ABELA. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, COSTANTINO (Tan-Nugex), aged 88, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Vincenza, his children Mary, widow of Charles Schembri, Lino and his wife Lina, Victor and his wife Connie, Tony and his wife Rosie, Joe and his wife Kim, Mario and his wife Rita, and Gino and his wife Jennifer, his brothers and sisters, in-laws and their families, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, March 29 at 1.45pm for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ALAMANGO. On March 27, at Roseville, Balzan, MARIA, of St Julian’s, widow of Rennie, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children John, Philip and his wife Renate, Miriam and her husband Vince Friggieri, Nathalie and her husband Manuel Zammit, her grandchildren Christine, Pippa, Kim, Karin, Sean, Martine and Nikita, their respective spouses and fiancées, great grandchildren Nicole, Jean, Emma, Iona and Leia, her brother-in-law John Alamango residing in UK, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Roseville, Balzan, on Thursday, March 30, at 7.45am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am 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 greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
ATTARD. The family of Mrs BERTHE ATTARD, former president of the France Malta Association and retired senior public servant of the French state, are saddened to announce her passing away on March 24 at the age of 84. Her funeral will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, March 29 at 2.30pm at the church of the Sacred Heart of Antibes, France. Burial takes place at the cemetery of Senboules in Antibes.
BORG. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, MICHAELANGELO, aged 94, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Emanuel and his wife Antoinette and Dr Michaelangelo Borg, MD, and his wife Yasmine, his grandchildren Karl and Diane and her husband Mark and Ryana and her husband Dr Glen Micallef, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital mortuary tomorrow, Wednesday, March 29 for Christ the King parish church, Paola, 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest
NAVARRO. MARIA ANNA, of Luqa, aged 59, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, on March 27, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Marilyn and grandchild Anna, Steve, her mother and father Anna and Karmenu, brothers and sisters Doris, Paul, Joe, Charles and Raymond, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow Wednesday, March 29, at 1.30pm for St Andrew’s parish church, Luqa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
PACE. On March 25, EDWARD of Attard, residing in St Paul’s Bay, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, née Gatt, his children Henriette, Patricia and her husband Andre Catania, and Neville and his wife Myra Gauci Borda, his beloved grandsons Richard and his wife Sabrina, Julian, Gabriel and Raphael, his brother Guido and his wife Evelyn, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today, Tuesday, March 28 at 9am at St Mary’s parish church, Attard, followed by interment in the family grave at Attard cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On March 27, FRANS, of Valletta, residing at St Venera, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary Rose, his sons Antoine and Marion, Pierre and Diane, Jean Karl and Maria, and his grandchildren Nicole, Katrina, Hannah, Zac, Andrew and Mattea. He will also be missed by his sister Polly, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège departs from St Vincent de Paul residence today, Tuesday, March 28 at 1.15pm for St Paul Shipwrecked collegiate church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or Radju Maria, Rabat, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA BRIFFA. DORIS, nèe Cremona of Valletta, aged 79, passed away peacefully on March 27 comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alfred, her son Franco, her brothers and sisters John, widower of Frida, Lina, widow of Alfred, Joe and his wife Liliana, Marcelle, sisters-in-law Lucia, widow of Victor, Antoinette, widow of Vincent and Kathleen, widow of Paul, uncle Charlie, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow Wednesday, March 29 at 7.30am for St Paul’s Shipwreck Church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am. No flowers by request but donations to Radju Marija will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at MW2 for their care and dedication.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow being the 30th anniversary of the death of MARIKA NAUDI, née Hili, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, March 29 at 6.30pm at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta’ l-Ibraġ, St Andrews. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
BELLIZZI. In memory of our dear uncle WALTER FRANCIS on the 28th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his nephew and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BRADLEY – ANNE BRADLEY, MBE. It has been nine years since you left us, and we, your family and friends in Malta and England, still miss you so much. We remember all the laughter and the happy times we shared. Thank you for the feathers, and for being such a wonderful parking angel.
CARABOT – EDGAR. Fondest and treasured memories of a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his passing away. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His children, Mary Ann, Philip, Alfred and Sandra.
DARMANIN – JOHN. Today the 13th anniversary of his passing away. Much loved and sadly missed. His daughter Anne.
DEBONO – THERESE. In memory of a loving mother and grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.
FARRUGIA. Remembering dear uncle EDGAR on his anniversary. Mabel and Constance and their families.
FERRY – NEVILLE. On his sixth anniversary. May he rest in peace.
GALEA SOUCHET. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather, PAUL, on the 42nd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
PACE – JOSEPHINE. Today the 14th anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her loving daughter Helga and family.
ROSSO – VICTOR. Remembered with love and greatly missed on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts. His daughter Alida, husband Edward, their children and grandchildren.
SPITERI STAINES. In loving memory of VINCENT on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. May he rest in peace. Marilyn. Patrick, Janet, Joanna and Mark.
VASSALLO – JOSEPH PAUL (JP). In loving memory of our beloved and exemplary father on the 22nd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Stephen, Peter, Joe, Christine, Francis, Elsa, widow of his eldest son Luis and all their families.