Obituaries
BICKER. On January 23, at Gozo General Hospital, MICHAEL JOHN of Fontana, Gozo, aged 70. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Tess, his children Christopher and his wife Josianne, Karin and her husband Dr Steve Cordina, his sisters Patsy and Noreen, his grandchildren Nathan, Alex, Katie and Julian, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today, Friday 25, at 3.30pm, for Fontana parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm, followed by interment in the family grave at St Mary’s Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONNICI SOLER. Suddenly, on January 22, MICHAEL, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved brother Antoine, his loving cousins Clare Hobbs, Jo Ann Camilleri, Marie Farrugia and Raymond Bonnici and their respective families. He also leaves to mourn Maurizio Basile and his other numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Friday, January 25, for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Dementia Society, University of Malta, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
D’EMMANUELE. On Friday, January 18, at home, TANIA of Floriana, aged 83. She will be greatly missed by her husband Joseph, her step-son Mark, her nieces, Emma, Carmen, Sandra, Judie, Doreen, Anna and Marika, her sister-in-law Mary, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, January 28, at 8.20am, for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Capuchin church, Xemxija, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEBONO. On January 23, at her residence, DORIS of St Paul’s Bay, passed away peacefully at the age of 84, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will be greatly missed by her husband Anġlu, her son Johnny and his wife Angela, her granddaughter Daniela, Vivie, widow of her brother Karmnu, Josephine, widow of her brother Frans, her in-laws and their families, other nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, January 26 at 7am, for Our Lady of Sorrows (Marija Addolorata) parish church, St Paul’s Bay, where funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at the Divine Mercy (Ħniena Divina) Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GIALANZÉ. On January 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, WILFRED of Sliema, passed away peacefully at the age of 72, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his sister Miriam, his brother Godfrey, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, January 28, at 9.30am, for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Divine Mercy (Ħniena Divina) Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On Saturday, January 19, FRANCIS SAVIOUR, director of Tutto Marketing Ltd and president of the Għaqda Festi Esterni Ssma. Trinità, Marsa, aged 56, passed away suddenly in Milan, Italy, while on a business trip with his wife. Loved and remembered by his wife Carmen, his daughters Annabella and Amber and her husband Salvatore, his brothers and sisters and their respective spouses, his in-laws and their families, nephews, nieces, relatives, employees, friends and also the committee and members of the Għaqda Festi Esterni Ssma. Trinità. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Sunday, January 27, at noon, for the Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa. A cortège will take place at 1pm and Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Flowers are welcome, as well as donations to Saviour’s favourite charity, Puttinu Cares. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
NAVARRO. On January 23, at St Vincent de Paul residence, GIUSEPPI of Msida, aged 94, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Anthony and his wife Doris, his son Charles and his wife Antoinette, his son Manuel and his wife Josephine, his daughter Maria, his son Mark and his partner Sharon, his daughter-in-law Carmen and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, January 26, at 7.30am for Msida parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Giuseppi joins his late wife Carmela and his first-born son Joseph in eternal peace. Lord, grant him eternal peace. The family extend their deepest thanks and appreciation to the staff at St Joseph Ward 1, St Vincent de Paul residence for the care and attention shown to our wonderful Giuseppi.
VELLA. On January 22, CHARLES, aged 69, passed away suddenly. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his sons Jason Paul and his wife Romualda and Jean Pierre, his granddaughters Ema and Ana, his mother Mary, his brother and sisters George, Ninu, Josephine, Rose and Rita, their spouses, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Friday, January 25 at 1.15pm, for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
WARRINGTON. On January 19, Dr FRANCA WARRINGTON, née Zammit Hammet, widow of Alexander, aged 83, passed away peacefully at Casa Antonia, Balzan, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Shirley and her husband John Mansfield, Sr Francis Hilary OSC (Poor Clares), Isabelle and Monica and her husband Mohamed Mokhtari, her grandchildren Sarah, Catherine, Lizzy, Daniel, Fiona, Hannah, Clara, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow, Saturday, January 26, at 8am, for Balzan parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Clare’s Monastery, St Julian’s, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG CARDONA – NICKY. In loving memory of a much loved nephew. Deeply missed and always in our hearts. Charles, Albert and Monica, Joanne and Hubert, Simone and Leonard.
BORG CARDONA – NICKY. Remembering with much love our dear cousin. Adriana, Albert, Fleur, Edward, Faye, Tamsin, Suzanne, Alex.
BORG CARDONA – NICKY. Treasured and unfading memories of our dearest Nick, today being the 10th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Tanya, David, Edward and Maggie.
BORG CARDONA – NICKY. Remembering with much love the happy times we shared together. Beautiful memories live in our hearts forever. Marc and Elaine, Debbie and Mark.
CIANTAR – ANTHONY. In loving memory, tomorrow, January 26, the second anniversary of his demise.
Those we love
Don’t go away,
They walk beside us
Every day.
Unseen, unheard,
But always near,
Still loved, still missed
And very dear.
Deeply missed by his wife Nathalie, children Jackie, Kevin and his wife Trudy and grandchildren Nick and Lisa. Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today, Friday, January 25, at 6.30pm, at Balzan parish church.
MIFSUD – JOE. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Georgette, his children Gordon and Christine, Steve and Charisse, Glorianne, Melvyn, Carolanne and Ivan, and his grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated tomorrow, Saturday, January 26, at 5.30pm, at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. May he rest in peace.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of our dearest father RONALD (Mifsud Brothers Ltd) on the first anniversary of his passing away to eternal life, January 25, 2018. Sadly missed by his sons Ivan, Mark and Matthew, their spouses, his brothers Norman and Derek, and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul is being celebrated today, Friday, January 25, at 6.15pm, at the Millennium chapel (main church), Paceville. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIFSUD BONNICI – KITTY, 25.1.’83. A dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother remembered with much love and deep gratitude by her children and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PACE – GODWIN. On the eighth anniversary of his passing over to eternal life. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Still sadly missed by his wife Nadine.
ZAMMIT – TESSIE, née Glanville. In loving memory of a treasured and devoted wife, mother, grand-mother and great-grandmother who passed away 12 years ago. Always missed and never forgotten. Her husband Albert, children Patrick, Anne Marie and Adrian, grandchildren Ben, Nicola, James and Justin and great-grandchildren Fred and Lucy.
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