GALEA. On February 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE CAROLINE, née Caruana Scicluna, widow of Joseph, aged 96, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her dearly beloved children Oscar and his wife Mary, Godfrey and his wife Marie, and Patricia and her husband John Cassar Torreggiani, her much loved grandchildren Christine and Edward, Stephanie, Junelle, Rachael, Vicky and Felicity, her great-grandchildren Alexia and Ben, as well as Marlene Galea Lowell, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.45am for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALDES. On February 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, TEREŻA, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Rose and Josephine and brother Emmanuel, her niece Mariella, nephews John and Simon, their children Sean, Stephanie, Christian, Nicholas and Charlie, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3pm for Marija Bambina parish church, Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30pm followed by interment at Naxxar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi or Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to all the staff of the Cardiac Medical Ward for their care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On February 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Valletta, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Frida, his children Lino and his wife Jane, residing in Canada, Monica and her husband Saviour Tabone and Mariella and her husband Raymond Borg, his grandchildren Claire and her husband Adrian Xuereb, David, Christina and her boyfriend Malcolm Laudi, his brothers and sisters and their families. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On February 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELO (Nenu l-Mekkanik) of Marsa, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, née Chircop, his children Pauline and her husband Reuben, Andrew and his wife Jessie, Elizabeth and her husband Gino, Alexander, Anthony and his wife Jacqueline, and his grandchildren Michael, Alexandra, Justin, Ryan, Jacob, Thomas and Juliana, his sister Gejtana and her husband George and their daughter Marie Anne, and his wife’s brother and sisters and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for the Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Radju Marija, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated.
SAMMUT. On February 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Paola, aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children John and his wife Monica and Riccarda (Louckie), wife of David Darmanin, his grandchildren Dr Matthew Sammut and his wife Clare, Trevor and his fiancée Liana, Dr Luke Sammut and his fiancée Tamsyn, Mark and Stefan, his brother, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Tarxien parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Qrendi cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On February 17, at Boffa Hospital, SALVINO of Ħamrun, aged 80, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Vanna, née Borg Bonaci, his sons Martin and his wife Brigid, and Josef, his daughters Rita and her husband Raymond Buttigieg, Mariella and her husband Gaetano Attard and Charmaine and her husband Michael Falzon, his grandchildren Claire and her husband Silvan, Maria and her husband David, Chantelle, Jano, Avner, Gabriel, Paul and Ilona, his brothers and sisters and their families, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30am for St Cajetan parish church Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
ZARB ADAMI. On February 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, NOEL, aged 65, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a long illness bravely borne. He leaves to mourn his loss his much beloved wife Adriana, nèe Tufigno, his treasured children Kristian and Raina, his dear brothers and sister, Geoffrey and his wife Tanya, Mercedes and Roy Schembri Wismayer, Maurice and Marie Therèse, Joseph and Joan and his sister-in-law Aurora Sciortino, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. He bids a fond farewell to his colleagues and students. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday at 1.30pm for the Divine Mercy National Shrine, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, where Holy Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at Mater Dei Hospital, especially the ITU. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONELLO DUPUIS – GEORGE. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the third anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by his wife Iris and his children Etienne, Georges and Solange and their families. Always in our prayers. A Mass will be said today at 6pm at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex.
ELLUL MICALLEF – CHARLES. Fondly remembered by hisfamily on the eighth anniversary of his passing away. A prayer is kindly solicited.
FENECH – IRENE. In loving memory of mum on her 24th anniversary. Always in our thoughts.
GRECH. In loving memory of EDWARD RAYMOND on the first anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed by his wife, daughter, sons, in-laws and grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
GREGORY – MARGARET, née Darmenia. On the sixth anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her husband and family in the UK and all her family in Malta. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30pm at Sarria church, Floriana.
MAMO. In ever loving memory of ALFRED, today the 44th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law and grandson.
PAVIA. In loving memory of CAIN on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Still sadly missed by Nanna Theresa.
PAVIA – CAIN. Fondest memories on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Auntie Ivy, Yvette, Joe, Justine and Jeanise.
PAVIA – CAIN. Treasured memories on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Uncle John, auntie Christine, Michael, Janice, Pippa and Nicholas.
PERALTA – CAROL. Today the 61st anniversary of his demise, always in our prayers and thoughts. Lucy, Hugh, Christine, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
SCHEMBRI. In ever loving memory of our dear father, Dr PAUL SCHEMBRI, PhC, MD, today the 44th anniversary of his death. Lucy, Louise and Antoine.
TABONE – MARLENE. Today the sixth anniversary of her departure to meet the Lord. Fondly remembered by her mother Rosaria, her brothers Anthony and his wife Carmen, Godwin, Ray and Kate, her sister Joyce and her husband Neville, nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends are kindly asked to remember her in their prayers. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
Roadworks in Iklin
Roadworks will be carried out along Triq il-Wied, Iklin, today between 7pm and 5am. Transport Malta said only residents will be allowed to use this street and motorists should seek alternative routes through Lija, Mosta, San Ġwann and Għargħur.
Philately meeting
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting at Fatima Sanctuary Convent in Guardamangia today at 6p.m. For more information call 7931 5509.
ID office closed
The identity card office in Valletta will be closed today and will re-open tomorrow and Thursday from 7.30am to 2pm and from 3 to 6pm.