ABELA. On June 8, CHRISTOPHER PAUL (Chris) of Rabat, aged 28, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Jessica, his parents Paul and Simone, née Frendo, his wife’s parents John and Angela, née Grima, his sisters Angele and Michelle, his sister-in-law Samantha and her husband David, his grandmother Carmen Abela, his uncles and aunties, his cousins and their spouses, family and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, June 13 at 3pm for St Paul’s parish church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BRADFORD. On June 5, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, DENIS HUGH, passed away peacefully, aged 91. He will always be loved and remembered by his wife Angela, his sister-in-law Sue, his niece Lesley and her husband Jan, his nephew Stephen and his wife Eleanor, his step-daughter Caroline, their respective families, other relatives and friends in Malta and the United Kingdom. A funeral service will be held at Ta’ Xbiex Marina by the yacht club, on Tuesday, June 13 at 10am, followed by burial at sea as per his wishes. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUTTIGIEG. On June 8, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, DOROTHY, née Andrews, aged 66, formerly of Ipswich, UK, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband William, her sister Margaret, her brother Andrew and his wife Angele, in-laws and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, grand nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, June 13 at 8am for St Mary’s parish church, (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Lumiere Support Group Malta and Cancer Research, Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Special thanks go to all at the Oncology Centre for their great kindness and outstanding dedication.
CAMILLERI. On June 7, at Dar il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa, EDWARD of Mellieħa, former headmaster of several primary schools, former president of the Legion of Mary of Malta and former president of Mellieħa Sports Club, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother Joseph and his wife Josephine, his sister Marija, widow of Michael Vella, his nephews and nieces residing in Australia, United States and Malta, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital, today, Friday, June 9, at 2.30pm for Marija Bambina parish church, Mellieħa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Ħniena Divina Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Dar il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa for their care and dedication.
DEMAJO. On June 8, at St James Capua Hospital, ANITA, aged 54, daughter of George and the late Mary Demajo, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her father George, her sisters Tanya and husband Guzi Xuereb, Karen and husband John Azzopardi, her nephews and nieces Shawn and his wife Chantelle, Dane, Naomi, Shane, Daryl and Jack, and her devoted carer Imee, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, June 10, at 9.15am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass will be celebrated at 10am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar il-Kaptan, Mtarfa, Anita’s much-loved second home for so many years, will be greatly appreciated.
LIGHTENING. Suddenly, on June 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, BARRY of Salina, limits of Naxxar, after a short illness, passed away peacefully at the age of 78. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Veronica, his daughters Kerry, Dale and Camilla, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his sisters Edna and Joyce, other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 11am at Ħniena Divina Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PARNIS. On , June 7, at Casa Arkati, Mosta, MARIA of Birkir-kara, widow of Carmelo, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sons Carmel and his wife Grace, Joseph and his partner Carol and John and his wife Mariella, her grandchildren Matthew, Jeremy, Piers, JohnPaul and Melanie, her great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow, Saturday, June 10, at 8.30am at St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar il-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank all the staff at Casa Arkati for their care and dedication during her stay.
In Memoriam
GALEA TESTAFERRATA. In loving memory of MARIO. Fondly remembered by his family, today being the ninth anniversary of his demise. The 6pm Mass at Mdina Cathedral will be offered for the repose of his soul.
PACE – INEZ. A wonderful mother sorely missed and lovingly remembered on the second anniversary of her death. Her daughter Janet, her husband Alfredo and granddaughter Micheline. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PULLICINO. In loving memory of MARIO on 19th anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Fondly remembered by his wife Yvonne and his children Bernard, Edward, Maryann and grandchildren, family and friends.
STAFRACE. Treasured memories of our dear WILLIAM on the 16th anniversary of his death. His wife Carmen, sons Marcel, Pierre and Lucien and their respective wives and his grandson Marc Antony.