CASSAR. On December 8, to Francesca née Agius-Vadalà and Robert, God’s precious gift of a daughter – EMILY. Thanks be to God, Our Lady and St Rita.
SEYCHELL. On November 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Annalise née Cassar and Charles, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – MATTHIAS. Special thanks to a very dedicated midwife and sister, Catriona Cassar, and to all the staff at Central Delivery Suite and Obs 1.
Golden Wedding
EDWARD DELICATA and DOREEN ORR
The marriage took place on December 26, 1964. Congratulations and best wishes from your sons Daryl and Angelita, and Marcus and Romina, and grandchildren Hannah, Liam and Dija and all your relatives and friends.
Obituaries
AGIUS. On December 26, at St Vincent de Paule Residence, MOSES, widower of Elvira, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Margaret and her husband Raymond Mizzi, Louise, widow of Andrew McPherson, his son Charles and his wife Catherine, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, their families and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paule Residence tomorrow at 7.45am for Our Christ the Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUGEJA. In loving memory of MARIE LOUISE, née Bartoli, who joined the Risen Lord on December 26 at the age of 83. Loved and remembered by her children Simon and his wife Anna, Malcolm and his wife Annette, Bettina and her husband Riccardo Restuccia, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Victor Bartoli and his wife Josephine, her in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUTTIGIEG. On December 23 at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital MARGARET (GRETA), née Doyle, of Ibraġ, aged 94, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Paul, her niece Jacqueline and her husband Brian Kennedy, Jane and Michael Looney, Mark and Anne Kennedy, Brian and Denise Kennedy, Darren and Lorraine Kennedy, Josie and Clive Gauci, Jeannie and Vernon Gannon, Jenny and Andrew Henderson, Linda Gauci, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital tomorrow at 9.30am for the Immaculate Conception church, Ibraġ, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 10am followed by interment in the family grave at Ta’ Braxia Cemetery, Pietà. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Special thanks go the consultant, staff and all the medical personnel at Zammit Clapp Hospital and Ward RW6 at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital.
CAMILLERI. On December 27, at her residence, PAWLA, née Farrugia, of Siġġiewi, widow of Nikol, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church, passed peacefully away at the age of 76. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved son John, Nancy and her husband Patrick, Carmen and her husband Anton, her four grandchildren, her brother and sister, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her home for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 3.30pm followed by interment at Siġġiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
On the ninth anniversary of the demise of Comm. FRANCO COMMODINI, Masses for the repose of his soul will be said today at 11am at St Catherine church, Valletta (Italian community), and all Masses said on December 31 at St Francis church, Republic Street, Valletta. May all those who loved him in life not forget him in death.
In Memoriam
BAILEY – Canon WILLIAM. On the 38th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his nephews Joe and Lawrence and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONNICI – JAMES. Treasured memories on the 10th anniversary of his demise. Your wife Rosanne.
BONNICI – JAMES. Never more than a thought away. Your son Charles and family.
BONNICI – MARCELINE, née Holland. Treasured memories of a beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother on the seventh anniversary of her passing on to meet her Creator. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers, her children Kevin and Sandra, Daniela and Ray Lanzon, Katrina and Raymond Foster, Giuliano Ramunno, widower of her daughter Ivana, and her grandchildren Marco, Francesca, Erika and Luke, Matthew and Becky, Lisa, Luke and Jamie. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Today’s 11.30am Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
BORG. Cherished memories of my dearest mother ERSILIA on the 21st anniversary of her demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Helen, Vincent and all the family.
COMODINI – Comm. FRANCO. Unforgettable, precious memories of a loving and unique husband, caring father and beloved grandfather on the ninth anniversary of his calling to eternal life. Forever missed, forever loved, forever living in the hearts of his loving wife Mary, his children Alessandro and Colinda, Elena and Mauro, Vladimiro and Therese, and grandchildren Riccardo, Deliana, Alessia, Gianluca and Laura.
Your life a beautiful memory,
Your absence a silent grief,
A heart of gold,
A smiling face
No one on earth
Can take your place.
Lord, hold him in Your loving arms.
DESIRA BUTTIGIEG. Remembering our dear mother MARIE on her third anniversary. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Tanya, Robert, Rosella and families.
GALEA. In loving memory of JOE (Yogi) on the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Victor, Carmen and Pauline and their families. Today’s 6pm Mass at Msida parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.
MELI. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Josephine, daughters Roberta and her husband Darren, and Stephanie, and grandchildren Julia and Michael. Forever in our hearts and prayers.
PIROTTA – EMANUELA. Unfading memories of a beloved and devoted mother and grandmother on the 32nd anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
SAID – JOSEPH. Cherished memories of a beloved husband and father on the first anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed by his wife Lucienne, his daughter Philippa and her husband Joseph Arrigo, his son Jonathan and his fiancée Rachael Wilson, his sisters, family and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCIORTINO. Unfading memories of my dear mother EVELYN, today the 14th anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts. Her only daughter M’Rose and her husband George, and her brother Joe and his wife Josie of the US.
TABONE – MARY, née Cini. In loving memory, January 1 being the 26th anniversary of her demise. Joseph, Noel, Tonio, in-laws and their families. Kindly remember her in your prayers.
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