ABELA. On October 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSINA, of Qormi, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mary, Joseph and his wife Lucia, Francis and his wife Josephine, Giovanna, widow of Michael Galea, Twanny and his wife Adrine, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.15pm for St. George's parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4.15 pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Resurrection Cemetery, Qormi. No flowers by request but donations to Radio Maria, Rabat, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
BERNARD – Count Dr FRANCIS EDGAR PAUL BERNARD, MBChB (Edin), MRC.Psych. (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist), 18.5.1931-19.9.2014. Died peacefully in Battersea, London, after a long and eventful life in Malta, Nigeria and Britain. He leaves his wife Jacqueline and two sons, Marc and Paul, three grandchildren and many close friends, all of whom will remember him with great affection and gratitude.
CARUANA – On October 1, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, MARIA CONCETTA, k/a Mary, of Birżebbuġa, passed away at the venerable age of 104. She leaves to mourn her loss her nephews and nieces Richard Bonello, Maurice Caruana and his wife Mary Rose, Victor Caruana and his wife Catherine, John Briffa and his wife Josette, Alfred Bonello and his wife Violet, Antonella Mousu' and her husband Salvatore, Doreen Azzopardi Giappone and her husband Albert, Rev. Fr Silvio Briffa, Bice, widow of Victor Bonello, Elena Lautrup, Tessie widow of Antoine Caruana, Grace widow of Mario Briffa, Lillian widow of Joseph Bonello, Maria wife of Hugh Large, Maria widow of Ronald Caruana, Oliver and his wife Ann and Hugh Caruana, and their respective children. The funeral cortege leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow at 9.30am for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Casa Antonia for their care and dedication during her stay. Lord grant her eternal rest.
CAUCHI. On September 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Floriana and residing Sliema, former assistant head teacher at Naxxar school, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church, at the age of 86. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Annie, his children Maria and her husband Alphonse Anastasi, Joe and his wife Marisa, Gloria and her husband Ray Mangion, his brothers and sister, Michael residing in UK, Godfrey and Doris, and their spouses, his grandchildren Andrew, Christine, Keith, Bernard, Adrian, Anne Marie, Joseph and Christopher and their spouses and their fiancés, his great-grandchildren Emma, Mae and Luca, nephews and nieces other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, October 4, at 9.45am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10.15am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord Grant him eternal rest.
DE BONO. On September 30, JOHN, passed away peacefully away surrounded by his wife and children and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Magdalene, his children Tanya and husband Samuel, Pierre and his wife Valeriia, Cynthia and her husband Carl, grandchildren Raquel, Daniel and Nina, his brothers and sisters in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.15pm for 21st September Avenue, Naxxar, from where he will be accompanied by the Peace Band to Our Lady of the Victories parish church, Naxxar, where Mass will be celebrated at 4.30pm.
EBEJER. On October 2, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, ANNA of Paola, residing in Fgura, aged 57, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by her husband Joe, her children Angie and her husband Roland, Lello and his wife Ruth, Bernice and her husband Melchior, and Rebecca, her grandchildren Sean, Laura and Zachary, her father George Grech, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, their respective spouses and families, brethren of the Neocatechumenal Way, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, October 4 at 8am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Tal-Erwieħ Cemetery, Tarxien. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On October 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENT of St Julians, ex-Customs Officer, aged 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary, his daughters Tania and her husband Richard Crossley, Theresa, widow of Antoine Azzopardi, and her partner Roger Micallef, his grandchildren David, Nathan and his fiancée Naomi, his brothers and sister, in-laws, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, October 4 at 8.30am for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Jesuit Fathers Infirmary, Naxxar, and the Dominican Missions in Albania, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG – MARION. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, deeply missed today the 17th anniversary of her passing away. Always remembered in our prayers. Her husband Albert, daughter Christine and her husband John Bonello, son Stephen and his wife Caroline and her four grandchildren Nicky, Jake, Kyle and Kimberly. Today’s 9.30am Mass at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BORG – PAULINE (Tantine). Cherished memories of a dear aunt and great aunt on the 32nd anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUGEJA – JOHN. Sweet and endearing memories of my dear husband, today being his 15th anniversary. Remembered always with love by his beloved wife Jo, his children and their families.
COSTER. In loving memory of MARY on the 34th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CURMI – VICTOR. Treasured memories of a dear and exemplary father who passed to eternal life 58 years ago today at the age of 56. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his family.
DeGABRIELE – Dr EDWARD. Very precious memories of a most beloved brother and uncle on the15th anniversary of his demise. Missed every day. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Elvia, Edward and family.
GRIMA – GEORGE. In loving memory of a very special husband, father and grandfather on the 14th anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers, his wife Claire, his children Alexandra, Roberta and Jeanine and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI – CHARLES. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather who went to meet the Risen Lord 36 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife, Imelda Spiteri Binett, his children Josephine, Donald, Nathalie, Raymond and Marco. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Alpha course
The next edition of the Alpha course starts next Thursday at 7.30pm at the Missionary Society of St Paul Oratory, Birkirkara. Weekly sessions will be held until December 11.
An introduction to the course will be held today when details will be provided to prospective participants.
The course aims to create a discussion forum for anyone searching for meaning and wishing to learn more about Christianity. It is open to people of all ages.
Prior registration is not necessary.
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