AGIUS. On February 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, MIRIAM (Tal-Whippy), of Żejtun, residing in Pembroke, aged 59, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Victor, her son Luke and his fiancé Ilaria, her brothers Vince and his wife Jacqueline, Joe and his wife Doreen, nephews and nieces Christina, Keith, Matthew and Maria, her in-laws and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, February 17, at 2.45pm for St Catherine parish church, Żejtun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request but donations to Fondazzjoni Nazareth, Żejtun, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI-GRECH. On January 29, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, TERRY, née Grech, of Tal-Ibraġ, widow of Frederick Vincent, passed away peacefully, aged 83. She leaves to mourn her loss her only daughter Josanne Vassallo, her granddaughter Rachel Anne, her sisters Sylvia and her husband John Ebejer and Maria and her husband Vincent Callus, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends both in Malta and overseas. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, February 17 at 8.30am for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Merħba Bik, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they will not be able to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VASSALLO. On February 14, at her residence in Siġġiewi, VICTORIA of Siġġiewi, aged 74, passed away peacefully to meet her son Fr Vicgeorge Vassallo, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Leone, her son Noel and his wife Josette, her grandchildren Christabelle and Andrè, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Friday, February 16, at 3pm for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Siġġiewi cemetery. No flowers but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On February 15, HELEN, of Naxxar, aged 94 years, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Paul, her children Michael and his wife Lisa Yvonne, Maria and her husband Alan, Rose and her husband Jeffrey, Rita and her husband Paul, Joseph and his wife Josette, and Elena, grandchildren Adriana, Alexander, Christiana, Jean Paul, Stephanie, Sarah, Angelique, Louisa and Paul, Rebecca and Jessica, and Andreas, eight great grandchildren, her sister Gina, of the US, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Capua Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, February 17, at 1.30pm for the Shrine of the Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at the Naxxar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Radju Maria would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow is the 11th anniversary of the death of MONICA BORG COSTANZI. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30pm at the chapel of St Joseph Convent, Blata l-Bajda.
In Memoriam
BONELLO – YVONNE, née Pace. 24 years on, sadly missed, forever in our hearts and thoughts. Lovingly remembered by her husband Richard, her children Annick, Elaine and Edward and their families.
BORG – ROBERT (Robbie) of Floriana. In treasured memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today being the 35th anniversary of his demise. Remembered with unfading love and gratitude by his son George, Antoinette and family.
BOOKER – ALEXANDER. In loving memory of a dear husband, brother, father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His wife Jo, sister Mary, children Malcolm and Gillian, their spouses and their families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow, Saturday, February 17 at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ church.
CALLEJA. In loving memory of ELSA, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Forever remembered with love by her daughters, sons, in-laws and grandchildren. Merciful Jesus grant her eternal rest.
GOLLCHER – Comm. JAMES G. GOLLCHER. Today being the fourth anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Remembered with so much love, pride and gratitude. “Forever in our hearts you’ll stay, until we meet again some day”. His wife Mary, children Karin and Martin, Karl and Anita, Erika and Marin, Mark and Suzanne, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GOLLCHER. In loving memory of JAMES, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Always remembered with affection by his sisters-in-law Edwina, Cecilia and Gladys.
JACCARINI – Fr MARIO JACCARINI, SJ. In loving memory of a dear brother on the seventh anniversary of his demise. Fondly remember by his brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
PORTANIER – RUPERT. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Johanna, daughter Rachel and husband Karl, son Michael and his wife Elaine, grandchildren Francesca, Bettina and Benjamin, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORTANIER. In loving memory of our dear brother RUPERT. Always remembered by his brothers and sisters, Kenneth, Herbert, Marika and Silvana and family.
SALIBA – MATTHEW. Cherished, unfading memories of a beloved grandson and nephew on his 12th anniversary with the Lord. Forever you live in our hearts and thoughts, but still we miss you so very much. Nannu Frans and Gemma, Marianne and Sue.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO. In loving memory of our dearest CAROLINE today the second anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO. In loving memory of Caroline who is forever present in my heart. Maria.
SULLIVAN – JOE. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by Christine and Joe, Claire and Pat and their respective families. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.