GALDES. On January 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sandra née Curmi and Manfred, God’s precious gift of a daughter – REBEKAH, a most welcome sister to Andrew. We thank the Lord for He is truly faithful.
Diamond Wedding
LINO IMBROLL and CENSINA SULTANA
The marriage took place on February 6, 1955, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira. With fondest love and gratitude from Jennifer and Joseph, Shirley and Godfrey, Wilfred and Margaret, Alison and John, your beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. God bless you both.
Obituaries
MANCHE. On February 6, FRANCINA, widow of Gilbert, of Sliema, aged 86, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Anna and her husband Joe Azzopardi, Alex and his partner Shelia, and Carol. Her irreparable loss is also felt by her brothers Salvino, Albert and his wife Polly, her sister Sr Cecilia, as well as her in-laws Ethel and Phyllis Muscat, Loris and Albert Manche, her grandchildren Joanna, Luke and his wife Rachel and Pippa, great-grandson Jake and numerous relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MELI. On February 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSALIE, née Micallef, of Sliema, widow of Joseph, aged 74, passed peacefully away 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 tomorrow 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 Julian’s, will be appreciated.
SAMMUT. On February 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, CATHERINE of Birkirkara, aged 74, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Marlene and her husband Lino Cremona, Monica and her husband Lino Attard and Christine and her husband Lothar Wolf, her nephews and niece Marco, Stefano, Adrian, Brian, Claudine and Keith, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On February 6, at his residence in Naxxar, VICTOR, aged 86, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Maryann, widow of Saviour Camilleri, his brother Carmelo and his wife Alice, Anna, widow of his brother Roger, nephews, among whom Fr Rene Vella, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Naxxar parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment in the family grave at St George’s cemetery, Naxxar. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VINCI. On February 3, FRANCIS XAVIER, aged 90, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Greatly missed by his wife Ann, his children Anita and Andrew, his brother Antoine and his wife Maria, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. A private funeral was held for the family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABELA SCOLARO – MARGARET. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother, February 10 being the 11th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter, son, grandsons, in-laws, family and friends.
AGIUS GILIBERT – LUCY. Treasured memories of our dear mother, especially today the 24th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts. Gladys, Lina, Lilian, Marionne.
BORG-PANDOLFINO. In ever loving memory of our dear sister ALDA on the 39th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by all her family.
CALLEJA – CARMEN. Tomorrow being the fourth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed, never forgotten. Lucia, Andrè, Martina, Federica and Carmen.
CILIA – EMMA. Treasured memories of my dear mother on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and remembered by her daughter Doris, Antoine and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEBRINCAT – JOHN. Unfading and much cherished memories of a loving father, today being the 28th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts, his children Joyce and husband George, Raymond and wife JoAnne, Antoine and wife Nataline. A prayer is kindly solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ELLUL – VICTORIA (Buba). In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on this anniversary of her death. Marie, Ria and Didi.
FARRUGIA. Remembering with much love and prayers our dear parents ALFRED and ERMELINDA on their 53rd and 43rd anniversary, and our dear sister EVELYN on her second anniversary. Mary, Sr Gemma SJA, Nanette and their families.
FOUNTAIN. In loving memory of JOSEPH PAUL, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Forever loved and greatly missed by his wife Maria Assunta, his sons Joseph, Anthony, Christian and Mario, grandchildren, family and friends. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRECH. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, JOHN, tomorrow being the 22nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Marlene, Desiree and Reuben, Fallon and grandson Ben. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
IZZO CLARKE. In loving memory of our dear parents EVELYN and PHILIP on the second and fourth anniversary of their passing away to eternal life. Their children Victoria and Joseph, his wife Silvana and grandchildren Gregory and Andrew. Forever in our prayers.
MICALLEF – FRANS, February 9. In loving memory, on the fifth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Rose, sons Christian and Clint, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PACE – HECTOR. In loving memory of my dear son on the first anniversary of his passing away. Deeply missed by his mother Inez and family. Please remember him in your prayers.
TABONE FERRO – ERIC. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather, today the 12th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Joanne, Mario, Joseph, Antoinette, Nathania, Erica, Gabrielle, Andrew and Rebekah.