ATTARD. On January 3, DIANA JEANNE née O’Connor (formerly of Adelaide, Australia), aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church in Welwyn Garden City, England. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Raphael, her children Susan and her husband Sebastiano, Antonia and her husband Neville, Anne and Virginia, and her grandchildren Thomas, Stefano, Francesca, Cristina and Julia. Requiem Mass will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10 at St. Bonaventure’s Church, Welwyn Garden City at 12.30pm followed by interment at the Lawn Cemetery, Hatfield. No flowers by request but donations In Memoriam to the St Vincent de Paul Society will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BORG BARTOLO. On January 8, ALEXANDER, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his children Niki and her husband Simon Camilleri, Joe and his wife Anna, his grandchildren Tina and fiancé Simon Psaila, Tessa and Luca, his brother Victor Borg Bartolo and his wife Lina and his sister Tessie Busuttil, his brother in law Tom Anastasi Pace and his wife Vourneen, his carer Maureen Monsanto, all his nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10 at 2pm at San Girgor parish church, Sliema, followed by internment in the family Chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctor’s nurses and staff at Casa Antonia, Mater Dei and Capua St James Hospital for their care and support. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DeGAETANO. Suddenly, on January 8, Lt. Col. GERALD DeGAETANO, aged 53. He leaves to mourn his heartbreaking loss his beloved mother Cecilia and father Vincent, his loving brothers and sister, James and his wife Mariella, Michael and his wife Sarah and Corinne and her husband David Griscti, his precious nephews and nieces Amy, Nigel, Nicholas, Matthew, Daniel and Emma who loved and admired him so very much, his dear uncles and aunts, his many close cousins, other relatives, and many social, athletics, kayaking and outdoor activity friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, January 11 at 1.15pm for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Créche, Sliema, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FAVA. On January 9, at Villa Messina, Rabat, POLLY of Kalkara, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Cettina, residing in Australia, nephews and nieces, their respective spouses and families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Villa Messina tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10 at 1.15pm for St Joseph’s parish church, Kalkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
HUNT. On January 7, at Zammit Clapp, St Julians, AMELIA of Sliema, aged 98. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Ron and his partner Graziella Debono, Valerie and her husband Godwin Portelli, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10 at 1.45pm for Balluta parish church, St Julians, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MARICH. On January 7, Yvonne nee Wirth, aged 98, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Joanna and her husband Alex Zammit, Barbara and her husband James Dunbar Cousin, Clarissa and her husband Peter Galea; her grandchildren David and Renee, George and Lara, Michael and Tricia, Lisa and Andrew, Ruth and Robert, Lulu and Marco, Simon and Tina, and Julian; her great grandchildren Sophie, Matt, Elijah, Jacob, Jamie, Seb, Tim, Tom, Charlotte, Ava, Mia, Nicky, Nick, Kay, Andy, Matthew and Michael; her sisters Molly Wirth, Babs Cutugno and Risette Wirth; her brothers Laurie and his wife Anna, Edgar and his wife Nanette; her in laws, her cousins, her many nieces and nephews and her very devoted carers Jogi and Angie. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today, January 9 at 2pm at the Jesus of Nazareth church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SALIBA. On January 7, GAETANO (Ettie) of Ħamrun, former Air Malta employee, widower of Mary, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Anna, his two grandchildren Elenia and Denzil, his sisters Doris and Sr Giuliana, SSI, his brother Anton, his sister-in-law Pauline, her children and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10 at 1.45pm for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
UNGARO. On January 8, at Casa San Paolo, Buġibba, GINA, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her dear daughters Connie, wife of Charles Bellia, Catherine, wife of Saviour Debono, and Agnes, her beloved grandchildren and their families, her sister Josephine Vella, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa San Paolo today, Tuesday, January 9 at 2pm for St George’s parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at St George’s Cemetery, Qormi. Lord, grant here eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA – RICHARD. In loving and unfading memory of a beloved husband on the 12th anniversary of his death.
We never lose the ones we love,
For ever though they’re gone,
Within the hearts of those who care,
Their memory lingers on.
Nikki.
AQUILINA – RICHARD. Our dearest brother.
Keep Your arms around him Lord
And kiss his smiling face
For he was someone special
Who can never be replaced.
Today’s 6.30pm mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be said for his repose. Mario, Edward, Rosary.
AQUILINA – RICHARD. Treasured memories of a beloved son-in-law and brother-in-law on the anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts. Albert, Lina, Hugh, Janice, Greta, Michael and Ana.
BONELLO – MARY. Mum since you have gone life has never been the same. Yet your love, your wisdom strength, compassion and laughter live on in our hearts and spirits. Mum we are sure that Dad is beside you. We miss you and love you dearly. Bless us and watch over us. Monika, Ben, Josef, in-laws, grand-children and great-grandchildren.
BONNICI – JOHN (ex-Proprietor, J&A Bonnici Ltd).
In loving memory of a dear father on the 35th anniversary of his demise.
Never forgotten by his son’s Carmel and his wife Julie, Renzo and his wife Marisa, and daughter Yvonne and her husband John; grand-children David, Angie and her husband Antoine, Mireille, Daniel, Erika and her husband Jeremy, John, and Julia; great-grandchildren Ria, Maria, Sophie and Hollie. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
CRITIEN – BICE. Loving memories of our dear mother. Today the 79th anniversary of her demise. Joe, Eddie.
SAID – JOE. In loving memory on the first anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family.
SCHEMBRI WISMAYER. In loving memory of our dear parents ĊETTINA and JOHN, and our dear sister and brothers MARTHESE, RENO, WALTER, JOSPEH, LINO, SALVINO. A prayer is kindly solicited. Maryrose, Roy, Albert and their respective families.
SCIBERRAS – JOHN. Remembering a caring and unique Father and Grandfather, now and always. This the 22nd Anniversary of his demise. May he rest in peace. Irene and Josie Pace, and his grandchildren.
TELLUS – RITA. In loving memory of our dear mother on her 39th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons, daughters, in-laws and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA – HELEN, née Mizzi. In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on her 12th anniversary. Derek, Julia and Darren, Lisa and James, Gabriella, Victoria, Sophie and George.
VELLA – HELEN, née Mizzi, 2006. Remembering my sister with love and great affection. Sophie.
VELLA – HELEN, 2006. Unfading memories of a loving aunt. Cikki and Paula.
XUEREB. In everlasting memory of our dearest father SALVINO on the 51th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his son, daughters and in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.