Happy 50th birthday dearest THERESA. Lots of love from your husband Paul and daughters Clarissa and Andrea.
Obituaries
AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of our dad and nannu, JOHN, who passed away on October 29 in Fatima, Portugal. He will never be forgotten and he will always be in the heart of his wife Josephine, his children John and his wife Natasha, Maria and her husband Ivan, Patrick and his wife Belinda, and all his grandchildren, Jacob, Adele, Thomas, Keziah, Inez, Mark and Joseph, his sister Dorothy and her husband Karmenu Formosa, his wife’s sisters Sister Crocifissa of the Ursuline Sisters, Rita and her husband Jimmy, and Betty and her husband Charlie, his wife’s brother Dominic and his wife Joan, Maria, widow of Frankie, many, many nephews and nieces and countless friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, November 13, at 8.15am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Sisters, Sliema, or to the Salesians, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BRIFFA. On November 11, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, MARLENE, widow of Charles, aged 81, of Gżira, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her son Edward and her daughter Joanna and her husband Anthony and her granddaughter Francesca, her sisters Vicky and her husband Nicholas, Yvonne, widow of Costantino, Josephine, widow of Edwin, RoseMary and her husband Aldo and Antoinette and her husband Joseph, her in-laws Anthony and his wife Silvia and Peter, widower of Tereża, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, November 14, at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gżira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CUSCHIERI. On November 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE, of San Ġwann, passed peacefully, away comforted by the rites of Holy Church at the age of 76. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband George and her daughters Ruth and her husband Robert, Marcelle and her husband Ronald, together with her grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Monday, November 13, at 8.30am at Our lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRECH. On November 11, at Gozo General Hospital, ANTON, of Victoria, passed peacefully away at the age of 79, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Josephine, his children Louis, Anton, Mary Grace, Martin and Georgine and their respective spouses, his grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital on Tuesday, November 14 at 4pm for the Gozo Cathedral, Victoria, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4.30pm, followed by interment at St Mary Cemetery, Xewkija. No flowers by request but donations to Dun Bosco Oratory, Gozo, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GUNN. On Friday, November 3, in Blairgowrie, Scotland, MARCELLE, née Vassallo Gatt, aged 81. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alistair, her son Magnus, his wife Yumiko and her three granddaughters, her daughter Claudia, her sisters Antoinette Beacom, Amy McKenzie, Claudine Vassallo, Marguerite Smith, Victoria Zahra de Domenico, Dolores von Möll and Salette Avison, her brother Joseph Vassallo Gatt, all their spouses, her nephews and nieces. She was laid to rest in Scotland, her home for many years. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
LEMESRE. On November 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, RITA, née Camilleri, of Salina, limits of Naxxar, aged 63, passed peacefully away surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Claude, her brothers John, Tony and Francis, her sisters Doris, Rose, Mary Ann and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, November 13 at 9.15am for Burmarrad parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On November 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, RENO, aged 80, of Balzan, passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved wife Helen, his children Helena, Gerard and his wife Vineta, Elizabeth and her husband Antoine and Tony and his wife Charlotte, his grandchildren Maria, Michela, Gerald, Gabriela, Katrina, Nikola, Karolina, Francesca and Stefano, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws, cousins and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, November 13 at 2pm for the Annunciation of Our Lady church, Balzan, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and Dar Merħba Bik, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff of Medical Ward 3, the Neuro Medical Ward and the Emergency department. Lord, Grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI BAILEY. On November 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 76, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina née Abela, his children William and his wife Karen, Ian and his wife Michelle, Ingrid and her husband Raffaele Bianco, his beloved grandchildren Jeremy, Martina, Mikela, Katrina, Erika, Luca, Petra and Mattia, his brother Lawrence and his wife Rita, in-laws, nephews and nieces. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, November 13 at 9.30am for St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorara Cemetery. Regretfully, the family are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONNICI – KEVIN. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved son and brother, today the 38th anniversary of his tragic death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mum and your twin brother Fr Keith.
BONNICI. In loving memory of our dear KEVIN on the 38th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by uncle Manuel, aunt Agnes, cousins Mark and Karen and their respective families.
CARUANA DEMAJO – Dr TOMMASO CARUANA DEMAJO, 12.11.1973. A unique person remembered with much love, pride and gratitude. Forever in our hearts. His family.
CARUANA SCICLUNA – INA. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 13th anniversary of her departing to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by her children Noel, Anna, Adrian, Ina, Edna and Anna, widow of her son Joseph, their respective wives, husbands and grandchildren. O Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEMAJO. Treasured memories of ANTHONY, a beloved father and grandfather, on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Remembered with love and gratitude by his children, their spouses and his grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DINGLI – JOSEPH and KATHLEEN. Always remembering our dear parents with love and affection. Their daughters Monica, Agnes, Cecilia, Alice and their families.
FERRANTE SOMERVILLE. Sweet memories of mum and dad, MARIE and CARMELO THOMAS, on the anniversary of their death, 13.11.2003 and 23.11.1981 respectively. Their only daughter Isabel and husband Michael, grandchildren Juliana and Malcolm Scerri Ferrante. A prayer is solicited.
FLERI-SOLER. In loving memory of TANCRED, today the second anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Paula, Peter, Caroline, Jeremy, Michaela and Ally.
LAFERLA – JACQUELINE. In ever loving memory of our dearly beloved daughter, forever in our thoughts and prayers. Mummy, daddy, her brother Steve and sister Diane.
LAFERLA. In loving memory of my beloved sister JACQUELINE. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Louise and Francis. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
LAFERLA. In loving memory of our beloved aunt JACQUELINE. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Melanie and Keith, Matthew and Yasmin. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MANGION – SALVINO. A dear, beloved father and grandfather always very much alive in our hearts and minds. Lovingly remembered today and always. Stephen and Sonja, Bernie and Alec.
NAVARRO – MARY.
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard!
Yet very, very dear.
Gladys, Marlene, Marcelle and Valerie, their husbands, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
PARIS – JOE. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 19th anniversary of his death. Greatly missed by his wife Marian and children Carolyn, Clare, Stephen and Andrew and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PULLICINO. In ever loving memory of FRANCIS, a devoted father and grandfather, on the anniversary of his death. His family.
SAMMUT – STEPHEN. Unfading memories of a much loved brother and uncle on the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. Henrietta, Louis and Daniel, Johanna and David.