TABONE. On May 8, at Gozo General Hospital, to Joline and Marc, God’s precious gift of a son – NIKOL, a most welcome brother to Giulio. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at the maternity ward for their care.
Golden Wedding
Mr JOSEPH FORMOSA and Miss MARIA CAUCHI
The marriage took place on Sunday, May 15, 1966. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Mgr Gregory Vella at San Lawrenz parish church, San Lawrenz, Gozo. Happy golden wedding anniversary from your children Nancy, Marlene, Lucianne and Mario, your in-laws John, George and George, and grandchildren.
Obituaries
BUSUTTIL. On May 12, SALVINO, passed peacefully away, aged 79, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Jonathan and his wife Daniela, David Raphaël and his wife Noella, his granddaughters Rakel and Sabine, his brothers and sisters, Joseph and his wife Anna, Anna and her husband Sunnie Farrell, Victor and his wife Lois and Carmen and her husband Anthony Borg Barthet, his in-laws Claire Zarb, Anna and Robert Tua, and Michael and Ann Zarb, his many nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends, among whom Victoria Attard Kingswell. The funeral leaves Saint James Capua Hospital, Sliema, tomorrow at 8.15am for Mġarr parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Society of Jesus will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On May 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLIE, aged 54, of Santa Venera, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss, his wife Josianne, née Zammit, his children Courtney and Bernice and her husband Jason Grech, his grandson Kaelan Jace, his mother Censa, widow of Joseph, his brother Silvio and his partner Anna, his father-in-law Alfred, his mother-in-law Doris, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and their spouses, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Santa Venera parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PELLEGRINI PETIT. On May 13, Notary PETER PAUL, aged 100, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his loss his dear wife Lina née Grech Cumbo, his children Myriam and Martin, Cecilia and Tonio, Edward and Rosalie, Lucienne and Robert, Ariane and Paul, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brother Tonio and Rosemary, his sister Rose Martin, Gabi, widow of his brother Joe, Jeanne Grech Cumbo, widow of his brother-in-law George, numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, were Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Patrick’s Salesian School, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the carers of Casa Arkati. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAID. On May 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL, aged 75, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Sally, his daughters Claire, Stephanie and Erika, their spouses, his grandchildren, his sisters Mary and her husband Carmel and Katie, his mother-in-law Carmen Bonnici, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI. On May 13, at Gozo General Hospital, FRANCIS of Ta’ Mena Estate, Xagħra, Gozo, widower of Carmen (Mena), née Zammit, father of Joseph and his wife Marnése, Margaret, Philip and his wife Josette, Mark and his wife Joyce, and Patrick and his wife Marvic, grandfather and great-grandfather to Karol, Angele and Celine, Marija and Chris, Earl and Atalia, Kyanne and Andrew, Benjamin, Ela and Philip, Marilyn, Christine and Barnaby, Karla, David, Paul and Marija. Also his sisters Mananni and Giovanna, his brother Karmenu, numerous other relatives and friends. Will always be remembered as a hard worker, tiller of land and nature and animal lover. The funeral cortège leaves Gozo General Hospital tomorrow at 4.30pm for the Nativity of Our Lady Basilica, Xagħra, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5pm, followed by interment at Xagħra cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONANNO – JOSEPH. In ever loving memory of a much loved husband and father, today the 28th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Tessie and daughter Anna.
LA FERLA – Dr ALFRED (Effie) LA FERLA. In loving memory, on his 17th anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Maggie, Frieda, Michela, Claude and Jacques. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Personal
Ms Doris Attard and her children Jacqueline, Michelle and Keith, together with their families, would like to thank all those who attended the funeral, sent flowers or in any way expressed their sympathy, offered Mass and prayers, as well as donations towards good causes, on the sad loss of LINO ATTARD, a beloved husband, father and grandfather who passed to eternal life on April 27. Lord, grant him eternal rest.