AUDIBERT – VINCENT (Vince), passed away at Queenston Place on Wednesday, April 29, aged 80. Beloved husband of 61 years to Nina, née Manza. Dearly loved father of John (Julia) and Fred (Betty). Cherished nannu of Natalie, Amy, Vincent Michael, Stephanie, Angela and JP. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Mary and his sister Maggie. He will be sadly missed in Malta by his many relatives and friends, especially his niece Marlene Licari and family. Vince was a proud owner of Audibert’s Menswear and taught retail management at Niagara College for 28 years. He was actively involved in the Niagara Falls community which he loved so much and served with distinction with many community agencies; Past-President of the Niagara Falls Jaycees and the Kiwanis Club, Director and V.P of St. John Ambulance and chairman of their Water Patrol committee, and many years on the Parks and Rec commission for the city. He was presented with the Mel Osborne award which is the highest Canadian recognition given by the Kiwanis Club for outstanding service to one's community. Vince was a great Valletta FC supporter and a devoted St Dominic patron. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on Saturday, May 9 at 6.15pm at Our Lady of Porto Salvo (St Dominic’s) parish church, Valletta. Donations to The Alzheimer Society, Niagara Falls would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com
BARTOLO. On May 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Bonnici, aged 95, passed away peacefully, comforted by her loving family and the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Lino, her sons Noel and his wife Maryrose, Kenneth and his wife Frances, and Daniel and his wife Doreen, her grandchildren Maria-Chiara and her boyfriend Neville, Andrew, Keith and his fiancée Kyra, Neal and his wife Daphne, Francesco and his fiancée Leanne, Samwel and Tamara. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for the old St Venera parish church (Knisja l-Qadima) where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their dedication and support. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUSUTTIL DOUGALL. On Saturday, May 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JULIA of Cospicua (Bormla), widow of George, aged 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved sons Joe and Maryrose, Charles and Lilian, George and Lourdes, Anton and Mariella and Emanuel and Marthese, her precious grandchildren, Carmen, Victoria, Rosanne and Kevin, Conrad and Gretel, Bernard and Rosanne, Ruth and Biagio, Melchior and Elaine, Nadine, Rudi, Felicity and Cedric, Pearl, Nigel, Nicholas and Janice, Daniela and Nigel and Lisa and Josef, her great-grandchildren, Hannah, Chaz, Jamie, Neo and Jodie, her sister-in-law Maria and brother-in-law Saviour, nephews and nieces both in Malta and Australia, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Cospicua, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Eternal rest grant unto her, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
GAUCI. On May 3, ANNA, née Gouder, of Sliema, aged 76, passed away peacefully at St James Capua Hospital surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss, her beloved husband John B., her children Mark and his wife Liz, Joanna and her husband Mauro Zingariello, Stephen and his wife Erika, Peter and his wife Natasha, her beloved grandchildren Darryl, Rachel, Sara, Edward, Daniel, Zak, Kay, Amy, Lisa and Kyra, her brother Francis and his wife Simone, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, tomorrow, May 6, at 9am, for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. The family regret that they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MARTINELLI. On May 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, INES of Luqa, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Mario and his wife Joan, Dr Lino Martinelli, LLD, and his wife Josephine, Dr Marcel Martinelli, MD, and his wife Marthese, and Dr Lucienne Portelli, MD, and her husband Dr Alex Portelli, MD, her sister Melita Cassar, her grandchildren Maria, Matteo, Nadia, Julian, Daniel, Elena, Marcus and Andrea, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Andrew’s parish church, Luqa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
WILHELMS. On February 20, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, ISOLDE, aged 93, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her many friends in Malta and abroad. She will be buried at the Horner Friedhof in Bremen, Germany, today at noon. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6pm at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex.
ZAMMIT. On May 4, at Casa Arkati, MARIA, nèe Cefai, of Sliema, wife of Louis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Louis, her children Johanna and her partner Sasa, Angela and Joe, Jean and Nadia, her grandchildren Chiara and Davide, Krista and Adam, Giulia and Clint, Luca and Nina, and her great-granddaughter Mila. She also leaves her twin sister Louise, her brother John and his wife Barbara, her in- laws Yvonne and Joe Micallef Stafrace, Stanley and Emily, Alfred, Charles and Maxine, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Arkati tomorrow, Wednesday, at 1.30pm for Sacro Cour parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm. The family would like to thank all the staff at Casa Arkati for all their loving care. Donations to Puttinu Cares. May she rest in peace.
In Memoriam
BALZAN. In ever loving memory of our dearest father JOSEPH, today the 34th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his family.
BUTTIGIEG – JOSEPH. Ever loving and treasured memories on the second anniversary of his demise. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Marion, his children Matteo and Genevieve, Marco and Louise, Clara and Alessandro, his grandchildren Jamie, Martina and Nicholas, his brothers, in-laws and other relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church.
D’AMATO – WILLIAM. In loving memory of our dear father, today the 47th anniversary since he went to meet the Risen Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, John, Joe, George and their families.
SATARIANO – CHARLES. Today being the anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his nephews and nieces.
VASSALLO – TESSA. In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister. Always in our hearts and prayers. Mummy and Johanna.
VASSALLO. In loving memory of dear TESSA on the ninth anniversary of her passing away. Maud, J.G. and all the family.
VASSALLO. In loving memory of our beloved mother THÉRÈSE, née Mallia, on the 29th anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Always remembered by her daughters Lydia, wife of Paul Attard Montalto, Harry Cachia, widower of Rosemary, and their families.
Sliema bazaar
A bazaar is being held next door to Stella Maris parish centre, 49, Cathedral Street, Sliema, tomorrow to Friday. Open all day from 9.30am to 7pm, Saturday morning from 9 to 2pm. Various items to choose from. Do not miss it.
Fatima jumble sale
A jumble sale to raise funds for Fatima Santuary in Guardamangia is on at Fatima parish centre in St Monica Street, in the locality.
The sale opened on Friday and will remain open until May 17.
The opening hours are from 9.30am to noon and 3.30 to 7pm daily.