GRECH. On February 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sarah, née Tabone and Jonathan, God’s precious gifts of first-born twins – AMY and TIMOTHY, most welcomed by family and friends. A special thank you to all the staff at the Delivery Suite and Obstetrics 1.
MUSCAT. On January 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Greta née Pace Bonello and Matthew, God’s precious gift of a son – ALEC, a most welcome brother to Kalean. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
PISANI. On January 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Alexia, née Birmingham and Aaròn. Praise and thanks for God’s most precious gift of a first-born son – BENTLEY RON. Special thanks to all midwives and staff for their dedicated care, and to our parents for their support.
Obituaries
BONETT. On March 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, of Attard, aged 80, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Georgette, née Bonaci, his sons Joseph and his wife Nadya, Albert and his wife Moira, his daughter Maria, his grandchildren Michael, Christina, Rachel, Sarah and Jeremy, his sister Adelaide Dingli, his sister-in-law Maria Kerr, their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for Lija parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3pm followed by interment in the family grave at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAUCHI. On March 15, ROSETTE née Borg, of Paola, residing in Fgura, aged 55, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband George, her children Christian and Carlos and his fiancée Cynthia, her brother Karmenu and his wife Ursola and Mary, widow of her brother Alfred, her mother in-law Marija, in-laws, their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.15pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.45pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On March 16, M’CONCETTA, aged 79, widow of Gulio of Mqabba, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charlie and his wife Miriam, Grace and her husband Michael, Mario and his wife Polly, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren together with her brothers Fr Karm Zammit , Rosario, Ġorgia, Maria and Rita, her in-laws and their family, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3pm for Mqabba parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Mqabba cemetery. Donations to Dar il-Kaptan, Mtarfa, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
KENELY. On March 15, JOSEPH of Paola, residing in Balzan, aged 69, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Terry, his children Godfrey and his wife Natalie, Celine and her husband Noel, Maria and her husband Edmond, David and his wife Lauren and Noel, his grandchildren Nicole, Matthew, Monique, Adam, Dave, Andrew and Michael, his brothers and sisters, Teddy and his wife Carmen, Miriam, widow of Twanny, Gemma and her husband Raniero, Wilfred, and Agnes, widow of his brother Godwin, his sister-in-law Marianne and her husband Maurice, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PSAILA. On March 16, at St Vincent de Paule Residence, ELSIE, aged 89, of Pietà, residing in Qormi, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. She is deeply mourned and shall always be fondly remembered by her sisters Tessie and her husband John Meli, and Evelyn and her husband Maurice Formosa of Canada, her in-laws Rita, widow of her brother Joe of Australia, and Mary, widow of her brother Alfred, her many nephews and nieces, among whom M’Louise and her husband George Sammut, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paule Residence today at 1.15pm for St George’s parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Kleru will be appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI. On March 15, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, BLANCHE, née Ellul, widow of Joseph F. Spiteri, passed peacefully away, after a short illness, at the age of 87, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Hubert and his wife Mary Doris, Oswald and his wife Ruth, Liliana, Martin and his wife Pauline, Gloria and her husband Umberto, Elizabeth and her husband Paul, Dr Joseph F. and his wife Carmen, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for the Immaculate Conception church, Ibraġ, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Special thanks to the medical personnel and staff of RW7 at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital for their care to Blanche. Lord grant her eternal rest.
SULTANA. On March 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA VITTORIA, née Pirotta, of Naxxar, aged 82, passed peacefully away surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Michael, her children Marlene and her husband Anthony, Ronald and his wife Roseline, Josette and her husband Franco and Silvana and her husband Giovanni, her 10 beloved grandchildren, her brothers and sister, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Victories church, Naxxar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.45am followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VASSALLO. On February 26, MAE, née Moore, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. A private funeral service was held at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel. A memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday at 6pm at St Patrick’s church, Sliema. Donations to the Ursuline Creche and the Salesians of St Patrick will be appreciated.
VELLA. On March 15, at Boffa Hospital, GAETANO, of Fgura, aged 59, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Judith, née Muscat, his sons Conrad and his wife Luwana, Reuben and his fiancée Cinzia, his granddaughters Hannah and Lea, his brothers Emanuel, Mario, Charles, Raymond and their respective wives, his sisters Josephine and Doris and their respective husbands and Rita, his mother-in-law and sisters-in-law, their respective husbands, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.15pm for Sant’Antnin church in Għajn Dwieli, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Donations to Hospice Malta will be much appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
WHITLOCK. On February 26, MARY YVONNE, née Cremona, of Toronto, passed peacefully away at the age of 92, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loving mother of Yvonne Whitlock and Pamela Kaltenreider and her son Charles Whitlock and his wife Joy. Fondly remembered nana to her beloved grandchildren, their spouses and her great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn her loss her brother, Dr Chev. Jaime H. Cremona and his wife Liz, her sister-in-law Yvonne Cremona and many other relatives and friends. A memorial Mass will be said on March 19 at 9am at Ibraġ parish church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Id-Dar tal- Providenza, Siġġiewi. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CARUANA – WILFORD, March 15, 2011. Remembering with much love a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed by his wife Tessie, his children Anthea and her husband Franco, Stephen and his wife Jennifer, Walter and his wife Antoinette, Dorothy and her husband Tanio, his in-laws, grandchildren, nephew and his wife Claire.
CATANIA – CHARLES. Always loved, always remembered by Marlene, Suzanne and Angela.
FORMOSA – PAULINE. In memory of a dear sister on the 21st anniversary of her meeting the lord. Always in our prayers and thoughts and never forgotten. Her brother Lawrence, nephews André, Etienne and Jean Pierre and their respective spouses. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
GERADA. Treasured memories of our only beloved daughter KAREN who went to meet the Risen Lord on March 23, 2004. Always cherished in our hearts. Lovingly mum, dad, relatives and friends.
GRECH CUMBO – GEORGE. In loving memory, on the 27th anniversary of his death. His wife Jeanne and children Rita, Clare, Monica, in-laws and grandchildren.
GRECH CUMBO – GEORGE. In loving memory, on the 27th anniversary of his death. His sister Lina and her husband Paul Pellegrini Petit, nephews and nieces.
MUSCAT SCERRI – WINNIE. Once again I am resorting to this sad anniversary date to tell one and all that you are still fondly remembered and discussed because of your numerous qualities as a wife, mother and grandmother but above all as a daughter, to my special “Aunt Lucy”. Your friend, Sandra.
ZAMMIT. In fond remembrance of our dear parents Dr ANTHONY ZAMMIT and Dr LYDIA ZAMMIT-LUCIA, on the anniversary of their passing to a better life. We shall always remember you with love and gratitude. Monica, Carmelina, Beppe and families.