DEBATTISTA. On June 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIO, aged 70, of Msida, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife Alfrida, his children Angele and her husband Melvin, Marica and her husband Vincent, Neville, and Josette and her husband Jonathan, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws Josephine and her husband Carmel, Paul and his wife Lillian, George and his wife Helen, Anthony, Catherine and her husband John and Doreen and her husband Joe, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, June 12, at 7.15am for St Joseph’s parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8am followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
EBEJER. On June 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, LINA of Balzan, widow of Ġeraldu, passed away peacefully at the age of 83, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss, her sisters Anna Vidal, Sr Vicky Grima of the Good Shepherd Sisters, Christie and her husband Tony Buhagiar, Carmen, widow of her brother Pawlu, Mary, widow of her brother Joseph, Gudith, widow of her brother Charles, Ġuża, widow of her brother-in-law Charlie, nephews and nieces, her great nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, June 12, at 2.30pm, for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church (Marija Annunzjata) parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Balzan cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA. On June 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY of Gżira, aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his daughters Roxanne and her husband Danny Di Nova, and Ramona and her husband Shane Cameron, his partner Simone Zammit, his mother Helen Galea, his brothers Paul and Jesmond and their respective families, his beloved grandchildren Jude, Bodi and Mavis, and also Jane and her husband Graham Morrison, together with numerous friends and relatives, both in Malta and Canada. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MUSCAT. On June 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY of Balzan, passed away peacefully at the age of 93, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children John and his wife Terry, Mary Grace and her husband Andrew, and Tanya and her husband Malcolm, her grandchildren and their respective spouses and partners, her great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, June 14, at 8am for Our Lady of the Annunciation (Marija Annunzjata) parish church, Balzan, 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 Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SKOK. On June 8, HERBERT RAINER, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness, at the age of 65. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Netty, his children Barbara and Ulrich, his stepdaughters Jessica, Rebecca and Janica and his grandchildren Ruby and Sofia, his mother-in-law Inge, his brother Walter and his wife Hanni, his nephews Stephan and Bernhard, other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held in Salzburg, Austria. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI. On June 9, YVONNE, aged 80, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital. She will always be loved and remembered by her sons Mario, Claudio and his wife Louise, grandson Luca, her sisters Phyllis, Iris, Mary, her brothers Alfred and John, and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, June 12, at 7.45am for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VASSALLO. On June 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, residing at Zammit Clapp Home, St Julians, aged 71, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his brothers Noel and his wife Beatrix, Victor and his wife Josephine, and sister Carmen and her husband Robert, residing in United States of America, his aunt Yolanda Zammit, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, June 13, at 9.30am, for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Foundation, Mater Dei Hospital, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Remembrance Mass
Today, Monday, June 11, 2018, being the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Judge MAURICE CARUANA CURRAN, a Mass in his memory will be offered by his family and friends for a life entirely dedicated to the service of his country and to making it a better place with his vision for Din l-Art Ħelwa. His Eminence, Cardinal Prospero Grech, OSA, will be the main celebrant. The Mass will be held at the church of Our Lady of Victories, Valletta, at 12 noon. All who love Malta are invited to attend.
In Memoriam
ATTARD BAYLISS – JOSEPHINE. In treasured memory of a dearest mother and grandmother, today the eighth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed, always remembered with love and gratitude by her children and grandchildren.
DeBONO. In ever loving memory of our dear mother MIRIAM on the 10th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her sons Edward, Martin and David and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GULIA – Judge Professor WALLACE GULIA, June 11, 2000. A caring gentleman, loved and revered. Nancy, Myra and Terence, Gabrielle and Alex, and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO – MARK. In loving memory of a treasured father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his death. We miss you. Nicola and Paul, Katryna, Justin and Sophie. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.45pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO – MARK. Remembering a beloved son and brother on the fourth anni-versary of his death, today and always. So loved and so sadly missed. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Mummy, John and Tabby.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO. In loving memory of MARK on the fourth anniversary of his death. Henry, Anthony and family.