FILLÉ. On December 10, at R.Z. Hospital in Tienen, Belgium, to Francesca née Camilleri Kamsky and Steven, God’s precious gift of a son – JACK, a welcome brother to Matthew and David. Thanks be to God.

Golden Wedding

Mr Godwin Camilleri and Ms Rita Camilleri

The marriage took place on December 26, 1964. Congratulations and best wishes from your children Karen and Kurt, their spouses Jesmond and Lorraine and grandchildren Andrea, Katrina, Luigi, Mattea, Nina and Nikki.

Obituaries

BARBARA. On December 23, baby FAYE, aged four months, passed away at Kings Hospital, London. She leaves to mourn her great loss her parents Sean and Chantelle, née Zammit Marmara. She will also be sadly missed by her grandparents Antoine and Edna Barbara, Kenneth and Rose Zammit Marmara, her aunt Sharon, her uncle Keith and his wife Stephanie, aunt Babette, uncle Kevin and his wife Kirstin, cousins, other uncles and aunties, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for Ibraġ parish church, where a Missa de Angelis will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Kings Hospital, London, as well as all those who offered prayers and gave their support.

BARTOLO. On January 3, SALVU, of Żejtun, aged 87, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Edwin and his wife Vicky, Monica and her husband Henry, his grandchildren Edwin and his wife Cathrine, Yvette and her husband Dennis, Trevor and his wife Annabelle, Caroline and her husband Antoine, his great-grandchildren Deylan, Densel, Tenexia, Keira and Cady, his sister Frances, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45am for St Gregory church, Żejtun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at St Gregory Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Fondazzjoni Dar Nazareth will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home.

GRECH. On January 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, TANO (ex-director, Kirton & Co. Ltd), aged 84, residing in Sliema, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his son Nicky and his wife Cecily, his daughter Vanessa and her husband Charles Rapa, his adored grandchildren Liam, Nicola and Noah, his bothers Philip, Frank and his wife Aida, Sophie, widow of his brother Tony, nephews and nieces, other relatives and his many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8.45am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at St James Capua and Mater Dei hospitals. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SAPIANO. On January 1, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, JOSEPH RAYMOND, of Kappara, aged 79, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Dorothy née Bonello, his only devoted son Martin and his partner Yvette, his grandson Jonathan and his wife Erika, his nephews and nieces Gail Smith, Allison Burrell, Mark Bell,Sarah Bell, Claire Bencini, Bernardette Bencini Brachat and Angela Strutt, his sister-in- law Rosemary Sapiano and nephew Georg Sapiano, other relatives and numerous friends and colleagues. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Holy Eucharist will be celebrated præsente cadavere at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA – TONY. On the 13th anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Robert and Christa, Iona and John and his grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

BONAVIA. In loving memory of GREGORY on the fourth anniversary of his demise, January 1, 2011. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Greatly missed by his wife Annie, his children David and his wife Jeanine, Marie-Claire and her husband Luc Leonard, James and his wife Nerissa, his eight grandchildren, brothers, sisters, in-laws and their respective families and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

CARDONA – JOE, January 5, being the first anniversary of his passing over. Very much loved and missed by his wife, Kay and his mother-in-law Joyce Abela. A Mass to celebrate his spirit will be said tomorrow at 6.30pm at Attard parish church. “If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.”

CASSOLA – EDWARD. Treasured memories of a beloved father on the anniversary of his death. Fondly and always remembered by his sons and families.

DISTEFANO – STELLA, née Darmenia Grech. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved mother on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her daughters Nadya, Corinne and Michele, together with their respective families.

FALZON – Chev. ANTHONY A. FALZON, OBE, KM, Comp. IEE. Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 40th anniversary of his death. Lucienne, Marylene and Stephen.

LICARI – MICHELE. On the 61st anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers. Fr Crispin and Victor.

MARGUERAT – SALVINA. Treasured memories of our loving mother on the 16th anniversary of her demise.

You were a wonderful mother,
An absolute treasure,
More priceless than diamonds
And loved beyond measure.
To the world you were just one but to us you were the world. Your children.

SPITERI – EDWARD and VINCENZA. Remembering dearest papà and mamà on the 12th and 10th anniversary of their demise and always. Anna Maria, Hector and their families. A prayer is solicited.

VELLA BAMBER – RICHARD. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially today the 17th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Lovingly remembered by his wife Dorothy, children and grandchildren. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

VELLA de FREMEAUX – HAMILTON and LILLIE. In loving memory of my father and sister on the 55th and 32nd anniversary respectively of their passing on to a better life. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Peter.

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