ABELA. On November 9, MARTHA, née Briguglio, aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband Luciano, her children Graziella, Maria Flora and Anton and their spouses, her grandchildren many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, November 12 for St Venera parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. It was her wish that no black attire be worn. Instead of flowers, donations to the Malta Community Chest Fund, Valletta, would be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
CALLEJA. On November 10, at Casa Arkati, Mosta, POLLY, née Ascolese, of Paola, widow of Joe, aged 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nieces Marthese and her husband John Farrugia, Ena and her husband Tony Cauchi, Josepha and her husband Joe Caruana, and Sandra, her nephews Anton and his wife Shirley, and Karl and his wife Jane, and George Betts, husband of her late niece Marion, and other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Arkati tomorrow, Saturday, November 12 at 9am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On November 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, MAUDY, née Farrugia, of Żurrieq, widow of Joseph, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Helen and her husband Mario Ghigo, Rita, deputy mayor of Żurrieq and Paul Grima, Godfrey and his wife Betty, Agnes and her husband Andrè Vella, Bridget and her husband Jimmy Bonello, her grandchildren Jessica and her husband Gesred, Clare, Joseph and his wife Vanessa, John, Matthew and his wife AnneMarie, Ryan, Katryna, Jake, Karlene and her husband Brett Malcolm, Daniel, her great-grandchildren Kelly, Luigi, and Fleur, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, November 12, at 7.30am for St Catherine parish church, Żurrieq, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8am, followed by interment in the family grave at St Leonard Cemetery, Żurrieq. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FSADNI. On November 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY of Rabat, living at San Ġwann, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Amalia née Mamo, his children Oliver and his wife Geraldine, Tania and her husband Donald Bezzina, Claire and her husband Cyril Spiteri Staines, his grandchildren, Michael, Maria Anne, Francesco Anthony, Nicole, Amalia, Amy Carole, Marie and Julian, his brother Dominic, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège departs from Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, November 12 at 8.45am for the Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
GHIGO. On November 10, at St Catherine’s Home, Attard, GEMMA, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to morn her loss her sisters Grace, widow of Emmanuel Vassallo, and Lina, wife of Joachim Calleja, her brother in-law Joseph Micallef and her nephews, Noel, Pierre and Anton and their families. The funeral Mass will be said tomorrow, Saturday, November 12 at 9am at Attard parish church.
GRINGOIRE – ANNICK. Peacefully, on October 24, in France, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her dearest friend Emanuel Farrugia and his family, her family in France and her friends in Malta and France. Mass præsente cadavere will be said on Wednesday, November 16 at 3pm at Kirkop parish church. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCERRI. On November 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN of Floriana, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Godwin and his wife Helen, Tanya and her husband Vince, Ingrid and her partner Jonathan, and Jacqueline, widow of his son Bernard, his grandchildren Marie-Claire, Christopher, Rachel, Angie, and Julian, his great-grandson Jake, his sister Josephine, widow of John and Gerry, widow of his brother Charles, both residing in Australia, his sisters-in-law Melina and her husband Ġużi and Lilian, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège departs from Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, November 12 at 8am for the Capuchin Friary, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Franciscan Secular Order, Floriana, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at Orthopaedic Ward 1 and CCU, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On November 9, GRACE, of Birkirkara, aged 84, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph and his wife Doris, Victor and his wife Marygrace, John and his wife Josette, Helen and her husband Ronnie, Paul and his wife Marthese, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in-laws and their respective families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Friday 11 th November 11, at 2pm for the St Elena 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
On the first anniversary of the passing away of ALFRED AGIUS, a Mass for the repose of his soul is being said today a t6.30pm at the MSSP Oratory, Birkirkara. The attendance of relatives, friends and former colleagues is appreciated.
A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest. A Mass for the repose of the soul of JOSEPH MARIO JACCARINI will be celebrated on Monday, November 14 at 6pm at the Salesian Oratory, Sliema. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AZZOPARDI – JOSEPH MARY. Treasured memories of a special father and grandfather, today the 42nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughters Margaret and Marika, his son Jean-Pierre, in-laws and grandchildren.
BUSUTTIL. Treasured memories of ANTHONY C., a devoted father and grandfather, on the 10th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Edith, Muriel, Martin, David, Stephanie, Geoffrey, Jack, Sarah, Matthew and Malcolm.
JONES – LUCY. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts. Myra, Rosanne, Martin and Petrina and grandchildren. Please remember her in your prayers.
JONES – LUCY. A unique grandmother. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, today the 10th anniversary of her death. Always remembered. Nicky, Cecily, Liam and Nicola.
MANCHÉ – BERTIE. Cherished memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 42nd anniversary of his death. His family.
MANCHÉ – Dr RICHARD MANCHÉ. In loving memory of a devoted husband and father on the fifth anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. O Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF. In loving memory of PAUL, today the anniversary of his death. Remembered as always by his daughter Maria Pia and family.
SCERRI. In loving memory of PAULINE who passed away nine years ago today. Her children Godwin and Mary Ann. May she rest in peace.
XUEREB – MARY. Remembering our beloved mother, today the first anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Much loved and greatly missed by her children Ramon, Irma, Tanya, Marina, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May she rest in peace.