AZZOPARDI. On October 19, at Clarendon Court Care Home, Stapeley, after a short illness, VIVIENNE RUTH (née Penington), aged 82 years, of Nantwich, UK, retired teacher, counsellor, IRIS volunteer, bridge player, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully after a short illness. Loving wife to the late Joe, cherished mother to Paul and Gaynor, and much loved sister, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A humanist ceremony and cremation will be held on Monday at 2.40pm at Crewe Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to IRIS Vision Resource Centre, Crewe. Any enquires to Graham Tresidder (Nantwich Funeral Services) Tel: +44 1270 812512
CILIA. On October 23, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, GEORGINA widow of John, aged 90, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters-in-law Antonia Camilleri widow of Lawrence, Josephine Camilleri widow of Paul, her nieces Patricia Camilleri, Tanya Cachia and husband Bernard Cachia, other relatives and friends in Malta and overseas. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul tomorrow at 1.30pm for the chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On October 24, CARMEN, née Spiteri, aged 69, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by her beloved husband Alfred, her children and their spouses, grandchildren, her brothers and sister, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 8.30am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On October 22, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, MARY of Mosta, aged 55, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alfred, her children Helen and her husband Christopher, Joanne and her husband Timothy, Tania, Raymond and Marisa and their fiancés, her grandchildren Neil, Chloe, Gaia, Matthias and Lexie, her mother Theresa, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for St Bartholomew’s parish church, Għargħur, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Għargħur cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI. On October 21, at his residence in Sliema, MANNI, aged 79, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Anna, his children Adrian and his wife Anne, Graziella, and Neville and his fiancée Rebecca, his grandchildren Niki and his wife Martha and Matthew, his sister Victoria, widow of Alfred, his sisters-in-law Elena and her husband Patrick, and Carmen, widow of Charles, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 9.30am at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by private interment at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONELLO. In loving memory of CARMEN on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by Philip and her children.
CALÌ – LILIANA. Treasured and fondest memories. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Chantal, Edward, Alexandra and Jade.
DEBONO – GAVIN. Treasured memories of a beloved son on the 26th anniversary of his sad loss. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Papa and Gladys
DEBONO. In loving memory of our dearest nephew GAVIN. May he rest in the peace of the Lord. His aunts Anna Sillato and Doreen Delicata.
DEBONO. In loving memory of our beloved GAVIN, today the 26th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Auntie Myrtle and family.
FORMOSA – PHILIP. Remembering a beloved son and father, today the 23rd anniversary of his passing away. Still living in our hearts. We miss you still. Pray for us. Your mother, brothers, wife and children.
GALEA. In loving memory of sculptor GIUSEPPI of Rabat, today being the 21st anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, his children Paul, Carmen, Mariuccia, John, and their respective families. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIFSUD BONNICI – Dr LORENZO, 24.10.’81. A dear father and grandfather remembered with much love and deep gratitude. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family.
SOLER – EVELYNE. Sweet and unfading memories of a most dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by all her family. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. Treasured memories of our mother TESSIE on the 15th anniversary of her death. Marie, Pio, Tony and Anna.
Police band concert in aid of MCCF
As part of their 200 year anniversary, the Malta Police Band is holding a concert in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on Tuesday at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced at €10, may be bought from www.mcc.com.mt.