VASSALLO. On March 14, to Natalie, née Cachia and Trevor, God’s precious gift of a first-born daughter – ELISA HOPE. Praise be to God and Our Lady of Grace. Special thanks to all the dedicated maternity staff.

Obituaries

BRAY. On March 24, at St Vincent de Paul Hospital, DOLORES, née Montfort, aged 84, of Birkirkara, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. Dearly missed and never forgotten by her husband Esprit, her children Brian his wife Doris, Monica and her husband Noel, Henry and his wife Maria, her grandchildren Gilbert, Duncan, Ian, Jessica, Clyde and Jeremy, her brother and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Hospital on Tuesday, March 29, at 8am for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

CRISTINA. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, LAWRENCE, of Senglea, aged 87, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Giovanna, his children Maurice and his wife Joan, Mario and his wife Joyce, Yvonne and her husband Joseph, his grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, March 29, at 7.15am for the Basilica of Our Lady of Victories, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45am, followed by interment at Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest

EBEJER. On March 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, Chev. FRANCIS (Franco) PAUL EBEJER, KStJ, KCC, deputy commissioner, St John Ambulance Malta, passed peacefully away, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita (Lolita), his children Angele and Paul Licari, Christine and Steve Jones, Paul and Amanda, and Sean, his grandchildren Andrew, James, Beppe, Elaine, Lara, Daniella, Matteo, Stefan and Timothy and his great-grandson Luca. Mass praesente cadavere will be cele­brated at the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, on Thursday, March 31, at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Special thanks go to the staff of the Renal Department and Ward M5 at Mater Dei Hospital. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA CASSANO. Suddenly, on March 22, JOE, former MUSEUM member, born in Vittoriosa, residing in Paola, aged 94. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss, his wife Irma, née Pace, his daughter Nadine and her husband Karl Camilleri, his son Alastair, his beloved grandchildren Jan and Laura, his in-laws Winnie Pace and Richard Bonello, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hos­pital tomorrow at 7.45am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cada­vere will be said at 8.30am, followed by in­terment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box 63, Birkirkara BKR1000, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FENECH. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA DOLORES, née Attard, of Gozo, residing at Mtarfa, aged 56, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Raymond, her children Pearl Ann and her husband Paul Micallef, and Jasmine Marie and her fiancé Neil, her mother Maria Concetta, widow of Louis, her brothers and sisters and their spouses, her mother-in-law Mabel, her sisters-in-law and their spouses, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 10am for Ta’ Pinu Shrine, Gozo, where Mass praesente cadavere will be held at 4pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Marija Cemetery, Victoria. No flowers by request but donations to Europa Donna Malta will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

GHIO. With regret we announce the death of LAWRENCE, of Fgura, who passed peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital on March 24, aged 79. He will always be loved and remembered by his wife Doris and his daughter Michelle, his brother John and his sister Ann Gatt, his in-laws Margaret and Paul Camilleri, Paul and Veroni­ca Sultana, Charles, widower of Marlene Demicoli, John and his wife Rosalie Sultana, their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura, followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. The family would appreciate it if instead of flowers, donations in his name are sent to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

HARTLAND. On March 17, at his residence in Marsaxlokk, MICHAEL of Shifnal, Shropshire, UK, aged 65, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Greatly missed by his wife Sina, his daughter Michelle and her husband Alex, and his beloved grandchildren Emily and Bethany. He will be missed by his sister Sonya and her husband Tim, his wife’s brothers and sisters and their families, other relatives and many friends in Malta and in the UK. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, March 29, at 1.45pm for Marsaxlokk parish church where Mass præsente cada­vere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at San Girgor Cemetery, Żejtun. Donations to the Ursuline Sisters, Guardamangia, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PACE. With regret we announce the death of Joe Pace of D.O.M. Transport Ltd, formerly of Ħamrun, who passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital on March 24, aged 83. He will always be loved and remembered by his wife Dorothy and his son Joseph and his wife Stephanie, his grandchildren Ilona and Faye, his brothers and sisters, their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said on Tuesday, March 29, at 2pm at St Cajetan (San Gej­ta­nu) parish church, Ħamrun, followed by interment at Tal-Erwieħ Cemetery, Tarxien. The family would appreciate it if instead of flowers, donations in his name are sent to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

XUEREB. On March 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN, née Cachia, aged 68, widow of George, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children George and his wife Josefa, Anneliza and her husband James Grech, Astrid-Marie and her husband Christopher Giordano, her beloved grandchildren Emily, James, Elena and An­drew, her siblings, in-laws and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St George’s parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Our Lady of Fatima cemetery in Safi. Special thanks go the staff at Mater Dei Hospital, especially those at Ward S4. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On March 24, at Ma­ter Dei Hospital, our beloved auntie JEANNE of Iklin, aged 92, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her immense loss her sister-in-law Annie, her nieces and nephews, Carmen, Joe, Nathalie and Ronald, Marcette and Joe, Norman and Rita, Jocelyn and Mario, Annina and Kevin, John and Ruth. Also her devoted carers Jane and Rose, besides other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.15am for the Holy Family parish church, Iklin, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment at Lija cemetery. Donations to Radju Marija, Dominican Priory, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. Dear God, take her into Your loving arms and grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

• On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the passing away of Fr JOSEPH M. GALDES, SJ, the 9.30am Mass in English at the church of St Aloysius’ College, Birkirkara, on Sunday, April 3, will be offered in thanksgiving for his life. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

• Tomorrow being the second anniversary of the passing away of Prof. VICTOR GRIFFITHS, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a remembrance Mass for his repose will be said on Tuesday, March 29, at 6.30pm at St Dominic’s church, Rabat. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AGIUS GILIBERT – WILFRED. Remembering our dear brother on the ninth anniversary of his death. Gladys, Lina, Lilian and Marionne.

BONELLO. In loving memory of JULIAN (Wembley Motors/Spinola Band Club), tomorrow the 15th anniversary of his demise. Loved and remembered by his 12 children and families, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

FIORENTINO – JOHN, March 26, 1984. Sweet and loving memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather today and always. His family.

LAUTIER – JOHN, March 27, 1968. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather. Very sadly missed after 48 years. Saviour, Carmen and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

LAUTIER. In loving memory of our dearest father JOHN, today the 48th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his children Marie, Saviour, Joe, Nathalie, Carmen, widow of his son Oliver and their families.

MAMO. In loving memory of my mother JANE on the 13th anniversary of her death. Rose Vella and family.

PULLICINO. Loving and unfading memories of our dearest MARION, today the 31st anniversary of her demise.

Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure,
You are loved beyond words,
And missed beyond measure.
As ever so close to our hearts. Your husband Wally, children Godwin, Yvette and Kenneth, in-laws and grandchildren.

PULLICINO. In loving memory of my dear mother MARION on the 31st anniversary of her demise.

You are near, even if I don’t see you
You are with me even if you are far away
You are in my heart, in my thoughts,
In my life, always….
Your daughter Yvette.

SALNITRO. Treasured memories of my beloved mother THERESE on the 25th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered and dearly missed, forever in my heart and prayers. Her son Mario and family.

SAMMUT – Notary Dr ANGELO SAMMUT. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 15th anniversary of his passing. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his children, Maria, Henrietta, Michael, Nathalie and Johanna, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCERRI. In loving memory of PAUL on the eighth anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Christ. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Lucy, his children Kevin and his wife Nikita, Charmaine and her husband Kurt and his grandson Aiden-Paul. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Sunday, April 3, at 5pm at St Agatha church, Rabat. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA – JOSEPH, March 27, 1982. Unforgettable memories. Monica, Salvinu and Nanette.

SHAW. Loving memories of our dear mother ANTOINETTE, née Borg Carbott, on the 23rd anniversary of her demise. Always loved and deeply missed by her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Masses said today at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Missing sister

Mrs Laura Thompson, née Ireson, aged 100, born 1915, Wolverhampton, UK, also lived in India before returning to live in Exeter. She is believed to be living in a hotel in Malta. Time is marching on and her remaining siblings, Geoff, Ken and Doreen would very much like to hear from her or anyone who knows of her whereabouts. Please e-mail: geoffrey.ireson@btinternet.com.