AZZOPARDI. On February 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE of Victoria, Gozo, residing in Paola. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Tarcisia, his children Dennis and his wife Pauline, Yvonne and her husband Joseph Portelli, Brian, Alan and his wife Rita, Marlyne and her husband Paul Izzo and Valerie and her husband Dr Joe Bugeja, his sister Antoinette, nephews nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, March 2 at 9.15am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
AZZOPARDI. On February 28, at St Vincent de Paul residence. JOSEPH of Floriana, former Customs Officer, aged 81, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his sons Sandro and his wife Janice, and Louis, his grandchildren Yanika and Miguel, his sister Mary Rose, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence on Thursday, March 2 at 8.30am for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG BELLANTI – NOELLE. On February 26, at Mater Dei Hospital. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband George, her sons John and his partner Anne, Philip and Peter; her grandsons Luc and Ian; her sisters Nella and Marilu, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said on Thursday, March 2 at 8.45am at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. A prayer is solicited.
BUSUTTIL. On February 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, GAETANO of Rabat, residing at Mosta, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jane, his sisters Maria and Kitty, his sister-in-law Margaret Vella, numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Dominic’s church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, 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 appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FURBER DE LA FUENTÉ. Peacefully, on February 23, at St James Hospital, GITA, widow of Mortimer Furber, aged 99. Retired opera singer, a lady of great generosity and warmth of heart. She will be sadly missed by her many friends. Service of remembrance on Monday, March 6 at 10am at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Valletta. The archbishop of Malta will perform the funeral rites. Gita’s friends are invited to a reception at Palazzo Bonici, Valletta, after the service.
GALEA. On February 27, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, GIOVANNA, née Farrugia, widow of Joseph, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her daughters Josephine, Mary, and Monica, wife of Robert Cassar; and her sons Louis and his wife Vincienne, Charles and his wife Grace residing in Australia, Michael and his wife Grace, Victor and his wife Doris, Benny and his wife Rita, Joe and his wife Julia; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister Angelika, wife of Joseph Buhagiar, and her brother Publius Farrugia and his wife Carmela; her brothers-in-law Nicholas Galea and his wife Victoria, and Renè Galea and his wife Marlene; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, March 1 at 3.30pm at Mqabba parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at Mqabba cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Gratitude and special thanks to the consutant and doctors, nurses and all staff at Karin Grech Reha-bilitation Centre (Ward 8) for their constant care and dedication.
GAUCI SCIORTINO. On February 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, DORIETTE, née Sciortino, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband Edwin, her daughters Geraldine and her husband Gianrico Farrugia and Gabriella and her husband Peter Gatt, her grandchildren Luca, Jeremy, Stefan and Antonia, her sister Rita and her husband Anthony Galea, her sister-in-law Marthese Sciortino, her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank her doctor, the consultants and their respective teams, together with all the dedicated staff at Surgical Ward 4 for their incredible support and attention.
GREGORY. On February 11, in Orpington, Kent, England, JAMES ALFRED, known as Jim, aged 75 passed away peacefully. Greatly missed by his wife Maureen, daughters Lisa and Elaine, sons-in-law Tony and Samuel, grandson Matthew, his sister Evelyn and other relatives and friends. The funeral takes place at Hither Green, London, today at 1.45pm. A Mass for the repose of his soul will also be said today at 6pm at the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box 63, Birkirkara BKR1000, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BALZAN – VICTOR P. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 21st anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Deeply missed by his beloved wife Mary, his children Pierre, Mario, Yvette, Jacques and Brigitte and their respective families.
BARBARO OF ST. GEORGE – Marquis ANTHONY, OBE. Fondly remembered on this 46th anniversary of his passing. His family.
BONELLO GHIO – NINA. In remembrance of our beloved Nina on the 13th anniversary since she was taken to our Lord’s fold. You have been gone a long time, but your presence with us lives and lingers on as though you’ve never gone. With lots of love, her mother Daniela, brother Nicky, nanna Vivi, nannu Pawlu and all the Pandolfino family. Pray for us all and give us comfort.
BONELLO GHIO. Memories of dearest NINA, our angel’s 12th anniversary in Heaven. Missing you, sweet princess, is a heartache that will never go away. You gave us so much joy in life that today our hearts keep you alive. Always in our thoughts. Momo, grandpa, Luke, Davina, Michela, Sara, Dino and Emil.
JACCARINI. In loving memory of JOHN on the anniversary of his demise. A prayer is solicited. His family.
MARICH. Remembering with much love our uncle JOSEPH, today the 11th anniversary of his death. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at St Julian’s parish church. His nieces and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF – JM (Miki). Today the 13th anniversary of his death. Always loved and deeply missed by his wife Emma, daughters Annamaria, Lucia and their families, relatives and friends. May God grant him eternal rest.
PACE. In loving memory of FRANK, today the 25th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Lilian, née Gouder, sons and daughters. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Balluta parish church will be said for this intention.
PACE – HENRY. In loving memory of a dear father and grand-father on the 12th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by Roberta, Michael and Suzanne, Celia and Harry, Maxine, Yasmin and Andrew. Lord, grant him eternal rest.