BUTTIGIEG. On Monday March 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, NERIKU of Valletta, residing in Gżira, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doreen, his children Vincent, Diane and her husband Norbert, Gerald and Darren and his wife Karen, his grandchildren Conrad, Leanne, Jan, Aiden and Hailey, his in-laws, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow Wednesday March 15, at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church Gżira where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery in the family grave.Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CILIA CALLEJA. On March 13, LUCY, aged 69, of Żebbuġ, residing at St Paul’s Bay, passed peacefully away at her residence comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband James, her brothers and sisters John widow of Josephine, Vince and his wife Miriam, Rose and her husband Lawrence, Lilly and her husband Emanuel, Frankie and his wife Theresa, Philip and his wife Doris, Joe and his wife Carmen and Lino, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday March 16, at 2.45pm for St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ, where a Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at St Andrea cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CURMI. On March 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMENA, née Pulis, of Siġġiewi, aged 81, was reunited with her late husband Louis after a short series of complications. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Winnie Alfrida and her husband Karmenu, Maryanne and her husband Joseph, and Josette and her husband Christopher, her siblings Salvina, Georgia, Nicholas, Mary, Lawrence and Toni, grandchildren Norman and his wife Karin, Sandro and his wife Fouzia, Lydon, Malcolm and Christian Bernard, her great-grandchildren Omar, Michael and Nina Maria,  other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15, for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

KINNAIRD. On March 3, at Simblija Care Home, Hilltop Gardens, Naxxar, SHIRLEY ANNE, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. A memorial Mass will  be celebrated at The Resurrection chapel, Hilltop Gardens, Naxxar on Friday, March 17, at 6pm. Friends of Shirley are welcome to attend. No flowers by request but donations to St Patrick’s, Sliema, would be appreciated.

PIZZUTO. On March 12, CARMEN, aged 84, sister of Loulou and the late Dorothy and Sr Marie Claire, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Loulou and her husband Ing. Maurice Mifsud Bonnici, their son Mark, his wife Veronica, her nephews and nieces from her late sister Dorothy, wife of Dr Walter Cuschieri, Marie Therese, Joanna, wife of Andrew Cutugno, Gabriella, Kathryna, and her partner Graham, Edward, Andrew, her grandnephews and nieces, her dear friend Doreen Bugeja, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15, at 8.15am for St Gregory parish church, Sliema where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank all those who made her last years comfortable, for their care and dedication.

SCHRANZ. On March 14, MARY, née Bugeja, widow of George, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children, Claire Zammit, Bernard, Kenneth, Celine and Paolo, her most treasured grandchildren Julian and his girlfriend Antoniette, and Corinne, her sisters Josephine Waite, Olympia and her husband John Theuma, and Dorothy and her husband Laurence Cachia, Vincent Mangion widower of her sister Rose, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow Wednesday March 15, at 1.45pm, for Santa Lucia parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Poor Clares Monastery, St Julians will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the Management and staff at Zammit Clapp Nursing Home, for their care and dedication towards Mary during the last few years. In accordance to mum's wish and as a reflection of her positive outlook on life, mourners are invited to wear a splash of colour over black. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

Tomorrow being the trigesima die since the death of JULIEN CACHIA, Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 9.30am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

FALZON SANT MANDUCA – ALBERT. Cherished memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 36th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by Alfred, Bertha and Joe, Kristian, Rachel and Liza.

FALZON SANT MANDUCA – ALBERT. On the 36th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his son-in-law John and his grandchildren Philip, Julian and Mary Ann. Lord, grant him eternal peace.

FENECH – MARIA CARMELA. Treasured memories of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the first anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. John, Lawrence and Elena, Alfred and Marie, Elizabeth and Ronnie and their respective families.

GALEA. In ever loving memory of NELLIE on the 16th  anniversary of her passing away to meet the risen Lord. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Her God-daughter Rosette.

GATT – TONY, 14.3.16. In loving memory of a very dear father, brother, uncle and friend on the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his son Colin, family and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.

GATT – TONY. Loving memories of our dear brother, today the third anniversary of his demise. Rest in peace. Doris and Pauline.

GRECH – JENNIFER. Kindest memories of a loving and caring mother on the third anniversary of her passing away. Always missed and never forgotten by her children, grandchildren, sister, nieces, nephews and all her family and friends. May she rest in peace. A Mass will be said at 6.30pm today at Tal-Ibraġ parish church, to celebrate her life.

SERGE – JOE (Petes).  Remembering my father with much love especially today on the fourth anniversary of his passing away.  Karen and Anthony, and his grandchildren Emma, Sarah, Chris and Ben.

SPITERI – MARTIN JOSEPH. Today the third anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife, your five children and your grandchild. Forever in our prayers.

Antique furniture sale

An antique furniture and household decorative items sale is being held at the St Helen Parish Centre, Birkirkara (behind the basilica), from Tuesday, March 21 to Sunday, March 26.  
Opening hours will be daily between 9am and 12 noon and 5 to 7.30pm. Sunday mornings only.

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