ABELA. On December 14, MIRIAM (Micky), née Wagner, aged 87, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband Ronald, her children Jackie and her husband Philip Grima, and Richard and his wife Gabby, her dear grandchildren Nicholas, Emma, Julian and Sophie, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, carers and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19 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 Cem-etery. Memorial donations toId-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BORG. In loving memory of JOSEPH, ex-proprietor of Swift Mechanical Engineering, aged 72, who passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital on December 17, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Rose, his daughter Louise and her husband Owen, his dear granddaughter Nora, his brother Charlie, his sister Lina and her husband Charlie, nephews, nieces, all the family and friends. Funeral Mass will be said tomorrow, December 19 at 9.30am at St Augustine parish church, Valletta. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CALLEJA. On December 17, at her daughter’s residence, IMELDA of Mosta, widow of Julian, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Arnold, Rupert and his wife Lorraine, née de Gray, and Edelweiss and her husband Peter Ferry, her grandchildren Ryan, Bianca, Nicholas, Kimberley, Kieran and Nigel, her brother Hilary, her sisters Iris and Ivy and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 21 at 8.30am at Mosta parish church, followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. Memorial donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, or Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On December 17, at Villa M.SS.ma Annunziata, Balzan, Sister M. FRANCESCA (Ludovina) of the Sisters of Charity, aged 91, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the congregation of the Sisters of Charity, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at the chapel of the convent at 55, Birbal Street, Balzan, today, December 19 at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. On December 16 at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTOR, widower of Helen née Pace comforted by the rites of Holy Church, passed away peacefully at the age of 70. He leaves to mourn his great loss, his children Vincent and Christopher and his grandchildren Nicholas, Ella, Maia and Benjamin, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow, Tuesday December 19, at 1.30pm for Madonna ta’ Fatima parish church, Guardamangia where  Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest

SPITERI. On December 16, FRANCIS, aged 70, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his twin brother Joseph and his wife Maria, his sister Rita and her husband Louis, Monica, widow of his late brother George, nephew and nieces and their spouses, family and friends. Mass praesentae cadavere will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19, at 8:30 am at Balluta parish church followed by interment at the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Malta Community Chest Fund will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PORTELLI. On December 17, JOAN, aged 59. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her son David, her mother Maria Pina, her brothers Joseph and his wife Marthese, Karmenu and his wife Rita, and Albert and his wife Catherine, her in-laws Salvu and his wife Lourdes, Maryanne and her husband Joseph, Frans and his wife Rose, and Carmen, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, December 20 at 2.30pm for Our Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BORG. In loving memory of our dearest aunt MAY on the second anniversary of her passing away to eternal life, 18-12-2015. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Martin and Muriel, Anton and Sarah, Anne and Francis and all her nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ELLUL SULLIVAN – VIRGINIA. Loving and unfading memories of our dearest mother, today the 67th anniversary of her death.

You lived your life
For those you loved
And those you loved remember.
Her sons and daughters.

FERRY – JOSEPHINE (Jo). A most special mother and nanna widely remembered for her support to those in need. Was called to her rest three years ago today. Thank you for all you did, mama Jo, we know that the Lord has given you a new and everlasting life, one that you truly deserve. Mark, Moira, Philip and Philippa.

SANT FOURNIER. Remembering with love our wonderful sister DOLLY every day and especially today, the 10th anniversary of her demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Peter and Diana, Stephanie and Albert, Raphael and Pippa and their families.

TABONE – MARY. Cherished memories of a dear mother on her 32nd anniversary.

You may be out of sight
We may be worlds apart
But you are always on our minds
And forever in our heart.
Fondly remembered and never forgotten. Joe, Colin, Mario and families.

TOLEDO – MALOU. Treasured and unfading memories of a most beloved mother, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. So sadly missed, so dearly loved. Peter and Diana, Stephanie and Albert, Raphael and Pippa, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Today’s 6pm Mass at the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

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