Mr JOSEPH DELIA, BA (Hons.)(Econ.), FCIPD and Miss JOSEPHINE SCERRI
Our marriage took place on Wednesday, March 19, 1975, at St Julian’s parish church. We have been blessed with a remarkable son Jürgen, his loving wife Laura and two adorable grandchildren, Nicky and Steffi. We thank the Lord for our family and for the wonderful years we have lived together.
Obituary
GERMAN. On March 18, at Loyola House, Naxxar, Fr GEORGE GERMAN, SJ, aged 95, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brethren in the Society of Jesus in Malta, Uganda and Kenya, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 8.30am at Loyola House, Naxxar, followed by interment at the parish cemetery in Naxxar. No flowers by request but donations to the Jesuit Province Infirmary for the aged and sick Jesuit Fathers and Brothers’ will be greatly appreciated. May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord.
MAMO. On March 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, EVAN, of Birżebbuġa, aged 62, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his children and their respective families, grandchildren, his sister and her family, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Peter’s parish church, Birżebbuġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave 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. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On March 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN, aged 87. He leaves to mourn his loss his nephews and nieces, Joseph, Tony and his wife Josette, Josette and her husband Manwel, May and her husband Raymond, and Doris and her husband Joseph, his great nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.45pm for the parish church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.45pm, followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Foundation, Mater Dei Hospital, Rainbow Ward, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI. On March 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL of Sliema, (former caretaker, Sliema Primary), aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Tessie, his sons Mario and his wife Leontine, Marco and his wife Romina and Noel and his wife Amanda, his grandchildren Laura, Dean, Maxine and Solange, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI. On March 18, VINCENZA, widow of Charles, went to meet the Risen Lord, aged 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is mourned by her daughters Marion and her husband Saviour, Josette and her husband Charles, and Marthese and her husband Raymond, her grandchildren Audrey and her husband Christian, Mark and his fiancée Sasha, James and his wife Letizia, Glenn and his fiancée Kim and Deborah and her great-grandchildren Andreya and Matthias. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 3.45pm at the old church of St Venera. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On March 18, ĠUŻEPP, aged 93, from Fontana, Gozo, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Dolores and her husband Robin, Carmen and her husband Joe, Marie and her husband Nick, Frances and her husband Ġanġu, Jessie and her husband Joe, Joe and his wife Jane, Paul and his wife Frances, Terry and her husband Frank, his sisters Stella and Pawla and their families, his grandchildren and great-grandchilden, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 3.30pm for the church of the Sacred Heart, Fontana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm followed by interment in the parish grave at Santa Marija Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Arka Foundation. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On March 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, THERESA (Tessie), née Seychell, widow of Victor, aged 76, entered eternal life, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Fr Sandro, Provincial of the Carmelite Order, Sr Marisa of the Augustinian Sisters, Carmelo and his wife Simone, and Anna Maria and her husband George Harrington, her grandchildren Andrea, Eliza, Matteo, Jürgen and Aidan, her brother Mike Seychell and his wife Mary, in-laws, nephews and other relatives. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for the Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fleur-de-Lys, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and nannu, ADRIAN, especially today being the first anniversary of his passing away.
Never more than a thought away
Lovingly remembered every day.
Dearly missed by his wife Anna, his children Alan and Nicola, Alexia and Aldo, Alison and Saviour, and his grandchildren Emma, Abigail and Isabelle.
ATTARD – ADRIAN. Treasured memories of our beloved brother on the first anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Monica, Rita and Edward, Alex and Sandra, nephews and niece. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BAJADA – MARIA DOLORES. In memory of aunt Dolly, today the first anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Brian, Cecilia and Claude.
BONNICI – GAYLE. Cherished memories of a loving daughter and sister on the 12th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her parents Tessa and Martin and her sisters Lisa, Sarah, Janis and Faye, in-laws, relatives and friends.
BONNICI. In loving memory of GAYLE on the 12th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Nanna Connie, Peter and Caroline, Sandra and Ricky, Mark, Theresa and Nikki.
CAMILLERI – EDWIDGE. Everlasting love and prayers for a dear sister, today the 13th anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Violet, Antoinette.
CHAPELLE – HARRY. Remembered in every thought and prayer, especially today. Jeannine, Babette, M’Claire, Capt. Mark and Cindy, Jennifer and Chris, Max and Holly, Lavinia and Emanuel, Sophie and Jean Marc.
DIMECH – JOSEPHINE. Treasured memories of our dear grandmother on the 52nd anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Fondly remembered by her grandsons John and Francis Zammit Dimech, Anthony Zarb Dimech and his wife Petronela and their daughter Alexia-Sara. A prayer is solicited.
DISTEFANO – HENRY. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved father on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his daughters, Nadya, Corinne and Michele together with their respective families.
ELLUL – JOSEPH. Today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children and grandchildren. Forever in our hearts.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of CHARLES, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Ruth, his sons Peter, Ian, Rupert and Marc, in-laws and grandchildren. Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest.
PACE – ANTONIO. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 26th anniversary of his death. His wife Myriam, his children Sandra, Mark, Marian, John and their respective families. Kindly remember him in your prayers.
ZAHRA. In loving and everlasting memory of our dearest LISA MARIA, who at the vulnerable age of 15 was brutally taken away from her family, a year ago today. May God grant her eternal rest. Doris, Winston, Winston Jr, Trevor and their families.
Feast of St Joseph
The King’s Own Band of Valletta will take part in the festivities in honour of St Joseph in Rabat, today.
Band marches will be followed by a symphonic programme under the direction of Mro John Galea at 6pm.