ALBANOZZO. On November 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTOR, aged 75, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Eva, his only daughter Faye and her partner Jonathan, his brothers, Robert, Joe and his wife Clare, and their sons Michael, Paul and Andrew and their families. He also leaves to mourn his stepdaughter Boriana, his many relatives and many dear friends. The funeral Mass will be celebrated today, Wednesday, November 28, at 2pm, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance upper gate). Rather than flowers, donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
AQUILINA. On November 27, at his residence, GODWIN (Godfrey) of Siġġiewi, residing in Attard, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Antonia (Nina), his son James and his daughter Marie Claire, his siblings Carmen and her husband Nicholas, Joseph and his wife Romilda, Cecilia and her husband Jim, Sr Bernardette of the Poor Clares, Mary Doris, Anthony and his wife Nancy, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, December 1, at 3pm, for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment at Siġġiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR MALLIA. On November 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY (known as Sailor), aged 76, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Louise, his son Trevor and his wife Joanne, grandchildren Jack, Sean and Andre, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday, November 30, at 8am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DESPOTT. On November 23, KARL ANTHONY of Sliema, formerly of Balzan, aged 71, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness borne with Christian fortitude surrounded by his loved ones, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss, his treasured wife, Maphine née Xuereb, his beloved children, Edward and Maria, his sisters Jean and Tania, brother Maurice, his in-laws, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. He will also be fondly remembered as a dedicated and well-loved educator, especially by his very many past students of physics, his favourite subject. Mass præsente cadavere will be said on Saturday, December 1, at 2pm, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would prefer not to receive visitors at this time. Rather than flowers, donations to the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, and Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA. On November 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, SYLVIA, aged 79, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her siblings Therese Mercieca, Mary Hardisty and Frank Galea, her nieces Katia Mercieca and Tanya Foote, her nephews Karl Mercieca, Steven Hardisty and Simon Galea, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, November 30, at 8.30am, for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
THAKE. On November 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARTIN, aged 64, passed away suddenly after a short illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving sister Maryanne, his brothers Peter and Mavonia, Stephen and Deborah, John and Josanne, and David and Agnieska, his nephews and nieces Robert, Paula, Michael, Matthew, Christine, Steffi, Rachel, Max, Alex, Harry, Sophie and Nicole, his aunts Gladys, Lilian and Marionne, Heidi, widow of Wilfred, cousins, other relatives and friends, and all his students from various colleges where he taught. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass to mark one month since the passing of CARMEL M. (Lino) SCICLUNA will be celebrated today, Wednesday, November 28, at 6pm, at the Poor Clares (Klarissi) Convent, St Julian’s.
In Memoriam
CALLUS – MAURICE. In ever loving memory of our most beloved brother on the 16th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers and so sadly missed. Tony, Albert and Marguerite.
CHETCUTI – Dr FRANK CHETCUTI. In fondest memory of our beloved father who passed away peacefully 34 years ago today. Always remembered by his children Joe, Anton, Theresa, George and Mary-Anne and their respective wives and husbands and his dear beloved grandchildren.
FRENDO RANDON – RENE. In ever loving memory of a dearly beloved father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, his daughter Fabrizia and grandsons Sam, Alex and Lucas.
GRECH – BESSIE. Lovingly remembered on her 21st anniversary by her husband Saviour, children Adrian, Serah and Andrew, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
LAFERLA – GUIDO. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 15th anniversary of his meeting the Lord. Deeply missed by his wife Mary Rose, his children and their families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema. May he rest in peace.
MALLIA – JACKIE. Remembered with much love. John and Tessa, Julian and Francesca, Anthony and Sarah.
MALLIA – JACKIE, née Mizzi.
Remembering you is easy
As I do that everyday
But there’s an ache within my heart
That never goes away
Mummy.
PORTELLI. In ever loving memory of our dear father SPIRIDIONE and mother RITA, on the anniversary of our father’s death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Carmen, Peter Paul and Marsette and their respective families.
PORTELLI. In loving memory of our dear parents SPIRIDIONE and RITA. Being our dear father’s anniversary today. The 9am Mass said at St Julian’s parish church will be said for his repose. Always in our thoughts and prayers, his loving children Carmen Marsette and Peter Paul and their respective families.
SCOLARO. Loving memories of my dearest mother MARY, today the 35th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her son John. Rest in peace.
To whom it may concern
Elaine Grech has completed a PhD with the Department of Family Studies at the University of Malta on care-work practices with children in residential care in Malta. The study was funded through the Malta Government Scholarship Scheme (MGSS).
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