GAUCI MAISTRE. On September 26, JOSEPH, aged 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Sliema comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family. His loss is deeply mourned by his beloved and devoted wife Pat, née Copperstone, his children Peter, Veronica and her husband Franco Debono, Michael and his wife Gabby, his grandchildren Demi, Sophie, Paula and Beppe, his brothers Godfrey and his wife Joan, Anton and his wife Judy, John and his wife Anne Marie, Paul and his wife Marceline, his in-laws Josette and her husband Josie Ellul Mercer, John and his wife Carol, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Friday, September 28, at 1.30pm, for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRIMA. On Tuesday, September 25, at Casa Antonia Residential Home, Balzan, MARYANNE, née Gauci Borda, widow of Francis, aged 93, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Norman, Adrian, Monica, Marisa, Mark, Simone, Diane, David, Brian, and their respective spouses, Frank Borg, widower of her daughter Nadya, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow, Friday, September 28, at 2pm, for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Special thanks go to the management and all the carers at Casa Antonia for the exceptional dedication and loving care shown to her over the past years.
PACE. On September 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELO of Attard, aged 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Jane and her husband Michael Debono, Mario and his wife MaryAnne nèe Spiteri, Guido and his wife Mariza nèe Muscat, Marisa and her very good friend Monique, his grandchildren Mark and his wife Hannah, Alex and his wife Antonia, Mireille and her husband John, Michaela and her husband Kris, Matthew and his wife Caren, Stephanie and Jeremy, his great-grandchildren Nicola, Ann, Krista, Sarah, Adrian, Fay, Andrew and Bianca, his in-laws Margaret Pace widow of his brother Joe, Paul Gauci widower of his sister Mary, John Mercieca of Canada, Frans Mercieca and his wife Jane, nephews and nieces, his devoted carers Chiqui and Rhoda, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Friday, September 28, at 2pm, at St Mary’s parish church, Attard, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at the Renal Unit, Mater Dei Hospital, for their excellent dedication and professional care.
Requiem Mass
A Mass in memory of JENIFER MASEFIELD, nèe Trigona, who died on September 5, 2018, will be celebrated at Lapsi church, St Julian’s, tomorrow, Friday, September 28, at 6pm.
In Memoriam
ATTARD. In loving memory of ANTHONY. Today the 18th anniversary of his death. Masses at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, will be celebrated for the repose of his soul. Always remembered by his children, their spouses and his grandchildren. A prayer is kindly solicited.
CACHIA – ALFRED. In loving and unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather being his 26th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife, children and grandchildren.
CASSAR – VINCENT (Ċensu). Treasured and unfading memories of a dearest father, today being the anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his sons, daughters and in-laws.
DEPASQUALE – CATHERINE. In loving memory of our dear mother, today being the 51st anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her son, daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren.
STELLINI – JOYCE. Affectionate memories of a dear mother and nanna who loved us infinitely, today being the 15th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alexander and Jo Anna, Gianfranco and Nicky, Roberta and Michele.
VELLA. In loving memory of our dear MICHAEL. His family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
To whom it may concern
Rachel Gauci recently obtained the Diplùme d’Etudes Musicales in piano from the Conservatoire du Grand Avignon, France. The course included piano solo, piano accompaniment, chamber music, history and analysis. The second year was supported by the Malta Arts Scholarships. Ms Gauci would also like to thank Mrs Janatha Stubbs for her support.
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