CASSAR TORREGIANI. On June 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sarah Aquilina and Conrad, God’s precious gift of a second son – MAX, a welcome brother to Ben and to Conrad’s daughter Mary. Deo gratias et Mariæ.

Obituaries

AGIUS. On August 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA, known as Meme, aged 88, of Vittoriosa, residing in Paola, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her children Paul Lino and his wife Antoinette, Doris, widow of Victor Zahra, Rose, widow of Frans Micallef, and Charlo and his wife Marlene, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

AZZOPARDI. On August 8, ANTIDA, widow of Joseph, aged 84, passed away suddenly and peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Albert, Pierre and his wife Melissa, Moira, Eric and his wife Margaret, her grandchildren Stephanie, Kathryn, Clare and Isabel, her brother Roger and his wife Dorothy, nephews, nieces and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Augustine’s parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery (entrance through upper gate). No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret that they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CUTAJAR. On August 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN, residing at Birkirkara, aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by her confessor Fr William and her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Sammy and his wife Dorothy, Mario and his wife Louise, Lilian and her husband John Agius, Johnny and his wife Maria, Alice and her husband Carmel Bonnici, Mary, Peter and his wife Maria, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for St Anthony’s church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave 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.

MIFSUD. On August 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Rabat, residing in Valletta, aged 76, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Stella, his children Leo and his partner Roberta, Josette and his partner Gabriele Sckiesari, his beloved grandchildren Rebecca and Matthew, his brothers Edmond and his wife Lilly and Lina, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30am for the Carmelite church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

SAMMUT. On August 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED, aged 59, of Mellieħa, known as il-Pampalaw, former Gozo Channel employee, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters Pauline and her husband Dennis O’Brien, Joseph and his wife Denise, Tarcisio and his wife Grace, Doris and her husband Pierre Bartolo, Agnes and her husband Mario Fenech, Maria Victoria, Isabelle and her husband Joseph Spiteri, his nephews and nieces and their respective families, great-nephews, his uncles and aunties, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for the Nativity of Our Lady parish church, Mellieħa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm followed by interment at Queen of Victories cemetery, Mellieħa. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SMITHSON. On July 29, at home in England, JAN, passed away peacefully. Much loved mother of Georgina, and her husband Jeremy (Jackson Sytner), and William and his wife Sharon (née Zammit). Greatly loved grandmother of Oliver, Lily, Charlotte, Jamie and Tom.

ZAMMIT. On August 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANK (ex-RFA), of Sliema, aged 67, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Marija, his children Gordon and his wife Elly, Lewis and his wife Simone, Fiona and her husband Ian, Claire, widow of his son Duncan, his 10 grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8.30am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

Tomorrow’s 6pm Mass celebrated at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of the soul of JOSEPH F. DEPARES, on the first anniversary of his passing away.

In Memoriam

ATTARD MONTALTO – ANTHONY. In loving memory, on the 19th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his family.

BONNICI – LAWRENCE. Remembering a very dear brother on the first anniversary of his demise. It is so hard to forget you, brother. Salvina and Guido Lanfranco, Sandro and Nurtan, Graziella and Stephen and grandchildren.

BRINCAU – JOSEPHINE (Jessie). Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the 15th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter MaryRose, her husband Franco, their children and all the family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CALLEJA – SANTO. On the 19th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Lucia and Andrè.

CARUANA – JOSEPH. On the 58th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his children Maurice, Antonella, Elena, Maria and Hugh, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ELLUL. In loving memory of THERESA on the third anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten. Margaret, Matthew and Andrew. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA – CARMELO. In loving memory of a dear father, today the ninth anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by his sons and daughter, Joseph, Neville, Victor, Rosette, Mario and Noel and their families. May the Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MEA – DOLLY. Fondly remembered by her nephew, niece and in-laws, today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PARASCANDALO – CARMELO. Everlasting and treasured memories of a never forgotten father, today the 17th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and always in our hearts. Mary Rose, Laurence, Ninette, Josette and Anna, in-laws and grandchildren.

SAID – FRANCIS. Lovingly remembered by his daughter Marie Louise, in-laws Joe Olivieri, Rosanna Said and grandchildren.

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