REFALO. On August 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Santa née Bozule and Giancarlo, God’s precious gift of a son – MASSIMO, a welcome brother to Mia. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
Obituaries
ASCIAK. On August 8, at Hunters Lodge Care Centre, Cherrytree Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, JOSEPH, aged 91, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he leaves to mourn his loss his son Mario and his wife Isabel, and his daughter Josephine, his adorable grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brother Albert and sisters Mary, Agnes and Bernardette, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ATTARD. On September 10 at Casa Antonia, DORIS née Cottrell, aged 95, widow of the late Michael Attard, founder of Michael Attard Ltd, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children Michael and his wife Lucienne, and John, her grandchildren Michel and Martina, Luke and Gwen, Jean Paul, Andrea and Ben, and Rebecca and Andrew, and her beloved great-granddaughter Giulia, her sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Casa Antonia, Balzan, tomorrow Monday, September 12 at 8am for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and The Mission Fund will be greatly appreciated. The family would also like to thank all the staff of Casa Antonia for their dedicated care. Lord grant her eternal rest.
AZZOPARDI. On September 9, at her home, SANDRA née Calleja, aged 52, of Birkirkara, and residing at Iklin, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Dr Eugene Azzopardi, her children Jean, Violet and Shirley, her mother Violet, widow of Carmelo, her sister Mariella, wife of Jean Buttigieg, her brothers Stephen and his wife Rachel, Aldo and his wife Natalie, Christopher and his wife Claire, her in-laws Michael and his wife Marthese, Josephine and her husband Joseph, Manuel and his wife Mary, and Sr Marianne, their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow Monday, September 12 at 2pm for St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Malta and Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre for their excellent care. Lord grant her eternal rest.
FRANCICA. On September 10, VINCENT, aged 69, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Irene, his daughters Sabina and her husband Jonathan, Fiona and her husband Kenneth, Abigail and her partner Braydon, and Chanelle and her fiancé Steve, his granchildren Maxine, Ella, Alec, Jade and Ally, his brothers and sisters, in-laws and their respective spouses and families, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, September 13 at 8am for St Francis church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.
GEORGE. On September 4, at St Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, MAY, née Crockford, aged 86, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her daughter Denise Cronin, her beloved grandson Nicholas and his wife Alex, her sister Terry and her husband Tony Camilleri, Mignon, widow of her brother Alfred, her brother Patrick and his wife Kathy, Paulette Crockford and her numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The family and friends will be organising a Mass for the repose of her soul at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Details will be announced later. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
RIZZO. On September 8, JOSEPH, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Ivy née Lanfranco, his children Anita and her husband Josef Camilleri, Anthony and his wife Heidi née Stellini, and Roberta and her husband John Tua, his grandchildren Gaston and Justine, Fae and Frank, Luke and Stephanie, Clarissa and Kurt, Karl and Nicola, and Julia and Daniel, his beloved great-grandchild Matteo, his brother Prof. John Rizzo Naudi, his sisters Doris Rizzo and Tessie and her husband Charles Zahra, his sister-in-law Marlene Attard, his carer Juliet, and his many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow Monday, September 12 at 2pm for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Community Chest Fund will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BERNARD – JOY, née Micallef Eynaud. Cherished and loving memories always and especially today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Her children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “To live in hearts one leaves behind is not to die.” May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
BEZZINA – MARY STELLA. In loving memory on the 20th anniversary of her demise. Lina, Georgette, Rose Marie, Antoinette and their families.
CACHIA – Fr PATRICK CACHIA. Unforgettable and treasured memories of a very dear uncle, specially remembered on his 14th anniversary and sadly missed. Mikela, David, Rachel and Thomas.
CACHIA. Loving and unfading memories of Fr PATRICK CACHIA, today being the 14th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marie-Louise, Karl and Daniela, Steve, Fiona, Kurt, Clarissa, Mikela and David.
CASSAR. In loving memory of CARMELA of Naxxar, on the first anniversary of her death.
Deep in our hearts,
You will always stay,
Loved and remembered
Every day.
Lovingly remembered by her children, their families, relatives and friends. A remembrance Mass will be said tomorrow, Monday, September 12 at 6.30pm at St Aloysius College church, Birkirkara.
FORMOSA – CAROL. In loving memory of our dear mother, today being the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Sarah and Ruth.
HILI – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, tomorrow being the seventh anniversary of his demise. Remembered with love and gratitude by his wife Rose, his children and their families. Tomorrow’s 6.30pm Mass at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.
MILLER – EDWARD. Cherished memories of a beloved father and adored grandfather, especially today, the 27th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Ray and Simone, Gerald, Sarah, Kate and Magnus.
MINTOFF. Treasured and unfading memories of our dearest father PAUL, today being the 45th anniversary of his demise. Frances, Victor, Mario, Mariuccia and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
MIZZI – BERTIE. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his passing. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Elda, Alec, Bernie and Stephie. A memorial Mass will be said tomorrow, Monday, September 12 at 7pm at the Salesian oratory, Sliema.
SEYCHELL – JOE. In loving memory of a beloved husband and affectionate father on the 37th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Sadly missed by his wife Valerie and his son John Seychell Navarro.
ZAMMIT – ANTOINETTE, née Quintano, widow of Edgar. Treasured memories of a loving mother and grandmother, September 12 being the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always in the prayers of her children Joe, Elizabeth, Tony, Victor, Norman, Sandra and their families. Tomorrow’s 6.30pm Mass at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul and that of our dear late father Edgar.