EDWARD MELILLO and VICTORIA ZAMMIT
The marriage took place on February 21, 1965, at the Archbishop’s Palace, Valletta. His Grace, Archbishop Michael Gonzi, officiated. Congratulations and best wishes from your children David and Maria, Edward and Celia and Angela and Oliver, and from your beloved grandchildren Gabriel, Matthew, Michaela, Eliza and Thomas.
Obituaries
CARUANA. On February 21, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, OLYMPIA, of Ħamrun, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Michael (editor of Leħen is-Sewwa) and his wife Joan, Marlene and her husband Charles Abela, Catherine and her husband Mario Farrugia and Alphonse and his wife Josette, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, on Tuesday at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On February 21, at Casa Arkati, EVELYN, aged 80, of Balzan, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Dr Maurice Gatt and his wife Nellie, Joseph Gatt and his wife Elpides, her sisters Yvonne and Eileen and her husband Dr Herbert Lenicker, her nephews and nieces, all other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Arkati tomorrow at 8am for Balzan parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family’s grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to the all the staff of Casa Arkati. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On February 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, MAURICE, of Sliema, aged 85, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Carmelina, née Scerri, his sons Richard and Blanche, Chris and his wife Paulanne, his grandchildren Malcolm, Sophie, Steve and Paul and their respective spouses and partners, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Creche, Sliema, will be appreciated.
MULA. On February 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, BARTOLOMEO, of Għargħur, retired police assistant commissioner, passed peacefully away at the aged of 67. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Frances, his children Johan and his wife Loretta, police inspector Herman Mula and his wife Claire and Mariah, his grandchildren Jodie, Isaac and Denzel, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Għargħur cemetery. Donations to the Renal Unit at Mater Dei Hospital will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MUSCAT. On February 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, SALVU, of Gzira, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maryanne née Cristiano, his children Christine and her husband Brian, Alfred and his wife Yoanne, Noel and his wife Miriam, Romina and her husband Simon, his beloved grandchildren Erica, Lee Anne, Benjamin, Maria, Ruby, Rachael, Luca and Martina, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.15pm for Gżira parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
RANDON. On February 21 at Karin Grech rehabilitation hospital, ALEX of Paceville, aged 83, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Marlene, née Naudi, his children Mario and his wife Margaret and Roberta and her husband Alberto, his grandchildren Rachel and Adam, his siblings, Tony and his wife Therese, Eileen, Mae and her husband William, his in-laws Louis, widower of his sister-in-law Winnie, Jane, widow of his brother-in-law Robert, and Anton and his wife Marlene, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech rehabilitation hospital on Tuesday at 7.45am for Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Millennium Chapel will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAMPSON. On February 10, at St Vincent de Paul residence, LORENZA (Lora), née Demarco, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Frank, widower of Margaret, and Charles and his wife Margaret, her brother Paul, her sister Josephine, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul residence on Wednesday at 9.30am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family thank the staff at St Vincent de Paul residence for the love and care shown during her stay.
SCICLUNA. On February 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA LOURDES, née Decelis, aged 90, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her husband Anthony, her children Fr Victor Scicluna, Maria and her husband Frans, Silvio and his wife Agnes, and Godwin and his wife Josephine, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister and her brother, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by prayers and interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass in memory of CHANEL MARIE BRINCAT, née Busuttil, on her 33nd date of birth, next Tuesday, February 24, will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 25 at 7.45pm at San Ġorġ Preca parish church, Swatar. The attendance of relatives and friends would be greatly appreciated.
In Memoriam
AGIUS. In loving memory of DAMIAN, today being the fifth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by uncle Victor, auntie Rita, and cousins Gianluca and Pearl Marie. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
AQUILINA. In loving memory of TONINU who was found dead at Għallis Tower 60 years ago. Never forgotten by his daughter Vivienne, relatives and friends.
AZZOPARDI – JOE (Jo Jo). Loving and unfading memories of a devoted husband and father, today the 22nd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Tessie, daughters Vanessa and Joanna, family and friends.
BORG. In loving memory of my husband ANTHONY on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Gracienne. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG – TONY. Lovingly remembered in a special way today, being the 15th anniversary of his passing away. Florence, Sergio and Francesca.
BORG – VICTORIA. In everlasting memory of our dear Vicky on the eighth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Doris and family. Rest in peace.
CREMONA – RENÉ A. Remembered with love today and always. Miriam, John and Anthony.
CRITIEN. In loving memory of MAY, today the 29th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her sons Anton and his wife Geraldine, Fra’ John, her grandsons Peter and Ian, and her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
D’EMMANUELE. In loving memory of our beloved SALVINO, next Wednesday being the 47th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his son Godfrey, daughter Carmen and her husband Maurice, grandsons Drs Alistair and Oliver de Gaetano, relatives and friends. Kindly remember him in your prayers.
FALZON – SARA, née Darmanin Demajo. In loving memory of a beloved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, today the fourth anniversary of her death. Forever in our prayers and in our hearts. Simone, Angela and John.
GAUCI – ANTHONY. In ever loving memory of a beloved father on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his son George and grandchildren Tracy and her husband Brian, Adrian and his wife Nadine, and nieces. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
JOSEY. To my darling BOB. Today would have been our 12th wedding anniversary. Although you are now with God and the angels you will always be in my heart and thoughts. Until we meet again. Your loving wife Dolores
MAGRI OVEREND – LILIAN. Cherished and unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the 11th anniversary of her demise.
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in His keeping,
We have you in our hearts.
Andrew and Caroline, Julian, Jonathan and Ingrid, Nicola and Stephen, and her grandchildren Michael, Amanda, Jamie, Lisa, Adam and Thomas. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
MERCIECA – MARIA ASSUNTA. Remembered with love and gratitude on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Much missed by her daughters Tanya, Maria and her husband Mario, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
MIZZI. In loving memory of AUDREY GENE, a remarkable lady, on the first anniversary of her death. Greatly missed by her husband Ray, Pamela and Tony, Stephanie and Tony, granddaughters Daisy and Sophia, her sister Patricia, family and friends.
Loved with a love beyond all telling,
Missed with a grief beyond all tears.
A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30pm at Familja Nażaret chapel, Taż-Żwejt, San Ġwann. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI – JOSEPH (former director, Spiteri Bros Ltd, St Venera), on the sixth anniversary of his demise, 26.2.2009. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by your beloved wife Mary Rose, your son Karl and Mariella, their son Karl and your daughter Erika. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
If we could bring you back again
For one more hour or day
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
VELLA – MATTHEW. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who left us 14 years ago today. Still sadly missed by his wife Eileen, his son Antoine and wife Rosalie, grandchildren Ben and Ethan, his daughter Nadia and boyfriend Alex, family and friends. The 7am Mass said on Wednesday, February 25, at St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Always in our thoughts and prayers.