Obituaries
BONELLO. On March 29, ELSIE, née Magri, aged 87, widow of Joseph, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Christopher, her daughter Caroline and her husband Stephen Tonna Lowell, her sisters Doris, Margaret, Mona and Alice, her brother Cecil, her in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow, Monday, April 1, at 2pm, at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCHEMBRI. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, DEBBIE, aged 49, passed away after she accepted an unusual life not without suffering. She leaves to mourn her loss her father Anton and his partner Marianne, her brother Ian and his wife Alberta and daughter Christie, her sister Krista and her husband Frankie, her son David, her many colleagues at MITA, her helpers at Akkwarella, as well as the Schembri and Curmi families. A private burial was held yesterday at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery where she is resting in the family chapel along with her mother Hilda.
VELLA. On March 30, JOSEPHINE, aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Michael and his wife Carmen and Carmel and his wife Gillian, Alice, widow of her brother Philip, nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. Funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow, Monday April 1, at 3.30pm at St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, followed by interment at Siġġiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On March 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOE (Bologna), passed peacefully away at the age of 85 comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Rosanne, née Axisa, his children Pia and Chris, Gianni and Kirsty, and his granddaughter, Kay. He also leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters, Andre and Victoria, Marie-Louise and Vincent Falzon, Mae, Michael Sant, widower of Monica, Victoria and Edward Melillo, his nephews and nieces, other relatives, and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow, Monday, April 1, at 8.30am, at Lija parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at Lija cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank the nurses, carers and staff at Casa Leone, St Julian’s, and Ward M5, Mater Dei Hospital.
Requiem Mass
A Mass in memory of Chev. Dr FERDINAND CASSAR TORREGGIANI who entered eternal life on January 26, 2019, will be offered for the repose of his soul on Tuesday, April 2, at 6pm, at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex. The presence of family and friends is appreciated.
In Memoriam
ABELA. In loving memory of my father, Colonel J. V. ABELA, OBE. Margaret.
BELLIZZI – ISABELLA, née Lucia. Cherished memories of a most beloved mother and grandmother on the first anniversary of her death. Masses for the repose of her soul will be said today, March 31, at 7.30pm at St Paul’s church, Birkirkara, and tomorrow, April 1, at 6pm, at St Catherine Home, Attard. Always in our hearts and prayers.
BONELLO. Precious memories of EMANUEL, a most beloved father and grandfather, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his daughters Jennifer and Shirley, his in-laws Margaret and Ivan and Rachael, his late son’s partner, his grandchildren Carl, Francesca, Julian and Annelise and their spouses, and his great-grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 8.30am at the chapel of the Missionaries of Mary in Balzan. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. Treasured and unfading memories of my father PASQUALE, being the 31st anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Odette.
CARDONA – ANTHONY. Loving and cherished memories of a dearly beloved father and grandfather, tomorrow being the 26th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered and still deeply missed by his daughters Mary Ann and Margaret, and his grandchildren Alex, Rachel, Gabrielle and Ben, Andrea and Daniel and their families.
LAUTIER. In loving memory of our beloved father JOHN on the 51st anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers. Marie, Saviour, Joe, Nathalie, Carmen, widow of Oliver and their families.
MAGRO – MICHAEL. Loving memories of a beloved father and grandfather, today the 28th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons, daughters and their families.
MICALLEF – Major ALDO H. MICALLEF (ED). Treasured memories of a caring and devoted father and nannu on the second anniversary of him being called to Our Lord. Lovingly remembered by Mark Anthony, Rachelle and Martin, Emma, James and John. Forever in our hearts and prayers.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of our dearest mother MARIA PIA on the first anniversary of her passing away to eternal life, March 31, 2018. Sadly missed by her sons Ivan, Mark and Matthew, their spouses, her sister Anna Orr, and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of her soul is being celebrated today, Sunday, March 31, at 11.30am, at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MONTEBELLO – FRANZ. In loving memory, on the 17th anniversary of his demise.
We engraved his name in marble
But he engraved his memories
In our hearts.
Fondly remembered by his wife Doris and family.
PORTUGHESE – ANTONIA. Today the 28th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
SALIBA – ANNA MARIA, née Schembri. Treasured memories of a beloved daughter and sister on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Bernardette, Noel and Josette, Janice and Aaron, her nephews and niece. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA – Dr LOUIS VELLA, LL.D. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Greatly missed by his wife Marisa, his son Simon, his daughter-in-law Graziella and his grandchildren Gregory, Ana and Daniel. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VUKOVIĆ – DRAGO. Treasured and loving memories of our dearest father, today the 57th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts, your daughters Marica and Jana and all your family.
XERRI – ANNIE. 18 years ago, today. Remembering our beloved mother… today and always. Your children Fr John Xerri, OP, of Brazil, Carmen and Salvu, Antoinette, Joe of Wales, Lizzie and Stephen, Maria and Alfred and her beloved grandchildren. Mum, our mind still talks to you, our heart still looks for you, our soul knows you are at peace.
ZAMMIT – TONY. On the anniversary of his demise.
And while he lies in peaceful sleep
His memory we shall always keep.
His wife, daughter, brothers, sisters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
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