Obituaries

DEBONO. On March 15, EILEEN, née Zammit, passed on to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Mark, her daughters Nadya and her husband Colin, Graziella and Ron, her grandchildren Malcolm and wife Diane, Nicholas and Marcelle, Ian, David and wife Lesley, Simon and wife Noella, Mark and Rosanna and great-grandchildren Kurt, Jack, James and Thomas, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated today at 2pm at Ta’ Xbiex parish church. May she rest in Jesus’ arms.

FENECH. On March 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, CONSTANTINE of Mellieħa, passed away peacefully at the age of 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his daughter Dr Salvina Borg, MD, and her husband Dr Saviour Borg, MD, his grandchildren Christine and Stephen, his cousins, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Saturday, March 16, at 2pm, for Marija Bambina parish church, Mellieħa, where funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Sultana tal-Vittorji Cemetery, Mellieħa. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PALMIER. On March 14, Dr CARMELO PALMIER, DD, S.Th.M., Dip.Lib. (NSW), aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Emma, née Bonnici, his sister Mary, wife of Ritchie, his brother Albert and his wife Marcelline, his in-laws among them Sister Enrica Bonnici, nephews and nieces and other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Saturday, March 16, at 8.30am, for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass will be said at 9am. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On March 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIO of Dingli, aged 48, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Joanne, née Abela, his mother Angela Zammit, widow of Carmelo, his brother Martin and his wife Maroushka, his sister Catherine and Per, his in-laws Anthony and his wife Anna Abela, Alison and her husband Roderick, his nieces Kerstin and Kristina, and other family members, relatives, colleagues and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, March 18, at 2pm, for St Peter in Chains parish church, Birżebbuġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Gudja cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Mass will be celebrated tomorrow, Sunday, March 17, at 4.30pm, at Kunċizzjoni church, Il-Kuncizzjoni, Rabat, Malta. It will be offered for the repose of Mr And Mrs ZEPPI and KARMENA POLIDANO of Safi. Route: Dar Rumana, Bużugrilla, Wied il-Fiddien, Bieb ir-Ruwa and il- Kunċizzjoni. You are welcome. Today, being the trigesima die since the demise of LUCIENNE SANSONE, today’s 5.30pm Mass and tomorrow’s 10.30am Mass, both being said at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. The attendance of relatives and friends is greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CRITIEN. In loving memory of dear DORA on the 14th anniversary of her demise. Her loved ones.

CUSCHIERI – GIUSEPPE who was called to join our Saviour on March 16, 1994. Though absent you are always near, still loved, still missed, still very dear. With love, Nancy and Louis, Edwina and Alfred, Priscilla and Melchior.

GATT. In loving memory of DORIS, today the 27th anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by Betta and Bertu, Dwardu and Maryse, Marie Lou and Eddie and all the grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

MIZZI STELLA of Vittoriosa. Loving and treasured memories, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you’re always there. Charles, Hugo and Helen.

MOFFETT. Everlasting memories of CLIFFORD, a beloved father and grandfather, today the 15th anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Maurice, Mercedes, Lynne and James.

PACE O’SHEA – ANTHONY GERALD. Treasured and unfading memories of a much loved and sorely missed husband, father and grandfather on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Cecilia, his daughter Oonagh and her husband Nicholas, and his grandchildren William, Edward and Georgina. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PULLICINO – TONY and EDITH. In loving memory of our dear parents. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially this month on the anniversary of their demise. Philippa, John, Paul, Robert, Marianna and their respective families.

SPITERI LIBERTO/ROSSO. Fondly remembering my dear parents ITALIA and GAETANO and my sister ANNA. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant them eternal rest. Gloria and family.

TAGLIAFERRO – IRIS. Loving memories of our beloved mother on the eighth anniversary of her demise. Always missed by her children Josanne, Anton and Robert and their families.

VELLA. In loving memory of Mgr CHARLES G. VELLA on the first anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed by his relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow, at 10.30am, at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. Remembering our parents ANTHONY and LYDIA with love and gratitude. Rest in peace dearest mum and dad. Monica, Carmelina, Beppe and families.

To whom it may concern

Rachel Borg would like to thank the Endeavour Scholarship Scheme (Malta-Scheme B) for funding her Masters of Science in Leadership and Organisational Behaviour and her Dissertation: An Analysis of Educational Leadership in Relation to Teacher Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Teacher Turnover in Malta.

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