ATKINS. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELINA, née Ellul Bonici, widow of Chev. George Atkins, of San Pawl tat-Tarġa and residing at Pax et Bonum, Mosta, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for Naxxar parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the Franciscan Sisters at Pax et Bonum for the care and dedication during the many years she spent there. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FERRY. On March 28, at Karin Grech Hospital, NEVILLE, aged 65, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rosemary, née Daly, his children Bernard and wife Anna, Daniela and husband Matthew, his granddaughter Carly, his mother Josephine, his brother George and wife Marie, his sister Maria and husband Anthony Portelli, in-laws, other relatives and friends in Malta and abroad. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital on Saturday, April 2, at 9.30 a.m. for St Dominic church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be held at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (upper gate). No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Special thanks to Dr Peter Ferry and all his doctors and staff at M1 ward at Karin Grech Hospital and the Malta Hospice Movement for their help and support. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FITCH. On March 24, in Southampton, England, PEGGY, widow of Capt. N.F. Fitch and mother of the late Doreen Camilleri, at the age of 95. Deeply mourned by her son Robert, her son-in-law Michael Camilleri, her grandchildren Matthew, James, Thomas in England, Nick in Malta, and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA-NAUDI. On March 28, at Charella Residential Home, Sliema, Dame JOAN, M.Q.R., aged 75, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Maria, widow of Joseph Paris, her brothers Robert and his wife Brigid, Francis and his wife Eileen, Joseph and his wife Mandy, her nephew Aidan and his wife Eleanor, other nephews and nieces, relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Charella Residential Home today at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank the management and staff at Charella Residential Home for their special care and attention.
LAPIRA. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, BEATRICE, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nephews and nieces, Marlene, Arthur, Robert, Mario, Anna and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor, parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MARKHAM. On March 29, CLAUDE ALFRED, passed away peacefully at his residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Joseph and his wife Corinne, Alan and his wife Liz, Jason and his wife Christine, his daughter Eliza and Ivan, his beloved nephews and nieces, his brother Victor and sisters Patricia, Norah and Monica and their families, and other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves his residence today at 8.45 a.m. for St Dominic Priory, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Sta Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TONNA. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, RINA (Catherine), née Bacchetta, of Sliema, aged 90, widow of Eddie, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vivien, Corinne and Alex, their families, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be said today at 9.30 a.m. at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema. Donations to Pax et Bonum Home, Mosta, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AGIUS – JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a dear and beloved father on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his sons Richard and Anthony. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
AQUILINA. Treasured memories of our father TANCRED (Teddy), today the 12th anniversary of his death. Isabel and Richard.
MALLIA – THERESE, née Borda. In loving memory of my dearest mother on the third anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. Gabby.
MALLIA. Cherished memories of my dearest friend THERESE on the third anniversary of her passing away. Josephine Vella.
MALLIA. Treasured memories of a very precious friend, THERESE, on the third anniversary of her passing away. Never forgotten. Carmen and Victor.
PRECA. In ever loving memory of GEORGE, today the 24th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Terry, his children George, Angela, Ann and in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VUKOVIÇ. Unfading memories of a most loved and gentle father, DRAGO, today the 49th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his family.
ZAMMIT. Treasured memories of our beloved TONY on the 14th anniversary of his demise.
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard
But always near.
Fondly remembered by his wife Maureen, daughter Charlotte, brothers and sisters and their families. A prayer is kindly solicited, Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT McKEON. In loving memory of HELEN, today being the seventh anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Victor, Alfred and Rina, Joseph and Anna, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideals, You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and You who are in all instances of my life with me. I want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You, no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen. M.A.
Electoral Office
The telephone service at the Electoral Office and the ID Cards section in Valletta will today be suspended due to telephone system maintenance.