ANASTASI. On January 5, at Casa Marija, Sliema, EMANUEL, aged 90, widower of Lina, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Simone and her husband Ramon Borg Bartolo, his son Patrick and his wife Lorraine, his grandchildren James and his wife Roberta, David and his wife Adriana, Christine and her husband Christian, Hena-Marie, Stephanie and Nicolette, his great-grandchildren Nathan, Maria, Kurt and Katerina, his brothers and sisters John, Lina Calleja Gera, Pio and his wife Mae, Pauline and her husband Alfred Ciancio, his in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The celebration of Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Monday, January 7, at 8.30am at the Carmelite church, Balluta, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. May he rest in eternal peace.
APPS. On January 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, ARTHUR, aged 96, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Chunch. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Maria Carmela, his son James and partner Bridget, his daughters Susan and her husband Tony, his grandchildren Romina, Natasha and Richard and their spouses, nephews, nieces, many relatives and other friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, January 7, at 8.15am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BARTOLO. On January 4, at Mater Dei, CATHERINE, of Naxxar, aged 91, widow of Francis, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mary, widow of John Saliba, Joe and his wife Mary, Salvu and his wife Mary, Victor, Andre and his wife Josephine, Charles and his wife Iris, Tonio and his wife Vicky, John and his wife Jacqueline, Ramon and his wife Helna and Maureen, widow of her son Patrick, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sisters, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, January 7, at 3.15pm for the Nativity of the Virgin Mary parish church, Naxxar where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.45pm followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUGEJA. On January 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTOR, of Balzan, aged 78, passed peacefully away 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 leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, 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 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 peacefully away 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. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, January 7, 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.
MUSCAT. On January 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, ESTHER, aged 88, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and fondly remembered by her daughters Gloria, Candida and her husband Christopher, her grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, January 7 at 8.30am for St Julian’s parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment in the family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CUSCHIERI – Dr ANTHONY CUSCHIERI. In loving memory of a dearly cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Always loved, forever missed by his children Madeleine, Vicky, Marika, Marguerite, John and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FIORENTINO. In loving memory of EMMANUEL, today the 11th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His brother Mario and Antoinette, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA. Cherished memories of our dear parents on the 23rd anniversary of their demise – GIOVANNA, January 8, 1996, and COSTANTINO, September 13, 1996. Sadly missed by their children Perry, Sr Dolores, David, Joe and Gaetano, widower of RoseMarie, and their families. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
LA FERLA. In loving memory of MARY ROSE on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her children Alberta and Vittorio and their respective families. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today, at 6.30pm, at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
LOPORTO – SILVIO. Treasured memories of a much loved brother on the first anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Remembered by his only brother Lino and Doris.
MAGRO – ANNIE. Wonderful memories of a loving mother and grandmother, especially today, the fifth anniversary of her demise. Our love for you will never fade away. Her children Hermann, Josette and Nathalie and their families. Lord Jesus hold her in Your loving tender care.
MARGUERAT – SALVINA. 07.01.1999. Remembering our beloved mother with much love and pride.
Memories grow deeper
As time travels on
We long for the face
And the smile that has gone.
Forever in our hearts and prayers. Carol, Celine, Claude, Marielle, Maude, Cynthia.
SALNITRO – CATHERINE. Treasured memories of a loving mother and grandmother, today the 23rd anniversary of her passing away. Her family.
SAVONA. In loving memory of my dearest husband GERALD on the second anniversary of his demise. His wife Rose and children Jacques, Francesca and Joy. Please remember him in your prayers.
ULLO. Loving memories of my beloved parents LENA and EDWARD whose anniversary occur on January 6 and February 13 respectively. Still deeply missed by Josephine.
ZAMMIT – LUCY. Forever remembered by her five daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
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