INGUANEZ. On August 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Simone née Gauci Borda and Alexis, God’s precious gift of a daughter – FRANCESCA, a welcome sister to Carl and Thomas. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
SHIHOUB. Born at St James Hospital, Sliema, on August 3, to Waad Mohsan Mohamed Zarieba and Mohamed Aboalgasm Shihoub, God’s precious gift of a first born daughter ENARWEZ. Special thanks to midwife Carmen Scerri, the obstetrician and all the maternity staff.
Golden Wedding
Mr CHARLES CHETCUTI and Ms MARY MAGRO
On August 11, 1963, CHARLES and MARY were united in marriage at Żabbar parish church of Our Lady of Graces. Lovingly blessed with five children, Stanley, Ian, Clifford, Jo-Anna and Yvette Marie, their respective spouses Dominique, Martine, Natalie, William and Gordon and 14 grandchildren, Sean, Andrew, Kyra, Zack, Matthew, Alec, Kristina, Lucas, Liam, Amy, Francesca, Julianne, Ella and Kym-Kelly.
Obituaries
BONNICI. On August 9, LAWRENCE, of Vittoriosa, residing in Marsascala, aged 70, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by his wife Josette née Naudi, his daughters Natasha and Pierre Garcia and Loredana and her husband Mark Carabott Damato, his son Anthony, his grandchildren Daniel, Zane, Aidan and Riyan, his brothers and his sisters, in-laws, their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at St Dominic’s church, Rabat, at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GUILLAUMIER. On August 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, IRIS, née Merola, widow of Renato, of Balzan, aged 94, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her cherished children Anna Maria, wife of Benjamin Cordina, Antonio and his wife Elfrieda and Nathalie, wife of Carm Zammit, her four grandchildren, Simon, Stefanie, Michela and Jacques, their spouses, her great-grandchildren, Holly, Bethany, Abbey, Rubin, Damon, Raphael and Faye, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to heartily thank all the Gynae Ward staff at Mater Dei Hospital and the sisters and carers at St Peter’s Home, Lija, for their relentless care and dedication, and the family’s many friends for their support. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
HIBBERD. On August 9, MADALENA, aged 73, known as Maud, née Galea Zammit, passed peacefully away at her residence in Sliema. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Charles, widower of Jane, her sister Doris and her husband Norman, her grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On August 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIOVANNA (Gina), née Borg, aged 87, widow of Victor, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Vincent, her granddaughter Rachel and her husband Michael Xuereb and their daughters Andrea and Elisa, her grandson Nicholas and his wife Gabriella Captur, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SHERATT. On July 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, DEREK ROBERT, of Mosta, aged 76, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Paul and his wife Alison, and Philip, his grandchildren Ellen, Aimee, Alexander, Olivia and Alice, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.45am for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff in Medical Ward 1 at Mater Dei Hospital.
ZAMMIT. On August 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, TERESA, née Camilleri, of Birżebbuġa, aged 94, widow of Michael, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children John and his partner Cristina, Mary Anne, wife of Frank Vella, Vincienne, wife of Louis Galea, Pauline, wife of Frank Mifsud, Carmen, wife of Bernard McCarthy, and Emanuel Xuereb, widower of her daughter Josette, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Birżebbuġa parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at St Leone cemetery, Żurrieq. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at the Medical Ward 6 at Mater Dei Hospital for their dedication and professional care.
Requiem Mass
On the occasion of the trigesima die from the death of CRISTINA PARLATO TRIGONA, Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 6pm at St Aloysius’ College chapel, Birkirkara. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BRINCAU – JOSEPHINE (Jessie). In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 14th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Mary Rose, Doris, Joe and Tano and their families.
BUSUTTIL – EDWIN. Treasured and loving memories of a dear husband and father, today the 15th anniversary of his passing away. Greatly missed by his wife Marion, his son Edward and his wife Janika, family and friends.
ZAMMIT LUPI. Remembering our dearest JOHN on the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Greatly missed by his wife, Nicolette, his sons, Aidan, Darrin and Colin and their respective wives, and by his three granddaughters, Rebecca, Lisa and Natalie, who would have loved him dearly if they had known him and who he would have so loved to have known.
ZARB. Treasured memories of our beloved father BÉAT. Always lovingly remembered, especially today the 51st anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Claire, Anna, Michael and their families.
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