The marriage between JOHN and FRIDA GRECH took place on June 1, 1969, at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ħam-run. Congratulations on this special day and best wishes for your future from your sons Stephen, his wife Maria, granddaughters Andrea, Rachelle and Gillian, and Chris, his wife Catherine and grand-sons Kyle and Kayne.
Obituaries
BINETT. On May 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, VIOLET, aged 91, went to meet the Risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sister Imelda Spiteri, née Binett, all her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, June 2, at 9am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, 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. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
CALLEJA. On May 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENT of St Paul’s Bay, brother of the late Fr Ġuzepp Calleja, OFM Conv., passed away peacefully at the age of 62, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his brothers Carmelo and his wife Tessie, Paul and his wife Mariella, his sister Rita and her husband Tony Grima, his nephews and niece John Joseph, Mary Ann Therese, Jean Paul, Massimo, Cleaven, Christian, Reuben, Stefan and Nathaniel, his cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, June 2, 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 the Divine Mercy (Ħniena Divina) Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On Wednesday, May 30, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, ROSETTE of Gżira, aged 73, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Paul and his wife Margaret, née Degiorgio, Richard and his wife Caroline Gilmon, her sister Carmen, widow of Leone Debattista, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, June 2, at 7.45am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flo-wers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PORTANIER. On May 6, in Scotland, LILLIAN, aged 81, went to meet the Risen Lord after a short illness borne with courage and fortitude. A memorial service will be held tomorrow, Saturday, June 2, at 10am at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
SCERRI. On May 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIO, aged 65, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Doreen, née Chappell, his daughter Michelle, his son Myron and his wife Charmaine, his brother Joseph, his sister Pauline and their families, in-laws, nephews and nieces, many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, June 2, at 8am for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, 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 il-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
XUEREB. On May 25, EMANUEL, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Mariella, Diane, Ruth, Marco and his wife Mariella and Natalino and his wife Amy, his family and his wife’s family. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Saturday, June 2, at 8.30am at St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, 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 appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AMODEO – TONY. Unbelievably, 29 years have passed since you left us. It seems like yesterday. Your wisdom and knowledge, your quiet strength, your sense of humour, kindness and compassion stay with us and give us courage. We will never forget how you faced your debilitating illness with fortitude and dignity without any anger whatsoever. Thank you for teaching us how to deal with life and its surprises. Thank you for teaching us how to love to dance and have fun. We love you. Patti, Francesca and Muffy.
BRADLEY – DENNIS. On the seventh anniversary of his death. We remember Dennis. May cricket always be the game and Guinness always on tap. With love from family and friends in UK and Malta.
de DOMENICO. In everlasting memory of PHILIP on the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered with love by his wife Victoria, his sons Simon, Jonathan and his wife Charlene and his mother Evelyn. May he rest in peace.
GRECH. In loving memory of FRIDA, an inspirational woman 34 years after her death. Never forgotten by her husband William and children Alex, Charlotte, Herman and Shaun.
HILI – CHARLES. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear father, today, June 1, being the 44th anniversary of his demise. Remembered with love, always in our hearts and prayers. His son Paul and family.
SPITERI – Brigadier JOHN SPITERI. Unfading memories of my dear father, seven years later. May he rest in peace. Angie and her family.
SPITERI – Brigadier JOHN SPITERI. Remembering John, a dear brother, on the anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Doris and family.
Feast of The Visitation at St Dominic’s
The Dominican community of Valletta will today celebrate the titular feast of the parish church, The Visitation, the visit of Mary to Elizabeth, also known as Porto Salvo. The parish chapter of Gharb, together with the Dominican Friars, will concelebrate Mass at 6.15pm, led by archpriest Mgr Trevor Sultana. The two parishes are dedicated to The Visitation.
Before Mass, parish priest Michael Camilleri, OP, will inaugurate the restored titular painting of The Visitation. The painting was restored by Manwel Zammit.