MALLIA. On March 10, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Natasha née Gatt and Trevor, God's precious gift of a daughter - EMILY, a most welcome sister to Jake-Paul. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital.
WIGISHOFF. On March 15, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Michelle née Ngoma and Nicolas, God's precious gift of a son - NATHAN JOSEPH ANGE, a most welcome brother to Valentin and Thomas. Thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital. Special thanks to Carole Rordot.
YAHIA. On March 13, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Sumia née Zyeani and Nader, God's precious gift of a son - SUHAIL, a most welcome brother to Samer. Many thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital.
Obituary
APPS. On March 26, CARMEN, née Bonett, aged 70, widow of Alfred, went to meet the risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her sons Matthew and Danuta, Conrad and his wife Jane, her very dear grandchildren Jessica, Emma and Tom, her brothers Henry and his wife Mary Rose, and John and his wife Dorothy, her sisters Helen and her husband Raphael, Anna and her husband Charles, and Carmelina, widow of her brother Neville, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and her many friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to a charitable institution will be appreciated. Grand her eternal rest in your presence, O Lord.
AQUILINA. On March 26, Dr MICHAEL, ex-director of the Institute for Physical Education and Sports at the University of Malta, passed peacefully away at the age of 52, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marlene, his daughters Tiziana and her husband Kristian Vella, his daughter Federica and his son Vittorio, his mother Perignea, his sister Helen, wife of Carmel D'Amato, his brother Patrick and his sister Marthese, wife of George Buhagiar, his brothers-in-law Philip Xuereb, Lino and his wife Rita, Joe and his wife Grace and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Helen Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Sacred Heart cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONELLO. On March 26, REUBEN, former director, Freeport, former commissioner for Gozo and former Floriana councillor, passed peacefully away at the age of 90 comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother Simon A. and his wife Grace, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be appreciated.
CAMENZULI. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELA, of Paola, passed peacefully away at the age of 89, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss Lina, widow of her brother Frank, her sisters Sylvia, widow of Joseph Attard, and Lina, wife of Joseph Debono, her nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, other relatives and friends. On March 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANK, of Paola, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina, his children Frederick, Joseph, widower of Helen, and Herbert, his grandson William, his sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The siblings' funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
ELLIS. On March 26, MAY, née Debono, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Ian and his wife Rita, her daughter Elizabeth and her husband Giovanni Scilio, her grandchildren Salvatore, Marco, Luisa, Richard and Tim and their spouses, her great-grandchildren, her sister Lilian Micallef Eynaud, her nephews, her dedicated carer Cynthia, relatives and friends.The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for St Gregory's 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 the Salesians of Don Bosco will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the medical staff at SW1, Mater Dei Hospital, for their care and support.
MORSE. On March 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, WILLIAM EVAN, of Gżira, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Maria née Grech, his children Susan and her husband Leonard, Billy, Peter and his wife Elaine, Jeanette and her husband Russell, Rita and her husband Gerald, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his dear sister Winnie and her husband Albert, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Madonna tal-Ġebla church, Gzira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PERRETT. On March 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, DAVID, aged 65, of the UK, residing in St Julian's, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children Jemma and her husband Peter, and Jolene and her husband Philip, his grandchildren Ashton, Jayden, Peter Jr and Achelle, his brothers, sisters, in-laws and their respective spouses and families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Qrendi cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.
THEOBALD. On March 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, EDDIE, of Paola, aged 69, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Theresa, his son Gordon and his fiancée M'Louise, his sister Edith, his brothers Ronnie and Louis, his in-laws Doris, Lilian, Gaetano and Joseph, their respective spouses and families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest. Special thanks go to all the doctors and staff of Mater Dei Hospital.
Requiem mass
Tomorrow being the 23rd anniversary of the death of MARIKA NAUDI, née Hili, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibraġ, St Andrew's. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In memoriam
ATTARD. In loving memory of our dear JOSEPH on the second anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Joyce, his children Josianne, Elaine, Vicky and Etienne, his in-laws, grandchildren, his brother and sisters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BELLIZZI. In loving memory of a dear uncle, WALTER FRANCIS, on the 21st anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his nephew and nieces.
BRADLEY. Two years ago today our dearest ANNE left us. We, her family, remember her laughter and kindness, generosity and humour. We remember her with love and miss her greatly. Her husband Dennis, her children Alison, Antony and Sara and their partners, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Elizabeth and her husband John, Polly, nephew Julian and his wife Rosette, and dear friend Pat.
CAMILLERI - CARLOS. Treasured memories of a beloved son and brother, today the fifth anniversary of his demise.
You left behind a broken heart
And happy memories too
But I never wanted memories...
I only wanted you.
So deeply missed, dad and family.
CAMILLERI. Treasured memories of a beloved son and brother, CARLOS, who was called to eternal life five years ago today. So sadly missed by his mother Mary, his sister Romina and family.
CARABOT - EDGAR. Fondest and treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his passing away. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His wife Lina, Mary Ann, Philip, Alfred and Sandra, in-laws and grandchildren.
DARMANIN - JOHN. Today the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Much loved and sadly missed. His daughter Anne.
FARRUGIA. Remembering dear uncle EDGAR on his anniversary. Mabel and Constance and their families.
FIORENTINO - JOHN, 26.3.'84. Sweet and loving memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather today and always. His family.
GALEA SOUCHET. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather, PAUL, on the 35th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
GRECH. In loving memory of BRIAN, today the 28th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife Jennifer and sons Matthew and Jonathan.
PACE - JOSEPHINE. In everloving memory, today the seventh anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her daughter Helga and family and her sister Terry and her husband Joe.
PULLICINO - ROSARIO. Loving and precious memories of a dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 40th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Fondly remembered by his wife Yvonne, children and their families.
ROSSO. In everloving memory of VICTOR on the first anniversary of his demise. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Josephine, his daughters Carla and Alida, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his in-laws. He also leaves his brother Dominic, FSC. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
VASSALLO - JOSEPH PAUL (JP). In loving memory of our beloved and exemplary father on the 15th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Stephen, Peter, Joe, Christine, Francis, Elsa, widow of his eldest son Luis, and all their families.
To thank
I wish to thank Pamela Lia of BoV, Valletta, for her hard work and efficiency and for how she goes out of her way to help customers. Looking forward to seeing her promoted to a very high position. Frederick H. Cauchi.