BONELLO. On January 2, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, ROSE, née Abela of Dingli, aged 68, following a short illness borne with Christian fortitude. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Joseph, her daughters Maria and her husband Alan Formosa and Victoria and Pierandrea, her grandson Julian, her brothers and sisters, John Mary and his wife Frances, Rita and her husband Joseph, Emanuela and her husband Francis, Saviour, Joseph and his wife Carmen, Connie, Mario and his wife Rita, Carmen and her husband John, Monica and her husband Paul, Anthony and his wife Angela, and Mary Lourdes and her husband Joseph, her in-laws Justin and his wife Cecile and Carmen, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Thursday, January 4 at 2.30pm for Dingli parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Dingli cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUHAGIAR. On January 1, ANTHONY, of Attard, aged 69, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Mary Dorothy, née Abela, his children Julian and his wife Rita residing in London, Gordon residing in Brussels and Andria and her partner Johan, his grandson Sebastian Rafael, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Friday, January 5 at 8.30am for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and the Mission Fund, Mosta, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CIANTAR. On January 1, at his parents’ home, MANUEL (Il-Mellu) of Rabat, residing in St Paul’s Bay, aged 60, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Shiela, his daughter Lia, his mother Maria, Lucy, his brother Joey and his wife Carmen, his sisters Mary, Rena, Anna and her husband Anthony Sant, Antida and her husband Joey Agius, his brother Simon and his wife Lisa, 15 nephews and nieces and four great nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Friday, January 5 at 2.30pm for St Paul’s Collegiate church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr. Gonzi, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DARMANIN. On January 3, IRENE, aged 85, residing at Casa Antonia, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved partner John Camilleri, her beloved daughter Louise and her husband Joseph Busuttil, her beloved son Charles, her treasured grandchildren Damian, Kai, Jan, Richard, Nicholas, Christina, Lexi and Amy, her brother David West and his wife Ursula, her devoted carer Benna Farrugia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow, Friday, January 5 at 1.30pm for St Gregory’s Church, Sliema where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

GRIXTI. On Monday, January 1, JOSEPH, of Sliema, aged 87, widower of Catherine, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his children Antoinette and her husband Frans, Diana and her husband Dietmar, Denise and her husband Alain, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sisters and brother, his in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei hospital on, Saturday, January 6 at 8.15am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On January 4, at Casa Leone, St Julians, YVONNE of Sliema, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Anna and her husband Peter, Martin, Rita and her husband Paul, her grandchildren John and his fiancée Marilyn, Michael, Julia and Amanda, her great-grandson Thomas and her brother Joseph Micallef, amongst other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Leone tomorrow, Friday, January 5 at 8.45am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Order of Malta, Casa Lanfreducci, Jean De Valette Square, Valletta, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family wish to thank her doctor and the staff at Casa Leone for their care and dedication.

PARKER. On January 2, at her residence, MARY ANNE, née Tabone, of Sliema, aged 87, died peacefully in her sleep. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Carol Anne and her husband Alfred Mifsud, Angela and her husband Giovanni Arena, her grandchildren Robert and his wife Marie Claire, Michael and Daniel, her brothers and sister, nephews and nieces, her dedicated carers Joann and Marie Therese. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Friday, January 5 at 8am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to ALS Foundation, Ħamrun, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

RAVIOLA. On December 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIO of Sliema, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rose, his brother, sister-in-law and her husband, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Friday, January 5 at 8am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA – TONY. On the 16th anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Robert and Christa, Iona and John and his grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

DISTEFANO – STELLA, née Darmenia Grech. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved mother on the 16th anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her daughters, Nadya, Corinne and Michele together with their respective families.

SHAW – MARIANNE. In ever loving memory of a very dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 24th anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Sadly missed by her son Victor and his wife Tessie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

VELLA BAMBER – RICHARD. Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 20th anniversary of his passing away to a better life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Dorothy, Karen and Michael, Paul and Iris, James and Sarah and grandchildren. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA de FREMEAUX – HAMILTON and LILLIE. In loving memory of my father and sister on the 58th and 35th anniversary respectively of their passing on to a better life. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Peter.

Master’s Degree

Roberta Sultana completed a Master’s Degree in Gerontology and Geriatrics with the University of Malta. Her research focused on residential respite care. This research was funded by ENDEAVOUR Scholarship Scheme.

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