ABELA. On March 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELO, known as Lino, of Valletta residing in Attard, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rose née Vella, his son Henry and Karen, his daughter Christine and her husband Francis Galea Salomone, his two grandsons Sean and Christopher, his sister-in-law Maria widow of Paul Farrugia, his brothers-in-law George Vella-Coleiro and Antonio Cilento widower of his sister Liliana, his niece Karen and her husband Anton, his nephews Gianrico and his wife Geraldine, Mark, Giorgio and Franco, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, March 15 at 8.30am for St Mary’s Parish Church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BARTELINGS. On March 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, NJORE, passed away peacefully after a short illness. She leaves to mourn her husband Garry (Ted), her son Gary and his wife Jane, their daughters Sophie and Charlotte, other relatives and friends. Njore will be taken abroad for cremation.

BORG. On March 12, at St Vincent de Paul, DORIS, née Aquilina, widow of Anthony of Valletta, formerly of Sliema, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Mariella and her husband Anthony Falzon, Simonè and her husband Louis Galea, her son James and his wife Phyllis, her grandchildren Oriana and her husband Andrew Spiteri, Matthew and Lauma, Bernard and Francesca, Adrienne and Steve, Alain, her sisters Carmen widow of Paul Zammit, Cecilia and her husband Andrew Vella, Antoinette wife of her brother Joe, Anna and her husband William Arena, all her husband’s family, many other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow, Wednesday, March 14, at 7.15am for St Augustine church Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Special thanks go to the staff of Serenity Ward 3 at St Vincent de Paul Residence for their care and dedication.

LICARI. On March 9, at his residence in Balzan, VICTOR Lieutenant Ad Honorem, Knight Grand Cross of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, aged 82, passed peacefully after a short illness borne with Christian fortitude comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his immediate family. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rosanne née Pace, his children Daniela wife of Richard Scerri, Jerome and his wife Janika, Ambrose and Jeppy, his treasured granddaughters Sara, Michaela, Petra, Philippa and Pia, his siblings Mary Lourdes, Sister Helendina of the Congregation of St Joseph of the Apparition, Doris Dionyssopoulos of USA, Ruth Aquilina, JoJo, Esther Vella Bonnici, Paul and Edward and their spouses, Iris widow of his brother Michael, Marlene widow of his brother Bernard, his in-laws Mona Zammit, Stephanie Pace, Norman Grima, Gloria Smith and Massie Vella, nephews and nieces, relatives and numerous friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, March 14, at 2pm for Our Lady of Annunciation parish church, Balzan, for the celebration of Mass præsente cadavere at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance through back gate). No flowers by request but donations to Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan will be greatly appreciated. Rest in peace. On his soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy.

PACE. On March 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOE, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Isabella née Zammit, his beloved daughter Becky and her husband Andrea Trapani, his sister Judy and her husband Anthony Zammit, his brother Jonathan and his wife Josette, his in-laws Lorna and Joe Pitrè, Herman, Ronald and his wife Claire, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, March 13, at 1.30pm for the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at the Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family would like to thank doctors, nurses and staff of the ITU and Ward SW 4 at Mater Dei Hospital for their care and dedication.

In Memoriam

BONNICI – PAUL. Remembering our beloved director on the 29th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your staff.

BORG COSTANZI – MARIA STELLA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother. Her family.

BUGEJA VIANI – LILIANINA. On the 18th anniversary of her passing away. Always remembered, loved and missed. John, Philip, Julian and Mary Ann. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

DOWNHAM – RONALD. In loving memory, on the 38th year of his demise. Remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FLERI – WINNIE. In loving memory, on the 22nd anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter Angela and her husband Stephen.

GRECH – JENNIFER. Kindest memories of a loving and caring mother will always be missed and never forgotten by her children, grandchildren, sister, nieces, nephews and all her family and friends. May she rest in peace. A Mass will be said on her fourth anniversary of her passing away tomorrow at 6.30pm at the Nazzarenu Church, Sliema, to celebrate her life.

HILI – BELLA, BA, LP, LLM (IMLI). Everlasting, treasured and unfading memories, today being the eighth anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. With love and prayers, her brother Paul and family.

HILI – BELLA. Fondly remembered, missed but never far away from my thoughts and prayers. Antoinette.

TONNA – EMMANUEL (Lolly). Treasured memories of our dear uncle on the 26th anniversary of his death. Mae, Tony and Frank. A prayer is kindly solicited.

URRY – KEVIN. Everlasting memories. His brother Joseph, his sister Marie, in-laws, nephew and nieces.

URRY – KEVIN. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on his 10th anniversary. So sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Carol and children Francesca and Michela.

URRY. In loving memory of KEVIN, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. So sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. His in-laws Annemarie and Joe, Edward and Elizabeth, Philippa and John, and his daughter Francesca.

VELLA BARDON – LINA. Affectionately known as Lali. Always in our thoughts and prayers on the 12th anniversary of her loss. Mark, Kevin, Frank and their families.

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