AZZOPARDI. On February 18, JOSEPH of Attard, aged 63, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Therese, his children Gilbert and his wife Nadianne, Lara and her husband Bernard, Antonella and her husband Anthony, and Bertram and his girlfriend Kim, his grandchildren Andrea, Amy, Thomas, Beppe and Maya, his brothers Mario and his wife Doris, Edmund and his wife Esmeralda, John and his wife Antonia, Salvu and his wife Marthese, Lino and his wife Rosette and Noel and his wife Lucienne, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be held today at 2pm at Attard parish church, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank his medical team for their continuous support and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CANN. In the early hours of February 19, at St Vincent de Paul residence, MARY, née Calleja, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Beloved mother of four – Alice, Philip, Joan, and Nicholas, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will miss her dearly. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, February 21 at 10am at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel. A character in life, may she find eternal peace across the channel.
CASSAR NAUDI. On February 17, at his home, JOSEPH M. CASSAR NAUDI, MQR, aged 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his painful loss his beloved wife Felicity, his children Wilhelmina and her husband Louis Spiteri, Konrad and Christine, his dearest grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew and Valentina, his sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. The family wish to thank his medical consultants or their continuous support and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CUSCHIERI. On February 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, RITA of Sliema, aged 98, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nieces and nephews Josephine and her husband Joe Flores, Edward Flores and his wife Claire, Mary and her husband Ignatius, Frank and his wife Marika and Robert and his wife Rose, besides other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ELLUL. On February 18, MARIA STELLA (nèe Micallef), widow of Lewis passed away peacefully aged 95. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Francis and his wife Jane, Maria, Joe and his wife Carmen, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister-in-law Dr Hilda Micallef, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30am for Christ the King parish church Paola where a Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Provvidenza will be appreciated.
MOHNANI. On February 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHANDRU, aged 70, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife Georgina, his sons Evan and his wife Suzanne, and Jonathan, his grandchildren Rebecca, Karl and Lara, his brother Ratan and his wife Sherry, his sisters Meena, Vicky and Pushpa, his sister-in-law Katriina, his nieces Kajal, Maya and Selina, his nephews Ronnie, Gilbert, Timo and Stefan, all their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, February 21, at 9am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by prayers and interment at Ta’ Braxia Cemetery, Pietà. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MOMPALAO de PIRO. On January 26, GERARDINE, passed away peacefully in her 98th year, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her niece Susan, her nephews Aidan and Julian and their families, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be said tomorrow at 2pm at St Dominic’s church, Rabat, followed by private interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. We wish to thank the staff of Villa Messina for the loving care shown to her.
SALIBA. On February 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, HARRY of Sliema, residing at Santa Luċija, aged 80, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Trixie, his children Harry Junior, Christopher and his wife Isabelle, Tony and his wife Nathalie, and Jacqueline and her husband Geoffrey Allen, grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, together with their husbands and wives, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for St Luċija parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCICLUNA. On February 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMANUEL of Sliema, residing at Rabat, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, the Hon. Minister Edward Scicluna and his wife Astrid, Maryrose and her husband Anthony Vella, Agnes and her husband Joe Debrincat, Judith and her husband Gaetano Cutajar, John and his partner Connie Vella, Antoinette and her husband Frank Muscat, Louis and his wife Dorothy and Josette and her husband Charles Saliba, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, February 21 at 1.45pm for St Dominic’s church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SIDIQI. On February 18, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, NAEEM, aged 34, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Tetiana, his children Alexander and Akeem, his mother Galina, his sister Alia, his nephew Nicholas and his niece Katerina, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital on Saturday, February 21 at 10.30am for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery where interment takes place. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
STILON. On February 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, EDWARD (Dino), aged 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Stephanie, née Wetz, his son Stefan and his wife Rachel, his adored grandchildren Sean and Edward, his in-laws Grace and Albert Cilia-Vincenti, Karin and Joe Depasquale, Anthony and Vicky Wetz, Anna and Rudolph Busuttil, nieces and nephews, numerous friends and other relatives. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Julian’s parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Inspire Foundation, Bulebel, or the Down Syndrome Association, Valletta, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SULLIVAN. JOE SULLIVAN's funeral took place yesterday and not as advertised in The Times of Malta then. Please accept our apology for this mistake. The Sullivan family.
von BROCKDORFF. On February 17, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, LOUIE, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his children Edward and his wife Maria, Mandy and her husband Philip, Peter and his wife Nikki and Edward and his wife Mary, his grandchildren Luisa and her husband George, Nicola and her fiancé Mark, Timmy, Andy and Seby, Matthew, Michela and Luke, his great-grandson Luca, his in-laws, his cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said on Saturday, February 21 at 8.45am at St Gregory parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at San Blas Cemetery, Żebbuġ. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONELLO DUPUIS – GEORGE. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by his wife Iris, his sons Etienne and his wife Josette, Solange, Georges and his wife Debbie and their respective families. A prayer is kindly solicited.
ELLUL MICALLEF – CHARLES. Fondly remembered by his family on the 10th anniversary of his passing away. A prayer is kindly solicited.
FENECH – IRENE. Always in our thoughts on her 26th anniversary. The family.
GRECH – ALICE. Treasured memories of a dear and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today being the ninth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Marcy, her grandsons Andrew, Michael and Steven, and all the family.
GREGORY – MARGARET, née Darmenia. Treasured memories of a dear sister on the eighth anniversary of her demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Lovingly remembered by her husband and family in the UK and all her family in Malta.
MALLIA. Everlasting and treasured memories of CARMELO, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the second anniversary of his departing to eternal life. Greatly missed by his wife Antida, all his children and their respective families. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6pm at Santa Marija ta’ l-Anġli, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. Grant him O Lord, eternal rest.
PAVIA – CAIN. Treasured memories of my dear grandson on the 15th anniversary of his death. Nanna Theresa Coney.
PAVIA – CAIN. Treasured memories of a dear nephew and cousin on the 15th anniversary of his death. John, Christine, Michael, Janice, Nicholas and Pippa.
PAVIA – CAIN. Cherished memories of a dear nephew and cousin on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Auntie Ivy, Joe, Yvette, Justine and Jeanise.
SCHEMBRI. In loving memory of our dear father, Dr PAUL SCHEMBRI, Ph.C., MD, today the 46th anniversary of his death. Lucy, Louise and Antoine.
TABONE – MARLENE. In loving memory of a dear daughter, sister and aunt, today the eighth anniversary of her meeting the Risen Lord. You are missed but you will never be forgotten. Mama Lucy, Anthony and Carmen, Joyce and Neville, Godwin, Ray and Kate, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Traffic diversion
North bound traffic on the Coast Road from Telgħa tal-Madliena to Triq Suffold will be diverted through the entrance of White Rocks onto Triq Adrian Dingli from today because of ongoing construction works. Transport Malta said Triq Martin Luther King will only be accessible from the diversion road at the White Rocks. More information on http://goo.gl/UrKdyl .