherished memories of our dear brother DENNIS, today the 51st anniversary of his tragic death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Rose, Edwin, Vivian, Louise and Wilfred.

SPITERI. In loving memory of dearest JOSEPHINE on the 10th anniversary since she passed away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her husband Edward, children Robert, Margaret, Jojo and Paul, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TABONE – ANGELO. On the fourth anniversary of his death, January 16, 2009. Forever in our hearts and prayers. His wife Carmelina, his son Edmund, his daughter Josette and her husband Victor Carachi, grandchildren Erika and her fiancé Jonathan, Jessica, Karen and Julia, relatives and friends.

TELLUS – RITA. Cherished, treasured and unfading memories on the 34th anniversary of her demise. Forever remembered as most loving and caring to all. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Her sons, daughters and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Anglican Episcopal Church of Europe

Eucharist every Wednesday and Saturday in Msida and Mosta. For more information, phone Fr Mario Camilleri on 9924 4658.

Blood donation

The mobile blood donation unit will be available next to the entrance to St Margaret chapel, Santa Margerita, Mosta, 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.

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