GINGELL LITTLEJOHN. On June 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Alexia née Rausi and Andrew, God’s precious gift of a son – PAUL, a most welcome brother to Luke.
Obituaries
AQUILINA. On June 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMILY, aged 87, from Ħamrun, widow of Anthony, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Mario and his wife Patricia and her daughter Isabella Cilia Aquilina, her grandchildren Joseph, Michael Pio and Alexia, all her family and her husband’s family, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8am for St Francis church, Villambrosa Street, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BORG. On June 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCIS, aged 83, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Giovanna, his children Maria, Diana and her husband Saviour, Christopher and his wife Margaret, Jennifer and her husband Rosman, Elaine and her husband Ivan, his sister Stella and her husband Manuel, his grandchildren Claire and her husband Mark, Gordon and Elaine, Amanda and her husband Mark, Ann, Matthew, Steven, Dorianne, David, Joseph, Daniel, Claudianne, Martina, and Kristianne, his great-grandchildren Kieron, Kimberly and Shyanne, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BOSCO. On June 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, EDMOND, of Senglea, aged 85, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Bibiana née Scerri, his children Raymond and his wife Mary, Marie and her husband Alexander Marshall, Louise and her husband Gerrit Jaap Willemsen, his grandchildren Corinne and her husband Andrew Grech, Darlene and her husband Luke Stivala and Nicholas, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 6.45am for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish church, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret that they are unable to receive visitors.
BRINCAT. On June 19, SAVIOUR G., former chairman of Malta Ship Building, chairman of Gozo Channel and general manager of Malta Drydrocks, aged 86, passed peacefully away at home surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves to mourn his son Joe and his wife Rose Brincat, his daughters Marlene and her husband John Harrison, Doris and her husband Dennis Francalanza, Anna and her husband Mario Aquilina, and his eight grandchildren Davina, Steve, Mark, Isla, Karl, Sean, Rachel and Sarah, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday for Attard parish church were Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On June 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 72, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Carmen, widow of Charles Borg, Mary, widow of Karm Delicata, Helen and her husband Sancio Azzopardi, Catherine and her husband Konrad Gatt, his brother Emmanuel and his wife Oksana, nephews, nieces and families, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow at 8.30am at St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at the Day Care Unit, Mater Dei Hospital, for their dedication to his care. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI. On June 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, MODESTA, known as Moudy, ex-MMDNA, widow of Ralph, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Noel and his wife Denise, Marita and her husband John Fenech, Anthony, Alfred and his wife Jacqueline, her loving eight grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at San Andrea cemetery, Żebbuġ.
VELLA. On June 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED, aged 80, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine née Vella, his sons Ivan and his wife Anna Maria, and Ramon and his wife Shirley, his grandchildren Leanne, Valentina, Claire, Maria and her fiancé Andre, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45am for Immaculate Conception church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.15am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
WILLIAMS. On May 30, JOHN, residing in England, aged 68. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary, daughter Julie and her husband John, his son Gareth and daughter Laura, his beloved grandson Austin, his two brothers and one sister, cousins and friends and his wife’s sisters and brothers. The funeral Mass will be held at Lija parish church tomorrow at 4pm, followed by interment at Lija cemetery.
Requiem Mass
Today being the first anniversary of the passing away of MARIA GRIMA, née Ragonesi, the 10am Mass at the Salesian Oratory of Don Bosco (opposite St Patrick’s church), Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. The attendance of family and friends would be appreciated.
In Memoriam
BONNICI – CARMEL. Lovingly remembering you today papà, Father’s Day. Salvina and Guido, children and grandchildren.
CARBONARO – ANTHONY. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the third anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Carmen, his children Simon, Stephen, Sergio and Lucia and their families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on June 23 at 6.30pm at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara.
CARUANA. Unforgettable, unfading memories of JOE, a wonderful husband, on the seventh anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Jesus Christ. Always remembered by his wife Mona, Randolph and Sandra and the Attard family.
COLEIRO – ESPEDITO and RITA. We miss your smiles. Thank you for all the love you showered on us. Mary Rose, Joe and Antoinette.
DARMANIN – LOLLY. On the 13th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Myrtle, his children Tonio and Marie, Theresa, Ian and Crysta, and his grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 11.30am at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville.
FENECH – MARIA STELLA. On the 22nd anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her daughter Bice, grandchildren Stanley, Pierre, Marie Louise and Antoine, their respective spouses and children.
GALEA LINA, today the eighth anniversary of her passing away to meet the Risen Lord. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Her niece Rosette.
GRIMA. Of your charity remember in your prayers MARIA, an adored mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whom the Good Lord called unto Himself a year ago today. Still as ever, so very, very close to our hearts. Her family.
LANFRANCO – JOSEPH ALBERT. Loving thoughts of you papà, today Father’s Day. Guido, Salvina, children and grandchildren.
LAUTIER – OLIVER. Remembered dearly today on Father’s Day and the fifth anniversary of his demise by his wife and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF EYNAUD. In loving memory of our beloved JIMMY on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Ellen, his children Janet, Victoria, Anne Marie, Patricia and their families.
PISANI – CORINNE, 1963-1969. Treasured and unfading memories of a much loved daughter. Helen and Joe.
PISANI – CORINNE. Treasured and unfading memories of my dearest sister on her anniversary. MayAnne.
SANSONE. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, OSCAR, on the 48th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons and daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Kindly remember him in your prayers.
SCHEMBRI – CHARLES. Remembered with so much love on the third anniversary of his death. His wife Rose, daughters Sue and Romina and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SHIRES – COLIN. In loving memory, on the 15th anniversary of his passing. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Mari, his children Michelle and Tristam and their respective families, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VASSALLO. In everlasting memory and love of our dear GUNNEL, née Olsson, who was taken from us for her eternal rest 12 years ago today. Please think of her and pray with us. Her husband John, her children Henrik, Christina and Gustav, their spouses and children, her brother Christer and family, as well as her in-laws and friends in Sweden, Belgium and Malta.
VASSALLO GRANT. Cherished and unfading memories of our dear EDWIN, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, on the eighth anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his wife Marie Louise, his son Andrè and wife Doreen, his granddaughters Marea and Hanna, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAHRA – VICTOR. In loving memory, June 23 the fifth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Doris, daughters Fiona and Melanie and their respective families, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.