BORG. On November 21, FRANCIS XAVIER BORG, M.O.M, founder of the FXB Group, aged 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Victoria, his son Joseph and his wife Connie, his daughters Maria and her husband Ivan and Rosalie and her husband Iro, his grandchildren Deborah, Ylenia and her husband Leonard, Francis, Katya and Michel and their respective partners Gianella, Karl and Nicole, his sister Rita Darmanin, and Grace Vella, widow of his brother-in-law Anthony, his nieces and nephew, their spouses and families, relatives, all the staff at the FXB Group of Companies and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Gozo General Hospital on Friday, November 24 at 3.30pm for St George’s Basilica, Victoria, Gozo, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 4pm. No flowers by request but donations to Arka Foundation, Għajnsielem, Gozo, and Oasi Foundation, Victoria, Gozo, would be appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at Gozo General Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CESAREO. On November 21, at St Vincent de Paul residence for the elderly, LYDIA of Balzan, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Sunny, widower of An-toinette, Guido and his wife Peggy, Antonia, widow of her brother Arthur, Rose, widow of her brother Edwin and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow, Thursday, November 23, at 7.45am for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MAGRI. On November 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, SUSANNE, née Borg, aged 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Cecil, her sons Kevin and his wife Suzanne, Karl and his wife Jackie, Richard and his wife Jackie. Her grandchildren, Matthew, Rebecca and Sarah, Julia and Andrew. Her brothers Joe and his wife Edmea, Henry and his wife Marion, Isabelle, widow of Wilfred Borg. Her in-laws, her nephews and nieces, their spouses and families, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday, November 23, at 1.30pm for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Don Bosco Salesian Fathers, Sliema, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Special thanks to all her carers at the Holy Family Home, Naxxar, as well as doctors and staff at Mater Dei Hospital.
TONNA. On November 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL (Pawlu ta’ Santu) of Rabat, widower of Rose, aged 88, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Mario and his wife Maria, his daughter Alexandra and her husband Joseph Bugelli, his grandchildren Annalice and her partner Christian Bezzina, Charmaine and her fiancé Keith Cauchi, Claire, Paul and his fiancée Krista Grech, Rachelle and her fiancé David Camilleri, and Fiona, his great-grandchildren Jasmine and Dean, his sister Josephine, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, November 25 at 1.30pm for St Paul’s Collegiate church, Rabat, where concelebrated Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm. The Count Roger Band will accompany the cortège to Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat, where burial takes place in the family grave. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
WARRINGTON. On November 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, DORIS of Sliema, widow of Henry, aged 89, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Edgar, David and his wife Marika, Stephen and his wife Liliana, and Kenneth and his wife Michelle, her grandchildren Matthew and his wife Adriana, Nicholas and his wife Francesca, Simon and his wife Anabelle, Lisa, Emma and Ethan, her great-grandchildren, sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday, November 23, at 9am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ANASTASI PACE – Colonel TOMMY ANASTASI PACE, KM, OBE. In loving memory of a very dear uncle on the seventh anniversary of his death. So sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Gillian, Monica, Anne, Louise and their families.
CASSAR – MARY ANN. Treasured memories of a loving daughter and sister on the first anniversary of her demise. Always fondly remembered by her loving parents Antida and Anthony, her brother Albert, relatives and friends. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6pm at Madonna tal-Ftajjar chapel, Carmel Street, Luqa. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
COOKE. In honoured memory of my parents WILLIAM and EILEEN on this 100th anniversary of dad’s birth, November 22, 1917. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
DEGABRIELE. Loving memories of our dear father PAUL who passed away 34 years ago. His children Carmen, Alfred, Frankie, Tony, Anna, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
FORMOSA – FRANCIS. Treasured memories of a special father who was called to eternal rest 29 years ago. Never forgotten and always remembered by his son Law-rence, his grandchildren Andrè, Etienne, Jean Pierre and their respective spouses. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GAUCI – FRANCIS. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GHIRLANDO. Remembering our beloved DENIS with fondest love on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Lina and family.
MICALLEF EYNAUD – GERALD. On the 22nd anniversary of his death. Always in our prayers. Gay, Carla, Francis. Please remember him in your prayers.
SHAW. In loving memory of our dear father NORMAN on the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. All Masses said today at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Sweet Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Philately Club
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club will be holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guarda-manġia, this evening.
All stamp collectors are welcome. The meeting starts at 6pm.
For more information one may call 7931 5509.