AGIUS. On January 3, at Villa Messina, Rabat, ROSE, nèe Leone Ganado, widow of John, aged 94. She leaves to mourn her loss her nieces and nephews, Veronica and her husband Manuel Cauchi, Brian Darmanin and his wife Roseanne, Phena and her husband Ray Azzopardi, Anna Saddemi, Pat and her husband David Anastasi, Greta and her husband Anthony Bartolo Parnis, Angela and her husband Rupert Montanaro, Martin Leone Ganado and his wife Dora, Marina and her husband Robert Arrigo, her brother in-law Maurice Agius and sisters in-law Doris Degabriele, Marie-Claire Agius and Jeanne Agius, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Villa Messina tomorrow, January 6, at 2pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be held at 2.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family wish to thank all the carers of Marigold Ward at Villa Messina for their dedicated care. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUTTIGIEG. On January 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN of Tarxien, aged 90, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his daughters Ġuża, Mary and Gracie, his sons Patrick and Alfred, his brother Angelo and sister Frances, grandchildren and other relatives.
Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2.30pm at Tarxien parish church, followed by interment at Tal-Erwieħ Cemetery, Tarxien.
CAUCHI. On January 4, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, CISSIE, widow of Paul, residing in Sliema, aged 90, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sons Peter and his wife Monica, Albert and David and his partner Bernadette, her adored grandchildren Lisa, Paul, Daniela, Mia, Tara, Carla, David and Craig and their respective wives and husbands, her great-grandchildren, Lucy, Tom, Sebastian, Gregory, Alexander, Cory, Finn, Stephen and Courtney, other relatives and her many friends, and her dedicated helpers Lyn, Cher and Jasmine. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital on Wednesday, January 7 at 1.30pm for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, St Julians, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DUCKER. On January 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, aged 86, comforted by the rites of Holy Church .She leaves to mourn her loss her children Robert and his wife Sylvana and their children, Sharon, Robert and his wife Mandy, Glenn and Tanya and their children Lorrianne, Samantha and her husband Greg, and James, her great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters and their spouses, nephews and nieces other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3pm for St Augustine church, Rabat where Mass præsente cadavere will be held at 3.30pm followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
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 tomorrow January 6 at 8.45am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente 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.
MEILAK. Tragically, on January 1, in Gozo, MATTHEW of Swieqi, aged 22, fifth year law student, went to meet the Risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his great and irreparable loss, his beloved parents Lucienne and Stefan, his dearest sister Bea, his grandmother Cettina Caruana Curran and her husband Maurice, his grandparents Martin and Tania Vassallo, his aunts and uncles: Erika Vella and her husband Ivan, Danielle Drago and her husband David and John Vassallo and his wife Baudina, his cousins: James, Jonathan, Chrissa, Andrew, Julian, Sean, Elena, Jordi and Ella, great aunts and uncles, other relatives and numerous friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 7 at 2pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PANTALLERESCO. On January 3, JOSEPH, aged 89 of Sliema, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Maria, wife of Ġużi Felice, Ina, wife of Walter Vella Gera, and Alda, his niece Helga, wife of Anthony Mayo, his carer Isabel Azzopardi, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for Jesus of Nazareth church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be held at 9am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline sisters, Guardamangia, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG – WILFRED T. In ever loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 13th anniversary of his passing. Forever in our hearts and fondly remembered by his wife Nathalie and his son Matthew. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG – WILFRED, 5.1.2002. Fondly remembered on the 13th anniversary of his passing by Anthony, Anne, their spouses and granddaughter. Rest in peace.
BORG – WILFRED T. Fond memories of our dear brother-in-law and a cherished friend on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and never forgotten. Maria and Lawrence, Henrietta and Louis, Michael and Sandra, Johanna and David, nephews and nieces.
CARDONA – JOE, today 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 today at Attard parish church at 6.30pm.
'If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever'.
DELIA – JOSEPH. Lovingly remembered by his daughters, in-laws and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
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Iz-Zuntier open forum
An open forum called Iz-Zuntier will be held on 8, 15, 22, 29 January at 7.30pm at the Birkirkara Oratory of the Missionary Society of St Paul (MSSP).
During the sessions, participants will be able to ask experts in specific areas questions and clarify difficulties on sensitive issues such as ethics, morals and the Church's teachings on controversial matters.
It will also be possible for participants to post anonymous questions which would be forwarded to the speakers.