BORG GRIXTI. On May 3, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, Mater Dei Hospital, HELEN, of St Julians, aged 65, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Michael Borg, her children Neville, Emilia and her husband Josef Karl Rapinett, brothers and sisters nephews and nieces, in-laws and relatives. Funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, May 5 at 8am for Carmelite parish church, Balluta, St Julians, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEMANUELE. On April 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, after a long illness, Dr ALFRED DEMANUELE (Fredu) of Marsascala, aged 87, passed away. Predeceased by his sister Jini of New Brunswick and his elder brother Giuseppe of Cospicua (Bormla). Fredu, is survived by his daughter Kathy Selecky of Toronto, granddaughter Carrie Selecky of New Orleans, his brother Maurice and wife Mary, their daughter Marisa and her family of Brampton, his brother Frank with children Tony and Norbert, of California, his brother Vincent and wife Twanny, with their children Joanne, Teresa and Chris, of California, a respected number of nieces and nephews, as well as his many friends and carers, particularly Sandra McMonagle and Wally Gaffarena. Friends also include a loyal and special group of “dedicated poker players”. One faithful and committed chess player, Joe Gatz came out and did much more than just play chess. Finally, where would Fred be without his good friend Tommy Wright? A funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be held today, Thursday, May 3 at 2pm at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Cospicua, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. In addition, a reception at Il-Fanal will commence at 4pm for family and friends to share food, memories and celebrate the life of Fredu. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, in lieu of flowers, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

EAR. On April 30, at Casa Arkati, Mosta, AMY, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss, her daughters Lorraine and Tania, their respective husbands Mario and Gino, her son Harry, her granddaughter Leeann, her husband Chris and her great-grandchildren Jake and Nicholai, her sister Josephine, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Arkati today, Thursday, May 3 at 8.15am for St Mary’s parish church, Mosta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Mosta Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank all members of the Staff at Casa Arkati, Mosta.

GRECH CUMBO. On May 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JEANNE, née Warrington, aged 98, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Rita and her husband Anton Enriquez, Claire and her husband David Gauci, Monica and her husband Joseph Dalmas, her daughter-in-law Rita, widow of her son Ray, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, May 5 for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at Roseville Nursing Home and Mater Dei Hospital Ward M7 for their constant care and dedication.

MICALLEF. On April 29, YVONNE, née Baluci, of Attard, aged 90, went to meet the Risen Lord. She is survived by her children Leo and his wife Ines, Peter and his wife Patricia, Catherine and her husband Joe, Natalie and her husband Jean-Pierre, her sons-in-law Lino, widower of Lilian, Mario, widower of Miriam, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Louis and his wife Doris, her brother Gużi and his wife Mary, other relatives and friends. A funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be held tomorrow, Friday, May 4 at 2pm at Santa Maria parish church, Attard, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, in lieu of flowers, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF GRIMAUD. On May 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMANUELA, of Naxxar, aged 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Alfio and his wife Maria, daughter-in-law Nancy, widow of Aldo, Manuel, Dolores, Tony and Aurelio and his wife Julie, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège will leave Mater Dei Hospital today, Thursday, May 3 at 2.30pm for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery Chapel, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, in lieu of flowers, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SERRACINO. On May 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARLENE, of Sliema, aged 74, widow of John, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Daniela and her husband Tonio Gauci, her grandchildren Luca and Justyne, her brother Edwin and sister Pauline, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Thursday, May 3 at 1.30pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.00pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BORG – JODY. As time goes by, the thoughts get deeper.  In our hearts and mind, we will forever keep you, watch over our little angel. Mum and Lukan.

BORG – BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of our dearest father JOSEPH who passed away 38 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Christine and Gregory, Mark and Roberta and grandchildren Claude and Diane.

DEGAETANO – DOROTHY. Treasured and unfading memories of a much loved and precious mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the second anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our hearts and prayers and always remembered by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May she rest in the eternal peace and love of The Lord.

PIZZUTO – EMMA. Treasured and loving memories of a much loved mother and grandmother, today being the sixth anniversary of her demise.

Never more than a thought away
Lovingly remembered every day.

Always missed and forever remembered by her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

XUEREB – MARYANNE. Treasured and unfading memories of a very dear sister and aunt on her passing away, April 30, 2015. Sadly missed and always in our hearts and prayers. Lina, Albert, Vikki, Louise, Denis and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

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