ALLEN. On April 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, FILOMENA, née Cremona, widow of Leslie, of Ħamrun, residing in Iklin, aged 95, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and never forgotten by her daughters Annabella and Anton and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, April 11, at 10am for Resurrection chapel at Hilltop Gardens, Naxxar, where funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUGEJA. On April 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL, of Żebbuġ. Malta, residing in St Julian’s, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his wife Maria Therese née Tabone, his children Philip and his wife Marcelle, George and his wife Alice, Twanny and his wife Anna, his beloved grandchildren Tessa and her husband Paul, George and his wife Diane, Karl and his wife Melissa, Ann and her husband Andre, Philip and his fiancée Marie Claire, Karl and his fiancée Jessica, Thea and her husband Justin; and his great-grandchildren Sarah and Chloe, brothers and sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow, Monday, April 9, at 2.30pm at Żebbuġ parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank all management and staff at Simblija Care Home, Hilltop Gardens, Naxxar. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CIANTAR. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMANUEL, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jill, his children Caroline and Paul, their families, his stepsons Andrew and Gregory, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sisters Betty and Carrie, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Monday, April 9, at 9am at Marsascala parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MERCIECA. On April 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARGARET, of Valletta residing in Blata l-Bajda, widow of Joseph, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Charles and his wife Rachel, Maryanne and her husband Godfrey Swain, Mark, her grandchildren Matthew and his fiancée Christine Falzon, Sean and his fiancée Justine Bugeja, Dr Naomi, Rubi, her brother-in-law Emanuel, widower of Carmelina, Annie, widow of her brother-in-law George, other relatives, cousins and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Sunday, April 8, at 10am for Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal chapel (kappella tal-Mużew), Blata l-Bajda, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCOTTO. On April 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, SHEILA, née Abela, widow of Felix, of Paola, aged 75, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Marco and his wife Ke, Stefan and his wife Luċija and Valerie, her brother Jeffrey and his wife Doris, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, April 10, at 8am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow’s 6.30pm Mass at St Mary’s parish church, Attard, will be offered for the repose of the soul of LINO ABELA. The attendance of relatives and friends is appreciated.
Today being the 17th anniversary of the death of VICTOR PACE, Mass at 6.30 at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
GOUDER – LINA. Lovingly remembered today and always. Simone, Francis, Karl, Simon and Nicky.
MALLIA – FRANCIS S. Fondest and unfading memory of a dear father on the 30th anniversary of his passing. Always remembered with affection by his son Albert, daughters Monika, Miriam and Margaret, their spouses and his grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts and daily prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Charles de Foucauld meeting
The Lay Fraternity of Blessed Charles de Foucauld is organising a biblical meeting at Ċentru Kristu Ragħaj, Archbishop’s Seminary, Tal-Virtù, Rabat, on Sunday, April 15, between 9.30am and 1pm. The programme includes adoration, a tea/coffee break, a talk about Charles de Foucauld and the Bible, and Mass. Those who wish to attend are asked to call 2134 2818, 7934 2818 or e-mail 5cjgrima@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 11.
Philately Club
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia on Wednesday at 6pm. All stamp collectors are welcome. For more information, call 7931 5509.