GRECH. To Salvina née Busuttil and David, God’s precious gift of a daughter – KATE, born on February 18, 2018, at Mater Dei Hospital. Most welcome sister to Jack and Nick. Thanks be to God and Padre Giacomo Filon.
Obituaries
CAMILLERI. On March 16, at her residence, GIUŻEPPA, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe, Pauline and Louis and his wife Rita, her grandchildren Kurt and Karl and their fiancées, her brother Tomaso and his wife Maria, her husband’s brother and sister, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, March 19, at 2.30pm for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family vault at Safi Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALE. On March 1, PHILIP GEORGE, known as Phil, aged 60, passed peacefully away after a courageous fight. Loved husband of Jackie, father of Lee, Emma and Dawn. Sadly missed by all other family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 20 at 11am at Holy Trinity church, Sliema. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, and Noah’s Ark Dog Sanctuary, Mellieħa, will be greatly appreciated.
VELLA. On March 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, MGR CHARLES G. VELLA, born in Sliema on June 27, 1928, and ordained priest on December 8, 1954, was called by Jesus the Eternal Priest from a life lived for families and the sick. Founder of the Cana Movement and director at San Raffaele Hospital, Milan. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Mary, widow of John Zammit, Lydia and her husband Cecil Blake, his brother Alfred, his nephews and nieces Anna Zammit, Dorothy and Richard Galea Debono, Mark Zammit and his partner Marielle, Audrey and Mark Xuereb, James and Sheryl Ann Blake, and Lara Vella, together with his grand-nephews and nieces and their respective children, and other relatives and numerous friends in Malta and Italy, among them his collaborator Antonio Strizzi. The funeral cortège will leave Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, March 22, at 8.15am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where a celebration Mass to thank God for the gift of Fr Charles will be celebrated by His Excellency the Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna at 8.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Cana Movement or Dar tal-Kleru would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the Sisters, carers and staff at Dar tal-Kleru, together with doctors, nurses and staff at the Renal Unit and Diabetic Foot Ward at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
To thank
Tony, Brian and Suzanne would like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who expressed their sympathy on the sad loss of MARY ANNE BUSUTTIL née SCIBERRAS who went to meet the Risen Lord on February 22, 2018. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on Thursday, March 22 at 7pm at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD. In loving memory of ADRIAN, tomorrow being the fourth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and forever loved by his wife Anna, his children Alan and Nicola, Alexia and Aldo, Alison and Saviour, his grandchildren Emma, Abigail, Isabelle, Adrian and family. Mass in his memory at Attard parish church, tomorrow, March 19 at 6.30pm. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG – ANTONIETTA, née Marzetti, widow of Eddie. On the 25th anniversary of her demise, March 7th. Lovingly remembered by her three children Daniel, Marilena, Denis and their families in Scotland and Malta, other relatives and friends, especially by life-long friend Maria Monticelli of Bologna. Always fondly remembered by ‘old girls’, Convent of the Sacred Heart. Rest in peace.
GERADA. Cherished memories of our only beloved daughter, KAREN, who went to her heavenly home on March 23, 2004, at the tender age of 16. Mass will be held on Friday, March 23 at 7.30am at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara. Deeply missed by mum and dad.
MARICH – LENA. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother. Remembered with fondest love, today the 24th anniversary of her death. So sadly missed by her daughters Doreen, Caroline, Louise and their families. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
MEILAK – Dr JOSEPH MEILAK, 18.03.1980. Precious and everlasting memories of our beloved Joe. Now as always so close to our hearts. Cettina, Stefan, Lucienne, Erika and grandchildren.
PULIS. In loving memory of JOSEPH, a beloved father and grandfather, today the 18th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. To live on in the hearts of those we love is not to die. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest. Yvonne, Josette, Alex and families.
ULLO. In sweet remembrance of my beloved sister MARY who departed so unexpectedly seven years ago today. Still deeply missed by Josephine.