ZARB ADAMI. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Stephanie née Saliba and Geoffrey, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – JACK. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to the staff of Obstetrics 1 and NPICU.
Obituaries
BORG. On March 14 , JOHN, of Birkirkara, aged 79, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Carmen, his children Rose and her husband Lino Mercieca, Silvio and his wife Josephine, Joseph and his wife Ruth and Isabelle and her husband Joseph Fenech Adami, his grandchildren, great-grandchild, his brothers and sister, in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2.30pm at St Helen Basilica, Birkirkara, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery – entrance from back gate. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASHA. On March 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE of Cospicua, residing at Rabat, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmelin, his children Joseph and his wife Carmen, Richard and his wife Mariella, Marlene and her husband Johnny, Patrick and Marthese, Kenneth and his wife Agnes, his grandchildren, brothers and sisters, together with their husbands and wives, his brother-in-law and his wife, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Ta’ Ġiezu church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Margerita cemetery, Rabat. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA. On March 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROGER, of Rabat and residing at Pembroke, aged 90, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his nephew Winston and his wife Myriam, their children Martina and Danielle, other nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Paul’s collegiate church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadvere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
HOGG. On March 14, at Casa Antonia, CHARMAINE, passed peacefully away, aged 81. Beloved mother of Mark and his wife Marina, grandmother of Andrew and his partner Sabrina, Emma and her partner Peter, and Luisa, and great-grandmother of Alice, as well as wife to John Edleston. The funeral service will be held at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery church tomorrow at 2pm. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor will be greatly appreciated.
HORNYOLD-STRICKLAND – ANGELA, Dowager Countess della Catena, of Sizergh Castle, Westmorland. Died peacefully on Sunday, March 8, aged 86. Beloved mother of Henry, Clare, Robert, John, Alice, and Edward, grandmother to Hugo, Thomas, Francis, Rollo, Zoë, Katie, William, Alexander, Eleanor, Cecilia, and Rufus. Funeral service at 2pm on Friday, March 20 at Holy Trinity & St George Catholic church, Kendal. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations to the Red Cross, Cumbria. Funeral details tel: (01539) 720 105.
PACE MOORE. On March 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARION, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her brother Victor and his wife Lillian, her niece Anna, John Schembri, widower of her niece Marlene, Marisa and her husband Andrew Camilleri, Paul and his wife Patricia, Lucienne and her husband Jean Gaffiero, Ivan and his wife Michelle and Elaine and her husband Bernd Siegler, grandnephews and grandnieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Paul’s Shipwreck parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
A Mass for the repose of the soul of JOSETTE AMATO will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 18 at 8pm at Lapsi church, St Julian’s. Wednesday would have been Josette’s 57th birthday and to commemorate the day, her husband, Edward and her children, Michael and Angie have organised this Mass. The attendance of family and friends would be very much appreciated.
On the initiative of the Catenian Association (Mensija Circle), a Mass for the repose of founder-member EDWARD (Dino) STILON, who died on February 17, 2015, is being said at the Salesian Oratory, Sliema, tomorrow at 7pm. The attendance of family and friends and members of the Catenian Association would be appreciated.
Tomorrow being the trigesima die since the death of JOE SULLIVAN, Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 7pm at St Patrick’s church, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. Parking will be available in St Patrick’s ground.
In Memoriam
BORG MUSCAT – JOSEPH. Cherished memories of a loving husband and father on the ninth anniversary of his passing to a better life. His wife Doris, children Madeleine and Martin, and David.
GAUCI MAISTRE. In loving memory of MARIE ROSETTE, today being the ninth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MANGION – ALEX. Much cherished and unfading memories of a dearest and loving husband, father and grandfather on the seventh anniversary of his passing.
It doesn’t need a special day
To bring you to our mind
For days without a thought of you
Are very hard to find.
His wife Doreen his sons Benjamin, Matthew and his wife Chrys and his precious granddaughter Amelia.
MIFSUD – Dr JOSEPH MIFSUD, LL.D. and EVELYN, née Gambin, who faithfully departed this life on March 11, 1984, and March 15, 1986, respectively. Fondly remembered by family and friends.
SAMMUT – VICTOR. Lovingly remembered on the 11th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Valerie, children Adrian, Maria and Annabelle, their spouses and grandchildren.
ZAHRA. In loving memory of our beloved father VINCENT P. (Ċensu), March 18 being the first anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts. His children Doris and Joe, Charlie and Valerie, Joe and Katariina, Connie and Edwin, his grandchildren and their spouses, and his great-grandchildren. When a loved one becomes and memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Lots of love dad.
Missing
Semi-Persian neutered cat, fawn colour, since Wednesday, March 5, from Verdala Palace grounds. Kindly phone owner 9948 9897.