BAJADA. On September 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Alison née Zarb Mizzi and Victor, God’s precious gift of a son – BILL, a most welcome brother to Beth and Jim.

BONFORTE-AGIUS. On Sept­ember 16, Valerio and Noella, welcome God’s precious gift of a daughter – GIORGIA MARIE ANNA. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to the staff at Maternity Wing, Mater Dei Hospital.

FALZON. On September 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Elaine née Vella and Alex, God’s precious gift of a first-born daughter – NYNA MARI. Special thanks to the staff at Obstetrics Ward 1. Deo gratias et Mariæ.

Ruby Wedding

Mr FRANK GALEA and Miss MAY SOLER

The marriage between FRANK and MARY took place on September 28, 1974, at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex. Love and thanks to God from your children Sandro and his wife Jeanette, Graziella and her husband Simon, Romina and Daniela, your grandchildren Julian, Matthew, Martina and Ethan.

Obituaries

BALDACCHINO. On September 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, DOLORES, k/a Doris, aged 74, widow of Saviour, of Sliema. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Bridget and her husband Mario Mifsud, Romina and her husband Paul Agius Cutajar, her grandchildren Abigail, Kim, Yasmin, Selina, Daniel and Matthew, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to Hospice Malta, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BARTOLO. On September 26, ROBERT, aged 85, of Sliema (ex-Cable & Wireless). He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Olympia, his daughters Glorianne and her husband Joe Briffa and Victoria Agius, his grandchildren Sophie, Hillary, Theresa and Gordon, his sister Lina Cuschieri, his in-laws Sr Maria Farrugia FMM, Emma Camenzuli, Doris Athanasio, other realtives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, at 9.45am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10.15am. The family would like to thank the staff at A&E and M3 at Mater Dei Hospital and especially the staff at RW8 at Karin Grech Hospital for their devoted care. God, grant him eternal rest.

BONNICI. On September 27, EMIDIO, aged 66, of Żabbar, passed away suddenly. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marthese, his daughters Diane and Katianne and their respective husbands Darren Fenech and Clive Mangion, his grandchildren Lindsey and Matthias, his sisters Tessie and her husband Karmenu, Lourdes and her husband Pawlu, his brother Grezzju and his wife Maria, his sister-in-law Carmen, widow of his brother Ġużi, Jane and her children Jason and his wife Mariella, Raymonda and her husband Noel and their respective children, his niece Marthese and her husband Pawlu and their children, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Divine Grace parish church, Żabbar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Żabbar cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CHIRCOP. On September 27, in the comfort of her home, CARMELINA, known as Lina, aged 81,of Paola, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alfred, her children Stellina and her husband Steven Galea, Jean Carl and his girlfriend Monica Cauchi, her grandson Sean Galea, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DELICATA – On September 27, ROGER J, aged 79, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss beloved Paula, his brothers Edward and his wife Doreen, Reginald and Odette, his nephews and nieces, Darly and Angelita, Marcus and Romina, Sarah and Robert and Katherine and their families. His uncle Emanuel Delicata, cousins, relatives, Jill and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. No flowers by request, but donations to Assocjazzjoni Voluntarji Lourdes, c/o 35, Triq tal-Mielaħ, High Ridge, St Andrew’s, SWQ 1313, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

ELLUL SULLIVAN. On September 24, SANGEETA née Dua, aged 55, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband George, her son Anirudh in Toronto, her parents Om Prakesh and Kamla Dua, her brother Rajeev and his wife Ritu and their two children all in Mumbai, her son’s father Jay Jaykrishna in Dubai, her mother-in-law Rose Ellul Sullivan, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives of friends. A funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow Monday at 2pm at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel. Interment will take place in India. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCIBERRAS. On September 26, CHARLES, aged 73, of Sliema, passed away suddenly. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Monica, his only daughter Michelle, his grandchildren Kurt, Kirsten and Kurt and Steve, his sister Norma wife of Alex Vella, his brother Mario, Doris widow of his brother Tony, Beverly widow of his brother Martin, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SPITERI. On September 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Valletta residing at Birżebbuġa, aged 72, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his son Christopher and his wife Anna, his daughter Tania and her husband John Azzopardi, the grandchildren Brandon Lee, Isaac, Jean and Nathaniel, his brother Jerry widower of Francis, his sister Maria and her husband George D’Amato, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 2pm for St Peter parish church, Birżebbuġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO – On September 27, MIRIAM née Camilleri, widow of Charles, aged 87, of Sliema passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Rita and her husband Ian Ellis, Lewis and his wife Helen and Henri and his wife Joan, her grandchildren Richard and his wife Anna, Tim, Sue, Karl, Andrew and Lisa, her great-grandsons Dan and Teo, her sisters Vivi Zammit Maempel and Margaret Satta, her brothers Antoine Camilleri and Louis A. Camilleri, her in-laws Miriam Camilleri, widow of her brother Giuseppe Maria and Mary Camilleri, widow of her brother Edwin, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, and her devoted carer Marites. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at MITU and M6 at Mater Dei for their care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

On the 30th anniversary of the passing away of Capt. HARRY BECK, Masses for the repose of his soul will be said on October 3 and 4 at 8.30am and on October 5 at 10am at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Anne, children Robin and Susan, their spouses Joyce and Nigel, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Susan will be at the Friday Mass.

In Memoriam

ARRIGO – CARMELINA. In memory of our beloved mother and grandmother on the 16th anni­versary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mariella and Eric, Eric Jnr and Mikela, Louisa and Ruben.

BORDA – MARY. Remembered with love on the 37th anni­versary of her passing away. Forever in my heart. Your only daughter Marlene.

BRINCAT – VIOLET and ORESTE. Unfading memories of nanna Vi and nannu Or, especially today the eighth anniversary of their demise. Sadly missed by their children, Edgar, Joseph, Corinne, Donald and their families. A Mass in their memory will be said today at 12.15pm at Ibraġ parish church.

BUHAGIAR – CARMEN. Treasured memories of a loving sister and auntie, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sister Tessie, nieces Vanessa and Joanna, family and friends.

CHASE. In loving memory of GEORGE, today the 21st anni­versary of his passing to eternal life. Never forgotten by mum and dad, Ian, Colette, Geraldine and Conrad, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and friends.

CILIA LA CORTE – ANTHONY. In loving memory and grateful remembrance on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Helen, daughter Martine, Duncan, Zachary, family and friends.

DIACONO – FEDERICA MARIETTE. Remembering our dearest daughter on the 18th anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Deeply missed and forever loved by her mum and dad.

FORMOSA. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, JULIA, being the third anniversary of her demise (30.9.2014). Never forgotten by her husband Louis, her son Fr Provincial Paul Formosa SDB, her daughter Dorianne and her husband Dr George Bugeja, her loving grandchildren Karen, Luke and Michelle, relatives and friends.

She will live forever in our hearts. Her life a beautiful memory.
Her absence a silent grief.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MAMO – JOHN B. Eight years ago. Remembered with much love and affection today and always. Alfred, Henriette, Doreen and families.

NAUDI – AMELIA. Today the 39th anniversary of her passing away. Never forgotten by Liliana, Yvonne, Louis, Therese, Tonio and Anna and Silvio and Nathalie. God, grant her eternal rest.

PULLICINO – DENISE. Cherished memories of a dear wife and mother. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Raphael, Francesca and Kristina.

PULLICINO – DENISE. Beloved daughter and sister, gone from us 34 years ago today.

We know that you are with us
Standing always by our side.
We think of you each day with so much love
For nothing loved is ever lost
And you were loved so much.
That’s why you will forever live
Deep inside our hearts.
Mum, Alex, Austin, Marie, in-laws, nephews and nieces.

XUEREB – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 37th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his loving wife Mary, his children Ramon, Irma, Tanya and Marina, in-laws and grand­children. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

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