CASHA. With regret we announce the death of JOHN R. who passed away peacefully at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Hospital on Wednesday, July 13, aged 88. He will always be loved and remembered by his wife Lina, his son Joseph and his wife Joyce, his daughter Maryanne, widow of Anthony E. Portelli, his son Antoine, his daughter Lorraine and her husband Jean Carl Bonnici, his grandchildren Mark Anthony and his wife Vania, Darren, Christine and her fiancé Philip, Daniela, Claire, Lara Jo, Bianca, Rebecca and Sean and great-grandson Edward Arthur. He will also be sadly missed by his brothers Jimmy, Richard and Tony, his sisters Stella, Doris, Violet and Rose, his wife’s sisters Mary, Helen, Doris and her brother Charles, their respective spouses, families and friends. The funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 2.30pm at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would appreciate if, instead of flowers, donations in his name be sent to Hospice Malta, Balzan. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CHANDLER. On July 13, in Lincoln Nebraska, LILIAN née Bonello, passed away peacefully two weeks short of her 73rd birthday. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Robert, her son Vernon and his wife Lisa, her granddaughter Katie, her brothers Tony and his wife Vicky, Ronald and his wife May, Adrian, her sister Silvana and her husband Edward Cachia Caruana, her aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral will be taking place in Lincoln. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Sunday, July 17 at 11.30am at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DESIRA. On July 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTONIO GIUSEPPE of Ħamrun, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Inez, his children Blanche and her husband Jonathan Joslin, Joanne and her husband Paul Vassallo and Marco and his wife Joanne, his grandchildren Rebecca, Hannah, Keith, Michelle and Andrew, his brother Lino and sisters Maria, widow of Paul Pace, Edwige, Blanche and her husband Gilbert Beale, Joan and her husband Edgar Ellul, his sister-in-law Melina, widow of Carmelo Sciortino, his uncle Alfred, his aunt Adelina, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Special thanks goes to Healthmark nursing staff who assisted in his homecare and the consultant, doctors, nursing staff and physiotherapists at ward M3, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DIMECH. On July 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Żebbuġ, residing at Marsascala, aged 72, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by his wife Rose, his children Thomas and his wife Cynthia, Julian and Liz, Brigitte, Gordon and his wife Therese, and Aaron and his wife Sarah, his grandchildren Thea, Yana, Kathianne, Ariana, Gabriel, Kelly, Nathaniel and Esther, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws, all other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45pm for St Philip’s parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PETRONI. On July 15, at St Vincent de Paul residence, ALFRED, aged 84, passed away peacefully to meet his wife Molly and daughter Christine, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Noel and his wife Kauther, Caroline and her partner Victor, and Simon and his wife Elvira, his grandchildren, John-Luke and his wife Emma, Robert and his wife Sue, Francesca and her husband Jason, Angelica, Daniel, Luke, Michael, Martina, Adam and Issac, his great-grandchildren Hannah, Nathan and Timothy, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 2pm for Balzan parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks to all the staff at Loreto Ward, St Vincent de Paul residence. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On July 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, KEVIN of Mosta, aged 38, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, Wetta, his mother Angela and his father Frans, his brothers Anton and his wife Odette, Edward and his wife Sue, his sister Sonia and her husband Robert Magro, his father-in-law Nenu and Mary, his brother-in-law Charlie and his wife Claire, his nieces and nephews, Christabel, Gianluca, Kimberley, Martina, Shaznay, Aleandro, Damian, Riccardo and Sven, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 4pm for St Mary’s parish church, Mosta, where Mass will be celebrated at 4.30pm, followed by interment at the Mosta cemetery. People are encouraged not to wear black. No flowers by request but donations to Muscular Dystrophy Group, 4, Gżira Road, Gżira GZR1313, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal peace.
In Memoriam
CASSAR – MISAEL. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his passing away. So much loved and so missed. Valerie, David and Doreen, Josabeth, Felicity and Joe, Joseph John, and his grandchildren.
FARRUGIA – VICTOR. Fondest memories of a devoted father and grandfather on his anniversary. Mabel and Constance and their families.
PACE – MARIA VICTORIA, née Attard. Remembering our dear mother with love and gratitude. Audrey and Mildred.