KEEGAN. On September 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Ylenia née Darmanin and Paul, God’s precious gift of a daughter – ANA, a most welcome sister to Rory and Thomas. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to the staff at the maternity wing.

SCIBERRAS. On November 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Joanne née Busuttil and Antoine, God’s precious gift of a son – ANTONIO, a most welcome brother to Julia. Thanks be to God.

Obituaries

AGIUS. On Nov­ember 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSETTE (former teacher at Guardian Angel School, Ħamrun), aged 49, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her father George and his partner Pauline, her brother Christopher and his wife Venus and her nephew David. She had generously offered to bequeath her body to the Anatomy Department of the University of Malta. The funeral leaves the University of Malta tomorrow at 1.45pm for St Venera parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm. The body will be bequeathed back to the University of Malta for the purpose of doctor training and research. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Great thanks to the surgeon and his team and to the doctors at the Anatomy Department.

BORG. On November 7, at Karin Grech Hospital, FRANCIS XAVIER, widower of Marianna, aged 90, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his great loss his children Godwin and his wife Marthese, Monica and her husband Godwin, Dr Eileen and Odette, his grand­children Alberta, Analisa, Stephen and Cristina, his sister-in-law Antoinette Galea, his numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre tomorrow at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUGEJA. On November 6, at his residence, ANDREW, aged 75, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his loss Anthony, his brother Paul and his wife Maria, his sisters Rose Sapienza and Lina Mamo, his sister-in-law Maryrose, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8.15am for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FENECH GONZI. On November 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, MAURICE, aged 86, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Blandina, née Grima, and his family, Michelle and her husband Ignazio Guarrera, and their children Vincenzo, Fr Maurizio, Martha and Andrea, Marcel and his wife Beth and their daughter Courtney, Fr Raymond, Paul and his wife Alice and their children Rachel and Matthew, his brother-in-law, Dr Franco Grima and his wife Marie Rose, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Pope Pius X parish church, Santa Luċija, where Mass præsente 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 Radju Marija, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCHEMBRI. On November 8, at Boffa Hospital, CARMELA, k/a Lina, aged 76. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her daughters Gertrude and her husband Evan Buttigieg, and Bernadette and her husband Joseph Borg, her grandchildren Alexander Omar and Nicholas John, her brothers and sisters and her husband’s brothers and sisters and their families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 2.45pm for Żurrieq parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment at San Leone Cemetery, Żurrieq. Should anyone desire to give donations to the Hospice Movement instead of flowers, this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all who have supported and cared for her during the past months.

SCOTT-BROWN. MAY, aged 100, passed peacefully away at Villa Messina, Rabat, on November 2.

Requiem Masses

A private Mass for the repose of the soul of FREDERICK BORG OLIVIER, on the second anniversary of his demise, will be said tomorrow at 7pm at the Salesians Oratory, Sliema. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Today being the trigesima die since the demise of ALBERT PORTELLI, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 7pm at St Patrick’s church, Sliema. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

In Memoriam

BONACI. In loving memory of ALFRED on the 30th anniversary of his passing away. Mass will be said tomorrow at 6pm at Il-Knisja l-Qadima, Birkirkara.

BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of Dr KARIN, née Caruana, MD, on the first anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered in our thoughts and prayers by her parents Lydia and Albert, her sister Pia, family and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30pm at Ibraġ church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CASSAR. Everlasting memories of GIUSEPPE, photographer and watercolour artist, today the 12th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his children Rossella Dalmas, John Cassar, Luigi Cassar Manghi, and their families.

CUSCHIERI. In loving memory of JOHN on the second anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Claire, father-in-law Joe Sullivan, in-laws Christine and Joe Zammit, Pat Sullivan, nephews and nieces. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30pm at St Julian’s parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CUSCHIERI – JOHN. In loving memory of our dear brother, today the second anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sisters Ninia, Mariella, Josette and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DINGLI – JOSEPH and KATHLEEN. Always remembering our dear parents with love. Their daughters Monica, Agnes, Cecilia, Alice and their families.

GALEA CUMBO – LINA. November 9, 2001. In our hearts your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true, there is not a day dear mother, that we do not think of you. Stefano, Lucienne, Alessia and Karl.

GRECH-TRAPANI – ALICE. Always remembering our dear mother with love and affection. Her children Tony, Maria, Anna and Sylvana.

MAMO – MARIA. 25 years ago. Remembered with much love, pride and gratitude today and always. Alfred, Henriette, Doreen and families.

MONTANARO – SALVINO. In ever loving memory of our beloved father on the 16th anniversary of his passing away. Much loved and sadly missed by Liz and Pat and their families. Please remember him in your prayers.

PACE – GUISEPPA. Cherished and unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the 29th anniversary of her meeting the Lord. Mary, George, Doris, Catherine and Josette. Love you always, mum.

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