ABELA. On Sunday, January 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA ELENA (Mariella), née Refalo, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved daughters Jocelyne and Caroline and her husband Andrew Magri Overend, her grandchildren Michael and Dominique, Nadine and Tomaz, Amanda and James, Fiona, Lisa and Luke, her sisters-in-law, Anne Refalo and Margaret Borg, her nephews Fr Gordon Refalo, Ian and Hazel Refalo, her dear cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, January 11, at 1.30pm, for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MELVANI. On January 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, our dearest mum KALA passed over to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is now united with our dad, her beloved Monu and her precious Ami. She will be missed by her children Anne and John Chetcuti, Asha Caroline and Mario Caruana, her treasured grandchildren Sarah Chetcuti, Matt Caruana and Sarah Lanzon, her brother George and his wife Meena, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Wednesday, January 9, for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10.30am, followed by interment at Ta’ Braxia Cemetery, Pietà. We would like to celebrate mum’s farewell with a splash of colour. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Satnam Waheguru. Our sincerest thanks go to all the caring staff at Mosta Home and for the impeccable care she had at Mater Dei, Brown Ward M4, and her most dedicated doctor.
MUSCAT. On January 8, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, LOUIS (Ġiġi), former Sergeant Major Malta Police 963, of Rabat, residing at Mtarfa, aged 84, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his children Odette and her husband Gejtu Schembri and Neville and his wife Rina, his grandchildren Rebecca and her fiancé Jurgen Schembri, and Christopher, his sister Ġuża, his brothers George, Johnny and Charlie, Malta’s High Commissioner in Australia, and Tony, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Wednesday, January 9, at 3.30pm, for Ta’ Ġieżu church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA – RICHARD. In loving and unfading memory of a beloved husband on the 13th anniversary of his death.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near;
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Nikki.
AQUILINA – RICHARD. Cherished memories of our beloved brother, today the 13th anniversary of his demise.
Keep your arms around him Lord
And kiss his smiling face
For he was someone special
Who can never be replaced.
Mario, Edward and Rosary.
AQUILINA – RICHARD. Treasured memories of a beloved son-in-law and brother-in-law on the anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts. Albert, Lina, Hugh, Janice, Greta, Michael and Ana.
AQUILINA – RITCHIE Pips”. On the 13th anniversary of the death of a dear and close friend. Fondly remembered and never forgotten. Marielou, Eddie and family.
BONNICI – JOHN. In ever loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 36th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Yvonne, John, Mireille and Daniel.
CAMILLERI – LINA and VICTOR. Remembered with love today and always. Josie and Berta, Juliet and Joe, Marielle, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
CAUCHI – TONY. Keeping ever close to you with heart and mind, above the below. Prayers are our strength, love, our path. Always, Rachel, Colin, Varsha and grandson, Luca.
CRITIEN – BICE. Loving memories of our dear mother, today the 80th anniversary of her demise. Joe and Eddie.
PSAILA – SALV. V. On the anniversary of his passing. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mario and Joyce and their respective families. A prayer is solicited.
SAID – JOE. In loving memory on the second anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family.
SALOMONE – ALBERT. On the 37th anniversary of his demise. Forever missed. Marielle, Vanessa and Jeremy.
SCHEMBRI WISMAYER. In loving memory of our dear parents ĊETTINA and JOHN, our brothers and sister, SALVINO, LINO, JOSEPH, WALTER, RENO and MARTHESE. A prayer is kindly solicited. Maryrose, Roy, Albert and respective families.
VELLA – HELEN, née Mizzi, 2006. Remembering my sister with love and great affection. Sophie.
VELLA – HELEN, 2006. Unfading memories of a loving aunt. Cikki and Paula.
XUEREB. Treasured memories of our dear father SALVINO on the 52nd anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his son, daughters and in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
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