Obituary
VELLA. On February 14 at San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Rev. NOEL passed away peacefully at the age of 60. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved aunty Lina, aunty Josephine, his cousins, Rosa and Eric Galea, Adrienne and George Xuereb, Mark and Nadine Vassallo, Odette and Philip Bonello, Jacqueline Vella, Roberta and Paul Sammut, his cousins in Australia, Joe, Marcelle, Arthur and Glorianne, Rosanne and Edgar, other relatives, friends and the parishioners of St Gregory the Great in Sliema. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital, today, Monday, February 25, for St Gregory the Great parish church. The St Gregory the Great Band Club will accompany the cortège to the parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Kleru and id-Dar tal- Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Today being the 36th birthday of CHANEL MARIE BRINCAT, née Busuttil, a Mass in her memory will be said today, Monday, February 25, at 7.30pm at Sant’Antnin church, Birkirkara (near Birkirkara police station). The attendance of relatives and friends would be greatly appreciated.
In Memoriam
BORG OLIVIER. In loving memory of ALEXANDRA, née Mattei, on the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and prayers and sadly missed by her sons Alexander and his wife Kathleen, Jean-Claude, and her grandchildren George, Karina and Stefano. May she rest in peace.
CARABEZ – RITA. Treasured memories of a dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her children Josette, MaryAnn, Carol, Jennifer and Pierre and their families.
CASTLES – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by all his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEPASQUALE – LAURA, February 25, 2016. Remembering with love and gratitude our dear mother. Cecilia, Teresa and James.
FARRUGIA. Treasured memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, STELLA, on the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers, her children Tessie, wife of Francis and Alfred, husband of Lorna, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. Kindly remember her in your prayers.
GRIMA. Remembering our dearest mother EDWIGE. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 21st anniversary of her passing away. Mona, Suni, Jojo, Marian, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of SYMPHOROSA (Sinfa) nèe Felice Gay, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on her 15th anniversary of meeting the Risen Lord personally. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant her eternal rest. Maryse and Brian, Colin and Elaine, Philippa and Gregory.
PALMIER – PAULINE. On the 16th anniversary of my mother’s death. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache. That never goes away. Lovingly remembered by Edwidge, Charles and family.
PALMIER. In loving memory of a dearest mother and grandmother, POLLY. Greatly loved, missed and remembered always by your son Charles, Rita, Abigail, Rachel and Sarah.
PALMIER – PAULINE. Treasured memories of my dearest mum, called to rest 16 years ago. She had a smile, a charming way, A helping hand to all she knew, She was kind, generous and true, On earth she nobly did her best; Grant her, Jesus, Heavenly rest. God bless dear mum. Dorothy, Sammy and family.
ROBERTSON – WILLIAM, 1997. A wonderful husband and father remembered with so much love. May he rest in peace. Cikki and Paula.
SANT MANDUCA – MAUD. In loving memory of a dearest mother-in-law and grandmother. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Louisette, Peter and Nicholas.
SCERRI – PAUL. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his demise today. Fondly remembered by his wife Annie, children Marisa, Edwin and Silvana, his daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA – Mro JOSEPH VELLA. On the first anniversary of his passing. Fondly remembered and forever cherished by the Laudate Pueri Choir of St George’s Basilica, for whom he wrote his greatest vocal works and with whom he performed in Malta and beyond. We pledge to honour his legacy and his name, and to make the world more beautiful with his music. ‘His fate and fame shall be. An echo and a light unto eternity.’ (Shelley)
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