BARTOLO – CARMEN JOAN. Surrounded by her family, Carmen passed peacefully away on September 6 at Riverbend Place, Cambridge, Canada, at the age of 81. A resident of Cambridge and formerly of Oshawa. Beloved wife of 54 years to Joseph. Loving mother of Adrian (Simona), Brian (Nicole), Patrick (Michelle), Ian (Kendra). Cherished nanny to Sophie, Joshua, Matthew, Gabriel, William, Eden, Robyn, and Romeo. Dear sister of Tony (Mae) Vella, Sister Emmanuelina Vella, Romeo (Gina) Vella, Josephine (Samson) Leguesse, Emma Peterman. Sister-in-law of Miriam and Vivienne Vella. Survived also by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Vincent and Maria Vella, siblings Fr Diego Vella, Lawrence Vella, Tommy Vella and George Vella (in infancy). Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASSAR. On September 13, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, VICTORIA, née Farrugia, widow of Alfred (d. 1989), passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Lina and her husband James Moore, Anne, Frank, Miriam, widow of Wayne DiMascio (d. 2012), her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews in Canada, her sisters-in-law Ines Farrugia and Kitty Farrugia, many nieces, nephews and friends in Malta. Funeral Mass is being celebrated on Wednesday, September 20 at 10am at St Margaret Mary church, 20, Idlewood Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, followed by cremation and burial. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
CREMONA. On September 11, Fr EMIDIO CREMONA, aged 94, passed away peacefully in Toronto, Canada. He will be missed by his family in Malta, Canada, UK, US and Australia. A Mass for his repose will be celebrated on Monday, September 25 at 7.15pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira. The attendance of relatives and friends will be much appreciated. May he rest in peace.
In Memoriam
BEZZINA – ARTHUR and MARY STELLA. Treasured memories of our dear parents who departed this life 34 and 21 years ago respectively. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lina, Georgette, Rose Marie, Antoinette and their families.
BOFFA – LAWRENCE. With never-ending gratitude and love on the 25th anniversary of his death, September 21, 1992. George, Laura and family in Australia. Also family in Malta.
BORG – ALEXANDER LAWRENCE. Unforgettable and treasured memories of a very dear brother, uncle, friend and teacher, specially remembered on the first anniversary of his passing away.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Mary, Giselle, Mary Jane, Kris, Adam, Mary Iona and Isla.
BROWN – MARY. In loving memory on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her daughters, Yvonne, Dorothy, Monica, Annabel and her husband Cliff, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
CAMILLERI – JONATHAN. Cherished and loving memories always and especially today the first anniversary of his demise. His in-laws Marionne, Tony, Vanessa Coleiro and Celia and Paul Mifsud. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORTELLI – TONY. On the second anniversary of his passing.
The rolling stream of life rolls on,
But still the vacant chair,
Recalls the love, the voice, the smile
Of the one who once sat there.
We love you dearest one.
The Portelli family.
SULLIVAN – HARRY. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the second anniversary of his passing. So sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Lina, all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The 6pm Mass said tomorrow, Monday, September 18 at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, will be celebrated in his memory. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VOGEL – WOLFGANG. On the second anniversary of his passing.
There is a link death cannot sever,
Love and remembrance last forever.
We love you dear. The Vogel and Portelli families.
WYATT – EDWARD. In loving memory, on the 11th anniversary of his passing to a better life, September 17, 2006. Fondly remembered by his wife Carmen, children and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers, gone but never forgotten.
ZAMMIT. In loving memory of MICHAEL VINCENT on the 21st anniversary of his passing on to eternal life, his wife NINA, who passed on 10 years ago, and their daughter CARMEN MERCIECA who was reunited with them seven years ago. Beloved in life and cherished in death by Vicky and her husband Walter Spiteri, Vincent and his wife Rachelle, née Camilleri, Dolores and her husband Victor Cristina and their families. Kindly remember them in your prayers.
Personal
Thanks to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary for favour received. J.F.
Bazaar
The Dominican nuns of Naxxar are holding a bazaar to raise funds for the Immaculate Conception Chapel in the same locality. The bazaar will be held at 49, Main Street, Naxxar from October 2 to 8 and from October 14 to 15 between 8.30 am and noon and from 4.30 to 7pm.
BOV Philately Club meeting
The Bank of Valletta Philatelic Club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent in Guardamangia, on Wednesday at 6pm. All stamp collectors are welcome. For more information, call 7931 5509.