BELLIZZI. On January 30, in London, SILVIO, aged 58. He leaves to mourn his loss his long time partner Louise, his mother Mary, his brother John and his wife Helen, his sister Marthese, his nieces Roberta and Alaizah, relatives and friends. The funeral will be held on Friday, February 6 at Golders Green, London.
DEMICOLI. On February 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMANUEL, passed away peacefully, aged 76, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his children Doreen and her husband Joseph, his son Joseph and his wife Silvana, his son John and his wife Lara, his daughter Rina and her husband Renzo, his grandchildren Julia, Nick, Matthew, Yann, Miguel, Jacques, Ron, Renée and all his loved ones. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Thursday, at 9.30am at St Andrew parish church, Luqa. He will be loved and remembered as a most devoted father and grandfather – he will be treasured forever in our hearts. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DIACONO. On February 1, ROSA, nèe Jaccarini,of Sliema, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital. She leaves to mourn her loss, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral was held yesterday with Mass at Sacro Cour parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FAVA. On February 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE, née Vella, of Birkirkara, aged 69, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Lino and her son Noel, her brother Michael, her sister Josephine, her in-laws, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MELI. On February 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSALIE, née Micallef, of Sliema, widow of Joseph, aged 74, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sons Stephen and his wife Maria and David and his wife Amy, her grandchildren Christian, Daniel and Nicole, her brother Aldo and his wife Antoinette, her sisters Antoinette and her husband Ian Raffey, Josephine and her husband Alfred Cappello, Edith, widow of Joseph Aloisio, Paulette, widow of Harry Zammit, Ethel and her husband Joseph Ellul, and Sylvana and Victor Micallef, her in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, February 9 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 Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Poor Clares, St Julians, will be appreciated.
REFALO. On February 3, MICHAEL, aged 78, passed away peacefully at Live Life residence. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Blanche, nèe Smith, his children Edward and his wife Charmaine, Angela and her husband Chris, Tina and her husband Douglas, Nicola and her husband Anthony, grandchildren Maxine, Jacques, Krista, Valentina, Laura, Millie, his brother John and his sister Mary, their respective families in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema tomorrow, Thursday, at 9am 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. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest
SPITERI. On February 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE of Mdina, widow of Roger, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Alex and his wife Carmen, Charlo and his wife Carmen, Isabella and her husband Mario, Oliver and Maria, and Claire and her partner Wallace, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Mdina, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Being the trigesima die since the passing away of TANO GRECH, the 6.30pm Mass said today at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ANASTASI. In loving memory of BEPPE on the fifth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Anne, his children Victor and Marceline, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
AZZOPARDI – DOMINIC (Wanese). In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 14th anniversary of his demise. We badly miss you, with loving thoughts, your wife Carmen, daughter Marthese and sons Kevin and Joseph, Mirabel and Rebecca, grandchildren Calvin and Björk, relatives and friends.
BORG. In loving memory of EDWARD on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Helen, his sons and daughters, Paul and his wife Claire, Anton, Carmen and Theresa and his grandchildren. Masses for the repose of his soul are being said in various churches.
BUSUTTIL – CARMELINA. On the 13th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her children and grandchildren. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
BUTLER – ROBERT. A dearly loved father and adored grandfather. May he rest in peace. Helen, Joe and family.
BUTLER – ROBERT, 4.2.1980. In loving memory of a dear father and nannu. Very sadly missed after 35 years. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIZZI – MARCELL, LP. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the second anniversary of his passing away. Forever loved and deeply missed. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His wife Mary Anne, his children and their families.
PULLICINO – MARY. In ever loving memory of a dear mother who passed away 19 years ago today. Fondly remembered by all the family.
STAFRACE – GEMMA. In everlasting memory of a dear wife and mother on the 21st anniversary of her passing away. Josie, Alexia and Stefan. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
TORPIANO – ANTHONY. Treasured and loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his death. His wife Lilian, children and families. Today’s 7.15pm Mass at St Augustine parish church, Valletta, will be celebrated for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT LUPI – JOE. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Connie, Anna, Peter, Claire, Roberta, their spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Malta’s Magna Carta
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Michael Frendo, will give a lecture entitled ‘Malta’s Magna Charta’, tomorrow at 6.30pm.
The lecture presents a study on the Royal Charter granted to the Maltese in 1428 by Alfonso V of Aragon affirming the rights of the Maltese nation, the events leading to it and its political and constitutional significance.
The talk will be delivered in English at the Caruana Curran Hall, Din l-Art Ħelwa, 133, Melita Street.
Entry is free, but donations to Din l-Art Ħelwa will be appreciated.
For more info: 2122 5952 info@dinlarthelwa.org.