GALEA. On November 1, at Gozo General Hospital, to Carmen née Falzon and Redeemer, God’s ­precious gift of a daughter – ROSEMARIE. Thanks be to God.

TONNA. On October 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Fleur Muscat and Kevin, God’s precious gift of a son – GEORGE, a very welcome brother to Jack. Special thanks to midwives Mary Mercieca and Justine Casha and to all the staff at the maternity wing.

Obituaries

ELLUL. On November 14, ­NELLIE, aged 84, surrounded by her beloved family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church, met her Creator. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband John, her son Frank and his wife Veronica, her daughters Natalie and Alex Baldacchino, Mariella and her husband Charles Bonnici, Isabelle and her husband Philip Forace, and her treasured grandchildren Jonathan and Pierre, Karina, Lucienne and her husband Matthew, Matthew and his wife Lara, John, Andrew and Emma, and great-­grandchildren Peter and Amelia, her ­loving carer Evelyn, other ­relatives, in-laws and numerous friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for a celebration Mass, praesente cadavere, at 8.30am at Santa Maria church, Birkirkara, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Any donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SPITERI. On November 14, LINO, from Qormi, aged 76, peacefully went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. A beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, he is lovingly missed by his cherished wife and life partner Vivienne; his daughter Noelle, her husband Roger and their children Matthias, Zachary and Samara; his son Bertrand and his partner Joannie; his daughter Lara, her husband Patrick and their children Jake and Jade; his son Lincoln, his wife Natalie, and their children Valentina and Andrea. He also is lovingly missed by his sister-in-law Pauline and her partner John; his children’s in-laws; and his other relatives and friends. The funeral will leave Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Mdina Cathedral where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm by the parish priest of Attard, followed by private interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Rather than flowers, it was Lino’s wish that any donations would be given to Puttinu Cares or the Inspire Foundation. The family would like to thank Lino’s doctors, and the nurses and carers who attended him at home and in the various wards at Mater Dei and Boffa hospitals during his journey, especially those at the M3 ward at Mater Dei. May the Lord grant him serenity in an eternal spring.

Mulej,
is-susa li bdiet tgħawwar fija
mill-waqt li fih twelidt,
xi darba tagħmel tagħha
u twettaq l’għamart int.
It-tmiem ma jbeżżagħnix,
Mulej; nitolbok iżda,
agħtini din:
ħallih isibni f’Mejju…
Ħallini niġi ħdejk
bil-fwieħa tal-ward f’qalbi,
f’għajnejja d-deheb tal-qamħ.
fuq wiċċi ż-żiffa mielsa,
u f’ruħi s-sliem ta’ l-għana
ta’ Karmnu lil Marija.
F’Mejju, Mulej,
nagħrfek iżjed malajr.

20.5.’79 – Lino Spiteri

In Memoriam

ANASTASI – SAVIOUR (Salvu). In loving memory, on the 44th anniversary of his death (November 9). Connie and Joe.

BORG – FRANK. Remembered with love, pride and gratitude on the second anniversary of his passing away, by his wife Sandra, his children Sarah, Simon and Steffi, his grandson Karl, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at noon at St Rita’s chapel, St Julian’s. Rest in peace.

FENECH – THOMAS. In loving memory of a beloved husband and father, Friday being the eighth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Nadya, sons Etienne and Jean-Marc, his sister, brother, in-laws, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FIORENTINO – MARY, 14.11.2005. Sweet and loving memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today and always. Her family.

GRAVINO. In loving memory of ROMINA on the second anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her parents Antonia and Carmelo, her brother Alessandro and his fiancée Miriam, her nannu Alfredo, her uncles and aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

To whom it may concern

Looking for a Falzon who travelled to Vladivostok in the 1980-1990s as a seafarer. If you can help with information, please contact me on khait@hgb_leipzig.de.