CURMI. On August 6, to Stefania née Cappello and Ian, the precious gift of a first-born son – BEN. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
SCHRANZ. On August 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Lara née Chetcuti and Karl, God’s precious gift of a son – ERIC, a most welcome brother to Hugh. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
Obituaries
BUHAGIAR. On August 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED of Qawra, passed away peacefully at the age of 73, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his ex-wife Linda, his children Karen and her husband Stewart, Paul and his partner Liesel, his grandchildren Shania and Bill, his sisters Rose and her husband Louis Pisani, Helen and her husband Benny Grech Pillow, Carmen, widow of Paul Gatt, Lucia and her husband Joe Vella, and his brother Joe, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday at 7.45am for St Francis parish church, Qawra, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at the Ħniena Divina cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request, but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUTTIGIEG. On August 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, KARMEN, aged 69, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a very long illness borne with great Christian fortitude. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Wilfrid, her sister Miriam and her mother Ersilia, her brother-in-law Joseph and his wife Pauline, her sister-in-law Marlene, her brother-in-law Albert and his wife Janice, her sister-in-law Bernadette and her husband Frank, her sister-in-law Monica Grima and her daughter Olivia Ann, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, most especially her long lifetime helper and carer, Tessa Micallef, who nursed and looked after her incessantly, and Enzo Gusman who was always there to help her throughout the early stages of her illness when she worked for Barclays Bank Ltd. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8.15am for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Good Lord, grant her eternal rest. A special word of thanks goes to the medical staff at the Mater Dei Emergency Ward, most especially the CPR Unit, who worked really hard trying to save her life.
CALLEJA. On August 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES, residing in St Paul’s Bay, aged 84, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Therese née De Conti Manduca, his children Sharon and Joe, Roger and Patty, Brian and Fiona, his grandchildren Geoffrey and Marie Claire, Maxine, Julian, Matthew and Emily, his sister Louise, widow of Joe Tanti, his in-laws and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 7.30am for St Joseph the Worker church, Xemxija, St Paul’s Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FAVA. On August 14, EMANUEL, of Cospicua, aged 86, passed peacefully away at his home, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Mary née Zammit, his children Marlon, Prof. Stephen Fava and his wife Dorianne, and Joanne and her husband Stefan, his grandchildren Marie Claire, Leanne, Matthew, Mark and Emma, in-laws Joseph Zammit and his wife Jean, Emma Croonen and her husband Ralph and Lawrence and his wife Anna, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8am for Cospicua parish church 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 him eternal rest. The family regret to inform that they are unable to receive visitors at home.
PACE. On August 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN née Bellizzi, aged 97, of Valletta, widow of Gulio, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her only son Alfred, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30am for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regrets they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant her eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On August 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, LUKE, of Rabat, aged 19, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church and surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved parents Rita and Samuel, much loved and missed by his brothers Matthew, Thomas and Isaac, his grandmother Doris and grandfather Publius, his uncles and aunties, Paul and his wife Madeline, Antoinette, widow of Ruben Sammut, Ruth and her husband Wilfred Aguis, Daniel and his wife Jennifer, Noemi and her husband Evarist Brancleon, and Jahel, his cousins, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3.30pm for St Paul’s Collegiate church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4pm, followed by interment at Santa Margherita cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares and Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home.
TONNA. On August 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANNE, aged 81, of Mdina, residing in Rabat, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Josette and her husband Kevin Mifsud, Noel and his wife Silvana, her grandchildren Kyle and Jake, her sisters and brothers, Maria, Pauline, Victoria, John and his wife Rita, Viviane, widow of her brother Frans, of Australia, in-laws and their families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8am for St Paul’s parish church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Margherita cemetery, Rabat. Lord, grant her eternal rest and may she rest in peace.
ZAMMIT. On August 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of St Julian’s, residing at Ħamrun, (ex-assistant director, Ministry for Social Security), aged 64, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family. He is loved and will be deeply missed by his wife Maryrit and his children Jessica and Clyde and his sister Miriam, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9am at St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CAMILLERI. Treasured memories of my two dear sons Ivan George, ex-plastic surgeon (Glasgow), and Joseph, ex-Telecom technician, on the 11th and fourth anniversary of their passing away. Forever in our minds and hearts. “…But the just man though he die early shall be at rest.” Louise, Christian and Dr Nadine Delicata.
DE GAETANO – EDWARD. In loving memory of a dear husband and papa, today the 36th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Remembered with fondest memories and love by his wife May, his children Maurice and Edward, in-laws and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
DESPOTT – ANNE. Treasured memories of a beloved mother on the 17th anniversary of her demise. Maurice, Jean, Karl, Tania and Analise and their respective families.
DIACONO. In commemoration and loving memory of my dear parents CONNIE and EDGAR who passed to eternal life eight and 52 years ago respectively. Son Vanson, Mariette and Andrea.
FABRI – CHRISTINE. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the first anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Alfred, her son Simon and his wife Rosa Eva, her daughter Angela and her husband Simon Montanaro and her beloved grandchildren David, Emma and Nick.
MICALLEF. In loving memory of ALFRED on the 31st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of LENA, née Sanfilippo, on the 34th anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Fr Francis, Miriam, Shirley and family.
RICHARDSON. In loving memory of our parents MARY and PERCY, and our aunts TESSIE and JANE DIMECH. Maud and Mabel.
ZAMMIT TABONA. In loving memory of MARIA on the first anniversary of her death. Always remembered and sadly missed by her children Joseph and Jennifer, her in-laws, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal peace.
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Personal
The family of LINA GAUCI, née Attard Flores, who went to meet the Risen Christ on July 8, her children Maria and her husband Michael Tanti, David, and Dorianne and her husband Marco Farrugia, together with their children would like to thank parish priest Fr Noel Vassallo for the funeral Mass, the choir, relatives and friends who attended the funeral, sent flowers, cards and donations. Special thanks go to the staff at Mtarfa home for the elderly for the care and dedication shown to their mother. Lord, grant her eternal peace.