ALOISIO. On May 28, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, EDITH, née Micallef, of Balluta, widow of Joseph, aged 67, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Daniela and Franco, her grandchildren Alex and Ana, her brother and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, St Julians, 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.
AMATO-GAUCI. On May 29, FREDERICK of Sliema, widower of Josephine, passed into eternal life, aged 98. Mourning him deeply are his children Ann and her husband Torio Gingell Littlejohn and Sandra and her husband Tim Jackson, his grandchildren Christopher and his wife Pippa, Steve and his wife Jennie, Matthew and his wife Sarah, Toby and his partner Ferne, Olly and his wife Tamsin and Alice and her partner Scott, his great-grandchildren Charlie and Michael, Roger and Ruby, Hannah and Sebastian, his devoted carer Flora, other relatives, and many friends. – R.I.P. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 1 at 8.45am at the St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Please send donations to the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta, Casa Lanfreducci, Pjazza Jean de Valette, Valletta.
AQUILINA. On May 27, CONCETTA of Żurrieq, aged 82, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Carmelo and Joseph and their wives, her brother-in-law Paul Barbara, widower of her sister Mansueta, and their son Franklin, her niece, nephews, in-laws, and other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today for Żurrieq parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Żurrieq cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ATTARD. On May 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, ĠUŻA of St Venera, residing at Zammit Clapp Home, Gżira, aged 88, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Tony and his wife Imelda, Helen, widow of her brother, her nephews and nieces, Joe, Carmen, Miriam, Anna, Marthese, Ronald and their families, and Sister Josette, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Venera parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the Carmelite community grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BONNICI. On May 29, at San Ġorġ Preca Ward, Mount Carmel Hospital, SERAPIA, née Camilleri, of Paola, residing at Tarxien, wife of Carmelo, aged 88, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Carmelo, her beloved children George and his wife Antoinette and Christine and her husband David, her grandchildren Leanne, Stefan, Glen, Nigel and Julian, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30am at Christ the King parish church, Paola, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
de GIORGIO. On May 28, at St James Capua Hospital, MAURICE, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife Mary, his son Matthew, Mona-Lisa widow of his son Mark, his grandchildren Joshua, Nikolai and his wife Patricia, Sebastian and his partner Paula and Emily, his great-grandchildren Sophie and Harry, his brother Roger and his wife Marika, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Capua Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. A special thank you to all staff at Capua Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On May 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, EUSEBIO, aged 78 years, from Żebbuġ, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Georgia, his son Carmelo and his wife Tarcisia, his daughter Victoria, his grandchildren Adam, Sara and Nikolai, his in-laws Rita and Ġuża, and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, at 2pm for St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Sant’Andrija Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by family request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
HILI. On May 28, at Sa Maison Retirement Home, Pietà, MARY ROSE, wife of Paul, aged 77, passed away. She leaves to mourn her loss her loving husband Paul, her daughter Doreen, husband Joe and their children Andrea and Maria; her son Victor, his wife Marthese and their children Daniela and husband Mark, their daughter Martina and fiancé Michael and son Michele; her daughter Anna and partner Stefan, Anna’s son Christian, his wife Lindsay, her son Matthew, his wife Justyna and their children Oliver and Alice, and Anna’s son Thomas; her son Marco and son Gabriel; her daughter Lucienne, her husband Klaus, their children Rebecca and Luke; her daughter Graziella and her children Francesca and Kurt; her son Paul and wife Karen; her brother Anthony and wife Tessie; her sister Yvonne and husband Anthony. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MARSTON. On May 29, at St Vincent de Paul residence, PAUL formerly of Floriana, residing at Marsa, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his sons Charlo and his wife Gloria, Godric, and Fabian and his wife Pierina, his grandchildren, his in-laws and their families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence on Tuesday, June 2 at 8.30am for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCERRI. On May 27, at the Dominican Sisters (Pompei) Home, Victoria, Gozo, nèe Vassallo, passed away peacefully at the age of 82. She leaves to mourn her loss her daugher Lina and husband Dr John Xuereb Curmi, her sons Anton and wife Vicky, Robert and wife Doris, Edward and wife Christine, many nephews and nieces, her brothers’ widows Mary and Doris, her late husband Austin’s brother George and wife Marisa and sister Connie, his late brother’s wife Pauline, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 4.30pm at St Augustine’s church, Victoria. No flowers by request but donations to the Arka Foundation will be greatly appreciated. She will remain forever in our hearts. The family would like to thank sisters and staff at the Dominican Sisters Home for their dedication during the past months.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of the soul of JOSEPH F. BONNICI will be said today at 6pm at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema.
In Memoriam
CAMILLERI – Brother LOUIS CAMILLERI (De La Salle Brothers). Fondly remembered, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his family, the De La Salle Brothers, the Signum Fidei Community and all the staff and friends of Stella Maris College and De La Salle College. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7.30pm at the Brothers Community chapel, Stella Maris College, Gżira. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI – VINCENT. Today, being the 51st anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Lovingly remembered by his children and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CARDONA. In loving memory of GIOACCHINO, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on the 27th year of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joe, David, Pamela, Nathan, his children and their families.
FERRIS – MARIA. Treasured memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by her children and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SANSONE – Dr ARMANDO SANSONE. In ever loving memory of my dear husband who departed from this life on May 29, 1984. Never forgotten by his wife Rose. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Drachma collection
Drachma collected €732 from the activities and sessions held in connection with the visit to Malta and Gozo by Catholic priest, theologian and author Fr James Alison.