Obituaries
BRIFFA. On Sunday, March 3, in Melbourne, Australia, JOE, an exemplary husband and father, aged 95. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, née Caruana, who never left his side, Sue, widow of his son John, Peter and his wife Diane, his daughters Marlene Ennis, Julie O’Sullivan, Annette Briffa, Michelle and her husband Peter, Vickie and her husband Luke and his sister-in-law Josephine, widow of his brother Gaetan, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In Malta he left his sole surviving brother Michael, and Lina, widow of his brother Frank, his nephews and nieces and grand nephews and nieces. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Sunday, March 17, at 12 noon, at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Karm Galea Street, Sliema. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On March 4, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, JOSEPHINE, aged 92, passed away peacefully to life everlasting, comforted by the rites of Holy Church to be reunited with her dear husband Joe (died 1965) and her beloved grandson Joseph. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her daughter Mary Anne widow of Ray Soler, Therese and her husband Lamberto Sapone, Anthony and his wife Maria Camilleri, Franco and his wife Rosemary Padovani Ginies, her grandchildren Nicky, Kurt, Simona, Ginella, Mark, Andrew, Mara, Hannah, Sophie and their respective spouses, her nine great-grandchildren, her beloved sister Maria Camilleri and her sister-in-law Annie Borg, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral will take place at 1.30pm tomorrow, Friday, March 8, at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, Naxxar, where Mass will be celebrated, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family would like to express their appreciation to the management, staff and nurses of Casa Antonia for the sterling work and loving care given to her for these last few years.
CASSAR. On March 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE, née Carabott, of Għaxaq, residing in Tarxien, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Emmanuel, her children Anthony Cassar (Assistant Commissioner and Musical Director of the Malta Police Corps) and his wife Mary-Lou, Marthese, Rita and her partner Mario, Mary-Anne and her husband Raymond, Josette and her husband John, grandchildren Graziabelle, Gabriel, Kirstie and Chantal, her great-granddaughter Hailey, her brothers and sisters Doris, Ċensina, Fr Dennis, MSSP, Salvu and his wife Mikelina, Emmanuel and his wife Barbara, Margaret and her husband Victor, Joe and his wife Frances, their respective families, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Thursday, March 7, at 2.15pm, for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Tarxien, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Għaxaq cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
D’AMATO. On March 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, Sr BENIGN, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition, her brother Joseph and his wife Josephine, her sister Eva of Canada, widow of Charles Abdilla, her sister Gemma and her husband Salvu Portelli, her brother Tony and his wife Irene, her sister Bice and her husband Charles Degabriele, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow, Friday, March 8, at 2pm, at St Joseph Convent, St Dominic Square, Rabat, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Sagra Familja, Żabbar, or Rest House, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DE GAETANO. On February 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE MARIE, née Delia, widow of George De Gaetano, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children, Johanna and her husband Alfred Pace, Edward and Daniela, Roger and his wife Gillian, her sisters, Cynthia, widow of Lawrence, Frieda and Olaf, her brother Lino and his wife Christine, Olivia, widow of George, her brother-in-law Vincent and his wife Cecilia, her precious grandchildren Alexia and David, Krista and her husband Andrew, Karen and her husband Carl, George and his partner Joanne, Ann and her husband Reginald, Nicholas, Sandra, and her treasured great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, March 9, at 8.30am, for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FENECH. On March 6, at her residence, ANGELE of Naxxar, residing at Balzan, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Carmelo, her son Hector and his partner Patricia, her daughter Marthese and her husband Herman Cini, her grandchildren Justin and Kristina, her sister Mary, widow of Saviour Portelli, her cousin Canon Paul Gauci, in-laws and their families, her carer Linda, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Friday, March 8, at 3pm, for the Nativity of the Virgin Mary parish church, Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA – JOHN MAJOR. Remembering our dear John. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 47th anniversary of his passing away. Mona, Bob, Audrey and grandchildren.
CAMILLERI – WINNIFRED, née Bowman. Today the 14th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by her children Anthony and his wife Liliana, Marthese and her husband Lino, Joseph and his wife Marceline, and Victor and his wife Anne, grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to remember her in their prayers. We who loved her in life let us not forget her in death. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. In loving memory of our dear brother JAMES on the sixth anniversary of his death. Joe, Mary Rose, Rosalind and their families.
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