Birth
BUSUTTIL LINWOOD. A new cheek to kiss, a new child to love, NEIL, born on January 28 at Mater Dei Hospital. A welcome son to Dorianne née Saliba and Aaron, and a brother to Enna and Nora. Special thanks to all the caring staff at the Delivery Suite and Obstetrics Ward 3. Deo gratias et Mariæ.
Obituaries
BUTTIGIEG. On January 27, JOSEPH A., of South Bend, Indiana, USA, aged 71, passed peacefully away. He will be greatly missed by his wife J. Anne Montgomery, his son Peter and husband Chasten, his siblings Marcette, Grace, Marika, Franco and his wife Nancy, John and his wife Kay, Myriam, Lucienne and partner Vanda, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. A private funeral has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On February 1, CARMEN, passed peacefully away on her 91st birthday, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will always be loved and remembered by her daughters Dorothy and her husband Edmund Azzopardi, Adolpha and her husband Joseph Grima, her grandchildren Erika and her husband David Galea, Simone and her partner Prof. Duncan Camilleri, Joanne, Veronique, Sabrina and their families, her great-grandchildren, her brother Joseph and his wife Doris, her sister Lucy and her husband Con Desira and her brother Gordon and numerous cousins residing in Australia, Joseph Borda and his wife Betty residing in the US, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, February 5 at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by private interment at St Lawrence cemetery, Vittoriosa. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
CASSAR TORREGGIANI. On January 26, at his home in Wicklow, Ireland, Chev. Dr FERDINAND CASSAR TORREGGIANI, aged 83, after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. A much-loved husband, father, grandfather and doctor, he leaves to mourn his loss his dedicated and loving wife Ann, his children Suzanne and Fergus, William and Martina, Francesca, Justine and Adrian, his six grandchildren, his brothers in Malta and their respective families and his sister-in-law Margaret and her family. The funeral took place in Tinaheley, Co.Wicklow. A Mass of thanksgiving will take place in Malta at a later date. Eternal Father, keep him in Your loving arms.
FARRUGIA. On February 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Swieqi, aged 83, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Astrid née Lloyd, his sons Jason and his wife Tania, Ramon, his grandchildren Naomi, Amy and Carla, in-laws and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, February 5 at 9am for Ibraġ parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Caritas will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GATT. On January 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANNIE, widow of Walter A. Gatt, residing at Casa Arkati, Mosta, aged 96, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children Maria and Ben Muscat, John and Josephine Gatt, Edwidge Borg and Michael Symons, Christine and Bjorn Gillgren, Josianne Stottrup, her grandchildren Lara, Ben, Brian, Ian, Josef, Alexander, Mark, Annika, David, Jennifer and their respective partners, her great-grandchildren Jake, Kane, Kate, Luigi, Mia, Sienna, Lawrence and Rowan, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, February 23, at 8am, for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
POLIDANO. On February 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENT, widower of Esther, passed peacefully away at the age of 72. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Albert and his wife Agnes, Mary, widow of his brother Joseph, Tony and his wife Dorothy, Frank and his wife Rosemarie, Michael and his wife Marianne, Charles and his wife Vivienne, Dominic and his partner Josette, and his sisters Doris, wife of Vincent Zahra, and Graziella, wife of George Mallia, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, February 4, at 8.30am, for Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by private interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAHRA. On February 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, LINA, née Muscat, aged 84, of Valletta, residing in Guardamangia, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alfred, her children Joseph F. X. and his wife Lucienne, Marisa, Charles and his wife Claire, Stefania and her husband Simon Vella, her grandchildren, David and his wife Sarah, Maria and her husband Clive and great-grandson Luigi, Paul and his girlfriend Julia, Michela, Mark and his girlfriend Lara and Matthew and his girlfriend Judy, her brother Frank and her sister Miriam and her husband John Borg, nephew and nieces. Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow, Monday, February 4 at 2pm at the collegiate parish church of St Paul’s Shipwreck, Valletta, followed by private interment in the family grave at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
On the 14th anniversary of the death of Fr CHARLES CARUANA, SJ, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on Saturday, February 9, at 6.15pm, at St Aloysius College church, Birkirkara.
In Memoriam
AGIUS MUSCAT. In loving memory of ANTON, a year after his passing away. Always in his family’s thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUTLER – ROBERT, 4.2.’80. In loving memory of a dear father and nannu. Very sadly missed after 39 years. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CARUANA. In loving memory of ANTHONY on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Rose, his son David and Angie, son-in-law Bernard, his grandchildren Eliza, Michela and Jamie, his brothers Joe and Louis and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASOLANI – MAVIS. Treasured memories of a dearest mother and grandmother, today being the 14th anniversary of her passing. Deeply missed by Simon and Denise, Janika and Edward, Martina and Mikela.
CASSAR. In loving, unfading memory of FLORA on the anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and in-laws.
DARMANIN – VALLY. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Always in our prayers. Helen, Margaret and Valerie.
GRECH – ELSIE. In loving and unfading memory of our dear mother, today the 53rd anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Rosemary, Tony and Victor, in-laws, relatives and friends.
VASSALLO – GEMMA. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the 29th anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Deeply missed and remembered with much love and gratitude. A prayer is solicited. Her daughter Mariella, Walter, Jennifer, Stephanie and Kenneth.
VELLA – MARY. Treasured memories of our beloved mother especially today, being the 28th anniversary of her passing to a better life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by Connie and Edgar, Tanya, Martin, Robert and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. In loving memory of JOHN on the 41st anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Mary and Anna, Dorothy and Mark.
ZAMMIT LUPI – JOSEPH, February 4, 2007. Treasured and happy memories of a much loved father and grandfather. Gone but not forgotten and always in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Lovingly remembered by his children Anna, Peter, Claire, Roberta, their spouses and his adored grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
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