Obituary

BUGEJA. On May 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIOVANNA, aged 92, of Valletta, widow of Joseph M. Bugeja (of Empire Pharmacy) went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the Rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by her daughter Marlene and her husband Emanuel Lautier, her only grandson Robert and his wife Elaine, her great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Friday, May 24 at 1pm for Santa Marija Church (the old church), Birkirkara where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 1.30pm followed by intermetn at Żabbar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to all the staff of Casa Antonia for their loving care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FENECH – FRANCIS ANTHONY, of Lija on May 23, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Casa Antonia, Balzan. He leaves to mourn his brother Mons Giuseppi Fenech, his sister Maria Dolores Fenech, cousins, relatives, friends and members of the Museum Society. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia Saturday, May 25 at 8am for Our Saviour parish church Lija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at the Lija Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

XUEREB – DENNIS passed away on Wednesday, May 22 at home in Iowa, USA at the age of 75. Grieved by his much loved and cherished children Marc, Michelle and Steven, their families and their mother Monica, née Mallia, his wife Patrice and her daughters Melissa and Katie and their families. Mourned by his sister Mary-Rose and her family, his large extended family of cousins and in-laws and his many friends across the globe. Funeral services will be officiated by Dennis’ spiritual friend Rev. Fr Brian Miclot at St Anthony Catholic Church in Davenport Iowa on Tuesday, May 28. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

Today, Thursday, May 23, being the trigesima die since the demise of JOAN HAYES, Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 7pm at St Julian’s parish church. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend.

In Memoriam

BONAVIA – MARY. In treasured and loving memory of our dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 26th anni-versary of her passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers – Rosette, Aurora and Reggie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

BONELLO. In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather WALTER on the anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

ELLUL BONICI – EVELYN, née Harding. Loving memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the 38th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Arthur and family.

WARRINGTON. Unfading memo­ries of our beloved JOE, on the 24th anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. So sadly missed by his dear wife Vivien, children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

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