ANDERSEN. On the evening of February 8, BORGE, passed away in Malta. He leaves behind his wife Ruth, his children Thomas and Tina and grandchildren Marcus, Adam and Anisha, as well as many other friends around the globe who also mourn his loss. The funeral will be held at Bandholm church, Bandholm Lolland, Denmark, tomorrow at 2pm. Instead of flowers a donation to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated.
GALEA. On February 18, RONALD, aged 65, of Valletta, residing at Fleur-de-Lys, passed away tragically. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Maria, his sons Karl and his wife Marisa, and Pierre, his beloved granddaughters Paulette, Emma Marie and Elisa, his sister Rita Sultana, his in-laws Monica and Alfred Conti, his nieces and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St. Paul Shipwreck Church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, 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 him eternal rest.
GIORDANO. On February 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, VIOLET, née Walton, of St Julian’s, widow of Tarcisio, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her 10 children and their spouses, her grandchildren, her sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9.15am at St Julian’s parish church followed by interment at the 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.
GRECH. On February 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL, k/a Charlie, of Rabat, aged 72, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rose, née Cachia, his children Billy and his wife Lilian, Marcelle and her husband Manuel Calleja, Albert and his wife Lourdes, his sister Jolly, his brother Publius and his wife Lily, his wife’s family, Fr Domnic Cachia M.S.S.P of Canada, Joyce and her husband Michael Borg, Paul, Mary widow of Orazio Cachia, his grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St. Paul’s Collegiate Church, Rabat where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ROBERTS. On February 19, CARMEN, aged 93, of Żejtun, widow of Herbert, passed away peacefully. She is mourned by her loving children Gloria and Joseph, their spouses Victor and Mary Grace, her grandchildren Rowena, Herbert, Kenneth and Andrew, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at St Catherine parish church, Zejtun, at 3.15pm followed interment at St Gregory Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCHEMBRI. On February 19, at her residence in Qormi, MARIA, née Chetcuti, widow of Emmanuel, aged 95, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss, her children, Janet, Vonnie, Tessie, Carmen and husband George, Margaret and husband Lino, Janet widow of Joseph, her grandchildren, Rachel, Ruth, Hannah, Laura, Emanuel, Maria Pia, great-grandchildren, Mikael, Krista and Jack, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm to St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment in the family chapel 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.
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, née 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 tomorrow at 1.30pm for the Divine Mercy National Shrine, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, where 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
BORG. Fond and treasured memories of our dear father CARMELO, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children Frank, Tonio, Marika, Claire, Adrian, James, Maria and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of my dearest father JOHN, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and so sadly missed by his daughter Moira and husband Anthony, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
CREMONA. In ever loving memory of GIUDITTA, today her 14th anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughters Monica and Maria and their families.
ELSNER. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear wife, PATRICIA, who went to meet the Risen Lord a year ago. Always in my heart and prayers. Hans.
ELSNER. Remembering with love and affection our dear friend PATRICIA on the first anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Her friends, the two Annas’.
GRECH – JANE, widow of Samuel. Remembering mother with love and gratitude, today the 18th anniversary of her passing away. Simone, Stephanie, Marian, James, in-laws and grandchildren.
MORTIMER – CLIFF LAWRIE, 01.05.1979-20.02.2001. In loving memory. It’s been 12 long years without you, we miss you every day but you are always here in our hearts. All our love mum, Ramon and dad Ray.
Now God has chosen one of us
Who freely gave his life
To serve as a role model
And open our eyes.
PALMER-MOREWOOD – ANTHONYIn loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his death. Much loved and always remembered by his family.
Requiem Mass
Mass at St Aloysius College, Birkirkara, on Friday, February 22, at 6 p.m. will be for the repose of the soul of Joyce Galdes, née Debono, who passed away last month.
Word Target winner
Joseph Camilleri of Victoria is the winner of the Word Target that ended on February 9. The six nine-letter words were thesaurus, encounter, flashback, glamorous, heartache and paramount.
Mr Camilleri has won three catamaran tickets to Sicily courtesy of Virtu Ferries.