FARRUGIA. On August 15, at St Vincent de Paul residence, MARY VIOLET, née Scicluna, a most beloved mother and grandmother, widow of Remiġ, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Anne and her husband Philip Cassar, David, widower of Isabella, and Tanya and her husband Ivan Esposito, her grandchildren Mandy, Andrew, Matthew, Ian, Alex, and Katryna, their respective spouses and partners, her sister Josephine Redmen, residing in England, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul residence on Thursday, August 18 at 2pm for Għargħur parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the medical staff and carers at St Vincent de Paul residence, Blk Pope John Paul II Ward 3 for their care, attention and support. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On August 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, WALTER ANTHONY of Birkirkara, residing at Casa Arkati, Mosta, at the remarkable age of 100, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Annie née Cassar, his children Maria and Ben Muscat, John and Josephine Gatt, Edwidge Borg and Michael Symons, Christine and Bjorn Gillgren, Josianne Stottrup, his grandchildren Lara, Ben, Brian, Ian, Josef, Alexander, Mark, Annika, David, Jennifer and their respective partners, his great-grandchildren Jake, Kane, Kate, Luigi, Mia, Sienna, Lawrence and Rowan, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MONTEFORT. On August 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA of Sliema, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her niece Diane Buhagiar and husband Lino, their daughters Thea Ann, Roberta and partner Alan, her sisters-in-law Lucia and Rose, other nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17 at 7.45am for Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadevere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment at the Gudja cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On August 15, at the Convent in Balzan, Sr GIUSEPPINA FMM passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will take place at the convent’s chapel today, Tuesday, August 16, at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
In Memoriam
CAMENZULI – BERNARD. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear, beloved husband and father on the first anniversary of his demise. Greatly missed by his wife Joyce and children Sarah Jayne and Sean, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today, Tuesday, August 16 at 7pm at St Julian’s parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR DESAIN. In loving memory of ANTHONY, the Marquis Cassar Desain, today the 16th anniversary of his death. Vivien, Mark, Rachel, Jason, Nadyne, Angela and Max.
GALEA – VICKY. In loving memory of a wonderful and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the third anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered and greatly missed. Grace, Joanna, Teresa, Elizabeth, Edward, Peter, Christopher and their families. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD – LENA, née Sanfilippo. Lovingly remembered on the 35th anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Fr Francis, Miriam, granddaughter Shirley and family.
ZAMMIT TABONA – MARIA. In memory of a loving mother on the second anniversary of her death. So sadly missed. Joseph, Susan, Jennifer and David, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
Philately Club
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, today at 6.15pm. All stamp collectors are welcomed.
For more information please call 7931 5509.