TABONE. On Thursday, August 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, Joseph, CEO of Hal Mann Vella Group, aged 49, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mandy, his son Malcolm, his mother Doris and his father Victor, his brother Norbert and his wife Jeanette, his nephew Julian and his niece Mariah, his parents-in-law Charles and Rose, his sister-in-law Daphne and her fiancé Michele, all relatives and friends especially the directors, management and staff of Hall Mann Vella Group. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, August 25 at 9.15am for Christ the King parish church, Paola where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment in the Żabbar Cemetery in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares are appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.
WHITE. On Tuesday, July 31, Mgr. LEO J. White (Prefect Apostolic Emeritus of Garissa, Kenya), aged 89, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters and brothers, Mary and her husband John, Edgar and his wife Josephine, Tessie, widow of Thomas, Rose, widow of George, Joseph Cachia, widower of his late sister Agnes, his nephews and nieces, Joyce, Charles, Lynne, Brian, Kevin, Josette-Marie, Marvin, Cynthia, Moira, Patrick, David, Joseph, John, Mary Rose, Louis, George, Gertrude, their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, August 27, at 9.15am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, 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. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABELA – JOSEPH. Precious and loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his passing to a better life. Sadly missed by his wife May, and children Carmen, Steve, Joanna, Pierre and Caroline and their respective families. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6pm at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex.
LEEKS – WILLIAM MICHAEL. Ever loving memories of a beloved husband and father on the 26th anniversary of his sudden demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Frances and Franklin.
MANDUCA – DAVID. In ever loving memory of our beloved baby son on the 28th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Anthony and Rowena.
PORTANIER – MARY, née Preziosi. Treasured memories on the 34th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her sons, daughters, their respective spouses and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
TONNA-BARTHET. Treasured memories of JOSEPH, a beloved father and grandfather called to eternal life 22 years ago. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughters Janice and Cynthia and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.