CALLEJA. On January 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, NOEL, aged 45 , passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his partner Alla Muza, his mother Mary and his father Anthony, his sister Tusea and his brother Lawrence and his partner Elena, his niece Deborah Marie, his uncles and aunts, cousins, all other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday January 23 at 7.45am for the Annunzjata church in Vittoriosa where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR. On January 19, ALBERT (ex-Royal Engineers), of Ħamrun, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his passing his son Ronald and his partner Jenny, his daughter Louise and her husband John, his grandchildren Janice and her husband Nick, Kenneth and his wife Stefania, and Shawn, his sister Annie, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today, Monday, January 22, at 2pm at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ħamrun, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MAGRO. On January 20, His Excellency Mgr SYLVESTER CARMEL MAGRO, OFM, of the Order of Friars Minor, Apostolic Vicar Emeritus of Benghazi and Titular Bishop of Salde, aged 76, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother friars of the Maltese Franciscan Province of St Paul the Apostle, his brothers and sisters, Mary, widow of Joseph Casha, Paul, Gemma and her husband Joseph Azzopardi, Joe and his wife Pauline, Agnes and her husband Joseph Said, Carmen, widow of Charles Farrugia, and Rita, nephews and nieces, amongst whom Fr Joseph Magro, OFM, other relatives and friends, especially the Catholic community of Benghazi. He will lie in state at the Franciscan Friary in St Paul’s Street, Rabat, today between 7.30 and 9.30am. At 9.30am, the funeral cortège will then proceed to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mdina for the funeral Mass praesente cadavere at 10am led by Archbishop  Charles Scicluna, followed by interment at the Franciscan chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Domus Pacis Franciscan Retirement Friary will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Domus Pacis Franciscan Retirement Friary, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq.

ZAMMIT. On January 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Rose, his children Doreen and her husband Charles Farrugia, Joseph, and Charmaine and her husband Robert Farrugia, his grandchildren Christian and Marthea, other relatives and many friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23, at 1.30pm for Fgura parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at Ward M5, Mater Dei Hospital, for their care and dedication.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. Please pray for our mother JANE, née Griscti Soler, who died 29 years ago. So fondly remembered by the families of her children Edith, Astrid, Dennis and Ingrid.

BALDACCHINO – MARY. In loving memory of a dearly beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Lawrence, her children Albert, Lorraine, Doreen and her husband Victor, and grandchildren Rhys, Dylan, Rebecca and Owen. Lord, grant her eternal life.

BALDACCHINO – MARY. Loving and treasured memories of a dear mother. Fondly remembered on the 10th anniversary of her passing away to a better life. Mother, you left me beautiful memories, your love is still my guide. Although I cannot see you, you are always by my side and in my heart. Your son, always, Albert.

GRECH. In loving memory of JENNIFER. In our hearts forever. Gorg, Julian and Sarah.

GULIA – FRANK. Remembering our dear father on the 34th anniversary of his demise. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his children Antoinette, John, Simone and their families.

RAGONESI. In loving memory of our dearest RENÉ on the 18th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tania, Anita, Andrè, Roberto and Joanna, Carlo and Sharon. Sunday’s 12.15pm Mass at St Julian’s parish church will be said for his repose. May he rest in eternal peace.

SHEPHARD. In loving memory of WILLIAM, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Remembered with pride and love by his daughters Mary and Lilian, widow of Lino Maistre, his grandchildren Bryan Maistre and his wife Jackie, Sharon Maistre-Welsh, John Maistre, and his great-grandchildren Georgina, Eunan, Carla, Luke, Jamie and Megan. Please remember him in your prayers.

SULLIVAN. Treasured memories of GEORGE on his 20th anniversary today and always.

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