BIANCO. On May 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Liza née Farrugia and Neil, God’s precious gift of a son – TOM, a most welcome brother to Lyn. Thanks be to God.
PERALTA. On May 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Karen née Pace and Carl, the welcome arrival of baby ISABELLA – a sister to Alexander. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
Obituaries
CALLUS. On May 23, MARY, of Gżira, aged 88, passed peacefully away at St Vincent de Paul residence comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Lydia and her husband Noel, Lino and his wife Angela, Marthese and her husband Joseph, Wallace and his wife Anna, Anna and her husband Raymond, Pierre and his son Kurt, Mariella and her husband Tonio, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother and sister, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence on Tuesday at 8am for Mount Carmel parish church, Gzira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment 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.
CUSENS. On May 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELA, aged 94, widow of Thomas, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Amy and her husband Frederick Bonett, Tom and his wife Doris, John and his wife Evelyne and Dorothy, widow of Tony Brown, her grandchildren Ivan, Simon, Sharon, Alan, Neil, Fleur, Jeffrey, Elaine, Clive, Karen and David, her 15 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 3pm for Our Lady of Grace parish church, Żabbar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4pm followed by interment at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to YMCA Homeless of Merchants Street, Valletta, or to Hospice Malta will be appreciated.
GRIMA. On May 23, at Boffa Hospital, MARIE CLAIRE, née Polidano, of Luqa, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her daughter Andrea and son Keith, her mother Ċettina, her brother Tonio and his wife Marisa, her husband’s mother Filomena, her husband’s brother and sister, Anton and his wife Bice, Miriam and her husband Sandro Mifsud, nephews Kurt and his wife Nicole, Marija, Luke and Nikolai. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3.30pm for St Andrew’s church, Luqa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm followed by interment in the family grave at Luqa cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza are appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MALLIA. On May 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIO, of Attard, residing in Xemxija, aged 63, passed away after a long illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Louise, his daughter Jodie, grandchildren Emmett and Tyson, his parents Simon and Carmen, his brothers and sisters, their respective spouses, his sister-in-law Vicky and her son Dean, uncles and aunties, cousins, nephews and nieces, many relatives and friends in Malta, England and Australia. 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 Hospice Malta, Balzan, and Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
XUEREB. On May 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, Sister MARIA, aged 86, went to meet her Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart, among whom her sister Josephine, her brother Anthony and his wife Antonia, her sister Teresa, her nephew James, his wife Sharon and sons Julian and Daniel, Ioana, widow of her nephew Joseph, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15am for the chapel of the Archbishop’s Seminary, Tal-Virtù, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ASCIAK – EMANUEL. Cherished memories of our dear father, today the 33rd anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joseph, Mary, Agnes, Albert and Bernardette. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
AUGER – PETER. Cherished memories of a beloved husband on the 26th anniversary of his demise. Bessie and family.
BORG – EDDIE. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on this 25th anniversary of his demise, today and always in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace. Daniel, Marilena and family, UK, Denis and family.
CALLEJA – JULIE. Beautiful memories of our precious sister on her 10th anniversary with the Lord. She lives on in our hearts every day. Her loving brother Ray and sisters Eileen and Ronnie and May and Joe.
CEFAI. In loving memory of our dear mother MARY on the 24th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts. Her children and grandchildren.
CEFAI – MARY. In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on the anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DE MARCO – MAY. In loving memory of a dearest mother and grandmother on the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered and ever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Victoria, Theresa, Alfred, Sandra, Anthony and David, their spouses and grandchildren.
DIMECH – ERMINIA. In ever loving memory of a dear mother on her anniversary. Tessie and Albert.
GERMAN. In loving memory of ANTHONY on the fourth anniversary of his demise. A commemoration Mass will be said tomorrow at 5.30pm at St Aloysius’ College church, Birkirkara. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRAVINO. In loving memory of CARMELINA on the 37th anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her husband Alfredo, her sons and daughters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal peace.
VELLA – EMANUEL A. 27.05.2003. No one can ever fill the void you left behind 12 years ago. Remembered and loved. In our hearts forever. Veronica, Karen, Anne Marie, Therese, families and in-laws.
WARRINGTON. Unfading memories of our beloved JOE, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, on the 20th anniversary of his demise. His wife Vivien, children, in-laws and his grandchildren.
Time may hide the sadness
Like a smile may hide the tears
But cherished memories hold on fast
Despite the passing years.
ZAMMIT – ELENITA. On the third anniversary of her passing. Remembering dear mamà with love and gratitude. Erminiette and Joe, Tony, Melvin, Edwin and Marisa, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Today’s 11.30am Mass at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, will be offered for her repose. Lord, grant her eternal rest.