CASALETTO. On May 18, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, GERTIE of Birkirkara, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, Albert and his wife Elizabeth of Australia, Vincent, Mr John Casaletto, FRCS, widower of Christine, Victor and his wife Josephine, Winnie and her husband Charlie Cauchi, Grace, widow of Spiridione Pace, nephews and nieces, amongst whom Mr John Casaletto, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre tomorrow at 8am for St Mary’s parish church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Tarxien cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On May 18, HENRIETTA of Sliema, widow of Henry, aged 81, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, Michel and his wife Loranne, Elvira and her husband Simon Petroni and Joanna and her husband Kenneth Azzopardi, her cherished grandchildren, Jean-Michel, Kim and her boyfriend Aedan, Tamara and her boyfriend Benji, Michael and Tara, her sisters-in-law, Rosa Micallef Judge and Mariuccia Micallef, her brothers in-law, Aldo Micallef, Edwin Micallef, Louis and Gloria Micallef, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and her friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance from back entrance). The family would like to thank all the staff who took care of mummy at John Paul II Ward 4, St Vincent de Paul residence. Donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIDOLO. On May 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIE, Principal of St. Catherine’s High School, Pembroke, aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Paul, her dear children Sue, Karen and her husband Pierre, Joseph and his wife Juanita, and Denise, her grandchildren Mandy, Jake, Faye, Karl and Lisa, her brothers, sisters and in-laws, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and all the community of St. Catherine’s High School. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, May 21 at 1.30pm for Balluta parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Malta Community Chest Fund, Valletta, and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Special thanks go to the consultant, the doctor and all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital and St James Capua Hospital, Sliema. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCALPELLO. On May 18, CARMELA of Valletta, went to meet the Risen Lord, joining her husband Carmelo and her two sons, Alfred and Brother Lino, OC. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Maryann and her husband Charles Mejlaq, Tania and her husband Kenneth Walters and MaryRose, widow of her son Alfred, her seven grandchildren and her nine great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 10am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Valletta, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCICLUNA. On May 17, PETER, widower of Georgina, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Pauline, wife of Mario Zammit, his son Manuel, his grandchildren Kimberly and her husband Mathias, Kirby and her boyfriend Axel, Chanelle and Liam, his brothers, sisters and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere celebrating his life will be said tomorrow at 2.30pm at St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On May 17, at Villa Messina, KARMENA née Massa from Żabbar, aged 97, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Mary, her brothers Francis, Emanuel, John, Daniel and his wife Mary, Freddie and his wife Rena, Mary widow of his brother Salvinu, her cousins, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Villa Messina, Rabat, today at 3.15pm for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces, Żabbar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4pm, followed by interment at the Żabbar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the ALS Foundation will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Today being the trigesima die since the demise of MIRIAM MILLER (Fabri), a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30pm at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.
In Memoriam
CASELLI – ANTONIO. Treasured memories of a much beloved son and brother on the first anniversary of his passing away. Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on May 22 at 6pm at San Ġwann parish church. His parents Arnaldo and Nancy, his brothers Alessandro and his wife Romina and children, and Terry. Constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Forever we love and miss you. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DISTEFANO – FRANK. In ever loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 10th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Rose, his children Ivan, Claude and Nicolette and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
GALEA. Treasured memories of Dr FRANK GALEA, MD, a dear brother and uncle, especially today the 17th anniversary of his demise. Constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Mima, Cynthia and Claire.
MESSINA FERRANTE – EDWARD. Cherished memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 34th anniversary of his demise. May he rest in peace. His family.
SELVAGI. In loving memory of our dear JOAN. Always in our thoughts. Anne, Mary Anne, Lucienne, Christopher, nephews and nieces.
SELVAGI. In sweet and loving memory of my dearly beloved sister JOAN on the seventh anniversary of her meeting the Risen Lord. So loved and deeply missed by David and Charmaine.
SELVAGI. Cherished memories of our joyful and affectionate auntie JOAN, today being the seventh anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers, her nephews Christopher and his wife Olha, Adrian and her niece Felicity.