AQUILINA. On January 27, JOSEPHINE, widow of Paul, aged 88, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mario and his wife Anna, Robert and his wife Carmen, Carmen, Louis and his wife Gemma, Tanya and her husband Evan Camilleri, her grandchildren, Rachel and Sarah, Ruth, Karl and Keith, Nicholas, Albert and Maria, Luke and Matthew, her sisters and brothers, Fr Paul Aquilina SJ in India and Sister Theodoreta in Brazil, in-laws and their respective spouses, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30, at 3pm for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Siġġiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
ATTARD. On Sunday, January 28, at St Vincent de Paul residence, GIORGIA of Balzan, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charlie, Irene, Jennifer, Melania, Mary Rose, Sylvia, Aldo and Lorna and their spouses, her grandchildren, her sister Angela, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul residence on Wednesday, January 31 at 1.30pm for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of Ward St Joseph 7 and 9, St Vincent de Paul residence.
CARDONA GILMAN. On January 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, Anna residing in Naxxar but late of Lija, widow of Michael, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Marthese and her husband Carmel, Georgette and her partner Joseph, Mignonne, Michelle and her husband Julian, wider family and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30, at 8am for Lija parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by burial at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal life.
MAMO. On January 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, DORIS, of St Paul’s Bay, passed away peacefully, at the age of 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Anna, Peter and his wife Josephine, and Laura, her grandchildren Richard, Vanessa, Anne Marie and Desiree, her brother Richard, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30, at 2.15pm for Marija Addolorata parish church St Paul’s Bay where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment at St Paul’s Bay Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On January 26, JOSEPH, of Sliema (ex-Victor’s Jewellery) aged 92, widower of Mary, née Papagiorcopulo, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved children Carmen and her husband Ralph Bottone, Philip and his wife Margie, Evelyn (Sue) and her husband Mario Portelli, Maryanne and her husband Joseph Vella, his 10 grandchildren and respective spouses and his 11 great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Monday, January 29, at 1.30pm for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass will be said praesente cadavere at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Caritas will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On January 25, RONALD, (Mifsud Bros Ltd) aged 80, passed away peacefully to eternal life, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Mariapia née Borg Cherubino, his sons Ivan and his partner Sonia Oussaid, Mark and his wife Samantha née Turner, Matthew and his wife Amanda née Cauchi, his brothers Norman and his wife Anna née Pace, Derek and his wife Maria née Sansone, his sister-in-law Anna Orr née Borg Cherubino, his grandchildren Michela, Annabel, Beatrice, Brooke, Luke and Sofia-Pia, relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves The Hilltop, Naxxar, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30, at 9.30am for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery Chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AZZOPARDI – CARMEN. On the ninth anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her brother Joe, Marilise, nephews and nieces. A prayer is solicited.
De GAETANO – ANNIE, née Montanaro. In loving memory of a devoted wife and a beloved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, today the ninth anniversary of her entry into eternal life. A prayer is solicited. Vincent, Marthese, Elizabeth and Victoria.
De MARCO. In loving memory of our dear family, mummy, daddy, JOE, REGGIE and PHILIP, whose eighth anniversary it is today. They are sorely missed. Ghita and Donald.
ELLUL GALEA – KARMENU. Treasured memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 11th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Mary, Lora, Alfred, Antoinette and their families.
SALOMONE. In loving memory of EGIDIO (Eddie), a beloved father and grandfather, today the 21st anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and never forgotten by his children Mary and Jeffrey Scorey, John and Monica, Carmen and Tony Pulis, and their families. Sacred Heart of Jesus, keep him in Your care.