ELLUL MERCER. On July 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Rachel née Darmanin Demajo and David, God’s precious gift of a son – ALEX, a very welcome brother to Emily. Thanks be to God. Special heartfelt thanks to midwife Daniela Attard and all the staff at Obs 1.

Obituaries

BONNICI. On July 15, NICHOLAS of Floriana, residing in Melbourne, aged 63, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doreen, his children Vanessa, Melissa and Clarissa, their spouses, his grandchildren, his brothers and sister, Joe and his wife Lina, Marlene and her husband Tony, Raymond, Ivo and Sandra, Noel, Henry and his wife Anna, his in-laws, his cousin Connie, relatives and friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow in Melbourne. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Thursday at 6.30pm at St Publius parish church, Floriana. Relatives and friends are kindly requested to attend.

CALLEJA. On July 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, LINA, née Pandolfino, aged 77, of Birkirkara, widow of Albert, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Anna Callus, Sylvana and her husband Anthony Fenech, Mariella and her husband Anton Zarb, Doriana Mamo, Henri and Christina, Sandro and Lore­dana, her grandchildren Daniel, Albert, Rebekka, Rakel, Andrew, Zachary and Clarissa, her brothers and sisters Anthony and Doris, Paul and Vivienne, Mary Rose Lauri, Josephine and Anthony Poole, Vincent and Doris, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8am for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkir­kara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be held, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CASSAR. On July 18, MARY, ex-teacher at De La Salle College, aged 92, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nephews and nieces, Marcelline Sullivan and her sons Malcolm and Daniel and their respective families, Mario and Antoinette Fava, Reginald and Aurora Fava and family, Antoinette and Margot De­bono and family, great-nephews and nieces and great-grandnephews and nieces; her devoted friend Marlene Portughese and family, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian’s, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Mater Dei Hospital and at Zammit Clapp home for their care and dedication. Thank You Lord for blessing us with aunty Mary, forever kind and loving. May she rest peacefully in Your home.

D’ANASTASI. On July 18, at Villa Messina, Rabat, MARY, née Ellul, aged 88, beloved wife of Major Carmel D’Anastasi, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charles and his wife Connie, Godwin and his wife Mariosa, Emanuel and his wife An­géle, Anna and her husband Chris, Pat and her partner Claudio, her grandchildren Alexandra and Christian, Konrad and his wife Emma, Carla and Trevor, Claire and Melvin, Tessa and her husband Mark, Greta and Marc, Suzanna and Kurt, Da­vinia and her husband Logan, Duncan and Ania, Shawn, Lilly and her great-granddaughter Amy, her sister Lina and her husband An­thony, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Villa Messina tomorrow at 2.45pm for St Dominic’s church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by internment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FENECH. On July 19 at Mater Dei Hospital, SR MARIA EUGENIA (INES), aged 84, of the Sisters of Charity, passed peacefully away to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, her brother Carmelo and his wife Carmela, her sisters Giovanna, widow of the late Joseph Agius, Rita, widow of the late Emmanuel Spiteri, Helen and Beatrice, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hos­pital today at 9.45am for the convent chapel at 55, Birbal Street, Balzan, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated by Rev. A.Farrugia at 9.15am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

SOLER. On July 18, REV. FR VICTOR, aged 92, passed peacefully away, at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his nephews and nieces, other relatives, fellow members of the clergy and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Dar tal-Kleru tomorrow at 1.45pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, 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 Il-Qaddejja taċ-Ċenaklu, Birkir­kara, or Dar tal-Providenza, Siġ­ġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks goes to the Qaddejja taċ-Ċenaklu for their dedication. Lord grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On July 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, CONCETTA, aged 89, pass­ed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers John and his wife Polly, Toni and his wife Ninette, her nephews and nieces in Malta and the US, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3pm for St Philip’s parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in her family’s grave at Sacred Heart of Jesus cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Angela House, Ursuline Sisters, Guarda­mangia, will be greatly appreciated. The family are unable to receive visitors at home. RIP.

In Memoriam

BRISCOE – MICHAEL. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 17th anniversary of his demise.

Beautiful memories silently kept
Of one that we loved
And will never forget.

Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Josephine, his sons Richard, James and Michael, in-laws and his beloved granddaughters. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUSUTTIL – ROSE MARIE. Cherished and loving memories of our dearest Rose, today the 19th anni­versary of her demise. Fondly re­mem­bered by her brothers and Veronica.

CAMILLERI – VICTOR. Today being the 14th anniversary of his passing. Fondly remembered by his daughters Simone and Thelma, his son-in-law, and his grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEMARCO. In loving memory of our dear son IVAN on the 24th anniversary of his tragic death. Deeply missed and forever loved. Salvino and Josephine. A memorial Mass will be said tomorrow at 7pm at Tal-Mirakli chapel, Lija. The attendance of family and friends will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEMARCO – IVAN. Treasured memories of a dear brother and uncle on the anniversary of his passing away to a better life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Anna­belle, Marc, Andrea and Michela.

FARRUGIA. In loving remembrance of my dear stepmother ANITA, née Iupke, today the anniversary of her demise. Ethel.

GRECH. In ever loving memory of LORENZO, an exemplary husband and father, today the 45th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his son Laurence and his daughter Grace Naudi and their families.

MICALLEF DOUBLESIN – Dr ANTHONY MICALLEF DOUBLESIN, MD, July 26, 1989. Everlasting memories of a dear brother and devoted father on the 25th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His sister Joan and his children Kenneth and his wife Mariella, née Busuttil, proud parents of Jamie, and Liliana, wife of Ruben Overend, proud parents of Antonio and Giuliana, together with other relatives and friends. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace, Amen.

MUSCAT MANDUCA – JOSEPH. Remembered with love on the second anniversary of his demise. Marlene and Miriam.

VELLA – JOE. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grand­father on the fifth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Lucy, his children Marika, Simon and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA – MARY. Treasured memories of a special wife, mother and grandmother on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Fondly re­mem­bered by her husband Joseph, son and daughters, spouses and her grandchildren.

Requiem Mass

Tomorrow being the trigesima die since the passing away of MARIA GRIMA, the 6.30pm Mass at the Ursuline Sisters’ church, Karm Galea Street, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. The attendance of family and friends will be greatly appreciated.

Lost

Old blue denim jacket with flower motif, on Wednesday evening, Tower Road, Sliema, between Torri and Fortizza. Of sentimental value. If found, please phone 2132 3714.

Missing

Since last March, from Ta’ Qali, four lovely female pregnant cats. If seen, phone 9980 1135 from 4pm on­wards. Please phone even if they are in a private residence. I just want to see them. A handsome reward will be given.

Personal

Victor and Joan Portelli, Tania and Joe Storace together with their children would like to thank the parish priest of Guardamangia, the Domi­nican friars who concelebrated Mass, all relatives and friends who attended the funeral service, offered Masses, sent flowers, cards and do­nations or in any way expressed their sympathy on the sad loss of a be­loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, EVELYN POR­TELLI, who went to meet the Risen Lord on July 3. Special thanks go to her personal doctor and the doctors and staff at the Emergency Department. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

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