AQUILINA. On December 12, CARMEN née Gatt, aged 77, of Sliema, passed away peacefully after a short illness, comforted by her family. She leaves behind her beloved husband Saviour, her adored children Simone and her husband Albert Camilleri, Juanita and her husband Walter Busuttil, her grandchildren Edward, Andrea, Daniela, Kristina, Julia and Sophie, her brother Joe Gatt and his wife Josephine, brothers and sisters-in-law, her nephews, nieces, her helper Audrey and numerous friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Friday, December 15, at 2pm at Sacro Cuor church, Sliema. Memorial donations may be made to Dar Bjorn. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at Dar Bjorn and the doctors and nurses in the Neuromedical Ward at Mater Dei.

GALEA. On December 13, at her residence in Iklin, HELEN aged 63, leaves to mourn her loss her husband Sunny, her children Dolores and her boyfriend Bernard, Giorgio and his fiance Jenny, Mark and Antony, her brothers and sisters, in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday December 16 at 9am for Santa Teresa church Birkirkara where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the ALS Foundation Ħamrun and Hospice Malta, Balzan will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her 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 tomorrow, Friday, December 15, at 7.30am for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment in 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.

MIFSUD. On December 14, at her residence, MARIA CONCETTA (Connie), of St Paul’s Bay, residing in Mellieħa, passed away peacefully at the age of 64, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Francis, her children Philippe and his wife Kristina, Rachel and her husband Bernard, her grandchildren Nicholas and Leila, and her mother Emily, her brothers and sisters Marlene, Mario, Joe, Emidio, Monica, Lycia, Edwin, Leonard and Isabella, her brother-in-law Ninu and his wife Rena, their respective spouses and their children, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, December 16 at 7am for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul’s Bay, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at the Divine Mercy (Ħniena Divina) Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VASSALLO. On December 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELA of Rabat, aged 91, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Pauline and her husband Rodney Holding, Mariann, widow of Jim Johnston, Joe and his wife Jackie, Agatha and her husband Mark Crittenden, Emily, widow of Charlie Caruana, Rita and her husband John Cassar, Mario and his wife Linda, Bernardette and her husband Tommy Portelli, Nathalie and her husband Antoine Zahra, her sister Rose, widow of Peter Saliba and Antonia, widow of her brother Alfred, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, December 16 at 1.30pm for St Dominic’s church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CASSAR GALEA – Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LL.D. Everlasting and cherished memories of a most loving husband and father, today the 28th year of his bereavement. Pauline and Liliana. The 6.30pm Mass celebrated at No. 10, St John Bosco Street, Sliema, will be said for the repose of his soul.

CASSAR GALEA – Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LL.D. Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather. Marie, Claude, Debbie and Karl.

CASSAR GALEA – Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LL.D. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Adriano, Vikki and Ben.

DONE CIANTAR. Treasured memories of a dearly missed mother and sister, MAY, especially today the 12th anniversary of her demise. Matthew, Pierre and Anna.

FLERI SOLER – HUGH. On the ninth anniversary of his demise. Always lovingly remembered by his father Joe.

FLERI SOLER – HUGH. In loving memory of a dear brother on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his sister Graziella, his brother Simon and their families.

ZAMMIT – CAROL, née Holland. Treasured memories of our beloved daughter, today the 24th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret and John.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of our beloved CAROL, née Holland, on the 24th anniversary of her death. Simon, Annabel and David.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of CAROL, née Holland, on the anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rose and family.

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