GALDES. On June 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Sandra née Curmi and Manfred, God’s precious gift of a son – NICHOLAS, a most welcome brother to Andrew and Rebekah. We thank the Lord for He is truly faithful and His love is abundant.
VIGAR. On May 9, to Angela, née Enriquez, and Adrian, God’s precious gift of a son – ANDREW JAMES, a very welcome brother to Eve and Eliza. Deo gratias et Mariæ. Special thanks to all the maternity and NPICU staff.
Obituaries
GRECH. On June 14, in Gozo, PHILIP, MBE, aged 89, passed peacefully away. He will be sadly missed by his only daughter Lisa Grech, his adored grandchildren Oliver and Lola, his brother Frank and his wife Aida, Lisa’s mother Jennifer, his nephews Chris, Nicky, Mark, Philip, Kenneth, Adrian and nieces Moira, Vanessa, Suzanne, Sonja and Sandra and other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held at Stella Maris church, Sliema, on Wednesday, June 21 at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Inspire Foundation Malta will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
RIPARD. MARIE, née Tortell, aged 84, widow of Kit, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Her struggle against serious illness ended on June 15. An irreplaceable woman who spent her life in self-sacrifice looking after her children and their families, her birth family and innumerable others. Few women can hope to match her kindness and, fewer still, her humility. Mourning her loss are her sons Nicholas, Christopher, Timothy, Edward, Michael and Paul, their respective spouses and partners, her 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, her siblings Augustus (Gugu), Peter, Philip, Carmen, Josephine, her in-laws, extended family, her many friends and acquaintances. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow Monday, June 19, at 12.30pm for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 1pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Deaf People’s Association will be appreciated. Thank you Mum.
SCERRI TESTAFERRATA DASAIN. On June 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN, aged 91, of Ħamrun, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Fr John SJ, Fr Tom SJ, Louis, Frans, Godfrey, Tarcisius and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, June 20 at 8.30am for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses for their care and attention. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AMATO – VICTOR. In memory of a true gentleman whom we remember with such fondness and love especially today the 24th anniversary of his passing into eternal life. His wife, Erminia, his children and grandchildren.
DeBONO – CONNIE. Unfading love and beautiful memories of our beloved mother, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by her children Ron, David, Johanna, Sue and their families.
GILI. Most treasured and unfading memories of our beloved father GUIDO on the 46th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his children Edgar, Simone and Nadya and their families. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
MUSCAT-INGLOTT. JESSIE. Fondest memories of a much-loved mother and grandmother on the anniversary of her sad demise. RIP.
RUTTER GIAPPONE – Judge ANTOINE RUTTER GIAPPONE. In ever loving memory of a much loved father and grandfather, today the 34th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his son, in-laws and grandchildren.
VASSALLO. In loving memory of LUCIA, née Pizzuto, on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter Josette and George Fabri.
VELLA. In loving memory of my dear husband PAUL (Veller), especially today the 16th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Lycia and his children Tanya, Etienne and Andrè and his grandchildren Kristina, Sarah and Ben. Lord, grant him eternal rest.