Mr CHARLES PARNIS and Ms VICTORIA BAJADA

The marriage took place on December 28, 1968, at St Joseph church, St Venera. Fr Hillary Tagliaferro, OSA, officiated. Congratulations from Charmaine and Keith, Johann and Donatella, grandchildren Jake, Monique-Victoria and Martina. Thank you for everything. We love you.

Obituaries

BORG. On December 22, DONALD, aged 64, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Tania, his children Simon, Mark and girlfriend Annaliese, and Maria, his brothers and sisters Alexander, Olivia and her husband Dave, Eleanore and her husband Ken, and Mario, his in-laws Frances and her husband Charles, Sylvia and her husband Mario, Josephine and her husband Paul, Catherine and her husband Mario, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Saturday, December 29, at 9am, at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq parish church, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEBONO. On December 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL of Birkirkara, aged 94, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his children John and his wife Therese, Gaston and his wife Mary Anne, Joseph and his wife Mary, Paul and his wife Anne, Rosanne and her husband Teddy, Helen and her husband Phill, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brothers and their spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Friday, December 28, at 1.30pm, for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said 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 him eternal peace.

FENECH LAUDI. On December 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN of Attard, widow of Sonnie, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and her family. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children, Marvic, widow of Charles Grixti, Joseph and his wife Helen, Mark, her beloved grandchildren Philip and his wife Veronica, Daniela and her husband Victor, Jonathan and his wife Kristen, Rachel and her husband Mark, Reuben and Rebekah, her beloved great-grandchildren Krista, Sean, Sophia, Kimberly, Luke and Charlie, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, December 29, at 2pm, making its way to the Attard parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to a charitable institution of your choice are welcome. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. On December 27, at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, Mgr. ANTON GALEA of Valletta (former Archpriest of the church of St Paul Shipwrecked, Valletta), aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his brother Charles and his wife Marie, Fortunata, widow of his brother Ivo, his nephew Ian and his wife Nathalie and their daughters Francesca and Clara, as well as many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, December 29, at 8.15am, for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank the Qaddejja taċ-Ċenaklu and all at Dar tal-Kleru who cared for him with dedication.

GRECH. On December 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL JOHN of Attard, aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Eileen, his children Paula, Michael and Maria Lara and their families, his beloved grandchildren Leona, Sebastian and Mathias, his brothers and sisters and in-laws with their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, December 29, at 8.30am, for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations, instead of flowers, to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO. On Wednesday, December 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, Dr CARMEL VASSALLO, LL.D., MOM, of Rabat, residing at Birkirkara, aged 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, went to meet the Risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Stella, his brother Paul and his wife Miriam, Doris, widow of Benny Sciberras, Joseph Tabone, widower of his sister Tessie, Melita and her husband Lino Zammit, and Gladys, widow of his brother Anthony, nephews and nieces and their children, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, December 29, at 8.45am, for St Theresa Sanctuary, Valley Road, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. To honour his memory, the family requests in lieu of floral tributes donations be sent to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BAILEY – Canon WILLIAM BAILEY. Today being the 42nd anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his nephew Lawrence and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BONNICI – JAMES. Treasured memories of my beloved husband on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Forever in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Your wife Rosanne.

BONNICI – JAMES. In memory of dad on the 14th anniversary of his passing away. Your son Charles.

DELIA – YVONNE. In sweetest memory of a very loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on her second anniversary. Fondly remembered by all the family.

DESIRA BUTTIGIEG. In loving memory of our mother MARIE, fondly remembered by her children and grandchildren on the seventh anniversary of her passing. May she rest in peace. Tanya and Peter, Robert and Yvonne, Rosella and Brian.

GRECH. Remembering our dear KARIN today and always. Auntie Valerie and family.

SCIORTINO. Unfading memories of my dear mother EVELYN, today the 18th anniversary of her demise. Always in my heart. Her only daughter M’Rose and her brother Joe and his wife Josie of USA.

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