MICHAEL and ELVIRA AGIUS
Special wishes on this occasion from family and friends.
ALFRED CACCIOTTOLO and MARY GRIMA
The marriage between ALFRED and MARY took place on February 3, 1963 at Gżira parish church. Heartfelt congratulations from your daughters Suzanne and Adriana, sons-in-law Edward and Oliver, and grandchildren Victoria, Peter, Benjamin and Eloise. Best wishes from all your dear friends and relatives.
Obituaries
BEZZINA. On February 1, ANTHEA, née Grech, widow of Emanuel, passed away suddenly at the age of 49 comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Alastair, Pia and Raphael, her father Mario, widower of Helen, her brother Simon and his wife Anna Lisa, her sisters Eugenia and her husband Mario Baldacchino, and Juanita and her husband Matthew Montebello, her in-laws Nazzareno and Kalcidonia, her brother-in-law Charles and his wife Cecilia, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment at St Bartholomew cemetery, Għargħur. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutes will be appreciated.
BORDA – A.J. (JOHN), ex-Royal Navy, founder member of the HMS Glorious-Ardent-Acasta (GLARAC) Association, son of Petty Officer Steward Alfred Borda, E/LX 20695, lost in action June 8, 1940, on board HMS Glorious. John passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. We will remember him. The GLARAC Association.
BORG. On February 1, at St James Capua Hospital, COTTINA (COSTANTINA), née Briffa, aged 91, widow of Edwin H.W., passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her loving family. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Angela and her husband Stephen Tabone, her son Adrian and his wife Marika née Wirth, her dearest grandsons Andrew and Michael, her sister-in-law Vivian Borg, her husband’s nephew and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends as well as her carer Gina. The funeral leaves St James Capua hospital, Sliema, tomorrow for St Julian’s parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On February 1, at her residence in Sliema, LILIAN née Attard Bondi, widow of Sydney, a dear mother and grandmother, aged 88, one day short of her birthday, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children John and his wife Anne, Michael and his wife Elaine, Malcolm and his wife Ann and Simon and his wife Francesca, her grandchildren, sisters, brother and sister in-law, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Hospital tomorrow at 2.15pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
NAUDI. On February 2, Anthony (Totty) of Valletta, passed peacefully away at Villa Messina, Rabat, one month prior to his 99th birthday. He is deeply mourned by his beloved wife Lina née Carachi, his daughters Lucienne, wife of Joseph F. X. Zahra and their children David and Maria, Marguerite and her children James, Matthew, Leah, and Nicola Cassar, his brothers Joseph, widower of Mary, Gaetano and his wife Florrie, and his sister Erminia, Emanuel, widower of his sister Imelda, Mary, widow of his brother Oscar, and Rita, widow of his brother Frankie, his sister-in-law Amy and his numerous nephews and nieces. The funeral cortège leaves Villa Messina tomorrow for the Basilica of Mount Carmel, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadaevere will be celebrated at 8am. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff of Villa Messina for their care and dedication.
In Memoriam
BUTLER – ROBERT, 4.2.’80. In loving memory of a dear father and nannu. Still very sadly missed after 33 years. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASOLANI – MAVIS. Treasured memories of a dearest mother and grandmother, today being the eighth anniversary of her passing. Deeply missed by Simon and Denise, Janika and Edward, Martina and Mikela.
CASSAR. In loving memory of FLORA on the 27th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and in-laws.
DARMANIN – VALLY. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always in our prayers. Helen, Margaret and Valerie.
DELICATA – SAVIOUR. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his demise. His wife Rita, his children Anne, Joe, Mary Rose, Charles, Monica, Catherine, Raymond and their families.
GRECH – ELSIE. In loving and unfading memory of our dear mother, today the 47th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Rosemary, Tony, Victor and Austin, in-laws, relatives and friends.
MICALLEF – FRANS, February 9. In loving memory, on the third anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Rose, sons Christian and Clint, his mother Stella, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TABONE – MARION. In memory of our dearest mummy, today the 12th anniversary since she left this world. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Anne, Clare and Tancred. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA – MARY. Treasured memories of our beloved mother especially today, the 22nd anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by Connie and Edgar, Tanya, Martin, Robert and their families. Lord grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. Fond memories of MAVIS, a dear sister and friend, on the eighth anniversary of her death. James and Denise.
ZAMMIT. In ever loving memory of JOHN, today the 35th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary and children Anna, Dorothy and Mark.
ZAMMIT LUPI – JOE. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers, especially tomorrow the sixth anniversary of his passing to eternal life. His wife Connie, his children Anna, Peter, Claire and Roberta, their spouses Pierre, Antoinette, Edward, David, and adored grandchildren Maria, Nicholas, Andrew, Shaun, Matthew, Daniel and Timothy. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Blood donation
The mobile blood donation unit will be available next to Naxxar parish church, today from 8.30 a.m. till 1 p.m. If you feel healthy bring your ID card and donate blood. For further information call 7930 7307 or 2206 6209.