ATKINS. On February 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA LOURDES, of Mosta, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vincent, Elaine and Dominic, all her grandchildren and relatives. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for Santa Maria parish church, Mosta where mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by internment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal peace.
BARTOLO. On February 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, Dr JOSEPH (dental surgeon), aged 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his devoted wife Irene née Zammit, his beloved daughters Christine and her husband Dr David Tanti and Janice and her husband Anthony Psaila, his precious grandchildren Sarah and her boyfriend Andrea, Malcolm, Julia and Michael. He also leaves to mourn him his sisters Marie Louise and her husband Dr Anthony Duke of Staffordshire, UK, and Vivienne, widow of Ignatius Azzopardi, his aunt Lilian Pullicino, his cousins, especially Dr Edgar Pullicino, under whose dedicated care he was, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for Saint Therese of Lisieux Sanctuary in Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at wards M1 and Urology 2 for their care. Lord, grant him eternal peace.
CUSCHIERI. On February 9, JOSEPH of Sliema, aged 77, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Maria, his children Anne Marie and her husband Anton, and Alexia, his grandchildren Chiara, Mattea and Roberto, his sisters Lily, Connie and their families, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church in Balluta where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEBONO. On February 9, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, PIERRE, aged 42, went to meet the risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria Teresa née Loza Alvarez and his precious daughter Denise, his mother Silvana, his sister Claire and her husband Reno, his uncle Albert and Auntie Maria with whom he lived, his uncles Francis and his wife Mary, Twanny and his wife Antoinette, Mario and his wife Marie-Louise, his aunties Magdalene and her husband George, Rita and her husband Charles, Violet and her husband Manuel, Pierina and her husband Paul, his cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday at 2pm for Immaculate Conception church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Thanks go to the staff at Mater Dei Hospital and Sir Paul Boffa Hospital. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On February 9, Fr JOSEPH, O.S.A., Augustinian friar, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his Augustinian brethren, his brothers and sisters Mgr Lawrence Mifsud, Adelina and her husband Frans Gatt, Helen, Rose and her husband Nazju Gatt, Lino and his wife Rose, Cathy and her husband Charles Borg and Tony and his wife Doreen, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Today, Fr Joseph Mifsud will be exposed for public at St Mark Priory in Rabat from 10am onwards. The funeral cortege leaves the priory at 1.45pm, for St Mark church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Secretariat for the Augustinian Missions will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PACE. On February 9, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, ALBERT, of Paola and residing in Santa Luċija, age 82 years, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by his wife Maria Concetta, his children Joseph and his wife Marika, Victor and his wife Simone, grandchildren Ryan Christopher and Martina, his sisters Mary and Lina, his sister and brothers in-law Theresa, Nazzareno and Alfred their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow for Santa Luċija parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CUSCHIERI – OSCAR. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
LANFRANCO – ROSE. In loving memory of our dear aunt on the 31st anniversary of her demise. Tony, Eileen, Mae and Alex.
MIZZI – EDGAR. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 14th anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by his wife Mabel, his sons Mario, Guido, Joe, Henri and their families. A prayer for the repose of his soul is kindly solicited.
SIMLER. In ever loving memory of MARIA and LOUIS, being their second and 14th anniversary, this month, of their demise respectively. Dearly loved and remembered by their children Stephanie and her husband Patrick Critien and Denise, and their grandchildren Marie Adrienne and Jean Louis. Lord, grant them eternal peace.
XUEREB – MARY, February 10, 1991. Loving memories of a dear and beloved mother and grandmother. Laura and Mafine and their families. Rest in peace.
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