ABELA. On May 25, at home, WINNIFRED, née Gatt, passed away peacefully, aged 96. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Godwin and Anna, her daughters Nadia and David, Brigida and Mark, Francesca and Alex, her 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, her sister Maggie La Ferla, Mary Gatt, widow of her brother Joe, their families, and her many relatives and friends. Also special thanks to her loving carer and companion of seven years Glenda. Mass will be said today, Saturday, May 26, at 2pm at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
GRIXTI. On May 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of St Paul’s Bay, passed away peacefully at the age of 67, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his brothers and sisters Manuel and his wife Jeera, Francis and his wife Sonia, and Doris and her husband Joe, his nieces and nephews Alicia and her husband John and their son Tracy, Simone, Frankie, Giovanni, Angela and Vincent, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, May 28, at 7am for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul’s Bay, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On May 24, at Roseville, Attard, MARIA CASILDA, widow of Joseph, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Helen and Joe Cachia, Marco and Lucienne, her beloved grandchildren Nicolò and Andrea, her brothers Charlo and his wife Maria, Caesar and his wife Phyllis, her sister Adelaide and her husband Morris, Doris, widow of her brother Lino, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Roseville, Attard, today, Saturday, May 26, at 12.30pm for St Pius X parish church, Santa Luċija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 1pm, followed by interment in the family grave at St Gregory’s Cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Today Mass for the eternal joy and fulfilment in God of MANOEL and ANNA MIZZI will be celebrated at the Ursuline Sisters’ church, Sliema at 6.30pm. Lord, grant them true intimacy with their Risen Lord Jesus.
In Memoriam
BUTTIGIEG – ARTURO. Ever loving and treasured memories of a dearly beloved husband on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Forever in my heart and in my prayers. Loredana. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church.
FORMOSA. In ever loving and cherished memories of our dearest mother MINNIE on the 13th anniversary of her passing away. Her children Victoria, David and Stephen and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
LEONE GANADO – THERESA (Tessy), née Randon. Treasured memories of a most beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the 16th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your sons, daughter and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MALLIA – JOYCE, née Sarè. In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother, today the 22nd anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always remembered by her son Malcolm and his wife Rachel and her grandchildren Andrew, Edward and Gillian. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ROSSIGNAUD – JOSEPH. Cherished memories of our dear father, especially today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. So sadly missed by his children Margaret, Martin, Edgar, Helen and M’Louise, their spouses and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.
SAPIENZA. In loving memory of LOUIS on the 13th anniversary of his demise, May 26, 2005. Fondly remembered by his wife Rose, sons James, Brian, Mark and their families.
VALENZIA – MARYSE. In loving memory on the sixth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.
VELLA LAURENTI. Treasured memories of ANTONIA, today the 16th anniversary of her demise. Remembered by her son John and daughter Monica Pace Gouder. Tomorrow’s 6.30pm Mass at Balluta parish church will be said for her intention.