CIANCIO. On September 13, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, ALBERT, chairman of Ciancio (1913) Co. Ltd, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved and devoted wife Marie Louise, née Sciberras, his dearest children Mario and his wife Christine, Stefania and her husband Daniel De Bono, his beloved grandchildren Matthew and Francesca, Miguel and Karla, his nieces and nephews, family and friends. The funeral leaves St James Hospital today at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar San Ġużepp, Sta Venera, will be appreciated. The family wish to thank the doctors and all the nursing staff at the hospital for their kind and devoted care.
FALZON. On September 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENT of Marsa, aged, 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Annie, his brothers and sisters, Theresa, widow of Carmelo, Toninu and his wife Lucy, Pawlu and his wife Ġuża, Marija, widow of Toninu, his wife's sisters and brother, Carrie and her husband Luqa, Freddie and his wife Doris, Tessie, widow of Tony, nephews and nieces, great nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.15 a.m. for the Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated.
MIFSUD. On September 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, REMO, aged 51, passed away suddenly comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved only daughter Rachel and her husband James Grech. He is also deeply mourned by his treasured parents Marie Louise and Antoine Mifsud, his devoted partner Dr Roberta Borg Costanzi and her children Michael, Kristina and Sue, his sisters Marie Therese and Alfred, Polin, Lucienne and Alexander Goertz, his brother Joseph and Jackie, his nieces Kyra and Gloria, uncles, aunts, cousins, in-laws and numerous colleagues and friends. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MINTOFF. On September 13, Perit LAWRENCE MINTOFF, BE&A (Hons), MSc (Lond), DIC, A&CE, ex-President, Chamber of Architects (Kamra tal-Periti), aged 51, of Tarxien, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Michelle, née Saydon, his son Christopher, his daughter Stephanie, his father Raymond and mother Josephine, his sister Marcelle and her husband John, his uncles Dom, Joe and his wife Victoria, Daniel and his wife Astrid, Fr Dionysius, his aunt Mary and cousins, his uncle Tony and his wife Angela of UK, Jane and Agnes of Australia, his sisters-in-law Frances, Catherine and Melita, his brother-in-law Perit Vincent Saydon, their respective spouses, cousins, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at Tarxien parish church, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MUSCAT. On September 13, , ANTHONY W., aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Mourned and missed by his dearest wife Therese, his children Leslie and his wife Tonia, Doris, Ben and his wife Isabel, Louise, widow of Anthony Pace Bardon, Joe and his wife Frances and Antoinette and her husband Walter, his grandchildren Fleur and her husband Kevin, Joy and her husband Malcolm, Andrew, Diana, Nicola, Michael, Christina, Roberta, Mark and James, his beloved great-grandchildren Timmy and Max, his brother and sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Fra Diegu Institute will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On September 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, KATIE of Valletta, aged 65, passed away peacefully and went to meet her beloved daughter Raina, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband George, her children Josette and her husband Dragan Stoilov, Carol, Sharon and her husband Mark Saffrett, Darren and his partner Jacqueline Avellino, Francesca and her partner Daniel Aloisio, her grandchildren Graydon, Ryan, Zane, Thea, Kai, Ella and Zea, her mother Mariuccia Sciberras, her sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan and Puttinu Cares Children's Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA - MARY, widow of Joe (King of Pizza), aged 79, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital on September 13, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Tony and his wife Pauline, Marie and her husband George Bugeja, Rosette and her husband Peter Bartolo, Anna and her husband Paul Farrugia, Martin and his wife Sylvana, Susan and her husband Joe Tonna, Lorraine and her husband George Mallia, Joseph and his wife Anna, Jacqueline and her husband Charles Mallia, Rosarita and her husband Jesmond Agius, her 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Neuro Medical Ward, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass in remembrance of NICK BORG-CARDONA's short life will be said tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the shrine of the Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa.
In Memoriam
AGIUS. In everlasting memory of JOE, on the eighth anniversary of his death. Remembered with much affection by Mary Clare, Brigida, Moira, Shaun, Kurt, Taran, Faye and Katryn. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at Ta' Xbiex parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG. In ever loving and unfading memory of a dear and loving father and grandfather, PHILIP, today the first anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and deeply missed. His children and their families.
DEBONO - PAUL. Treasured and unfading memories of my dear dad, today the 15th anniversary of his demise. Love you, dad. Mariella. Rest in peace.
SERGE - GODFREY. In ever loving memory of our dearest father on the 61st anniversary of his death. Lord, grant him eternal happiness. Yvette and Joe.
Missing
Seven-year-old, medium built German Shepherd (Alsatian) bitch, since last Saturday, from Balluta/Neptunes, St Julians. Her name is Galwee, she has a timid character and is the family companion of an eight-year-old girl who sadly misses her. Anyone having information is asked to phone 9944 4616/9947 2105. Reward for return.
Philately meeting
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club will be holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, near the parish priest's office, today at 6 p.m. For more information call 7931 5509.