BORG. On October 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Tonna, of St Julian’s, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her children Johanna and her husband Alex Sceberras Trigona, Joseph E., Maria and her husband Leif Karlsson, her beloved grandchildren Alexia and her husband Steve Zammit Briffa, Angela, Francesca and Michela, her brother Richard and his wife Maria, her in-laws, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, October 10, at 1.30 pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BORG TESTAFERRATA. On October 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, MONICA, née Wirth, aged 88, passed on peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Moyra, wife of Alfred Degiorgio Aquilina, her son Brian, her brothers and sisters Molly, Yvonne Marich, Laurie and his wife Anna, Babs Cutugno, Edgar and his wife Nanette, Risette, her sister-in-law Gladys and brother-in-law Ronnie, her many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11, at 1.30pm for Jesus of Nazareth Church, The Strand, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Movement would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family thank the staff at Casa Antonia and Gynaecology Ward at Mater Dei Hospital for the love and dedication they showed our mother during her stay there.
CINI. On October 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, LEONARD, of Balzan, aged 51, (ex-Enemalta employee) passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Helen née Spiteri, his children Rebecca, Andrea and Abigail, his mother Rita, his brothers Raymond and his wife Helen, Donio and his wife Lina and his sister Maria and her husband Peter Kirschner, his parents-in-law George and Tessie Spiteri, his wife’s brothers Mario, Salvu and Joe and their spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11, at 3pm for Our Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Lija Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. October 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCESCA, née Muscat, aged 90, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her four children, Catherine and her husband David, Charlie widow of Mary Farrugia, Philip and his wife Madliene, Doris and her husband Eric, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday October 12 at 2.45pm for Mosta parish church where mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at the Mosta cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at the Dar il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa and Mater Dei Hospital.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On October 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN, of Sliema, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Kathleen née Zammit Farrugia, his children Robert, Louis and his wife Jennifer, Sandra widow of Lawrence Zammit, Christina and her husband Alexander Micallef, his grandchildren Karen, Maria, Ian and Paul, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, October 10, at 1.30pm for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Poor Clares, St Julian’s, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MULVANEY. On October 7, SUSAN, at Mater Dei Hospital, aged 71. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her husband Charles Sacco and their two daughters Marika (Associate Tutor, University of Sheffield) and her husband, Consultant Surgeon Marcel Gatt and granddaughter Klara; and Daniela (head, St Aloysius Primary) and her husband Robert Camilleri (manager, HSBC) and granddaughter Maya, as well as her brother James and his wife Lily, Isabella and her husband Jimmy Vella, Carmen (widow of Richard), Lourdes (widow of George) and Victor Zammit and John Spiteri, widower of Mary Rose, in-laws Denise, Ninette, Leonard, Paul and Frank (residing in Australia), their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends, including the numerous listeners of her programmes. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, October 10, at 2.45pm for the Rotunda parish church, Mosta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm followed by interment in the family vault at Mosta cemetery. Grant her, O Lord, eternal rest.
PETRONI. On October 7, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, LOLA née Cini of Sliema, aged 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved daughter Mariosa, son Josef and his partner Anita Portelli, her only granddaughter Kyra, her daughter-in-law Michelle née Jamieson, her brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11, at 8.45am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment in the family grave at the Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the consultants, doctors, nurses, carers and other staff of the Haematology Ward, Ward 1 and Day Ward within Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre.
XUEREB. On Saturday, October 7, ERMINIA, née Camilleri, aged 97, widow of Manu and predeceased by her youngest son Anton, at Pax et Bonum, Mosta. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Dennis and Mary-Rose and their respective families, her sister Bice and her brother-in-law Lino Camilleri, widower of her sister Rose, nieces and nephews. Funeral tomorrow Wednesday, October 11. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3pm at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel followed by interment in the family grave.
May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
The family wish to thank the Franciscan Sisters and their staff at Pax et Bonum for the exceptional care and dedication given to our mom while a resident at the Home.
In Memoriam
ABELA – CARMELO and FILOMENA. In everlasting memory of my beloved parents on their 50th and 34th anniversary. Fondly remembered. Mary.
PSAILA MANCHE. In loving memory of JOSEPH who passed away three years ago today. May he rest in peace in the Lord. Sonia, Michele and Lisa.