BUGEJA. On January 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTOR of Balzan, age 78, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Mary Josephine née Vella, his son Tano and his wife Miriam, his daughter-in-law Nagaat, widow of Peter Paul, his grandchildren Bernard, Stephanie, Nathalie, Isaac, Sarah and Samuel, his brothers Joe and his wife Jane, Michael and his wife Mary, his sister-in-law Carmen, widow of his brother Jimmy, his sisters Margaret and her husband Ian, and Helen, widow of Charles, his relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, January 7, at 8.45am for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR. On January 4, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, PAUL of Mdina, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jessie, his daughter Mariosa and her husband Frank, his son Albert and his wife Anne Marie, his grandchildren Theo, Kara and her husband Matthew, Caitlin and Raphael, his brother Lawrence, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. On Monday, January 7, the funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital at 1.30pm for the Carmelite church, Mdina, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On January 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, MONICA, née Borda, of Paola, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Dr Joseph Zammit, her children Marcella and her husband John Muscat, Carlo Alberto, Aldo and his wife Joanna, Bianca Maria and Sergio and his wife Ruth, her sisters Catherine and her husband Dr David Yost and Sr Dr Maria Borda of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, her grandsons Nick, Jack and Mark, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Saturday, January 5, at 7.30am, for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente 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, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONNICI – MARISA, née Xuereb. Treasured memories of a wonderful friend on the first anniversary of her passing away. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Marlene, Joe and family.

BORG – WILFRED T. In ever loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 17th anniversary of his passing. Forever in our hearts and fondly remembered by his wife Nathalie and his son Matthew. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG – WILFRED. On the 17th anniversary of his passing. Fondly remembered by his siblings Anthony and Anne and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG – WILFRED T. Fond memories of our dear brother-in-law and cherished friend who passed away 17 years ago. Deeply missed and never forgotten. Michael and Sandra, Johanna and David.

DELIA – JOSEPH and JOSEPHINE. Treasured memories of our dear parents who both departed this life 43 years ago, in January and August respectively. Remembered with love by their children and their families.

GIALANZE. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother, IRENE, on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Michelle, Karl, Sarah, Lisa and Edward. A Mass will be said today at 6.30pm at St Julian’s parish church.

VELLA – PAULA. In loving memory of our mother, today her second anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons Mark and Ray and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZARB – ALFRED. Cherished memories of a most beloved husband, father and grandfather, tomorrow being the first anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Lovingly remembered by his wife Therese and his children Caroline and Adrian, Steve and Louise, Claudine and Philip and grandchildren. Tomorrow’s 9.30am Mass at the Risen Christ parish church, Pembroke, and the 11.30am Mass at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

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