BONAVIA. On February 8, to Nerissa née Gatt and James, God’s precious gift of a daughter – VALENTINA ANA, a most welcome sister to Gianluca, Katrina Marie and Enrico. Thanks be to God. Special thanks to the staff at the Maternity Ward at Mater Dei Hospital.
Obituaries
CESAREO. On Februrary 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARGARET, aged 91, of Msida, residing at Casa Arkati, Mosta, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Marisa and Lina, widow of Louis Micallef, her sister Carmelina, her nephews and nieces, her grandchildren Karl, Alexia, Konrad, Mark, Janine and Angele, her great-grandchild Nick, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, February 19, at 1.30pm for St Joseph’s parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment.
GATT. On February 16, at Christus Rex, Birkirkara, Fr PIER THOMAS Gatt, Carmelite, of Santa Venera, aged 89, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers in Carmel, family and friends. The funeral leaves Christus Rex, Birkirkara, tomorrow, Monday, February 19, at 7am for the Carmelite Priory of Fleur-de-Lys where he will lay in public until 8.30am. Mass praesente cadavere will then be said at Fleur-de-Lys parish church followed by interment in the Carmelite grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GARBETT. On February 17 at St James Hospital, Sliema, DONALD (Don), originally from England, long-time resident of Mosta, passed peacefully away at the age of 87. He leaves behind his beloved wife Beatrice, children Caroline and Nick, stepdaughters Riki and Eva and eight grandchildren. The funeral service will take place at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Rudolph Street, Sliema, on Tuesday, February 20, at noon. No flowers by request, but donations to the Lions Club International at St Paul’s Bay would be gratefully received.
PORTELLI. On February 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL of Sliema, aged 84, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Haroldine, his children Paul and his wife Liliana, John and his wife Denise, Peter and his wife Louise, James and his wife Rituccia and Maria and her husband Philip Farrugia, his nieces and nephews Sarah, Emma, Nathan, Nicholas, Timothy, Benjamin, Bettina, Joelle and Jamie, his brother Anthony and his sister Rhona, his brothers and sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow Monday, February 19 at 8am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI. On February 16, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, HUBERT J. (ex-managing director of Joseph F. Spiteri & Co. (1927) Ltd – tal-Kee Klamps), exactly on his 73rd birthday, widower of Mary Doris, née Xerri, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters, Oswald and his wife Ruth, Pauline, widow of Martin, Liliana Spiteri, Gloria and her husband Umberto Vella, Elizabeth and her husband Paul Vella, Dr Joseph F. Jr and his wife Carmen, the brothers of his late wife, Eric, Albert, Edwin, Patrick and Raymond, and their respective wives, her sister Lina, the widows of Charles and Franz, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow, Monday, February 19, at 8.15am for Naxxar parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal and peaceful rest. The family wishes to thank the carers at Casa Antonia who took good care of Hubert over the past weeks and special thanks also go the dedicated team of carers and personnel at RW7 Ward, Karin Grech Hospital and the many medical and nursing personnel at Mater Dei Hospital who were diligently supportive over the past few years.
VIGNA. On February 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, DOMENICO, of Birkirkara, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church at the age of 72. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Mary Rose sive Roselle, his children Carlo and Antoinette, Flavio and Louise, Ennio and Naomi, Melissa and Michael, his grandchildren Elysia, Damian, Jake and Nathan, his sister Suor Maria, his brother Michele and his family, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, February 20 at 1.30pm for Santa Marija parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Provvidenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AZZOPARDI – JOSEPH P. On the third anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Deeply missed but always remembered by his loving wife Therese, his dear children Gilbert and Nadianne, Lara and Bernard, Antonella and Anthony, Bertram and his girlfriend Kim, his dearest grandchildren Andrea, Amy, Thomas, Beppe and Maya, his six brothers and their respective families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today, Sunday, February 18 at 11am at Attard parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONELLO DUPIUS – GEORGE. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, tomorrow, February 19, 2018, the eighth anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by his wife Iris and his son Etienne and Josette, Solange, Georges and Debbie and their respective families.
CASOLANI. In loving memory of MAURICE, today being the 47th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered and sadly missed by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.
CASSAR. In loving memory of MIKIEL (ta’ Ruman), tomorrow being the 22nd anniversary of his death.
Deep in our hearts
A memory is kept
Of a father we loved
And never will forget.
Lovingly remembered by his son Romano, other children, their families, relatives and friends. A remembrance Mass will be said tomorrow, Monday, February 19 at 6.30pm at Loyola House (tal-Ġiżwiti), Naxxar.
CASSAR. In loving memory of MIRIAM, née Pisani, today being the first anniversary of her passing away. Deeply missed and fondly remembered by Paul, her children Erika and Andrew and their respective families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRIMA. In loving memory of a dear mother, ROSINA, today the 42nd anniversary of her death. Always remembered by herfamily.
LA ROSA. Treasured and unfading memories of our dearest father JOSIE on the 40th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Greatly missed by his daughters and their families. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
PIROTTA – DOMINIC. Treasured memories of a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 15th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lovingly remembered by his children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAVONA – ANTHONY. In treasured memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today being the third anniversary of his passing away. Remembered with unfading love by Godwin, Carmen, Gertie, Edwin and Maryrose.
SERRACINO-INGLOTT – LEONILDA. Remembering with love our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 41st anniversary of her demise which occurred on 22.2.1977. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Laura and George Boffa and their family in Australia, also family in Malta and Canada.
SIMLER. In ever loving memory of MARIA and LOUIS, being their sixth and 18th anniversary, this month, of their demise respectively. Dearly loved and remembered by their children Stephanie and her husband Patrick Critien and Denise, and their grandchildren Marie Adrienne and Jean Louis. Lord, grant them eternal peace.
SIMONDS. In loving memory of ANGELA (Borg Olivier) on the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and prayers and sadly missed by her son George, her brothers Alexander and his wife Kathleen, and Jean Claude, her nephew Stefano and her niece Karina.
XUEREB. In loving memory of LEO, a dear husband, father and grandfather, who went to meet the Risen Lord 16 years ago. Deeply missed by Louise, Wayne and Ljuana, Ingrid and Christopher, Kurt and Marija.
XUEREB. In loving memory of a special uncle, LEO, especially today being the 16th anniversary of his passing away. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Alice.
Lenten retreat
The St Joseph Blata l-Bajda/Valletta Past Pupils Association is organising a Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 10 between 8.45am and 1pm with the participation of Fr Allister Aquilina OFMConv. Mass will also be celebrated. For more information, call 9988 2646, e-mail stjosephschoolppa@outlook.com or visit the St Joseph Blata l-Bajda/Valletta Past Pupils Association Facebook page.