BUSUTTIL. On February 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY ANNE, née Sciberras, aged 71. She is survived by her husband Anthony (also known as Tony, of FBS Group/Foster Clark & B&S Group), her cherished and precious children Brian and Suzanne, her sisters Monica and her husband John Galea and Margaret and her husband Noel Holland, her Sciberras and Calleja cousins, her in-laws Marlene and her husband Lino Scicluna, Margaret and her husband Joseph Wismayer, Nanette widow of Frank Busuttil, Therese widow of Louis Busuttil, Wendy widow of Charles Busuttil, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Monday, February 26, at 1.30pm for Stella Maris church, Sliema, where Mass will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance through the back gate). May she rest in peace.
GOODWINS. On February 20, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Scotland, ROSANNE, née Gatt, aged 59, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her son Richard, her partner Liam Millar, her parents Dr Maurice and Nellie Gatt, residing at Marsascala, her sister Nadine and her husband Frederick Grech, her brother Dr David Gatt and his wife Christine, her nephews Andrew, Thomas and Allan, many other relatives and friends. The family regret that they are unable to receive visitors at this time. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
OLIVIERI. On February 23, JOE, aged 91, passed peacefully away at home, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Marie Louise née Said, his son Louis and his wife Elizabeth, his daughters Josette and her husband Steve Naudi and Brigid and her husband Patrick White; grandchildren Christina, Ryan and Michael, his sisters Maria Eastwood of Yorkshire, UK, and Doris Grech, his nephew, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27 at 1.30pm for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MUSCAT. On February 24, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, GEORGE, of Balzan, aged 81, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Alfred, Charles and his wife Doris, Edwin and his wife Connie, his sisters Antoinette, Mary and her husband John, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. A funeral celebration will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27. The cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital at 8am followed by Mass praesente cadavere at the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, at 8.30am, followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PARKIN. On February 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANN MARIE, née Micallef, of Balzan, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family, at the age of 62. Dearly missed and never forgotten by her beloved husband Rodney, her brothers Joseph and his wife Frida, Frank and his wife Margaret, Giovann and his wife Carmen, her sister Mariella and her husband Joseph, her beloved nephews and nieces, other relatives and many friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27, at 2pm for the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated. Ann Marie will forever be remembered for her great strength, optimism, love she shared and the joy she brought to each and every one during her beautiful life. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCERRI. On February 25, PAUL, aged 90, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Annie, née Fenech, his daughters Marisa and Silvana, his son Edwin and his wife Doris, and his grandaughters Michaela and her boyfriend Luca and Martina and her boyfriend John, his sisters, Bice, Victoria, Georgina and her husband Paul Mifsud, and Doris and her husband Frankie Vella, his wife’s brothers Frans, Charlie and his wife Agnes, Mary and her husband Tony Calleja, John and his wife Carmen, Paul, residing in Australia, and her sister Mary and her husband Tony, his nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27 at 2.30pm for St Dominic’s church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On February 25, JOSEPH, widower of Mary Rose née Testa, of Ħamrun, passed away peacefully at the age of 93, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved daughters Valerie and her husband Joe Caruana, Monica and her husband Adrian Stivala, his grandchildren Nicholas, Roberta and her husband Kurt, Amanda, Roxana and her husband Donio, his sister Pia, nephews and nieces, other relatives, friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27, at 2pm, for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar il-Kaptan would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG BELLANTI – NOELLE. Treasured memories on the first anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BORG – PETER. In memory of a dear brother on the eighth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, never forgotten by his sister Jane Testaferrata Moroni Viani, his brother Tony and his wife Maria and their respective families. Tomorrow’s 8.30am Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of his soul. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. A prayer is kindly solicited.
CACHIA FEARNE – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a devoted father and grandfather on the anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Fondly remembered by his son John, his daughter-in-law Rebecca and his grandson Matthew. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Tal-Ibraġ church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR TORREGGIANI – RAPHAEL. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved brother and uncle, today the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters, Michael, Christine, Jackie and Philip, their spouses and children, aunts and uncles, family and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6pm at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema.
GRIMA. In loving memory of a dear father, ROMEO, today the 48th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his family.
HERRERA – ROSE. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 11th anniversary of her passing away.
PACE. In loving memory of DORIS on the 24th anniversary of her death. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.
PACE – VIOLET. In loving memory of a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who departed this life 16 years ago today. Fondly remembered by her children Mona, Rosanne and Victor, Gloria and Massie, her in-laws Stephanie Pace and Norman Grima, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
TESTAFERRATA MORONI VIANI – MARIO. Loving and treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, tomorrow the 11th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten, always remembered with love and affection by his wife Jane, his daughter Caroline, his sons Peter Paul and Paul Stephen and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Tomorrow’s 8.30am Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of his soul. A prayer is kindly solicited.
Spiritual retreats
The Centre for Ignatian Spirituality is organising the following religious activities:
A retreat for families will be held at Mount St Joseph, Mosta, from March 2 to 4.
The retreat, led by Fr Pierre Grech Marguerat and Cristina Spiteri, will enable couples to pray in quiet surroundings while trained child minders keep their children busy with a creative programme of fun activities and age-appropriate reflections.
There will be time for the participants to pray as individuals, as a couple as well as a family.
A retreat for divorced, civilly remarried Catholics, as well as those interested in the subject, led by Fr Dominic Sultana, will be held at Manresa House, Victoria, from March 8 to 11.
A retreat – Holy Week in Prayer – led by Fr Christopher Vella SJ and lay collaborators, will be held at Mount St Joseph from March 29 to April 1.
For enquiries and bookings e-mail info@mtsjoseph.org or phone 2276 0000.