AZZOPARDI. On October 11, at Casa Antonia Residential Home, Balzan, DORIS, née Doublet, widow of Paul, went home to meet her Creator at the venerable age of 93. She will be greatly missed by her daughters Rita and her husband Godwin Falzon, Marie and her husband Norman Alexander, Anna and her husband Mario Grech, Doreen, widow of William Mercieca, Pauline and her husband Emanuel Mifsud; her grandchildren Christopher and Daniela, Liz and Gege, Karl and Rachel, Claire and Karl, Peter and Gabby, Bernardette and Alexander, David, Stephanie and Steve, Patricia and Steve, Roberta and William, Julia and Mauro, John and Yanica, Katrina, Matthew and Jessica, Nicholas, Klara, Philip and Francesca, and her great-grandchildren Amy, Lily, Andy, Sebastian, Matty, Keira, Beppe, Jamie and Tessa. Also, her sister Tessie Doublet and in-laws Mary Azzopardi, John Azzopardi, his wife Lina and nephews and nieces. We will be celebrating her life at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, today, Thursday, October 13 at 2pm. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, welcome. The family thank the doctor and all the staff at Casa Antonia for their loving care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRIFFIN. On October 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, DORIS, of Balzan, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss, her children George and his wife Rose, Mona and her husband Tony, Julie, Elizabeth and her husband John, James and his wife Sylvana, Marianne and her husband Noel, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, her in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends.The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow Friday October 14, at 2pm for the Annunciation parish church Balzan, where a Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Marija Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
MARSHALL. On October 11, at Zammit Clapp Home for the Aged, St Julians, MARY, née Cassar, widow of John, passed away peacefully, aged 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Albert and his wife Jane, Carmen and her partner Paul Giordimaina, Monica and her husband Gaetano Marmara, Vince and his wife Silvia, Josephine and her husband Charlie Giordimaina and Noel and his partner Francesca Meli, her grandchildren Mark and Kristina, Patricia and Mary Jane, Eric and Michelle, Kenneth, Steve and Janice, John and Yasmin, Ronald and Doriette, her 15 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Home today, Thursday, October 13 at 7am for Msida parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at Zammit Clapp Home for their long and dedicated care.
MIFSUD. On October 12, ELSA, passed away peacefully. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and is deeply loved and mourned by her daughter Nadya and her husband Jean Depasquale and her cherished grandson Josef and his partner Lara. Funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow, Friday, October 14 at 8.45am at St Gregory parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, will be appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
PETRONI. On October 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEMMA, née Vella widow of Saviour, at the age of 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Mark and his wife Rita and Ian and his wife Mariella, her grandchildren Yasmeen, Neil and Ryan, her sisters Maria and her husband Charles and Guza and her husband Glenn, her brother Anthony, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow Friday October 14, at 1.45pm for St Peter's parish church, Birżebbuġa where a Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff of Ward M8 at Mater Dei Hospital for their dedication and care. May the Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PORTANIER MIFSUD. On October 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, WILFRED of Attard, residing at St Julians, aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anna, his children Adrian and his wife Moira, Nadine and her husband Mark Scerri Simiana, Christopher and his wife Stephanie, his grandchildren Luke, Amber, Matthew and Nicholas, his brothers and sister, brothers and sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Friday, October 14 at 8.15am for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow being the 34th anniversary since MARY D’AMATO went to meet the Risen Lord, Masses in her memory will be said at St Augustine parish church, Valletta. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
de’ CONTI MANDUCA – SUE, 23.04.1951 - 13.10.1996. Most loving and sweet memories on the 20th anniversary of her demise. An ‘Angel’ to all the family. Ave Maria.
PORTELLI – TONINU and RITA. Treasured memories of our beloved parents who departed this life nine and 14 years ago respectively. Lovingly remembered by their children Anna, Josette and Colin.
STAFRACE – CETTINA. Cherished and unfading memories on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by Josie and his wife Suzanne, Odette and her husband Patrick and her grandchildren Alexia, Stefan, Allen and Daniel. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Personal
Grateful thanks to almighty God, Our Lady of the Grotto and St John Paul II for their great help in my recent upheaval. M.I.C., Naxxar.