Obituaries
BARBARA. On March 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA CONCETTA of Żabbar, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Carmen, widow of Vince, Anne, widow of Tony, her brother Tony and his wife Phyllis, her nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20, at 2.45pm, for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace, Żabbar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Radju Marija, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DINGLI. On March 17, at St Peter’s Home, Lija, CARMENA of Lija, widow of Joseph, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Mgr Alfred Xuereb and her sister Maria, nephews and nieces, relatives of her late husband Joseph and friends. The funeral leaves St Peter’s Home today for Our Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
STEVENS. On March 17, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, HUGH of Paola, residing in Birkirkara, former teacher at Marsa primary school, aged 75, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Catherine, his daughter Elaine and her husband Kenneth Barbara, his son Karl and his partner Kim, his beloved grandsons Matthew and Andrew, his brothers and his sister, in-laws, their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, March 19, at 9.30am, for St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On March 17, MICHELINA, aged 92, passed away peacefully at home comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Tony and his wife Josephine, Cettina Zahra and her husband Vince, Irene, John and his wife Angele, her beloved grandchildren Ingrid and her husband Adrian Camilleri, Mark and his fiancée Eva, Sarah and her husband Carlos Tabone, Francesca and her fiancé Antonio, her brother Frans Azzopardi and his wife Agnes, her sister Amelia, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said today, Tuesday, March 19, at 3.30pm, at Siġġiewi parish church, followed by interment at Siġġiewi cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD. In loving memory of ADRIAN, today being the fifth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and forever loved by his wife Anna, children Alan and Nicola, Alexia and Aldo, Alison and Saviour, and grandchildren Emma, Abigail, Isabelle, Adrian and John. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ATTARD – ADRIAN. Treasured memories of our beloved brother on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Monica, Rita and Edward, Alex and Sandra, nephews and niece. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BAJADA – MARIA DOLORES (Dolly). In loving memory of a dear aunt, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Cecilia and family.
BONNICI – GAYLE. Cherished memories of a loving daughter and sister on the 16th anniversary of her death. Lovingly re-membered and sadly missed by her parents, Tessa and Martin, and her sisters Lisa, Sarah, Janis and Faye, in-laws, relatives and friends.
CAMILLERI – EDWIDGE. Beloved sister forever lovingly re-membered. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Violet, Antoinette.
DIMECH – JOSEPHINE. Trea-sured memories of our dear grandmother on the 56th anni-versary of her passing away to eternal life. Fondly remembered by her grandsons John and Francis Zammit Dimech, Anthony Zarb Dimech and his wife Petronela and their daughter Alexia-Sara. A prayer is solicited.
DISTEFANO – HENRY. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved father on the 10th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his daughters, Nadya, Corinne and Michele together with their respective families.
ELLUL. In loving memory of our dear father JOSEPH, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. His sons and daughters, family and friends.
FENECH ZAHRA. In loving memory of CARMEN who passed away on March 21, 2001, and of her daughter LISA MARIA who died tragically on March 19, 2014. Always in our thoughts and prayers. The Zahra family.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of CHARLES, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Forever remembered by his wife Ruth, his sons Peter, Ian, Rupert and Marc, in-laws and grandchildren. Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest.
PACE – ANTONIO. In loving memory of our dear father on the 30th anniversary of his death. His children Sandra, Mark, Marian, John and their respective families. Kindly remember her in your prayers.
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