AGIUS. On April 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA k/a Marion, aged 82, of Kappara, San Ġwann, widow of George Agius (ex-general secretary GWU), passed away peacefully, conforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Adrian and his wife Marika, nephews Karl and Julian, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for San Ġwann parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CHIRCOP. On April 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, artist ALFRED CHIRCOP of Żebbuġ, residing at Attard, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Margaret Anne, his brothers and sisters Cynthia, Helen, Karmelin and Philip and their respective families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Attard 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. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FAIRCLOUGH. On April 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANGELA, aged 68, of Attard, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Graham, her children Stella and Nicholas, her brother-in-law Fr Trevor Fairclough, sisters-in-law Violet Cutajar and family and Beatrice Fairclough, her family in England, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2pm for Gudja parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment at Gudja cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On April 26, at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, Fr IGNATIUS, aged 89, passed away in peace. He leaves to mourn him, his siblings in Australia, Lucy Grasso and her husband Eddie, Raymond Aquilina, Rose Pace, nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, and the members of the Missionary Society of St. Paul. Mass præsente cadavere will be said at St Agatha’s Chapel, Rabat, today at 4pm, followed by interment at St Margaret Cemetery, Rabat.

SANT. On April 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOE, aged 86, of Santa Lucia, husband of the late Jessie, née Bonavia, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother, Aldo and his wife Lukie, Lino and his wife Mary, Carmen, widow of his brother Guido, his brother-in-law Ronald, widower of his sister Evelyn, his sisters-in-law Doris and her husband Charles, Mary and her husband Richard, his brothers-in-law John, Peter and his wife Carmen, nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8am for Santa Lucia parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Hospice Malta, Attard, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

TABONE. On April 19, JESSICA (Mousey), aged 22, passed away tragically. She leaves to mourn her loss, her beloved parents Alan and Pippa, her loving sister Tamara and Sean and her brother Luke, her nephews Braydon and Levi, her grandmother Wendy, her grandfather Noel Scerri and his wife Pauline and their children Nina and Jamie, her grandfather Colin Tabone and his wife Nadya, her aunts and uncles, cousins and many dear friends. The funeral Mass will be said at the Nadur parish church, Gozo, today at 5.30pm. Wearing a purple article of clothing rather than all black would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VASSALLO. On April 26, ROSARIA of Siġġiewi, widow of Joseph, aged 76, passed away suddenly at home, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Dr Mark Anthony Vassallo and his wife Rita, Alexander, and Stephen and his wife Elizabeth, her beloved grandchildren Juanita, Katia, Martina, and Andrea, her in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, were Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Siġġiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AVALLONE. In loving memory of MARY ANNE (ex-Air Malta Purser), on the third anniversary of her demise. So sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers, her mother Emanuela, Ferdinand, her sister Jennifer and family.

AVALLONE. In ever loving and unfading memory of MARYANNE, today the third anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by her partner Ferdinand, k/a Fernie, her mother Emanuela, her sister Jennifer, her husband and nieces Kylie and Thea.

DACOUTROS – ANTHONY. Treasured memories of our dear father on his 33rd anniversary. Never forgotten by his daughters Grace, Johanna, Lydia, in-laws and their families.

DEGUARA CARUANA GATTO – The most Noble Countess TERESINA. Everlasting memories of a beloved mother and grandmother today the first anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter, sons and grandsons.

PORTELLI. In loving memory of our dear father JOHN on the 43rd anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his children Victor, Tania, in-laws and grandchildren.

SCOREY. In everlasting memory of our dear mother VINCENZA on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her children Jeffrey, Joan, Brian, in-laws and grandchildren.

TABONE. In loving memory of CHARLES on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his loving wife Elvira, née Taliana, and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

TAGLIAFERRO – JOSEPH, on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family.

TESTA – THERESA. In loving memory, on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Godfrey, her daughters and sons and their spouses, her grandchildren, brother, sisters, relatives and friends. All Masses celebrated today at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT CUTAJAR – ALFRED (Fritz). Fondly remembered by his children and their families on this, his 24th anniversary. May he rest in eternal peace.

ZAMMIT TABONA. In loving memory of our dearest sister LINA, née Grima, on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Her sisters Mary and Josephine, her brother Enzo, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

ZAMMIT TABONA – LINA. Treasured memories of a beloved aunt, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by Janika and David, Michelle and Karl, David and Vibeke. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT TABONA. Loving and cherished memories of our dear aunt LINA, on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Mireille, Henry, Marisha and Steven.

ZAMMIT TABONA. Of your charity, remember in your prayers, LINA, an unforgettable and wonderful aunt whom the good Lord called unto Himself, seven years ago today. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Hugh.