BONACI. On February 13, JOHN BOSCO, aged 77, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Miriam and his children Josie and his wife Marion, Anita and her husband Silvio Frendo, Brian and his wife Susan, Simon and his wife Anna, and Andrea, his beloved grandchildren Julia, Lisa, Adrian, Rebecca, Daniel, Sarah, Miriana, Martia, Martha and Neville, his sister Georgette and her husband Anthony Bonett, Maria and her husband Charles Kerr, his in-laws John and his wife Thea, Charles and his wife Ermy, Yvonne and her husband Charles Vella, Doris and her husband Frank Schembri and Josephine Gauci, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Lija parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. May he rest in peace.
EBEJER. On February 13, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, CATALDO of Senglea, residing at Swatar, passed away peacefully, aged 84, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his son Joe and his wife Carmen, residing in Australia, Carmen and her husband Barry Bates, Maria and her husband Brian, both residing in the UK, and Pauline and her husband Martin Galea, his beloved grandchildren Chris Brian, Jacqueline, Carl, Melanie and Ilona, and their respective spouses, his great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.15 p.m. for San Ġorġ Preca parish church, Swatar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MAGRI. On February 13, AGNES (ex-Matron, St Luke’s Hospital), comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Giovanna Zahra and Angela Magri, her aunt Francesca, her nieces and nephews, Polly, Charles, Rita, Carmen, Josianne, Anton and Carol, their spouses, her great nephews and great nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Andrew’s parish church, Luqa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Luqa cemetery. May she rest in peace.
MERCIECA. On February 13, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, DOLORES, née Dimech Amore, aged 92, widow of Tancred, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her daughters Johanna and her husband Giulio Fragano and Caroline and her husband Philip Galea, her beloved grandchildren Luca and Sara, Cristina and Edgar, Julian and Jessica and Camilla, her great-granddaughters Ella and Faye, her in laws, relatives and many friends. Mass will be celebrated at St Julians parish church on Thursday at 9.15 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank management and all the staff at Casa Antonia for all their kindness. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI. Suddenly on February 12, at home, ĠIUŻEPPI (tal-Wagon Wheel), aged 80, passed away. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Dorothy widow of Joseph Fenech, his son Nicky and Lily, his granddaughter Maria Francesca and her fiancée Paul, family and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Annunciation parish church, Tarxien, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at All Souls Cemetery, Tarxien. May he rest in peace.
TABONE. On February 13, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, MARGARET, née Galea, aged 89, widow of Victor, and predeceased by her beloved daughter Angela de Marco, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Kay and her husband Philip Wismayer, Paul and his wife Liz, George, Stephen and his wife Angela, Roberta and her husband Fabio Mirone, her dearest grandchildren, Jeffrey and Sarah, Keith and Melanie, Rebecca and Peter, Dominique and Clive, Faye and John, Julia and Jeremy, Benji and Bansi, Semira, Hannah, Zack, Steve and Elena, her precious great-grandchildren Tara, Michael, Mark, Alex, Eliza, Emma, Michelle and Jasper, and her brothers Joe and his wife Rose, Vincent and his wife Yvonne, her sisters Terry Zammit Tabona and Winnie Cassar, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On February 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Gżira, aged 67, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his children Rita, Sharon, Marthese and Matthew, his grandchildren Kane, Yazmine, and Jack, his sister and brothers, Carmen, Freddie and Victor, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Gżira parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD – SAVIOUR. Unfading memories of a dear husband and father on the 18th anniversary of his demise. Remembered by his wife Jane and son Ramon, relatives and friends.
AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of SITA née Audibert, on the first anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts. Her family.
CACHIA ZAMMIT. Tomorrow being the anniversary of ALFRED. Please remember him in your prayers. His family.
CACOPARDO – MARIA. Cherished and unfading memories of my mother on her 40th anniversary. Joseph.
COLEIRO TONNA – THERESE. Treasured memories of our dear sister on the 19th anniversary of her demise. Mae, Tony and Frank. A prayer is kindly solicited.
DALLI – FRANS. In ever loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the first anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Joan, his daughters Francesca and Margaret, his grandchildren Deborah and Daniel and family here and abroad. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ELLUL. In loving memory of JOE, today the fifth anniversary of his demise. So sadly missed by his wife Margaret and his sons Matthew and Andrew. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FRENDO. In loving memory of MARGUERITE, today the second anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her sons Claude and his wife Maryrose, Stefan and his wife Rosalie, her daughters Marie-Celine and her husband Josie Grech, Annelise and her husband Martin Coppini, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers. A Mass for the repose of her and her husband Dr Victor Frendo’s souls will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Tal-Ibraġ church.
GRECH – DOREEN. Treasured and unfading memories on the 16th anniversary of her death. Her brother Laurence.
LAPIRA – MARY. Cherished memories of a beloved grandmother. Always remembered by her grandsons and families.
MAHONEY – PATRICK. Today the 50th anniversary of his demise, always remembered especially today. His family.
PULO – EMMANUELA (Lily), 14.2.1998.
A light is from our household gone,
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our heart
Which can never be filled.
Today the 14th anniversary of her passing away. So lovingly remembered by her daughter Carmen and her husband Jesmond Magro, her grand-daughters Francesca and Emma-Marie, her mother Theresa Portelli, brothers, sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
TONNA – ĠUŻEPPI. Goodbye was hard to say 14 years ago. Now you are with the Lord – till we meet again. A prayer is solicited. Anna, Bernardette and families.
VELLA – EMMANUEL. Treasured memories of a beloved husband and father on the 34th anniversary of his demise. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at Mġarr parish church. His wife Grace, children, in-laws and grandchildren.
Personal
Grateful acknowledgement to St Martha for graces received.
Maritime history talk
Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar, in collaboration with the Salesians of Don Bosco, will be holding a talk on The Maritime History Of Malta: Neolithic, Punic, Roman And Mediaeval Periods on Thursday at 6.30 p.m at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard.
Those who want to attend should email bookings@faa.org.mt or call 9980 6060.
Venetian ball
The Venetian mask ball “Eyes Wide Shut”, organised in aid of the YMCA homeless shelter, will be held on Saturday from 8.30 p.m. till late at the Casino Maltese, Republic Street, Valletta. The donation of €50 will include a gala dinner. Bookings can be made on 2122 8035, 2724 5763, jules.ymca@gmail.com or edgar@citypro.org.
Philately meeting
The BOV Valletta Fund Management Philately Club is holding a meeting at Fatima Sanctuary Convent in Guardamangia today at 6 p.m.
Anyone needing more information can call 7931 5509.
Marian Cenacle
The Central Marian Cenacle will be held on February 16 at the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Floriana, following Mass at 6 p.m.