BONAVIA. On September 30, MARIA TERESA, aged 94, of Birkirkara, passed peacefully away at the Little Sisters of the Poor residence, Ħamrun, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, John, widower of Carmelin, residing in Australia, Violet, Mgr Carmelo Bonavia, Sr Antionetta of the Sisters of Charity, Sr Aldina of the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus and Fr Norbert Bonavia, MSSP, nephews and nieces residing in Australia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Little Sisters of the Poor on Tuesday, October 3 at 8am for St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
COYNE. On September 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, THERESA of St Paul’s Bay, aged 78, passed peacefully away, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Derek, her daughters Anita and Denise, her grandchildren Luke, Jordan, Tamsin, Gregg and Sasha, her brother Tom and his wife Brenda, her sisters Frances and her husband Greg, Mary and her husband Les, her sister-in-law Eileen and her husband John, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends in the UK and Malta. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, October 3 at 8am for Our Lady of Sorrows (Marija Addolorata) parish church, St Paul’s Bay, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment at the Divine Mercy (Ħniena Divina) cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On September 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Scerri, of Kalkara, aged 89, widow of Gerald, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children David and his wife Rita, Salvinu, Raymond and his wife Rita, her grandchildren Romina and her husband Karl, Geraldine and her husband Josmar, Roberta and her husband Peter, Ryan and Christopher, her great-grandchildren Max, Craig, Philippa, Paul and Olivia, her sister Ġemma, Mary, widow of her brother Karmenu, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, October 3, for St Joseph parish church, Kalkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment in the family grave at St Lawrence Cemetery, Vittoriosa. Lord grant her eternal rest.
MONTANARO. It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing away of KEITH, aged 34, on Thursday, September 28, surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved soul mate Tara, his parents Marie and Edgar, Tara’s parents Melanie and Anthony Doublet, Tara’s sister Debbie, his aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. The funeral to celebrate Keith’s life will be held tomorrow, Monday, October 2 at 2pm at St Julian’s parish church. We kindly ask mourners not to wear black. Interment takes place at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. In life he was our treasure.
SAMMUT. On September 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, Fr TITO SAMMUT of Paola, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Joe and his wife Joyce and Anthony and his wife Wilhelmina, his sisters M’Anne, Ċettina, Pauline, Rose and her husband Emanuel Buhagiar and Lucia and her husband Alfred J. Chetcuti, as well as his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. He will also be sadly missed by the parish priest and clergy of Christ the King parish, Paola. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, October 3 for the chapel of the female section of the MUSEUM in St Monica Street, Paola, where he will be lying in state for the last respects of the public from 8.30am. At 9.30am a cortege will then leave for Christ the King parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would also like to thank the doctors, nursing staff and carers at Ward M1, Mater Dei Hospital, for the dedication shown towards Fr Tito during his stay at the hospital.
In Memoriam
BUGEJA. In loving memory of ANDREANA on the first anniversary of her demise. In our thoughts and prayers. Her family.
CARBONESE. In loving memory of a dear mother, LINA, on the 15th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her children, Lorna, Mariella, Anouk and their respective families. Mass will be celebrated at 6.30pm at Mellieħa parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CURMI – ALEX. Treasured memories of my dearest brother, today the first anniversary of his sad departure.
The moment that you died
My heart was torn in two,
One side filled with heartache,
The other died with you.
I often lie awake at night,
When the world is fast asleep,
And take a walk down memory lane,
With tears upon my cheeks.
Remembering you is easy,
I do it every day,
But missing you is a heartache
That never goes away.
I hold you tightly within my heart
And there you will always stay,
Until the joyous day arrives,
That we will meet again.
Endlessly loved by his adoring mother Fofo, his loving sister Rosa and George, his nephews Kristian, RitaAnne and Jamie and Gilbert, Ediana, Beppe and Thomas. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEBONO. SEBASTIAN – Today on the 11th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered with much love and gratitude by his sons George and Godwin and their families. Rest in peace dear loved one.
DEGABRIELE – MARLENE, nÈe Camilleri, 1.10.2008. A beloved sister forever remembered. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Violet, Antoinette.
RAUSI. Treasured memories of TESSIE on the 41st anniversary of her passing away. Remembered with love and gratitude by her children Albert, Stephen and Veronica, in-laws and grandchildren.
SPITERI – CHARLES. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather who went to meet the Risen Lord 39 years ago. Remembering him with love and prayers. His wife Imelda Spiteri Binett, his children Josephine, Donald, Nathalie, Raymond and Marco and their families. Today’s 6.30pm Mass celebrated at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
VELLA – ANTHONY (Ninu). Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 29th anniversary of his death. Remembered always with love and gratitude by his son, daughters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA – MARK ALBERT. In loving memory of our father, today on his first anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons Mark and Ray and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VINCENTI KIND. Treasured memories of RICHARD, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 34th anniversary of his passing to a better life.
Never forgotten, those gone before
Free from sorrow, free from pain
In God’s time we’ll meet again.
Anne, Bernadette, Theresa, Lynn, Karen and families.
VINCENTI KIND. In remembrance of RICHARD, today the 34th anniversary of his demise. Management and staff of Kind’s Auto Sales Ltd and Kind’s Valletta.
The Island Sanctuary
The Island Sanctuary’s fundraising Open Day will held next Sunday. There will be lots of games and prizes for children, as well as a bouncy castle. Adults can enjoy a bazaar, bookshop and pet shop. There will also be food and drink, together with cakes and a bric-a-brac stall.
The activity ends with Mass at 4.30pm. All those attending Mass are invited to bring their pets along. After Mass there will be the blessing of pets and a token given to each family. No dog walks will be held on the day.
Antenatal breastfeeding course
The Association of Breastfeeding Counsellors (branch of Cana Movement) will be holding an antenatal breastfeeding course open to pregnant mothers and their families on October 3, 10 and 17 from 5 to 7pm at the Catholic Institute, Floriana. For more information, call Charmaine Galea on 2149 4766 or 9983 7170.
Lay Fraternity of Blessed Charles de Foucauld
The Lay Fraternity of Blessed Charles de Foucauld is organising a retreat from Friday at 6pm to next Sunday at 3.30pm at Ċentru Kristu Ragħaj of the Seminary, Tal-Virtù. The theme is ‘Not I live but Christ lives in me’.
The retreat will be led by Fr Paul Chetcuti, SJ. Those who would like to attend or ask more information can contact Doris Borg on 2143 2170 or e-mail dorisborg7946@melita.com.