BUTTIGIEG. On August 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, Fr FELIX BUTTIGIEG, OSA, of Birkirkara, aged 80, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss the Augustinian community, his sisters Marcelle and her husband Joseph Casha and Vanna Buttigieg, his brother Joseph and his wife Carmeline, nephews and nieces, their respective spouses and families, other relatives, friends and all the community at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara. Fr Buttigieg’s body will be on display for public mourning at Dun Ġwann Mamo Augustinian Oratory, Tarxien, tomorrow from 8am. The funeral leaves the oratory tomorrow, Monday, August 20 for St Nicholas of Tolentino church, Tarxien, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Secretariat for Augustinian Missions will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEBATTISTA. On August 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL, of Żurrieq, aged 78, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Mary, his children Cynthia and Francis, his son-in-law Victor, his grandchildren Jean Luc and Christine, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, August 20, at 2.30pm for St Catherine’s parish church, Żurrieq where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment in the family grave at San Leone cemetery, Żurrieq. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ELLUL. On August 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE, of Qormi, aged 87, widow of Emanuel, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children David and his wife M’ Louise, Dennis, M’Lourdes and her husband Lino, Esther and her husband Horace, her grandchildren Jeanelle and her fiancé Matthew, Lisa Marie, Andrea and her fiancé Marc, Justine and her fiancé Josef, Stefania, Luca and Lara, her brother Joe and his wife Carol, her brother Emanuel, her sister Carmela, and Salvina, widow of her brother Nazzareno, and their families, in-laws, many relatives and friends.
The funeral will leave Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, August 20, at 2pm for St Sebastian’s parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On August 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALBERT, aged 93, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Lena, née Briffa, his children Maria and her husband Robert Sammut, Elizabeth and her husband John Depares, Gilbert and his wife Grace née Sciberras, his grandchildren Edward, David, Stephanie, Jacqueline, Matthew, Liza and Emma and seven great-grandchildren, his sisters-in-law Rose Vassallo and Eileen Mifsud, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, August 20, at 8.45am, for Stella Maris church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Salesians of Don Bosco will be greatly appreciated. The family wish to express their appreciation for the care Albert received at Casa San Paolo and the Medical unit at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRAINGER – BARRY JOHN, Sqdn Ldr RAF (retired) of Lincolnshire, UK but residing in Marsascala. On August 3, 2018 at the St Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Hazel and a proud and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service will be in UK. A memorial service for his many Maltese friends will be held later in the year. May flights of angels guide him to his rest.
VELLA BRINCAT. On August 17, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, EVELYN, née Portelli, of Pembroke, at the young age of 57, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Pierre and his wife Stacey, Desiree and her wife Joanna, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, their respective spouses and families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, August 21, at 7.45am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass in celebration of her life will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. In accordance with her wishes, the family request that those present wear colourful clothes. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BEZZINA – ARTHUR and MARY STELLA. Treasured memories of our dear parents who departed this life 35 and 22 years ago respectively. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lina, Georgette, Rose Marie, Antoinette and their families.
BORG MALLIA – PAUL and GUISA. In loving memory of our dearest parents on the anniversary of their demise. Fondly remembered by their family. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
CAMILLERI – Maestro GIUSEPPE CAMILLERI, 19.8.1976. A beloved father forever remembered with love and gratitude. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Violet, Antoinette.
CASOLANI. Cherished memories of our dear father ROBERT on the anniversary of his passing. Angela and Pierre, Ray and Roslyn.
COST CHRETIEN – GLORIA, née Farrugia, nine years ago today. Never forgotten by her husband Noel and family.
DESPOTT – ANNE. Treasured memories of a beloved mother on the 20th anniversary of her demise. Maurice, Jean, Karl, Tania and Analise and their respective families.
ELLUL – CHARISSE. On the first anniversary of her passing away. Always remembered and sadly missed by her parents John and Angela, her beloved Paul, her sister Audrey and her brother-in-law Georg, her nephews Luigi, Francesco and Beppe, all her friends, relatives and colleagues. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FABRI – CHRISTINE. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the fourth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Alfred, her son Simon and his wife Rosa Eva, her daughter Angela and her husband Simon Montanaro and her beloved grandchildren David, Emma and Nick.
FALZON – FRANCIS. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 31st anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his daughters, Sr Maria of il-Qaddejja taċ-Ċenaklu, Florence and her husband Sergio and his grand-daughter Francesca. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
GULIA – The Noble MARY, née Borg Carbott. Remembering our dearest mamà on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Maria, Phyllis, Doris, Wilhelmina, Georgina, Joe and Carmen and families.
MALLIA. In loving memory of RONALD on the eighth anniversary of his death. Always remembered and sadly missed by his wife Gladys, children and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MERCIECA. Remembering ANTON with love and a lifetime of memories on the first anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Always in our hearts – Clarissa; Cathy and Aldo, Tessa and Antoine, Peter and Sue and his grandchildren Michael and Pippa; his brother Adrian; his sister-in-law Frances; all his nephews and nieces and friends.
PACE – EDITH née Borg. Remembering a dearly loved mother and grandmother who passed away six years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter Joan and her husband David and grandsons Zachary, Bernie and Jonathan.
PACE – EDITH née Borg. Loving memories of a dear mother and nanna, today the sixth anniversary of her passing away to a better life. Missing you always, forgetting you never. Her daughters, Roxanne and Erika, Hector, grandchildren, Robert, SJ, Joseph, Marija-Evelina, Veronica-Anne, Edward-Hector. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCERRI. In sweet remembrance of our dear parents ROSARIO and MARY on the anniversary of their meeting the Lord. Their children and families. May they rest in peace. A prayer is kindly solicited.
SCIBERRAS – CLEMENT. In loving memory on his 16th anniversary. Never forgotten by his wife Mary, his children, Adrian and Raffaella, in-laws and his five grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
STAINES – MURIEL. In loving memory of a very dear sister on her anniversary. Patrick, Geraldine and Margaret.
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Reopening tomorrow for business as usual.
Philately meeting
The BOV Philatelic Club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, on Wednesday at 6pm. All stamp collectors are welcome. For more information, call 7931 5509.