ATTARD. On February 23, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Lara née Azzopardi and Bernard, God’s precious gift of a daughter – MAYA, a most welcome sister to Amy. Special thanks to our midwife Carmen Scerri, the medical team and maternity staff at the hospital.
BARTOLO. On March 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Ruth née Mercieca and Ivan, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – KURT. Special thanks to all the maternity staff for all their support.
DARMANIN. On February 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Kirsten née Demicoli and David, God’s precious gift of a daughter – PHILIPPA, a welcome sister to Emma. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to the maternity staff for their support.
RUSSO. On February 26, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Barbara née Beltrami and Alberto, God’s precious gift of a first-born daughter – VICTORIA. Thanks to midwives Anna Croucher and Carmen Pace and all the staff at the hospital.
ZAMMIT. On February 20, to Alexia née Pizzuto and Jan, a first-born daughter – GIULIA. Praise be to God.
Obituaries
BORG. On March 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES (supervisor at ST Microelectronics), of Gżira, aged 55, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving children Jeremy and his wife Catherine, Tiziana and her husband Alan, Lindsay and her boyfriend Kurt, his brothers and sister Joe, Marian and Tony, MaryAnne Grech, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday for Gżira parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR. On March 8, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, EDWARD, aged 73, widower of Jill, of Żebbuġ, residing in Mellieħa, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved children Denise and her husband Gerald, Michael and his partner Fozia, and Julie, his grandchildren Sasha, Kay, Yazmine, Hannah, Ben, Michela, Tom and Elliot, his great-grandchild Sebastian, his brothers and sister, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 9.15am for Our Lady of Victory parish church, Mellieħa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10am followed by interment at the Divine Mercy cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
BORG – ANTONIETTA, née Marzetti, widow of Eddie. In loving memory of our dear mother, March 7 the 20th anniversary of her demise. Daniel, Marilena, Denis and families in Scotland and Malta.
CURMI. In sweet memory of our dearly beloved mother ROSE who was called to eternal life seven years ago today. Never forgotten and always in our hearts. Ann, Michael, Anne, Margaret, Robert, Joanna, Julian, Maureen, Stephen, Edna, and her 11 grandchildren. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
HERSEY. Treasured and sweet memories of a beloved wife, mother and sister, DORIS, today the first anniversary of her demise. Always fondly remembered with love by her husband, Joe, her son Mark and her many brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces through prayers and thoughts. All her many relatives and friends are also kindly asked to remember her in their daily prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
HILI – BELLA, BA, LP, LL.M (IMLI). Everlasting, treasured and unfading memories, Wednesday, March 13 being the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. With love and prayers, her brother Paul and family.
LEAN – PHILIP. In loving memory of a beloved husband and wonderful father, today the seventh anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Vivien, Edward and Francesca.
MEILAK. In loving memory of MARY, today the fifth anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her children Antoinette, Charles, and Simeone, their respective husbands and wife, grandchildren and great-grandsons Dejan, Jayden and Zayon. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD – Dr JOSEPH MIFSUD, LL.D., and EVELYN, née Gambin, who faithfully departed this life on March 11, 1984, and March 15, 1986, respectively. Fondly remembered by family and friends.
MONTANARO – ANTHONY. Fond and loving memories of a loving husband and father on the ninth anniversary of his death. Frances, Josette, Godwin and Alan. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
PIZZUTO. In everlasting memory of PAUL who went to everlasting life 18 years ago. His wife Elizabeth and children Anton, Marilyn and Paul and their families.
SALOMONE. In loving memory of ANTOINE, today being the 16th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Adrian and Martina, Michael, Joanna and Albert and grandchildren.
SAMMUT – VICTOR. Lovingly remembered on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Valerie, children Adrian, Maria and Annabelle, their spouses and grandchildren.
SCHEMBRI. In ever loving memory of JOHN, a beloved son and brother, on the 26th anniversary of his demise. Mother, Eric and Maria.
WARRINGTON – Col. THOMAS, late RAMC. Unfading and treasured memories of a most beloved father and grandfather on the 19th anniversary of his death. Always with us in our thoughts and prayers. Anne and Victor, Rosalind and Jovin, and his grandchildren.
XUEREB. In loving memory of my sister MARIA, today the fifth anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Dorothy.
ZARB COUSIN – JOSEPH. Sweet and cherished memories of a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the second anniversary of his passing away. Joe, you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Lilian, Christopher, Audrey and Salvo; Pamela, Luca and Diego; Giampiero, Sarah and Emma and Sabrina. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Personal
Catherine Gauci together with her children Maria Dolores, Joyce, Emmanuel, Tony and their respective families, Giuditta and Joseph Gauci, would like to thank the Rev. Clergy who concelebrated Mass, all relatives and friends who attended the funeral, sent flowers, donations, cards or expressed sympathy in any way on the sad loss of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, SALVATORE GAUCI, who was called to meet the Risen Lord on February 5, 2013. Lord, grant him eternal rest.