BORG. In loving memory of JOSEPH, ex-proprietor of Swift Mechanical Engineering, aged 72, who passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital on December 17, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Rose, his daughter Louise and her husband Owen, his dear granddaughter Nora, his brother Charlie, his sister Lina and her husband Charlie, nephews, nieces, all the family and friends. Funeral Mass will be said today, December 19 at 9.30am at St Augustine parish church, Valletta. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CALLEJA. On December 17, at her daughter’s residence, IMELDA of Mosta, widow of Julian, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Arnold, Rupert and his wife Lorraine, née de Gray, and Edelweiss and her husband Peter Ferry, her grandchildren Ryan, Bianca, Nicholas, Kimberley, Kieran and Nigel, her brother Hilary, her sisters Iris and Ivy and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 21 at 8.30am at Mosta parish church, followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. Memorial donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, or Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On December 17, at Villa M.SS.ma Annunziata, Balzan, Sister M. FRANCESCA (Ludovina) of the Sisters of Charity, aged 91, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the congregation of the Sisters of Charity, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at the chapel of the convent at 55, Birbal Street, Balzan, today, December 19 at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On December 17, JOAN, aged 59. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her son David, her mother Maria Pina, her brothers Joseph and his wife Marthese, Karmenu and his wife Rita, and Albert and his wife Catherine, her in-laws Salvu and his wife Lourdes, Maryanne and her husband Joseph, Frans and his wife Rose, and Carmen, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, December 20 at 2.30pm for Our Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
DE GAETANO. In loving memory of GEORGE a dear husband, father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His beloved wife, children and grandchildren.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of a dear father, husband and grandfather, CARMEL, on the first anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Deeply missed and always fondly remembered by his wife Marion, his daughters Charmaine and her husband Kevin, Frances and her husband Stanley, his grandchildren Nicole, Martina, Daniel and Bettina, other relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Thursday, December 21 at 7.30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes chapel, Capuchin Friary, Floriana. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and to remember him in their daily prayers.
NAUDI. Cherished and unfading memories of a very beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, MARY, today the 31st anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by her son Anton and his wife Marlene, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The 6.30pm Mass on Friday, December 22 at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to participate in this Mass and remember her in their daily prayers.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Christmas shutdown. Tomorrow last trading day, re-open Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
BOV Philately Club meeting
The Bank of Valletta Philatelic Club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent in Guardamangia, tomorrow at 6pm. All stamp collectors are welcome. For more information, call 7931 5509.