AGIUS. On March 23, JOAN née Felice, aged 75, widow of Cecil, Union Club member, peacefully at her home, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Anna, wife of Philip Galea, her sister Margaret, grandchildren Lisa and Jean Marc, her great-granddaughter Nicole, in-laws, cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives, friends and colleagues of the NeoCathecumenal Movement.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement, whom the family would like to thank for all their help, will be appreciated.
CARUANA. On March 20, JOSEPHINE, widow of Lawrence, aged 83, of Għaxaq, residing at Tarxien, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Mary and her husband John Fenech, Catherine, her son Charles and his wife Miriam residing in Australia, her sister-in-law Theresa Caruana, grandchildren and their fiancés, one great-grandchild, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for Birżebbuġa parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Resurrected Christ Cemetery, Għaxaq. Charitable donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.
DEMICOLI. On March 22, Victoria (seamstress), of Mellieħa, aged 65, passed away peacefully at her residence in Mosta, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Joseph, her children Deborah Ann, John Edward and his wife Shirley, her grandchildren Rachel, Geraldine, Leighton John, and Llewellyn Alec, her sister Josephine and her husband Angelo, residing in Australia, her brothers Frank and his wife Avis, Charlie and his wife Doris, and Martin and his wife Josephine, many nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends, among them Milda, Evelyn and Rose. R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Mosta parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. Donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
FOSTER. On March 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, PETER, aged 63. Will be greatly missed by his loving wife Helen and his children Suzanne, Mark and Caroline, their respective partners, several grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Interment takes place on March 26 at 11.30 a.m. at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Eden Foundation, Bulebel, Żejtun, or other children's charity.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA. On March 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, ERSILIA, of Siġġiewi, aged 96, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sister Edward, Evaristo and Eveleyn, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for Siġġiewi parish church where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Vittoriosa Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Suret il-Bniedem would be greatly appreciated.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On March 23 at Mater Dei Hospital, RAYMOND (Shoesy), aged 53 passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Claire, his adored daughter Amenia, his mother Josephine widow of Vanni, his brothers Dennis, Donald and Joanne, his in-laws Odette and Godfrey Cassar Trigona, Edwina and Paul Camilleri, Lucienne and Edwin Gera, aunts and uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces, other relatives and his numerous friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at St Paul's parich church, Valletta at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home.
Lord grant him eternal rest.
MALLIA. On March 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMANUEL, Chief Eng. FIMarEst, ex-ship repair manager Malta Drydocks, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved sister Rose Anastasi and her husband Edward, his niece Lorraine Anastasi and her children Karl, Katya and Klair, his nephew Joseph Anastasi and his wife Rose, and their children Bernice and Alexia, and his sister-in-law Riketta and her children in Australia. R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for St Lawrence parish church, Vittoriosa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
MIZZI. On March 21, JOHN, of Sliema, aged 87, passed away peacefully at home, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Doris, his sons Paul and Carmel, his cousins, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. R.I.P.
The funeral leaves his residence tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar San Ġużepp, St Venera, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
XUEREB. At Mater Dei Hospital, Ermelinda, née Raniolo, aged 94. She is mourned by her sons Paul and Maurice, and their respective wives Cecilia and Mona, by her grandchildren Lorraine and her husband Godwin, Vanni, David, Daniel and his wife Djeren, Nicky and his wife Anne Marie, Michael and his wife Rachel, by her eight great-grandchildren, by her nephews and nieces in Malta and Italy, and by her many friends.
Funeral Mass will be said at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta, tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Caritas would be appreciated. Thanks to the staff at Casa Arkati, Mosta, for the loving care given to a dear mother during her last years in that institution.
In Memoriam
BONETT - FRANK. Remembering with much love a dear husband and father on the 27th anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Mary, daughters Stephanie and Josianne and in-laws.
BOWMAN. In loving memory of EDWIN on the seventh anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Annie and his daughters Rosalie, wife of Philip Said, and Johanna, wife of Franco Pace and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUGEJA - CARMELO. Seven years since you have been gone, dear father, but your memories will be with us forever. Your daughter Margaret, Ian, John, Susanna.
BUTTIGIEG - JOSEPH. In ever loving memory of a beloved husband and father on the 22nd anniversary of his demise. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife, sons and daughters.
DANDRIA - LAURA, née Ullo. A beloved mother and grandmother, on the 29th anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited.
DEMARCO - ANTHONY (Toni). Treasured and unfading memories of our dearest father, today the second anniversary of his demise.
FARRUGIA - FRANCO, 24.3.'96. My beloved son, 12 years have passed since you passed away, 12 years of sorrow, 12 years of heartache. Every minute I remember you. You are always on my mind and in my heart. God bless your soul. Your mother Kitty.
LEONE GANADO - HUGH. Treasured memories of a most beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the second anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your sons, daughter and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
PACE. Loving and treasured memories of ANNA on the 37th anniversary of her passing away at the age of 18. Sadly missed but always in our thoughts and prayers. Her mother Myriam, her brothers and sisters, Sandra, Mark, Marian, John and their respective families. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal peace.