ATTARD MONTALTO. Giulia née Gera de Petri Testaferrata and Mark are delighted to announce the birth of their first-born son – MICHAEL, on January 10, at Mater Dei Hospital. Laudate Dominum.
MUSCAT. On December 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Claire, née Tabone and John, God’s precious gift of a son – BENJAMIN, a most welcome brother to Pierre and Jacques. Special thanks to midwife Catherine Cilia and all staff at the Delivery and Obstetrics Ward.
TABONE. On January 23, to Krista née Decesare and Carl, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – MAXIMILIAN. Thanks to God and the Blessed Virgin.
Golden Wedding
Mr COLIN HILLMAN and Ms IRENE EBEJER
Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary, today the 2nd of February, 2014. Lots of love from your children Adrian and Geraldine, their spouses and grandchildren.
Requiem Mass
Today’s 11am Mass at St Joseph parish church, Msida, will be offered for the repose of the soul of TESSIE HILHORST-FARRUGIA, formerly residing in Msida, who passed away in The Netherlands on January 18, 2014.
Obituaries
AQUILINA. On February 1, JOSEPHINE (known as Jessie), née Darmanin, aged 67, of Luqa, residing in Siġġiewi, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Joseph, her children Roberta and Owen Argento, Vanya and Ludwig Borg, Andrew and Elaine Camilleri, her grandchildren Luca, Daniele, Francesco and Vito, her mother Rita Darmanin, her sisters and their spouses, the widow of her brother, her husband’s sisters and brother Rev. Nicholas Aquilina, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Luqa cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
BORG. On January 25, FRANCIS JOSEPH, B.Pharm (known as Joe), aged 85, passed peacefully away after a long illness so bravely borne. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Martin and his wife Muriel, Anton and his wife Sarah, Anne and her husband Francis Cuschieri, his beloved grandchildren Sarah, Matthew and Malcolm, James, Katie and Joseph, Krista and Kurt, and their partners, his sister May Borg and sister-in-law Margaret Vassallo, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Dementia Society, c/o Room 135, Pharmacy Building, University of Malta, Msida MSD2080, would be greatly appreciated. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday at 1.30pm for the Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Heartfelt thanks to his doctors and all the staff at CSW, Mater Dei Hospital and at Live Life Rehabilitation Centre.
FARRUGIA. On January 31, Sr STEFANINA, 94, of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed peacefully away at the convent after a long illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Franky and Vivie, her sister Rita Naudi, her sister-in-law Stella, nephews and nieces in Malta, US, Canada and Australia, and the Franciscan community after 75 years of consecrated service to God. The funeral leaves Betanja Convent tomorrow at 2pm for the church of St Francis, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.25pm followed by burial at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA. On January 22, in Montreal, Canada, ARCHIBALD JOHN, aged 81. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Diane, née Lord, and his son Marco, his sister Bernadette and brother Edward and his wife Edna, besides his many relatives and friends. The funeral service took place yesterday in Montreal at the chapel of St Francis of Assisi. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Wednesday at 6pm at the Ursuline Crèche convent, Sliema. The Holy Rosary will precede Mass at 5.30pm. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRISCTI SOLER. On January 27, at the Memorial Medical Centre, Springfield, Illinois, US, NORMAN, Professor of Medicine (specialist in diabetes and endocrinology), passed peacefully away, aged 71. He leaves to mourn his great loss his most devoted wife, Dr Susan G. Soler, his son Richard and his wife Rini, his son John, his daughter Kate and her husband Dave Darneille, his beloved grandson Pano, his brothers Dr Albert Griscti Soler and his wife Kathleen, Dr Anthony Griscti Soler and his wife Carmelina, Architect Patrick Griscti Soler and his wife Odette, his sister Claudia and her husband Dr Godfrey Sant and his nephews and nieces. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MAZZOLA. On January 31, YOLANDA, aged 91, of St Paul’s Bay, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Paul and his wife Fiorella, her nieces Francesca and Rebecca, her sisters Olga and Iris, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30am at San Ġwann parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On February 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, Mro FRANCESCO SAMMUT, aged 89, of Balzan, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Dr Joseph Sammut and his wife Monica, his daughters Maria Cerda and her husband George, and Anna, his grandchildren, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30pm for St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCARDINI. On Saturday, January 25, in Rome, Major CARLO SCARDINI (Esercito Italiano), aged 80, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary Rose, née Bonnici, his children Nicoletta and her husband Massimo, Giorgia and her husband Daniel, Carla and her husband Fabrizio, Ruggero Massimo (Carabinieri Lieutenant), and Carlo Emanuele, his grandchildren Alberto, Angelo, Daniel Jr, Riccardo, Sofia, Edoardo and Carlo, his brothers, relatives and friends. The funeral was held in Rome. Rest in peace.
URPANI. On January 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, IDA (Dida), née Satariano, widow of Edgar, aged 98, passed peacefully away in her sleep, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Colin and Natalie, Ronnie and Josephine, Josie and Jojo, Tessa and Victor Cachia, Winston and Joanna, Doreen, widow of Alex Mangion, Anna and Alex Psaila, Martin and Nadine, Christine and John Tabone, Carole and Tony Zammit Cutajar, her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2pm at St Julian’s parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance from back gate). No flowers by request but donations to the Equal Partners Foundation, Floriana, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
APPS. In loving memory of ALFRED on the eighth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BELLIZZI – PAUL, MBE. Loving memories of our dear father on the anniversary of his demise. Cecilia, Myriam, Dora, Tanya, Louis and their families.
BORG. To my mother, SPIRIDIONA, on her fifth anniversary. From her son Emanuel, Josephine, Duncan and Fedelica, Alan and Samaria. Rest in peace.
BORG MERCIECA – GINA. Fond and unfading memories of a dearly loved and very special mother on the seventh anniversary of her passing to a better life. Greatly missed today and every day by her son Hugh and his wife Pat, as well as her grandchildren Michelle and her husband Ivan Refalo and Mark, and her great-grandchildren Roberto and Francesca. A prayer is solicited.
BORG MERCIECA – GINA. Treasured memories of a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mona, Martin and Caroline, Rachel and Mark and great-grandchildren.
BUHAGIAR – COST. On the 18th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Yvonne, his daughters, their husbands and his grandchildren. Rest in peace.
CALAMATTA – RACHELA. In memory of my beloved mother, so dearly loved and so sorely missed. Helen.
CAMILLERI. In everlasting memory of CARMELO (Neni), today being the 17th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Sally, his sons and their wives, Peter and Marlene, Michel and Miriam, Robert and Rosemarie, Simon and Josanne, and his beloved grandchildren. A prayer for the repose of his soul is solicited.
DARMANIN. In loving memory of our dear uncle CARM on the 30th anniversary of his passing away. Tony, Marina, Cora and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DARMANIN – MAUD. Today the 19th anniversary of her passing away. Much loved and sadly missed. Her daughter Anne.
FENECH. In loving memory of TARCISIO on his eighth anniversary. Sadly missed by his wife Yvonne, his son Patrick and his wife Antoinette, his grandchildren Kurt and Lara, relatives and friends.
MAMO – SALVINO. In loving memory, on the 35th anniversary of his death. Rest in peace. Albert, Helen, Vanessa and Mark.
MICALLEF – JOHN. On the second anniversary of his death. In loving memory of a great person so sadly missed by all who knew him or read him as Roamer. May he be at rest in peace and joy with the God he served so well. Very deeply loved and missed, Monica.
PAPAGIORCOPULO – CHARLES. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 19th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his family. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
SCIBERRAS. Ever loving memories of FILOMENA, today the 44th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sons, their wives, and her daughter Lilian.
VELLA – ALFRED. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his children Simone and Kevin, in-laws, grandchildren, family and friends. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
VELLA. In loving memory of Mro SALVINU VELLA of Mellieħa on the 32nd anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his children Violet, Joe and his wife Carmen and their children Noel, Charlmaine, Claude and Rachel.
ZAMMIT – LINA. In loving memory, on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Much loved and sadly missed by her relatives.
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