CURMI. To Jeanelle née Debono and Kevin, a cute baby boy – JAKE, a loving brother to Jerome and Kristy and a treasure to all the family was born on January 25.
ELBEBAS. On March 6, at St James Hospital, Żabbar, to Hazar Elgamoudi and Abdulbaset, a most welcome son – MOHAMMED, brother to Mariam and Zain. Thanks to the St James Hospital team, especially midwives Anna Calleja, Anna Croucher and the doctor.
SAWICKI. On February 6, at Arrowe Park Hospital, UK, to Johanna née Scicluna and Wojciech, the precious gift of a son – HARRY, a brother to Emily. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
Obituaries
ATTARD. On March 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, Joseph C., aged 89, of Fgura, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, daughters Eileen and her husband Tony, Mary and her husband Joseph, his son Dennis, grandchildren Mark, Sharon and her boyfriend Jonathan and Ryan, his great-grandson Matthias, brothers John and Paul and their wives Joyce and Vivienne, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Fgura parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Żabbar cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONNICI. On March 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLIE of Gżira, (ex-employee, Karta Converters), aged 76, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ġorġina, Anna and Peter, Maris and Mario, his grandchildren Gorianne, Dario and Ramon and their fiancées, his siblings, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI. On March 14 at Mater Dei Hospital, MARTIN JOSEPH (Director, Joseph F. Spiteri & Co (1927) Ltd), of Kappara, passed peacefully away aged 59, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Pauline née Zammit, his children Marquita and Chris, Arlette and Simon, Maria and Ian, Charlotte and Nick, Nicky and Janice, his treasured grandson Julian, his brothers and sisters and their spouses, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Julian’s parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at M.I.T.U. and M3 at Mater Dei Hospital, Hospice Malta and M.M.D.N.A. The family regret that they are unable to receive visitors.
In Memoriam
BORG. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, CARMELINA, née Galea, widow of Joe, who went to meet the Risen Lord on February 18, 2014. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on Tuesday at 6.30pm at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema. Her family would like to thank all those people who expressed their sympathy on her demise.
CILIA. In loving memory of ANTHONY and SALVINA who died on March 28, 1986, and March 16, 1993, respectively. Fondly remembered by their sons Joe, Louis, Ronald, Vince and their families. Lord, grant them eternal peace.
CRITIEN. In loving memory of DORA on the ninth anniversary of her death. Her loved ones.
CRITIEN – JOSEPHINE (Pina). In loving memory of our dear one. Her family.
DELIA – ALFRED. Wonderful memories of a dear father and nannu on the 13th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughters Marina and Therese and their families. Lord Jesus, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA – GAETANO. In loving memory of a dear father on the sixth anniversary of his death. His son.
GATT. In loving memory of DORIS, today the 22nd anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by Betta and Bertu, Dwardu and Maryse, Marie Lou and Eddie and all the grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
GRECH CUMBO – GEORGE. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 28th anniversary of his death. His wife Jeanne, children, in-laws and grandchildren.
GRECH CUMBO – GEORGE. In loving memory on the 28th anniversary of his death. His sister Lina and her husband Paul Pellegrini Petit, nephews and nieces.
MIZZI – STELLA of Vittoriosa. Treasured memories of a loving and caring mother, today being the third anniversary of her demise.
For all the times you stood by us,
For all the joy
You brought to our lives,
We will love you forever.
Charles, Ugo and Helen.
MOFFETT. Dear and everlasting memories of CLIFFORD, a beloved father and grandfather, today the 10th anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Maurice, Mercedes, Lynne and James.
PACE O’SHEA – ANTHONY GERALD. Treasured and unfading memories of a much loved and sorely missed husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his loving wife Cecilia, his daughter Oonagh and her husband Nicholas Forster, and his grandchildren William, Edward and Georgina. Lord, grant him eternal rest. All Masses said today at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
PELLEGRINI PETIT – EDOARDO, PL. In loving memory on the 69th anniversary of his death. His sons Paul and Tonio and daughter Rose and families.
St Patrick’s Day
A special Mass will this year be celebrated at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, tomorrow at 10.30am for the Irish community and its friends. Visitors are also very welcome. Refreshments will be served after Mass.
Orthopaedic Surgery Technology presentation
Dr Ulrich Rebers will give an illustrated presentation entitled Made in Germany – Navigation Technology in Orthopaedic Surgery, in collaboration with the International Knee & Hip Centre Malta, at the German-Maltese Circle, Messina Palace, St Christopher Street, Valletta, on Tuesday at 7pm. Anyone interested may attend. The lecture will be delivered in English. For further details call 2124 6967.
Personal
Joseph Aquilina and family would like to thank Fr Nicholas Aquilina and all the Rev. Clergy who concelebrated Mass at Siġġiewi parish church, all relatives and friends who attended the funeral Mass, sent flowers, cards and donations on the sad loss of JESSIE AQUILINA, of Luqa, who resided in Siġġiewi, a much beloved wife, mother and grandmother who passed away peacefully on February 1, 2014. Very special thanks go to Hospice Malta, Balzan.
The family of AUDREY GENE MIZZI would like to thank Fr Karm and Fr Manuel who concelebrated Mass, all relatives, friends and colleagues who attended the funeral Mass, sent cards, flowers and donations or in any other way showed their sympathy on the loss of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister who went to meet the Risen Lord on February 23, 2014. Special heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Boffa Hospital.