ALOISIO. On July 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED of Gżira, aged 74, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his son Joseph and his wife Sonia and his daughter Graziella, his grandchildren Rebecca and Glenn, his brother and sisters, his father-in-law, other in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2pm at Gżira parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BERRY. On July 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, Sister M. RITA (Maria) of the Sisters of Charity, aged 85, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, her brothers Fr Joe, Jessie Vella, widow of her brother Anthony, the family of her late brother William, Melda, widow of her brother George, Helen and her husband Charles, Gemma, Susan, widow of her brother Emanuel, Doris, widow of Joe Mallia, Tony and his wife Mary, Fr John, her nephew, other nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9am for the sisters’ convent at 55, Birbal Street, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 9.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BONELLO. On July 8, at Casa Leone XIII, PHYLLIS née Formosa, aged 95, widow of Notary Mario Bonello, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will be sadly missed by her son Mario Rosario and his daughter Krista Bonello Rutter Giappone, her son Natalino and his wife Lietje Bonello Boissevain, and their children Julia and Jeremy, her brother Franz Formosa, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass praesente cadavere will be said at Stella Maris church, Sliema, tomorrow, at 2.30pm, followed by internment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DELIA. On July 6, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, AGNES, née Bonello, aged 75, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her son Patrick and his wife Angelica, her daughter Angela and her husband Daniel Fleri Soler, her son John, her beloved grandchildren Emma and her fiancé Ruud, Gianni and his girlfriend Emily, Beppe and Ella. She also leaves to mourn her loss her sister Joyce and her husband Tony Cachia, her brothers, Tony and Gladys and Frank and Helga, her sisters-in-law Marga Delia and Mariella and John Gambina, her nephews, nieces and her numerous friends. The funeral cortège leaves St James Capua Hospital today at 8.15am for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, St Julian’s, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special heartfelt thanks to the dedicated and caring staff at St James Capua Hospital. May she rest in peace.
ELLUL. On July 6, at Apap Institute, Santa Venera, Sr VIRGINIA, OP, aged 88, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the Dominican Sisters, her sisters and brothers, Katie, Tania, Tessie, Manuel, Connie, Tarcisio, Geltrude and their spouses, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be held tomorrow at 9am at Apap Institute chapel, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PEREZ. On July 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, EVARIST of Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his dear wife Romilda, his children Mark and his wife Moira and Sandra and her husband Ivan, his beloved grandchildren Julian and Kristabel and her boyfriend Nicholas. He also leaves to mourn his loss his sister Esmeralda and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe, Alfred, Tessie and Dorothy, his nephews, nieces, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral cortège will be leaving Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, July 11 at 8.30am for Massimiliano Kolbe church, Buġibba, where Mass will be celebrated at 9am, followed by interment at Luqa cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. May he rest in peace.
VELLA TOMLIN. On July 7, at Roseville, Attard, LUCY, née Mangion, of Sliema, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Christina, her daughter-in-law Rose, her grandchildren Tamara, Francesco, Matthew, Jonathan and James, her great-grandchildren Amy and Louis, her brothers and sisters, John and Pauline, Victor and Josette, Lina, Doris and Daphne, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Roseville tomorrow 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 the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. The family thank the management, staff and carers of Roseville for their dedication and care during her stay there. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
WALKER. On July 8, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, AMY, née Bell, aged 83, widow of Gerald, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her three children. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Gaetano and his wife Victoria, Josette and her husband Joseph Buttigieg and Doreen and her partner Paul Cassar; nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment at the Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CALLABY FLORIDIA. Cherished and unfading memories of our dearly beloved RHODERICK. So sadly missed by his wife Sandra, children Alexia and Claude, David and Ana, and his grandchildren Maya, Thomas, Sam and Ella. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
HERRERA. In loving memory of our dear father VICTOR on the anniversary of his passing away.
MASINI – Dr FRANCESCO. Fondly remembered by his family, today the 53rd anniversary of his death. A prayer is solicited.
PORTELLI – EDWIN. Unfading memories of a beloved father on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Vivienne, Godwin and Sandro and their families.
SALIBA. Treasured memories of RUDOLPH, a wonderful husband and father, on the anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Edith, Stephanie, Geoffrey and baby Jack.
SALIBA. In loving memory of our dear son RUDOLPH who returned to the Risen Lord 27 years ago today at the age of 28. Always living in our hearts and remembered in our prayers. Miranda and Paul.
SALIBA. Sweet and everlasting memories of our dearest brother RUDOLPH on the 27th anniversary of his departure to a far happier life. Always in our prayers. Alma and Mario, Nives and Giovanni.
SALIBA. Unfading memories of our much loved brother-in-law RUDOLPH on his anniversary. David, Muriel, Martin, Sarah, Matthew and Malcolm.
SALIBA – RUDOLPH. In loving memory of a dear friend on the 27th anniversary of his passing away. Tonio and Pauline, Mark and Ingrid, Lorraine and George, and Helen.
SPITERI. Treasured memories of our ALFREDO on the second anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Sadly missed by his sister Rosemarie and her husband John, his niece Theresa and her husband Gavin and his beloved David. Please remember him in your prayers.