Obituaries

ARRIGO. On March 11, EDGAR, aged 70, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Alice, his daughters Anita and her husband Robert Grech, Julia and her husband Mark Valentino, his sons Simon and his wife Stephanie, Mark and his partner Rebecca, his treasured grandchildren Luke, Benji and baby Emma to whom he was a much loved nonno, his brother George and his wife Lorraine, in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BRINCAT. On March 4, JOSEPH of Birkirkara, who departed peacefully to meet the Risen Lord at the age of 80. He leaves to mourn him in great sadness his sister Mary, widow of Peter Whitley, his brothers Alfred and his wife Mary Rose, née Chase, Fabian and his wife Joyce, née Gafà, and Arthur; nieces and nephews together with many close friends, including Josephine Mangion who was always there to help him. The cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, March 15, at 8.45am, for St Theresa Sanctuary, Valley Road, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am. Interment will follow at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May he rest in peace.

BURTON. On February 27, at Heritage Care Centre, ROGER of Balham, London, aged 82, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Jean and her husband Rodney, his sister Edwina, his brother Michael, his brother Tim and his wife Gwynnie, his brother-in-law Paddy and his wife Irene and other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at St Anselm, Tooting Bec on Friday, March 15, at 10am. May he rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

CARUANA. On March 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFIO of Cospicua, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife of 61 years, Maria, his children Rev. Can. Evan Caruana, Archpriest of Żabbar, Maruska and her husband George Scerri, Dr Ludvic Caruana and his wife Dr Sylvana Borg Caruana, his grandchildren Andrei and his fiancée Kelsey May, Roberta, Luigi Rocco, Michela and Emilia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, March 15, at 2.15pm, for the Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception, Cospicua, where Mass will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Gudja cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAUCHI. On March 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, WILLIAM, aged 63, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josanne, his children Malcolm, Martina and her fiancé Steven, his sisters Rose, Lilian, widow of Joe, Isabelle and her husband Tony, Lina, widow of his brother Godwin, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday, March 14, at 1.30pm, for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Caritas Malta, Floriana, will be greatly appreciated. May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord.

FELICE. On March 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA of Balzan, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will be greatly missed by her husband Joseph, her children Anton and his wife Marthese, Mario and his wife Susanne, Anna Marie and her husband Graham, her grandchildren, her great-grandson Harry, her sisters Ina Vella Gera and Alda Pantallaresco, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday, March 14 at 8am for Marija Annunzjata parish church, Balzan, where funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Moviment Ġesu fil-Proxxmu, Victoria, Gozo, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MONTANARO GAUCI. On March 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOAN ANTIDA, née Scerri, of St Julian’s, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Gerald, her sons Antony and Michael and his wife Lisa, her beloved grandchildren Michael, David, Robert, Jeremy and Albert, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday, March 14, at 8.15am, for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONNICI – PAUL. Remembering our beloved director on the 30th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your staff.

BORG COSTANZI – MARIA STELLA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother. Her family.

BUGEJA VIANI – LILIANINA. On the 19th anniversary of her passing away. Always remembered, loved and missed. John, Philip, Julian and Mary Ann. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

CASSAR PULLICINO. In loving memory of our beloved parents ĠUŻE and CELINE on the 14th and fourth anniversary of their death. Sadly missed but fondly remembered by their children Victor, Rachel and Louis, in-laws and grandchildren. May they rest in peace.

FLERI – WINNIE. In loving memory on the 23rd anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter Angela and her husband Stephen.

HILI – BELLA HILI, BA, LP, LL.M (IMLI). March 13, 2010. Sweet and treasured memories of my only sister, today being the anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her brother Paul and family. A prayer is solicited.

HILI – BELLA, 13-3-2010. A wonderful person and friend. Remembered with fond recollections. Never forgotten. Antoinette.

URRY – KEVIN. Precious memories. His brother Joseph, his sister Marie, in-laws, nephew and nieces.

URRY – KEVIN. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on his 11th anniversary. So sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Carol and daughters Francesca and Michela.

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