CAUCHI. On March 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Vanessa, née Cordina and Jean Pierre, God’s most precious gift of a son – GABRIEL, a most welcome brother to Benjamin and Julian. We thank God for blessing us with another miracle. Special thanks to the obstetrician, midwife and all the staff at OBS 3 for their excellent care.
Obituaries
AZZOPARDI. On March 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, NORMAN, of San Ġwann, aged 82, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his children Darrell and Jennifer, Brendan and Jacqueline, Warren and Sandra, Cedric and Tina, his grandchildren Kain, Jenna, Adam, Gayle, Kyle, Paula, Travis and their respective partners, his great-grandchildren Scott and Elisa, his sisters Rita, Edith and her husband, nephews and nieces, his in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, April 3, at 7am for Our Lady of Sorrows (Maria Addolorata) parish church, St Paul’s Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at the Divine Mercy (Ħniena Divina) Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CURMI. On March 30, FRANCIS X., aged 90, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his son Joseph and his wife Marlene, his daughter Ruth, his brother Joseph and his wife Ophelia, his grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, April 2, at 12.30pm for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 1pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank all the staff at Mater Dei M1.
MANCHÉ. On March 26, Surg. Maj. Dr LORIS MANCHÉ, widower of Yvonne, aged 92, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Marie Antoinette and her husband Henri Diacono, his son Noel and his wife Moira, his grandchildren Jacques and his wife Daniela, Nicole and her partner Angelo Abela, Alexandra, Louis and Bertie, his great-granddaughter Milu and his great-grandson Luca, his brother Judge Albert Manché, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia, Balzan, tomorrow, Monday, April 2, at 1.30pm for Balluta parish church, St Julian’s, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Casa Antonia for their dedication and care. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIZZI. On March 29, MABEL, widow of Edgar, aged 86, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Mario and his wife Connie, Guido and Anna, Joe, Henri and his wife Sue; her grandchildren Mark, Alex and his wife Emma, Michael and Chantal, Rebecca and Lee, Edward and Bertha, Christopher, Andrew and Peter; her great-grandchildren Thomas, Bettina and Sebastian, Lyla Rose and Ruby Leon; her nieces Sandra and Fiona, Rosanne and Sylvia, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital, on Tuesday, April 3, at 8.15am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorota Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza would be appreciated. The family would like to thank her carers Pricila, Mary and Lisa. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On March 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, MADELEINE, of Msida, aged 88, widow of Joseph, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Emma and her husband Emmanuel, her brother’s widow Tessie, her nephews and nieces Dione, Joanne, Christine, Joseph, Mark and Roberta, their spouses and children, inlaws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, April 2 at 8.45am for St Joseph parish church, Msida where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SULLIVAN. On March 25, in Ashford, Kent, AGNES, née Humphneys, after an illness borne with great fortitude and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Kevin, her two daughters Victoria and her husband Andrew, and Fiona, her grandchildren Alice and Joseph, her sisters May, Margaret and her husband Jim, Catherine and her husband David and her brother John and his wife Faye, her mother-in-law Monica and her in-laws Trevor and his wife Angela, Marica and her husband Gerrard and Elizabeth and all her nephews and nieces. The funeral will take place in Ashford. May she rest in peace.
In Memoriam
ATTARD. In loving memory of Fr FRANK ATTARD on the 27th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his sisters Iris, Rose, his brother Michael and Pina in Canada, his brother-in-law Victor, nephews and nieces. A prayer is solicited.
BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of Mgr JOSEPH BUSUTTIL on the fourth anniversary of his death. A prayer is solicited. His family.
CAMILLERI. Treasured and unfading memories of my father PASQUALE, being the 30th anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Odette.
CAMILLERI – PAUL A. Very loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on his 20th anniversary of God’s call to eternal life. Marie, the six children and their families.
CASAPINTA – TONIO. Treasured memories of a most beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the first anniversary of his demise. His wife Tanya, sons Kurt and Damian, Alexia and Tiziana and all the family.
DEBONO – PHILIPPA. Fondest memories of our dearest mother, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always remembered with great affection by her sons George and Godwin and their families.
DESPOTT – GEORGE. Remembered always with love and gratitude. His children Karl, Tania, Maurice, Jean, spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FALZON – JOE. In treasured memory of a dearest uncle and grandfather, today the 20th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed, always remembered with love and gratitude by Rita, Joe and David.
NAUDI – MARY. In ever loving and unfading memory of our dearest mother, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Sunday, April 8, at 5.30pm at Balzan parish church. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
PORSELLA-FLORES – GEOFFREY. On the second anniversary of his return to the House of the Father on April 4. Remembered with affection by his wife Maria, his children Pierina, Liliana, Renzo, George and Marco and their families. The 9.30am Mass on Sunday, April 8, at Christ the King parish church, Paola, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TONNA – RINA, née Bacchetta. Rest in peace, dear mamà. Vivien, Corinne, Alex and families.
VUKOVIC – DRAGO. Fondest memories of our loving father, today the 56th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered with much love by his daughters Marica and Jana and all the family. Rest in peace dear papa together with our beloved mother Hilda and brother Sandro.
ZAMMIT – TONY. On the anniversary of his demise.
Days will pass
And turn into years
But we always remember you
With silent tears.
His wife, daughter, brothers, sisters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of GAETANO ABELA who went to meet the Risen Lord on March 2, 2018, will be said tomorrow, Monday, April 2, at 7pm at St Julian’s parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.