BARTOLO. On August 1, at her residence in Mellieħa, RITA, widow of John Mary, owner of Half Way Inn Restaurant, Mellieħa, aged 78, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. Dearly missed and never forgotten by her sons Joe and his wife Josephine, Godfrey and his wife Fiona, and David and his partner Loridana, her grandchildren Clayton and his wife Jessica, Gilbert and his fiancée Anya, Kristy and her fiancé Joey, and Jamie, her great-grandchild Logan, her siblings and their respective spouses, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, August 3 at 2.30pm for Maria Bambina parish church, Mellieħa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment at Omm il-Ħniena Cemetery, Mellieħa. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BIANCHI. On July 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, YVONNE, née Ganado, passed away peacefully, aged 89, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband Loris, her sons Adrian and his wife Claire and Philip and his wife Felicity, her daughter Anne, her grandchildren Stephen and his wife Pamela, Sean and his wife Teresa, Lynne and her husband John Pessagno, Matthew and his wife Sara, Chris and his wife Stephanie, Michael and his wife Sarah, Peter and his wife Eszter, and Marguerita and her partner Kate, her 14 great-grandchildren, her sisters Marie Louise Firman, Grace Grech Orr and her sisters-in-law Angela, widow of her brother Joe and Sr. Veronica Bianchi, SJA, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, August 3 at 8am for Balzan parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, would be appreciated. The family would like to thank staff at Casa Antonia, Balzan, for their long and dedicated care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SOLER – RAY, aged 70, passed away peacefully. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his loving wife Mary Anne, his two treasured sons Niki and Kurt, his two precious grandsons Miguel and Jacques, his brother Edgar and his wife Valerie, his sister Liz and her husband John, his brother’s widow Jean, his mother-in-law Josephine, his brothers-in-law Anthony and his wife Maria, and Franco and his wife Rosemary, his sister-in-law Teresa and her husband Nino, his dear relatives and countless friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today Monday, August 1, at 9am, for the sanctuary of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would appreciate if, instead of flowers, donations in his name be sent to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi.
Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held today Monday, August 1 at 7pm at the Jesuits, Loyola House, Marquis Scicluna Street, Naxxar, to celebrate the life and mark the death of Professor HERBERT MICHAEL GILLES. All who knew him are welcome.
Requiem Mass
Following the recent demise of MICHAEL ATTARD in Canada, a Memorial Mass will be held today, Monday, August 1 at 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Salesian church, St John Bosco Street, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends is greatly appreciated.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA – ELISA, née Palermo dei Conti Navarra. In loving memory of a dearest mother and grandmother on the 24th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Joseph Raymond and Myriam and her grandchildren.
BUSUTTIL. Loving and treasured memories of JACQUELINE, a dear and beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today the sixth anniversary of her entry to eternal life. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Louis, Edgar SJ, Walter and Angela, Anne, John and Henriette, Joseph, Rosanna, Albina and Karina.
BUSUTTIL. Treasured and unfading memories of our father JOSEPH on the 32nd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Jane and Frans, Maryann and Joseph, grandchildren Rayan and Ben, Matthew and Claudia. A prayer is solicited.
CAMILLERI – DENIS. Today the 31st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by his children Anthony and his wife Liliana, Marthese and her husband Lino, Joseph and his wife Marceline, and Victor and his wife Anne, grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Mass for the repose of his soul is being said today, Monday, August 1 at 6.30am at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema. Relatives and friends are invited to remember him in their prayers.
GALEA. Everlasting memories of our dear sister MARY ROSE, née Degabriele, who passed away two years ago today. Her siblings Carmen, Alfred, Frankie, Tony, Anna, in-laws, nephews, nieces and relatives.
GALEA CURMI – JOSETTE. Fond and grateful memories of a loving mother and sister, tomorrow the 16th anniversary of her passing away to a better life. In 2007 her husband Paul joined her in everlasting life. We miss you both greatly, but the love and faith you shared live on in the hearts of all whom you touched by your life. Their children and families, her sister and brothers and their families. A Mass celebrating their life will be said tomorrow at 7.30pm at the Bon Pastur church, Balzan.
VASSALLO – MIMICI, née Miceli-Farrugia, 1.8.2013. So sadly missed, constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Her mother Lilian, her brothers Mark and Alberto, her sisters Hélène, Marina, Francesca and their families.
VELLA – IRIS. A beautiful mother and grandmother, today her third anniversary.
There is a corner in our hearts, mum
You visit every day
It gives us this warm feeling,
That you’re never far away.
In our hearts forever and always, Felicity and Richard. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
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