BONELLO. On April 6, KITTY, widow of Albert, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Michael and his wife Rosette, Simon and his wife Lydia, her daughter Frances and her husband Danny and her beloved daughter Cristina. She also leaves to mourn her loss her grandchildren Amanda, Jonathan, David, Nicholas and Patrick and her great-grandchildren Sebastian, Sophie, Christopher and Killian, as well as other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 9 at 9am at St Mary’s parish church, Attard, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Inspire Foundation, Bulebel, would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the nuns and helpers at St Catherine’s Home, Attard, for their loving care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA. On April 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY ROSE of Birkirkara, aged 71, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Leo, her daughters Claudia and her husband Lawrence Horwitz, and Romualda and her husband Jason Paul Vella, her dear grandchildren Ema, Ana and Joshua, her brother Eddie Sciberras and her sister Joan Camilleri, her brother-in-law Joe Galea and her sister-in-law Mary Camilleri, other relatives and friends. The funeral lives Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.15pm for St Mary’s parish church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Żebbuġ. Donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PACE. On April 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL (Bubu) of St Julian’s, widower of Violet, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Antoinette and her husband Victor Azzopardi, his sons Adrian and his wife Leanne and Noel and his wife Saverin, his grandsons and granddaughter, great-grandsons and great-granddaughters, his brother Peter and his wife Gina, his sister Josephine and her husband Austin Grixti, his in-laws Maria Pirotta, widow of Joe and Carmel Pirotta, widower of Doris, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral 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 Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Casa Antonia, Balzan, and the staff of MAU1, Mater Dei Hospital, for their care and dedication. He will forever remain in our hearts. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PAVIA. On April 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Xemxija, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Emily née Zammit, his children Josephine and her husband Hector Galea, Anthony and his wife Grace, and Edward and his partner Joanne, his grandchildren Arthur, Jean Paul and Alisa, his great-grandchildren Matthew and Thomas, his sister Violet, many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, April 8, at 8.15am for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family chapel. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
RANDON. On April 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARLENE, née Naudi, of Paceville, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, Mario and his wife Margaret, Roberta and her husband Alberto, her beloved grandchildren Rachel and Adam, her brother Anton and his wife Marlene, her in-laws Louis Cuschieri, widower of her sister Winnie, Jane, widow of her brother Robert, Tony and his wife Therese, Eileen, Mae and her husband William, and Emma, widow of Vincent Randon, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45am for Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, where 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 the Millenium Chapel, Paceville, and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow being the 14th anniversary of the death of VICTOR PACE, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6.30pm at Ta’ l-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONELLO DUPUIS – ALBERT. On his first anniversary. Wonderful and happy memories of a very special husband and father who loved and cared for us so much. May he rest in peace. Tessie, Alex, Caroline and Veronica and their families.
BROWNRIGG – GEORGE. In loving memory of a beloved husband and father, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Forever remembered and missed by his wife Christine, his sons Andrew, John and Mark, Mara, his brother Robert and his sister Jayne and relatives. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died, in life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR TORREGGIANI. In ever loving memory of CRISTINA and CARMELO. A prayer is kindly solicited. Their family.
CUMBO. In ever loving memory of EILEEN on the 31st anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts. George, daughters Jackie and Annabelle.
dei CONTI STAGNO NAVARRA – PATRICIA. In loving memory of our dear mother Patsy on the fifth anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Deeply missed by her children Peter, Stephen, James, Adrian, Patrick, Lorraine and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FRIGGIERI – JOSEPHINE. On the third anniversary of her departure. A wonderful mother and grandmother. Nathalie and Marthese.
PORTANIER – MARY, née Grungo. In ever loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 50th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.
VASSALLO – KARMENU (poet). On the 28th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his sons and daughter and their families.
Buffet breakfast
The Mission Fund will be holding a buffet breakfast at San Antonio Hotel, Qawra, on April 16 in aid of Maltese missionaries working in Third World countries.
For details and bookings, call 2141 3664 between Monday and Friday from 9am to 1pm or call Charles Decelis on 2157 5351/9988 5078.
The price is €10.