AQUILINA. On October 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Denise née Caruana and Mark Anthony, God’s precious gift of a son – JULIAN PAUL, a welcome brother to Jade Anne and Emily Rose.
KOSA. On September 25, to Melanie, daughter of Alan and Bernadette Randle, of NH, USA, and Mike, son of Jackie and Roy Kosa of NY, USA, a first child, a daughter – AUDRIANNA MARIE. Praise and thanks to Our Holy Virgin Mary.
MAGRI. On October 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Audreyanne née Demanuele and John, God’s precious gift of a son – SAMUEL, a most welcome brother to Benjamin.
Obituaries
AQUILINA. On October 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, LINA, of Ħamrun, widow of Domenic, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Josephine (ex-headmistress of Dun Ġorġ Preca primary school, Ħamrun), Maria, wife of Tarcisio Briffa, Joan, wife of Edoardo Leone, residing in Brescia, Italy, and her beloved grandson Joshua, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for San Gaetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, 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.
RATCLIFFE. On October 14, at Live Life Residence Home, Sliema, ANTHONY DONALD of Portomaso, aged 78, passed peacefully away after a 21-year-long illness. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ingrid, née Serge, his son Simon, granddaughter Willow, family and friends and his most devoted carer of 10 years Jun Obra. The funeral will be held at a later date in the UK.
SALIBA. On October 24, LINO, of Victoria aged 84, passed away suddenly leaving to mourn his loss his beloved wife Maria née Lanzon. He is also fondly remembered by his five children, Peter and his wife Doris of Canada, Anna and her husband Emmanuel Zerafa, Josephine and her husband Mario Tabone, Lina and her husband Paul Scicluna, and Maryrose and her husband Louis Farrugia of Australia. He is also forever treasured by his 11 grandchildren, their respective families, three great-grandchildren and his brother Rev. Francis Saliba. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital tomorrow at 3.45pm for Gozo Cathedral, Victoria, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 4.15pm, followed by interment at St Mary Cemetery. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of the soul of STEVE RIZZO, on the second anniversary of his passing away, will be said tomorrow at 6.15pm at the Holy Family parish church, Iklin.
In Memoriam
CALLUS – Dr FRANK. Unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Myriam, Buzzi and John.
CARUANA. In loving memory of Dr JOSEPH CARUANA, B.Sc., MD, today the 27th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Marguerite, children, in-laws and grandchildren. Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord.
COLEIRO – MARY, née Zammit. Lovingly remembered on the 19th anniversary of her demise by her nephews and nieces Maria and Lawrence, Henrietta and Louis, Michael and Sandra, Nathalie, Johanna and David. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
CREMONA – MARIE. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today being the 33rd anniversary of her demise. Simone, Tonio, Vanni and Kristian.
ELLUL. In loving memory of MARIE LOUISE on the first anniversary of her demise. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on October 29 at 7.30pm at Loyola House, Naxxar.
GALEA. In loving memory of sculptor GIUSEPPI of Rabat, October 24 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.
HEATHCOTE – IRIS née Cachia. Tuesday being the first anniversary of her demise, Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 11.30am at Jesus of Nazareth church, Sliema. RIP
MAMO – NATHALIE. 33 years ago today. Unfading memories of a darling sister who passed away at the tender age of 20. Alfred, Henriette, Doreen and families.
MICALLEF GRIMAUD – NELLO. 10 years today. Every day we think of you and call your name. Lovingly remembered. Marianne, Etienne and families.
MUSCAT. In loving memory of JOHN, today the 16th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughter Elaine and Frans, son Stephen and Carmen. The evening Mass at Kristu Rxoxt parish church, Pembroke, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
NANI. In loving memory of ANTOINE, today the 36th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Serina and his son Oliver.
PARNIS. In loving memory of ALFRED on the 46th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, son Alfred and his wife Mary, grandchildren Daniel and Katrina, relatives and friends.
TABONE – LILIAN. Treasured memories of our beloved mother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Remembered with unfading love today and always by her children Susan and Anthony, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.