PULLICINO. On June 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Pauline née Agius and Karl, God’s precious gift of a son – GIORGIO. Special thanks to midwife Emily Scerri and all the staff at Obstetrics. Deo gratias et Mariæ.

Emerald Wedding

EDWIN J. SAMMUT and PAULINE PSAILA

The marriage took place on June 16, 1959, at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, between Edwin J. and Pauline. Congratulations, fondest love and gratitude from Mario and Angela, Josanne and Simon, Antonella and Mark and grandchildren Veronica and Andrea, David, Malcolm and Steven, Carl and Elena.

Obituaries

BUSUTTIL. On June14, at Mater Dei Hospital, VITTORINA (Victoria) née Calleja, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Victor, her children Lydia Libreri, Antoine and his wife Joanna, her grandchildren Lisa and her husband Chris Spiteri, Lara, Julian and Martina, her great-grandchildren Krista and Luke, her sister Maria Carbone, her brother John and his wife Winnie, her in-laws Evelyn and Catherine Calleja Urry, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for St Peter’s parish church, Birżebbuġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (upper gate). No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Foundation, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at CCU, MAU 1 and IDU at Mater Dei Hospital, as well as the staff at Żejtun Residential Home for their constant care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PORTANIER SOUCHET. On June 13, MARY JOSEPHINE, passed peacefully away at St Mark’s Residential Home, Msida. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister-in-law Cecilia Portanier, her nephews Rowey and his wife Tania, Gerald and his wife Anna Maria, Louie and his wife Jennifer, her nieces Mary Grace and her husband Tano Agius, Theresa and her husband Simon Agius, their children, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.45am for Our Lady of Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PORTELLI. On June 13, at Karin Grech Hospital, CARMELO, of Mqabba, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his children George and his wife Claudette, Mary Anne and her husband Jason Debono and Mark and his wife Gillian, his beloved grandchildren Michael, Esther, Alexander, Christopher, Matthew and Thomas, his brothers and his sister, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital tomorrow at 8.15am for St Mary’s parish church, Mqabba, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Mqabba cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SULTANA. On June 14, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, ANTHONY, aged 86, of Marsa, residing in Attard, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children Mary Anne and Mario Portelli, Grace and Tony Coleiro, Antoinette, Raymond and Suzanne, and Margaret and Jack, his grandchildren Mireille, Neil, Yanika, Daphne, Lara, Cleaven, Esther, Ann and Sarah, his great-grandchildren Kendria and Maya, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 2pm for Attard parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

THEUMA. On June 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, SIMON, aged 86, passed peacefully away following several years of illness. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Florence, his two sons Simon (Marcel) and his wife Angela and Andrew and his wife Brigitte, his grandchildren David, Luke and James, his sister Rose Micallef, together with several nephews, nieces and acquaintances. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Cospicua parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment at Xewkija cemetery, Gozo.

VASSALLO. On June 14, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, PETER PAUL, aged 89, of Rabat, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Marianne, Lora, Jessie, Sunny, Twanny, Paul, Raymond, Marthese, Fr Alfred OCD, Bernardette and Rita, their respective husbands and wives, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister Pauline and brother Carmelo, many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent De Paul Residence tomorrow at 3.30pm for Ta’ Ġieżu church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4pm, followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA. On June 14, LEO, A. FRCS, FRCSI, FFAEM, of Valletta, and Dartry, Dublin, Consultant (Retired) of Accident & Emergency, Jervis Street, and Beaumont Hospitals, Dublin, aged 79, passed peacefully away at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anne, his sons John and Conor, daughter Leonie, daughter-in-law Dee, son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren Fiona, Paul and Luke, sister Valerie and brother John (Malta), father-in-law Robert Murphy, brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. The memorial service is to be held at a future date. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BRINCAT. Unfading memories of my dear father VICTOR who passed away on 9.12.2010. Forever loved and remembered, especially today, Father’s Day. May he rest in peace. His daughter Therese, grandchildren Andrew and Ana-Klara.

CASSAR TORREGGIANI. In ever loving memory of ANTONIO on the 55th anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and deeply missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tomorrow’s 8.30am Mass intention at Balzan parish church will be for his eternal rest. Maranata!

CORTIS – RITA and ENRICO. Treasured memories of our mother who passed away on June 8, 2007, and our father who passed away on June 15, 1997. Their daughters Tecla and Lea, their respective husbands Roland Cuschieri and Eric Micallef, their grandchildren, their brothers and sisters. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

ELLIS. In treasured memory of RIKARDU on the 29th anniversary of his tragic death. Fondly remembered by his wife Rita, his sons Joseph and Tonio, his daughter Nathalie, their respective spouses, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

ELLIS. In loving memory of a dear friend, RIKARDU. Always in our thoughts and prayers. The Montebello family.

MARTIN – LIONEL. Lovingly remembered, today and always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Connie, his sons Christopher and Jenny, James, and grandchildren Max and Holly. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO. In loving memory of GUNNEL, née Olsson. Dearly missed by her husband John, her children Henrik, Christina and Gustav, son-in-law Sergio and daughter-in-law Ebba and grandchildren, her brother Christer and his wife Lena, her sisters and brothers-in-law in Malta and her friends. May she continue to watch over us.

XUEREB – DOROTHY, née Gialanze. In loving memory, on the eighth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her dearest daughter Veronique, her brothers and sister. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of our dear mother PIERINA. Never forgotten and dearly missed by her daughter Moira and son Rudolph and their respective families, today being the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day CLIVE PHILLIPS! To a wonderful man whom I am proud to call my daddy. For all the love, support and encouragement that you give to me. This is better than a card made from a cruise company flyer! Lots of love, always, Charl xx

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