ABELA. On December 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLIE (Il-Baker) of Dingli, former Dingli local council member and former Dockyard employee, aged 73, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Luckie, his children Audrey and her husband Stephen, Roderick and his wife Tiziana and Fabienne and her fiancé Christopher, his grandsons Tristan and Kieran Mark, his brothers and sisters, in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends, amongst whom Emanuel Scicluna. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday, December 14, at 3pm for Dingli parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Dingli cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ANDERSON. On December 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, ISOBEL MARGARET (Hazel), widow of James, aged 86. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Fiona and Ian, and his wife Seonaid, grandchildren Alasdair and Louise, sister Yvonne and her husband Alex, nieces and their families as well as many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at Ta’ Xbiex marina (near the Black Pearl) on Friday, December 15, at 10.30am, followed by burial at sea. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to cancer care at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital or the Emanuele Cancer Research Foundation, University of Malta, Valletta Campus.

DRAGO. On December 10, HENRY JOSEPH, of Żabbar, aged 76, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Patrick and Marion, and their respective spouses, Deirdre and Jeremy, his beloved grandchildren, Emma, Fionn, Saoirse and Euan; his brother Joseph and his wife Grace; his sister Grace and her husband Joe Zerafa; Freddie Baldacchino, widower of his sister Carmen, Anna, widow of his brother Twanny, the family of his late wife, Mairin Drago née McCartin, sister Eileen and Allan Heron, her brother Gerry and Catriona McCartin; Carmel Galea, widower of her sister Shelagh, all his nephews and nieces here in Malta and abroad, and all his many friends, neighbours and colleagues of St Edward’s College. A funeral Mass will be held tomorrow, Thursday, December 14, at 8.30am at Our Lady of Graces Sanctuary, Żabbar, followed by interment at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the ALS Foundation, Ħamrun, and Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GALEA. On December 7, in the comfort of his home, JOSEPH, passed away at the age of 75. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Sylvia Galea (Jelley), his sons Paul, wife Amy, Chris, Ryan and his partner Devyn, grandchildren Dylan, Mitchell and Isabella, and great-granddaughter Evelyn. He also leaves behind his siblings Carmen, Evelyn, Manuel and Marthese, sister-in-law Rose, nieces, nephews and their families as well as many other relatives and friends.The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, December 15 at 7.30am for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations, if desired, can please be made to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi.Lord, grant him eternal peace.

Requiem Mass

On the eighth anniversary of the demise of ALFRED (Effie) NAUDI, a Mass for his repose will be said today at 9am at St Julian’s parish church. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AGIUS-VADALA – MARION. In loving memory of a treasured and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on this the seventh anniversary of her passing away. Always missed and never forgotten. Her children Celia, Marisa, Christine, Tom and John, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

BORG – LILIAN, née Inglott. In ever loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 29th anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts. Peter, Ramona, Karen, Sam, Alex, Sophie, Daniel, Sarah and Susie.

DEBONO. In everlasting memory of our dear father FRANK who went to meet the Risen Lord 26 years ago today. Always fondly remembered by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Merciful Jesus grant him eternal rest.

FERRANTE – FRANK, 13.12.2011. Fondly remembered and still dearly missed on the sixth anniversary of his demise. His family. 

LANZON. In loving memory of our dear father CARMEL, today the first anniversary of his death. Pauline, Patrick, Raymond and Agnes and their respective families. With love and gratitude.

PACE. In ever loving memory of dear auntie DOLA, today the tenth anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by her god-daughter Anna Grech and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO – CARROLL. On the 13th anniversary of her death. A devoted mother and loving grandmother. A beacon of light and love to all. We miss you so much and think of you each and every day. Nicola and Paul, Katryna, Justin and Sophie. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO. In ever loving memory of CARROLL. Lord, grant her eternal rest and treasure her in Your loving arms. Anthony and Juliette and family.

SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO – CARROLL. Always very lovingly remembered. Lilian, John and Tabby.

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