MELI. On October 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARMAINE, née Pace Decesare, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her son Dr Clyde Meli, her brother Ronnie Pace Decesare, widower of Phyllis, Marijke, widow of her brother Godfrey, her in-law Marianne Meli, her cousins, amongst whom Maryanne Thake, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends, amongst whom Gerry Cowie of Croydon, UK, and members of Marana Tha` Community led by Dr John Bonnici Mallia. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, October 13, at 8.45am, for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Flowers or donations to The Malta Community Chest Fund will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCHEMBRI. On October 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, Fr MANUEL Of The Mother Of God, of the Discalced Carmelites, of Birkirkara, aged 57, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his fellow brethren of the Maltese Province of the Discalced Carmelites, his sisters Helen, widow of Manuel Sciberras and Maria and her husband Emanuel Camilleri, Mary, widow of his brother Charlie, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The public may pay their last respects and sign a book of condolences today, Thursday, October 11, at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, from 5 to 7pm, as all are invited to a short prayer in the presence of his remains. A concelebrated funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated on Friday, October 12, at 9.30am, at St Therese Sanctuary, Birkirkara, followed by private interment in the vaults of St Theresa Convent, Cospicua. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The Carmelite Community and his family would like to thank the staff at ITU, Mater Dei Hospital, for their dedication and care.

In Memoriam

BANAVAGE. In loving memory of ROBERT SINCLAIR. Missed by all his family. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said today at St Patrick’s church, Sliema.

PSAILA MANCHÈ – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, on the fourth anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Sonia, Michelle and Lisa and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

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