AQUILINA. On April 2, Fr PAUL, OSA, a priest at St Mark’s convent in Rabat, aged 70, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss the Augustinian Friars, his sisters Tessie Aquilina and Angela and her husband Nazzareno Formosa, his brother Anthony and his wife Salvina, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends, among them the Christian Community of Buskett. Fr Aquilina will be lying in repose at the convent today between 10am and noon for those who wish to pay their last respects. A funeral cortege leaves the convent today at 1.30pm for St Mark’s church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Secretariat for the Augustinian Missions, at Mater Boni Consilii Priory, Paceville, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ATTARD. On April 4, at Villa Messina, Rabat, ROGER of Rabat, aged 69, went to meet the Risen Christ, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his sister Pauline Robertson and her partner David Cassar, his brothers and sisters, Anthony, Dominic, Marion, Frank, Theresa, Josephine and Carmen, their respective husbands, wives and partners, his uncles Anthony and Leon Aquilina and his aunt Paulina Clews, his many nephews and nieces, other relatives and his friends, carers and companions at Mtarfa Resource Centre. The funeral leaves Villa Messina tomorrow at 1.45pm for St Dominic’s priory church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar il-Kaptan, Rotary Drive, Mtarfa, will be appreciated. Special thanks and appreciation go to all the staff at Villa Messina for their dedicated care. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BARTOLO. On April 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, RAYMOND, aged 55, proprietor of Candy Box and Shanelty, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Joyce, his children Rebekah and Christopher and his girlfriend Nicole, his mother Elvira, his sister Bernardette and her husband Joseph, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives, colleagues of Unscheduled Bus Services and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Luqa parish church cemetery. Donations to the Ursuline Sisters will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.
BENCINI. On April 2, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, ANGELA, aged 72, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her brothers Adrian and his wife Dorsann, Austin and his wife Juanita, her nephews and nieces Alexia, Caroline and her husband Kurt, Nicolo, Pier Luca and Rafel, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BONNICI. On April 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, ARTHUR, beloved husband of the late Emily née Sciortino, just six days before his 92nd birthday, went to meet the Risen Lord surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his only daughter Annabelle, her husband George Buttigieg, his grandchildren Nicola and her husband Kirill Micallef Stafrace, Gabrielle and her fiancé Massimo Vella, his great-grandchildren Noah and Liam, his brothers Walter, Eddie, George, Alfred, Charles, Victor and their families, his sister-in-law Mary Sciortino, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, at 1pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Poor Clare Sisters, St Julian’s, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR, on April 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY ANNE née Pulis, of Senglea and residing at Fleur-De-Lys, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is deeply mourned by her beloved husband Alfred, her loving children Mark and his wife Mariella, Mario and his wife Antoinette, Fr Adrian Cassar Pulis and Maria, widow of her son Paul. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren Nicholas and his wife Deborah, Nadine and her husband Darren, Stephanie, James and Andrea, great-grandchildren Mason and Matthias, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, cousins, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be held today at 2.30pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fleur-De-Lys, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to all the staff of Mater Dei and Karin Grech hospitals. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FORMOSA. On April 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIUSEPPI, aged 87, widower of Marianna, went to meet the Risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his loss daughter Jennifer and husband Gaetano Borg and their children Claire Maria and Christopher, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at St Paul’s collegiate church, Rabat at 3.30pm, followed by interment at St Nicholas Cemetery in Qrendi. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRILLO, on April 3, Josephine K/A JOYCE née GATT, of Kalkara, aged 78, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Alfred, her children Ray and Jennifer, Joe and Sharon, David and Claire, her adored grandchildren Ben, Francesca, Jaylee, Faith, Ella, Nina and Jack, her sisters and her brother, her in laws, their respective spouses, all other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves her home today at 1.30pm. for The St Joseph parish church, Kalkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata 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 her eternal rest.
LOWELL. On April 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, GODWIN JOHN, widower of Helen née Micallef Eynaud, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Roslyn and her husband Ray Casolani, his daughter Susan Rizzo, his son Christopher and his wife Joanna, his son Ian and his partner Daniela, his beloved grandchildren Kristina, Sarah, Gillian, Nicola, Stephanie, Julian, Jan, Jessica and Julia and their respective spouses and partners, his great-grandchildren Emma and Jack, his in-laws Dennis Garrett, Marigold and her husband Vincent Bonnici, and Ellen Micallef Eynaud, Heike Lowell, his carers Debbie and Ruby, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, April 6, for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORSELLA-FLORES. On April 4, JOSEPH F.X., known as Geoffrey, aged 95, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, née DeBono, his children Pierina, widow of Eric Zammit, Liliana, wife of Mario Buhagiar, Renzo, George, Marco and his wife Lorraine, his grandchildren Stephanie and her husband Bernard, Martine, Ingrid and her husband Daniel, Sarah and her husband Steve, Andrew and his girlfriend Roberta, his great-grandson Adam George, his brother Vincent Carmel of Brazil and his wife Olga, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere celebrating his life and entry into the House of the Father will be said on Wednesday, April 6 at 8.30am at Christ the King parish church, Paola, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
RANDON – MARLENE. Loving and treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother, tomorrow the first anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten, always remembered with love and affection by her children Mario, Roberta and their respective families. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Tomorrow’s 6.45pm Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of her soul. A prayer is kindly solicited.
Loved with a love beyond all telling
Missed with a grief beyond all tears.
SALIBA. Unfading, cherished, loving memories of our dear mother GIOVANNA. Always in our hearts and prayers. George, Violet de Marco and Madeleine Sophie James.
SULLIVAN. Loving and cherished memories of dear BERNARD, a beloved and loving husband and father, today being the 14th anniversary of his death. Still so sadly missed and fondly remembered by his beloved wife Pat, Chris and Emma, Lexi and Rob, Keith and Seb. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SULLIVAN. Loving and treasured memories of our beloved BERNARD on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed but always in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Joe, Claire, Nikki, Charlotte, Andrew, Tacha, Sarah and Michael.