GRECH SOLLARS. On January 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Tara née Ritschel and Bernard, God’s precious gift of a son, ALEC JULIAN. Many thanks to all the maternity staff for their support and dedication.
TABONE. On February 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Francesca née Farrugia and Peter, God’s precious gift of a first born son – EDWARD. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
Obituaries
BARON – MARY GRACE of Żabbar, passed peacefully away on February 27 after a long illness. Daughter of Carmel Baron and Antonia (Nina) Lia, Mary Grace emigrated to Detroit, the US, in 1954. She earned her PhD in Psychology and became Professor Emerita at Wheaton College, Massachusetts. She returned to Malta often and maintained lifelong bonds with family and neighbours there. Predeceased by her brother Charles and sister Joanne, as well as, very recently, by her husband Geoffrey Moran. She is survived by her son Andrew, her step-sons Matthew and Sean, her granddaughter Merrimac, her sisters Josephine and Rosemary, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in the US and Malta. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BEZZINA. On March 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE MARIE née Pace, of Valletta, residing at Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq, aged 82, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Albert, known as Robbie Pace of Pace’s Schoolwear Valletta, her children, Anna and her husband Saviour Attard Baldacchino, Marisa and her husband Joseph Cauchi and Leonard and his wife Therese, her grandchildren Karen and her husband Paul Farrugia, Paul and his girlfriend Jeannine, Francesca and her boyfriend Nicky, Andrew and his wife Lara, Christine and her husband Anton Magro, Keith and his fiancée Charmaine, Sarah and her boyfriend Daniel, Rebecca, and Rachel and her great grandchildren Emma, Clara and Luca, her carer Maricris, Richianne widow of her brother Guido, Arthur Bezzina and his wife Agnes, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Mary of the Angels church, Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq, where Mass præsente 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 appreciated.
BORG. PHILIP (founder of Żebbuġ Rangers FC), of Żebbuġ, passed away in Montgomery, Alabama, the US, on February 28, aged 88. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Dorothy née Chircop, his son Dr Joseph Philip Borg and his wife Renée, his daughter Shirley Penna, wife of Frank, his grandchildren Chelly, Jennifer, Kimberly and Josie, his sister Rose and her husband Joseph Caruana, nephews, nieces and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be held tomorrow at 2.30pm at Żebbuġ parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at Sacred Heart cemetery, Żebbuġ. Lord grant him eternal rest.
BRAY. On March 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED of Paola, aged 78, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife, Barbara, née Martin, his daughters Diana and her husband Paul, Alexandra, and Yvette and her partner Massimo, his grandchildren Trevor and his wife Janet, Hayley and her husband Riccardo, Gianluca, Andrea and his fiancée Roberta, his great-grandson James, his sister Doris and her husband Ron, his in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Anthony church, Għajn Dwieli, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Island Sanctuary will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On March 20, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, ALFRED, of Valletta, residing in Ibraġ, aged 80, went to meet the Risen Lord and his son Ian. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his daughter Jennifer and her husband Joseph Falzon, his grandchildren, Kristal, Neil, Francesca and Angelica, his brothers and sister, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow at 8.30am for Ibraġ parish church where Mass praesente cadevere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord Jesus, grant him eternal rest.
HARRISON. On March 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, JANE née Selvagi, widow of Theodore Harrison, passed peacefully away. She was comforted by her son Marcus, his partner Connie and their friend Joanna. She leaves to mourn her loss her goddaughter Tanya and her family, her nephews and niece from her late brother William, and her friends and loved ones. Mass will be held on Tuesday at 9.30am at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Lord welcome Jane into your arms.
MICALLEF. On March 21, at St Vincent de Paul residence, ELLEN, of Sliema, aged 82, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Charles, her sons Phillip, Mark and his wife Sharon, her grandchildren Veronica and Megan, her brothers and sisters, in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 8am for St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.45am, followed by interment in the family grave 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.
MIDOLO. On March 19, at her residence, ANNA, aged 54, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss David, her beloved children Andrea and Arianna, their partners Karine and Jurgen, her mother Mary Rose, her sister Stephania and her husband John Willoughby, her nephew and niece, uncles and aunties, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.50am for St Dominic parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family vault 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.
SILLATO. On March 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY of Mosta, aged 67, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gina, his son Adrian and his wife Cheryl, his grandson Matt, his brothers and sister, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at the same cemetery (back entrance). No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CAMILLERI-FERRANTE. In loving memory of CORINNE on the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends.
DINGLI. In loving memory of Dr FRANCIS DINGLI, MD, today being the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Forever missed by his family. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FALZON – PETER. In ever loving memory of our dear father, today the 55th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Wilfrid and Yvonne. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. In loving memory of CONNIE on the first anniversary of her death. Always fondly remembered by Kathleen, Moira and Joseph, Ina and Pierre, Concita and Edward, Beppe, Krista and Matthew, Greta and James, Julia, Sophie and Elizabeth. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GERADA. Treasured memories of our beloved only daughter KAREN who went to her Father’s house on March 23, 2004, at the tender age of 16. Dearest child, your prayers sustain us till we meet again. Mum and Dad.
GLANVILLE. In loving memory of a dear father, CARMELO, today the 28th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his daughter Carmen and family.
LANFRANCO – JOSEPH ALBERT. In memory of Papa on the 60th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by Guido and Salvina, children and grandchildren. Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord.
MAHONEY – OLGA. In everlasting memory of a dear mother, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
PELLEGRINI PETIT – EDUARDO, PL. In loving memory, on the 70th anniversary of his death. His sons Paul and Tonio and daughter Rose and families.
PELLEGRINI PETIT – GEORGE. In loving memory, on the third anniversary of his death. His brothers Paul and Tonio and sister Rose and families.
PELLEGRINI PETIT – GEORGE. In loving memory of a dear uncle on the third anniversary of his death. Nephews and nieces.
SCICLUNA – ANGELA. In loving memory of a cherished mother and grandmother on the 20th anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her sons Fr John Scicluna SJ, and Chev. Carmel Scicluna and his wife Marlene, their children and great-grandchildren.
Personal
Thanks to Padre Pio, St Joseph, St Rita and St Anthony for favour received through their intercession. M.S.