HYZLER. On February 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Jennifer née Steege and Steven, God’s precious gift of a second-born son – GEORGE HENRY. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to all the maternity staff.
Obituaries
CARUANA. On April 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Pettett, widow of John, aged 92, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Alfred and his wife Antoinette, and Edward and his wife Rita, her nephew Michael and her niece Barbara, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, April 18, at 8am for St Dominic’s parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said prior to interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family wish to express their gratitude to the staff at the Day Care Centre, Mater Dei Hospital, for the exemplary and devoted care given to their mother.
FALZON. On April 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE (Joyce) of Santa Luċija, aged 83, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Gerald, her children Geraldine and her husband Noel Ellul, Mario and his wife Nancy, Norbert and his wife Natalie, and Denise, her grandchildren Janine, Elise, Lara, Ariane, Mark, Marya, Francesca and Gianluca, her brother James Hibberd and his wife Pat, her sisters Amy and her husband Joe Micallef, and Doris Causon, in-laws Josephine Ellul, Saviour Falzon and his wife Mildred, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, April 18, at 1.30pm for St Pius X parish church, Santa Luċija, 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 a charitable institution will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their dedicated care.
FALZON. On April 16, ROSINA of Qormi, aged 99, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Ġuża and her husband Ritchie, Twanny, widower of her daughter Doris, Tony and his wife Mary, Rita and her husband Vince, Rosie, Ġorġ and his wife Jane, Michael and his wifeCharmaine, and Raymond, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19, at 8am for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, 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 her eternal rest.
GANADO. Suddenly, on April 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARCELLE, née Pace, aged 76, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved husband John, her son Stephen and his wife Chantal, her adored grandson Giovanni, her sister Rose Pizzuto, her brother Alfred Pace and his wife Grace, her brother-in-law Philip Bonello, nephews and nieces, in-laws, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19, at 8.30am at San Ġwann parish church, followed by interment in the family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May she rest in the peace of the Lord.
XERRI. On April 16, at East Surrey Hospital, UK, SALVINO XERRI, MD, of Crawley, West Sussex, aged 68, after a long illness he fought with dignity and immense courage, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Marguerite, née Sacco, his beloved children Pippa, Christopher and Mikela, their spouses, his adorable grandson Felix, his sisters Connie and Josephine and their families, his in-laws Patricia and Mark and his family. A celebration of his life will be held at Worth Abbey, West Sussex and he will be laid to rest in Lourdes according to his wishes. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TABONE. On April 17, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, HELEN, née Fiorini, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Domnic, her son Rudolf, his wife Rita and their children Francesca and Nicola, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19 at 1.30pm for Ta’ Xbiex parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
YOUNG. On April 16, GODWIN of Cospicua, aged 70, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Always loved and remembered by his wife Mary Victoria, his children Ingrid and her husband Leonard and Neville and his wife Sharon, his grandchildren Gerard-William, Ruby Ai and Jeremy-Jo, all other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, April 19, at 7.45am for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception collegiate church, Cospicua, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BISAZZA. In ever loving memory of EMMA, today the first anniversary of her death. Forever loved and remembered. Her family.
CACHIA. In loving memory of our beloved sister GEORGINA on the second anniversary of her demise. Her brothers.
GRECH. In loving memory of VICTOR, today the 23rd anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCHEMBRI ADAMI – YVONNE. Today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her four children, Dr Sandro Schembri Adami, LL.D., Graziella, Aldo and Maria Luisa, wife of Marco Astrologo, and her five grandchildren, Donna, Kyra, Giulia, Mia and Thomas. Today’s 9.30am Mass at the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, St Julian’s, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Jesus, Mary, Joseph. Other prayers are solicited.
STAGNO NAVARRA – MIRIAM. In everlasting memory of a dear sister, fondly remembered by her brother, sister, in-laws, niece and nephews, today the 16th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. Remembering with much love and affection our dearest MARIKA on the 19th anniversary of her tragic death. Marcelline and Sean.