ATTARD. On September 10 at Casa Antonia, DORIS née Cottrell, aged 95, widow of Michael Attard, founder of Michael Attard Ltd, passed away peacefully 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, today, Monday, September 12 at 8am for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetry. 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.
ATTARD. On September 11, PHILIP of Żebbuġ, residing at St Paul’s Bay, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his devoted wife Lourdes, née Titley, his loving children Henry and Audrey, Gene and Angelo, Trudy and Pierre, his beloved grandchildren Michelle, Sarah and Mario, Kurt and Sarah, Daniel, Nicholas and Jodie, Rebekah and Robert, Luke and Lisa, and Andre, his sister Mary, widow of Spiro Muscat, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, September 14 at 3pm for St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
AZZOPARDI. On September 9, at her home, SANDRA née Calleja, aged 52, of Birkirkara, and residing at Iklin, passed away peacefully 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 today, Monday, September 12 at 2pm for St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente 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 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.
CHETCUTI. On September 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, RICHARD of Ta’ Xbiex, aged 54, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved sister Marina and her husband Lawrence Attard, his nephews Jonathan and his wife Tiziana and their son Matteo, and Andrew, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, September 14, at 8.45am for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares, Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at IDU and ITU. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MASTRONUZZI – Dr GIROLAMO MASTRONUZZI. On September 6, in Taranto, Italy, after a long and trying illness. He leaves to mourn his wife Maria Teresa, his three children and five grandchildren, his sister Angela and other relatives and friends in Italy, Malta, Israel. Much loved uncle of Patricia Salomone and Daniela Londner. Rest in peace.
MUSCAT. On September 10, TERRIE née Sciberras, aged 55, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband John, her children Matthew and Francesca, her mother Maria, her siblings Fr Tony MSSP, Josephine, Jimmy, Rose, Ray, Rita, Fr Paul, Vickie, Joseph and Conrad, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13, at 3pm for Mosta parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm. No flowers by request but donations to Malta Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. The family would also like to thank the consultant and all the medical and nursing staff at the Neurosurgical and Neuromedical wards, Hospice Malta and the Malta Community Chest Fund. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
RIZZO. On September 8, JOSEPH, aged 88, passed away peacefully 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 cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, 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.
SPITERI. On September 10, EVELYN née Grech, widow of George, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss Joseph Mifsud, husband of her beloved late daughter Agnes, her sons Joe and his wife Lina, Mario and Martin, her grandchildren, Stefan, Katia, Alexei, Daniela, Andrei, Gabriella, Christian and Lynn, their spouses and partners, great-grandchildren, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence today, Monday, September 12 at 1.30pm for St Venera parish church, Santa Venera, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, 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 her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of the soul of our dearest JOSEPH ASCIAK who passed away a month ago will be celebrated on Thursday, September 15 at 10am at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Naxxar. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. May he rest in the arms of the Lord.
In Memoriam
BUSUTTIL. Treasured memories of our dear MARIA CONCETTA on the 31st anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughters Jane and Frans, Maryann and Joseph, grandchildren Rayan and Ben, Matthew and Claudia. A prayer is solicited.
DINGLI – CATHERINE. In loving memory of dear auntie Kittie on the seventh anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Marguerite and David Fuller and family.
DINGLI – KITTY. In loving memory of our dearest aunt on the anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her nephews and nieces in Malta and Australia.
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. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.
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 this evening at 7 at the Salesian Oratory, Sliema.