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 tomorrow, 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 tomorrow, 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 tomorrow, 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.

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 today, 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 consultant and doctors, nurses and all staff at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre (Ward 8) for their constant care and dedication.

GALEA. On February 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENT, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, and surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Yvonne, née Azzopardi Castaldi, his children Martin and his partner Solange, Alaine and her husband John, Karen, Paul and his wife Vanessa, his grandchildren Max, George, Philip, Dominic, Serena, Charlotte, Hannah and Emily, and his great-grandson John, his sisters Terry Zammit Tabona and Winnie Cassar and his brother Joseph and his wife Rose, his sister-in-law Rosemary and her husband Norman Vincenti, numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
Mass præsente cadavere will be said  tomorrow, Thursday, March 2 at 9am at St Julians parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, would be appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
The family wish to thank the doctors, nurses and all staff at MAU 2, Mater Dei Hospital, who were so attentive and caring in his final days.

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. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, March 6 at 1.15pm for the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. 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.

Requiem Masses

On the second anniversary of the passing away of Judge MAURICE CARUANA CURRAN, a Mass for the repose of his soul and in his memory will be said on March 10 at 11.30am at St Francis church, Republic Street, Valletta.

A Mass for the repose of MARGUERITE MANGION will be celebrated today at 6pm at Casa Leone chapel, St Julian’s. Our family and friends are welcome to attend and to celebrate this Eucharist in her memory.

In Memoriam

ABELA – Major ALBERT E. ABELA, MBE, FR, Hist.S. Cherished memories of our beloved Albert, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, called to eternal life 10 years ago. Mariella, Jocelyne, Caroline, Andrew, Michael, Nadine, Amanda, Fiona, Lisa. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ABELA. In loving memory of my brother ALBERT. Margaret.

DOUBLET – FREDERICK. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Kindly remember him in your prayers. His family.

FLERI SOLER. Fondest memories of our dearest LINO on the 43rd anniversary of his meeting with his loving Father. Joan and the children.

MANGION – MARGUERITE. Remembered with love. Alec, Bernie and Stephie.

MANGION – MARGUERITE. In loving memory of my dear sister, today the 17th anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Joanna and Francis.

MANGION. In ever loving memory of our dearest MARGUERITE on this 17th year of your passing to eternal life. Stephen, Andrew, Michael, Mark and Martine.

MICALLEF – MAURICE. Treasured and unfading memories of a much loved father and grand-father, February 29 being the ninth anniversary of his passing away. Janice, Hugh, Jackie, Kenneth and their families.

RADMILLI – RITA. Treasured memories of our beloved mother on the seventh anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children David, Victor and Suzanne.

XERRI. In ever loving memory of EMANUEL, a dear father and grandfather, today the 18th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. United in prayers, dad. Fr John Xerri, OP, of Brazil, Carmen and Salvu, Antoinette, Joe of Wales, Lizzie and Stephen, Maria and Alfred, and his beloved grandchildren. Our thoughts will echo your name until we see you again.

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