CAUSON. On August 5, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, DORIS, née Hibberd, of Santa Luċija, widow of Edwin, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Leslie and his wife Tanya, Kevin, Sharon and Ian, her grandchildren Andrew and his wife Donna, David, Daniel and Sean, together with Gerald Falzon, widower of her sister Josephine, her brother James and his wife Pat Hibberd, her sister Amy and her husband Joe Micallef, her in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Casa Antonia today, Tuesday, August 7, for Santa Luċija parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family wish to thank everyone at Casa Antonia, especially the nurses and carers who took so much care of her throughout her stay at the home. Donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be appreciated.
FARRUGIA. On Monday, August 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, BENJAMIN of Balzan, widower of Riccarda, née Felice, aged 94, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Paul, John and Anna and their families, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his brother Dr Paul Farrugia Bonnici, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, August 8, at 8.30am at Balzan parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Joseph Home, St Venera, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAMMUT. With sadness we announce the sudden demise of EMMANUEL (Lolly) of Floriana, residing in Paola, at Mater Dei Hospital on Sunday, August 5, aged 80. Fondly remembered and cherished by his wife Althea, née Grima, his son Dr Ivan Sammut and his wife Cristina and Maria Elena and her husband Stephen Abela, his grandchildren Luca, Orla and Larimar, his sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law and their respective families, cousins and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, August 8, at 8am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, were Mass will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCICLUNA. On August 6, at Gozo General Hospital, MARIA, née Rapa, of Victoria Gozo, aged 67, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Paul, her sons Ian and his wife Sabrina, Reuben and his fiancée Simone, her mother Carmela, her brothers and sisters, Joe and Giovanna, Yvonne and George, Lina and Loreto, Frances and Tony, Monica and Joe, Silvio and Natasha, Renato and Rose, Deborah and Patrick and Alfio; her mother-in-law Grazia, her sisters-in-law Rosaline, Maria, and Marisa, widow of Laurie, her beloved in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Gozo General Hospital on Thursday, August 9, at 4.30pm, for the Cathedral church, Victoria, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 5pm, followed by interment at St Mary’s Cemetery, Xewkija. No flowers by request but donations to the Cana Movement, Floriana, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI. On August 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA, of Għaxaq, residing in Marsascala, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Ġużeppi, her children Catherine and Joseph, and his wife Maria, her grandchildren Ludwig, and his wife Rosanne, Arvin Clive, and his wife Amanda, Sarah Marie, and her husband Renard, Saviour Luke, and his girlfriend Kylie, her great-grandchildren Miguel, Matias, Marcus, Annah Rose and Alec, her sister Rosaria, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, August 8, at 8.15am for Għaxaq parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Għaxaq cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VASSALLO. On August 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY of Ħamrun, former teacher Ħamrun government primary school, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved brothers, sisters and in-laws: Doris, Anthony and his wife Louise, John and his wife Lucia, Carmen and her husband Vic West, Lina, widow of her brother Alfred, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday, August 8, at 9.30am at the chapel of The Little Sisters of the Poor Home, Ħamrun, followed by interment in the family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the medical and nursing staff of Urology Ward 1, Mater Dei Hospital, as well as the sisters and staff at the Little Sisters of the Poor for their sterling care and dedication. No flowers by request but any donation to the Little Sisters of the Poor would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On August 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARGARET, of Kappara, San Ġwann, aged 53, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alex, her son Wayne, her father Joseph, widower of Lina, her father-in-law Pawlu and her mother-in-law Evelyn, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, their spouses, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, August 8, at 8am, for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AZZOPARDI – ANNA. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother who passed away 13 years ago. Sadly missed and forever in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Peter, Andrew, Simon, Ninia and Michael.
AZZOPARDI – ANNA. In memory of our dear friend, today the 13th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered. Ann, Josette, Sandra, Christine and Madeleine.
CASSAR. In loving memory of ALFRED, a dear, beloved husband and father, today the first anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, his children Mario, Massimo and Nadia and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of his soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.
You are missed each and every day,
For you were someone special
Who meant more than words can say.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CUOMO. In loving memory of our dearest CARMELO, today the 44th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
FLERI – OVIDIO. In loving memory, on the 39th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughter Angela and her husband Stephen.
GAUCI BORDA – CARMEN. On the 15th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by Myra, Neville and her grandchildren Gabriel and Raphael.
PIZZUTO – RENE. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 24th anniversary of his demise. His children Marcel, Moyra, Raymond, Suzanne, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. Cherished memories of our beloved KATYA on the 19th anniversary of her passing away. So sadly missed but always in our hearts. Lovingly remembered by her mother Monica and her brother Peter.