AQUILINA. On March 19, at Simblija Care Home, JULIAN (Ġiljan), of Swieqi (St Andrews Farm/Garden View Complex), aged 81, went to meet the Risen Lord after a short illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary Rose née Bezzina, his son Joe and his wife Iona, his treasured granddaughter Emma, his brothers Karmenu and Cikku, his nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Simblija Care Home today, Wednesday, March 21, at 1.45pm for the parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of the Church, Ibraġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment in the family vault at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family would like to express gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff both at Ward M3, Mater Dei Hospital, and Simblija Care Home for their care and dedication.
BALDACCHINO. On March 18, GUILIO from Sliema, residing in Mellieħa, passed away peacefully at the aged of 44. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss, his mother Marlene, his son Liam and Maria, his sister Alexia and Julian, Irene, relatives and numerous friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, March 24 at 8.30am for Marija Bambina parish church, Mellieħa, where a Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. (Entrance through main gate). No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. All those who is attending the funeral, the family would like them not to wear black. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BRIFFA. On March 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, Dr PAUL BRIFFA of Valletta, a week away from his 90th birthday, went to meet the risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Diane and her husband John Caruana, Norman and his wife Susan, and Claire and her husband Charles Zahra, his treasured grandchildren, Abigail, Nathan and his wife Graziella, Paul and his girlfriend Julia, and Michela, his sister Carmen Macelli, his nephews, nieces, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Thursday, March 22 at 2pm for the Annunciation of Our Lady parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Ursuline Crèche, Guardamangia, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
His family would like to express gratitude to the staff at Casa Antonia, Balzan, the doctors, nurses and staff at Neuro-Medical Ward, Mater Dei Hospital.
MELI. On March 11, ZACHARY DAVID (Zack), aged 24, from Tal-Ibraġ. He will always be loved and remembered by his parents David and Anna, his sisters Alberta and Leonie, Alberta’s husband Neil and their son Jack, uncles, aunties, their respective families, other relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, March 24, at 1.30pm for Tal- Ibraġ parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. The family would appreciate if instead of flowers donations be sent in his name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Malta. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
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 tomorrow, 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. Lord, grant him eternal rest. 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.
VELLA. On March 18, MARIA, née Agius, of Qrendi, aged 71, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alfred, her daughters Simone and her husband Frederick Clark, Jeanette and her husband Omar Busuttil, her beloved grandchildren Matthew, Francesca, Martina, Jacob and Kate, her brothers and sisters, Charles, Laurence, Pauline, Joe, Angelo, Reno, Rev. Mgr. Emmanuel Agius, Lourdes, Rosario, and Bernardette, her in-laws, their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, today, Wednesday, March 21, at 2.30pm for St Mary parish church, Qrendi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated 3.30pm followed by interment at Qrendi cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of the soul of MARY ANNE BUSUTTIL, née Sciberras, will be celebrated tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, at 7pm at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In Memoriam
BORG. In ever loving and unfading memory of ELVIRA, loving wife of the late Phillip and a dear caring mother, today the 41st anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and deeply missed. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her children.
CARUANA COLOMBO – Judge JOSEPH CARUANA COLOMBO. In treasured memory of our beloved father who died on March 21, 1986. Victor and Liana.
COLEIRO. In ever loving memory of my dear mother MARTHA, née Vincenti, on the 61st anniversary of her death. Remembered with love by Maria and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA – ANTHONY H. In fondest memory of our dear father, today the eleventh anniversary of his death. A loving father who is always in our thoughts and prayers. Anthony and M’Anne, Christian and Francesca, and Nikki. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA – ANTHONY H. In memory of our dearest nannu Tony who passed away 11 years ago today. A loving grandfather, so greatly missed by his grandchildren Philip, David, Martina, Julian, Matthew, Alexia, Sarah, Allan, Andrea and Alexander.
GATT – ANN. In loving memory of a wonderful mother and grandmother, on the fifth anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her daughter Blanche, her grandchildren Sophie and Paul and their father Richard, and her daughter Jennifer and her partner Ron. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts.
LA FERLA – ALBERTO (il-Warrior), Architect, died in WW2 at St Agata Internment Camp, Rabat on 21-03-1942. Fondly remembered by Annina, Aldo and Yolanda.
MIZZI – JOHN. In sweet memory of a dear husband and father who departed 10 years ago to meet the Lord. His wife Doris, his sons Fr Paul and Carmel.
MIZZI – UGO D. Remembered with love and gratitude on the 33rd anniversary of his passing away to a better world. Always in the heart of his wife. Mary, children Petrina, Ramon, Etta and Andrew, in-laws, family and friends. Rest in peace.
NAUDI – MARIKA, née Hili. Remembering a dear wife and mother on her birthday. Hector, Karl and Nadine and their children.
NAUDI – MARIKA, née Hili. Remembering our dear daughter on her birthday. Mama.
NAUDI – MARIKA, née Hili. Remembering our dear sister on her birthday. Beppe, Edith, Marin, Erika, Paul, Angela, Lilla, Gino, Melo, Fiona and their children.
SANT – MATTHEW JOSEPH. Remembering our dear father, with love and gratitude who went to meet the Risen Lord 30 years ago. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Ann, Rose, Godfrey, Edward, Tony, Joan, Marie and their families.
STAFRACE – DOMINIC, 21-3-1973. Unforgettable memories. Salvinu and Monica.
ZARB. In memory of our beloved uncle JOSEPH, always remembered with love, especially today the 29th anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Claire, Anna, Michael and their families.
Figolli sale in aid of Puttinu
St Nicholas College, Dingli Secondary School, will be taking the challenge of selling as much figolli as they can in aid of Puttinu Cares.
The public is urged to join the staff and students at the Ministry for the Family, Children’s Rights and Social Solidarity, Palazzo Ferreria, Valletta, today from 8.30am until 1.30pm.