BONNICI. On November 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENT, aged 96, of Valletta, former police inspector and bandmaster, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Concetta, his son Paul Psaila and wife Vivienne, grandchildren Marvic, Paulette and husband Jesmond, his great-grandson Jake, his brother Dominic, his sister Furta, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22 at 8am, for St Dominic’s parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the Malta Police Force section at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FALZON. On November 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, RAYMOND, aged 53, of Luqa, residing in Attard, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his sister Glorianne and her husband Edward, his nieces Francesca and Martina, his wife’s sisters Beatrix and her partner Richard, and Joanne and her husband Paul and their son Gilbert, uncles and aunts, cousins, many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Monday, November 21 at 2pm for St Andrew’s parish church, Luqa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Qrendi Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On November 20, at St Dominic's Home for the Elderly, Victoria, JOSEPHINE née Calleja , of Victoria, widow of Anton, aged 99, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her only son Teddie George and his wife Monica, her grandchildren Anthony, husband of Josepha, Veronica, wife of Jean Paul Buttigieg, and Edward, her sister Georgia Galea, her two brothers Rev Fr Francis Xavier and George, her two great-grandchildren Cesca and Bettina, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today, Monday, November 21 at 3.30pm for St George’s church, Victoria, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Cemetery, Xewkija. Special thanks to the nursing sisters and carers at the home who looked after her and nursed her with loving care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On November 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHNNY, of Żebbuġ, aged 80, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Evelyn, his sons Godwin, Edward and Joseph and their respective partners, his grandson Jake, his brother Lino, bis brothers’ wives, his wife’s brother Philip, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22, at 2pm for the St Philip’s parish church, Żebbuġ where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in Żebbuġ. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On November 20, feast of Christ the King and the last day of the Jubilee of Mercy, ANTONIETTE née Buttigieg, aged 88, widow of Godfrey, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss, her daughter Candida and husband Patrick, her son Donald and his wife Rosette, her brothers Joseph, Alfred, George and Mario and her sister Yvonne, grandchildren Colette, Christine, Ruth, Matthew, Christabel, Talitha and Faith, great-grandchildren Elsa and Nina, nephews and nieces together with their families and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow Tuesday, November 22, at 2pm for Marija Bambina parish church Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3pm, followed by interment at Naxxar Cemetery. The family would like to thank all staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their long and dedicated care.
Requiem Mass
Being the trigesima die since the passing of PAUL TABONE a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 6.30pm at St Patrick’s church, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA. In loving memory of my dear husband WALTER on the 16th anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His wife Grace.
DEBONO. Fond memories of PAULINE, today the sixth anniversary of her passing to the Lord. Always in our prayers. Anne and family.
DEBONO. In loving memory of our mother PAULINE, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Suzanne and Marie Claire and their families.
FRENDO – GEORGE. Today the 28th anniversary of his passing on to eternal life. He is now joined by his beloved wife, Antoinette, who passed away four years ago. Both are deeply missed and fondly remembered by their son Fr George J. Frendo, daughters Maria, Joy, Elizabeth and her husband Gino Camilleri, and Antoinette and her husband Joseph Camilleri, their grandchildren George Joseph, Malcolm George, Maria Chiara and her husband Michael Cauchi, Anthony John, Francis James, and George Charles. Always cherished in our hearts and minds.
“Who would stop, or fear in advance …
With such a sky to lead him on?”
(Wordsworth).
MICALLEF. In loving memory of ĊETTINA on the 15th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. We all miss you a lot. Her family.
MUSCAT – EMANUEL, known as Eddie, a most loving husband, father and grandfather, today the 21st anniversary of his demise and final journey to the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered by his wife Lora, his children Claudio, Marthese, Maurice, Roderick and Oliver and their families.