ABELA. On May 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTOR of Sliema, aged 78, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, née Pulé, his daughter Rosanne and her husband Stephen Calleja, his grandchildren Luke and Sarah, his in-laws Josie, Vanni, Lora and Maria, their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, all other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, May 27 at 8.45am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ARNOLD. On May 17, at North Hills Hospital, North Richland Hills, Texas, RON, aged 74, passed away following complications from heart surgery. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved wife Rina, née Demby-Tayar, formerly of Kappara, and their son Gabriel. He also leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Kelli, wife of Barry Lindholm, Kristen, wife of David Halverson, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister Pam Ferguson, other relatives and numerous friends in USA and beyond. A celebration of life service is to take place on June 1 at Beth-El Congregation, Fort Worth, Texas.
May he rest in peace.
BORG MICALLEF. On May 23, at Dar tal-Kleru, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, Fr JOSEPH BORG MICALLEF, aged 94, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his nephews and niece, Randolph, Victor, Anton, Maria, Paul, John, Vince, Michael and Joseph and their respective families, his sister-in-law Nena, other relatives and friends. He has generously offered to bequeath his body to the Anatomy Department of the University of Malta. The funeral leaves the University of Malta on Saturday, May 27 at 8.30am for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am. The body will be bequeathed back to the University of Malta for the purpose of doctor training and research. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Great thanks go to the dedicated nuns and staff at Dar tal-Kleru. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On May 23, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, SALLY, of Gżira, aged 88, passed away peacefully. Deeply missed by her devoted sons Peter, Michel and his wife Miriam, Robert and his wife Rose, Simon and his wife Josanne, her beloved grandchildren Andrew, Mark, Christian, Kenneth, David, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Malcolm, Nigel, Steven and Alexander, her much loved sister Olga Brownrigg, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Casa Antonia on Saturday, May 27 at 8.45am for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.15am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of the soul of JOSEPH F. BONNICI will be said tomorrow, Friday, May 26 at 6pm at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema.
In Memoriam
BONNICI – LORA. Cherished memories of our dearest mother who departed this life 35 years ago today. Deeply loved and sadly missed. Forever in our hearts and prayers. May God’s love be with her and with us. Her daughter, son and families.
GATT – ALEXIA, 25.5.2017. Today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Remembered with love and affection. To us time has stood still since you departed. Raymond and Isabelle. Mass today at 6.30pm at Santa Marija tal-Anġli church, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq.
PANZAVECCHIA – LEA, née Bartolo. On the fourth anniversary of her demise. Remembered with love and sadly missed by her family. A prayer is kindly solicited. Lord, grant her eternal peace.
PERESSO. In loving memory of MICHELE, today the 13th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.