ABELA. On April 26, TERESA, aged 82, of Qormi, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Vincenza and Bastianina, wife of Alfred Sciberras, her nieces Maria, wife of David Brincat, and Phyllis, wife of Joseph Sultana, and their children, Francesca and Matteo, Chiara and Maria. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, April 28, at 1.30pm for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA. On 23 April, at Mater Dei Hospital, HENRY J, of Sliema, aged 78, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rosanna, née Anastasi, his son John and his wife Betta, his daughter Martina, his grandchildren Andrew and Stephanie, his sisters Marian Paris and Joan Caruana, his brother-in-law Louis Busuttil, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be held tomorrow, Saturday, April 28, at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Ad-dolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, and to the Voices Malta Foundation would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family wishes to thank the staff on Ward S5 at Mater Dei Hospital and the ITU for their care and dedication.
CASSAR. On April 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARK, of Senglea residing in Mosta, aged 60, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Mariella née Quintano, his children Nicholas and his wife Deborah, Nadine and her husband Darren Cutajar and Stephanie, his grandchildren Mason, Matthias and Kaylee, his father Alfred, his brothers Mario and his wife Antoinette, Fr Adrian Cassar Pulis, Maria widow of his brother Paul, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, April 28, at 7.45am for Mosta parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Gudja parish cemetery. Donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and Life Cycle Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Special thanks go to all the medical staff at the Renal Unit and the ITU at Mater Dei Hospital.
CILIA. On Friday 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY CILIA, widow of Joseph, of Santa Luċija, aged 79, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, Miriam and her husband Simon Galea, Joyce and her husband Charles Meli, Notary Joe Cilia and his partner Notary Antonella Navarro, grandchildren Justine, Kimberly, Thomas-Joe, Shawn, Chantel and her husband Italo, Clint, Brandon and their partners, her sisters and brothers, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, April 30 at 7.45am for St Pius X parish church, Santa Luċija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar Tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PACE. On April 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTOR, of Sliema, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rights of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Rita, his daughter Josette and her husband Manuel, his son Patrick and his wife Melanie, his grandchildren Yanika and her boyfriend Ramon, Kyle and his girlfriend Bernine, Jamie and Sophia, his sister Salvina Farrugia, his brother Charles and his wife Alberta, his brother Anthony and his wife Susan, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, April 28, at 1.15pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to ALS Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCHEMBRI. On April 26, JOSEPH (MIA, ACCA) Royal Air Force Seargent, ex-librarian at RTK radio station, at the venerable age of 93, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and the memory of his beloved wife Concettina, née Partescano. He will deeply be missed by his daughters Natalie and husband Lawrence Borg, Dorothy and her husband Nicholas Windibank in UK, his grandsons Gabriel and Raphael and his fiancée Marian Spiteri, his brother Rev Fr Peter Paul Schembri (ofm Cap), his sister Mary and husband Gejtu Dimech, nephews and nieces in Australia, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, April 28, at 8am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family thanks all the staff at M1 Brown wards for all they have done while in their care. You taught me to be faithful and loyal. Natalie. “Love until it hurts, till you have nothing left but your body to give and even then, keep on giving.”
VELLA KANE. On April 25, at Capua Hospital, MARTHA, of Sliema, aged 65, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Richard, her mother Frances, brother-in-law David and his wife Jackie, nieces Sharon and her husband Simon, Jessica, nephew Matthew, her aunties and cousins, a special mention her other mother Yvonne Debono and the Debono family, other relatives and friends. Funeral leaves Capua Hospital, Sliema today, Friday, April 27, at 1.30pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at St Gregory cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request donations to Community Chest Fund, Valletta, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On April 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMANUEL of Birkirkara, aged 87, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Alexander and his wife Magdaline, Brigitte widow of Louis, grandchildren Tyson and his wife Marlinn and Dale, his sister Maria, Lina and her husband Paul, Alfred and his wife Carmen, his in-laws, Paul and his wife Lilly, Elsie and her husband Paul, Nina and her husband Alfred, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, April 28, at 8.30am for St Theresa church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment in the family grave at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABELA SCOLARO – Mro. JOSEPH ABELA SCOLARO. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 39th anniversary of his passing away. Forever loved and missed by his children Lino, Anna and their families and grandchildren.
AVALLONE. In loving memory of MARYANNE (ex-Air Malta Purser), on the sixth anniversary of her demise. So sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers, her mother Emanuela, Ferdinand, her sister Jennifer and family.
AVALLONE. In ever loving and unfading memory of MARYANNE, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by her partner Ferdinand, k/a Fernie, her mother Emanuela, her sister Jennifer, her husband and nieces Kylie and Thea.
DACOUTROS – ANTHONY. In loving memory of our dearest father on the 36th anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers, his daughters Grace, Johanna, Lydia and families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEGUARA CARUANA GATTO – The most Noble Countess TERESINA. Everlasting memories of a beloved mother and grandmother today the fourth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter, sons and grandsons.
TAGLIAFERRO – JOE. On the 11th year of his demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
TESTA – THERESA. In loving memory, on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Godfrey, her daughters and sons and their spouses, her grandchildren, brother, sisters, relatives and friends. All Masses celebrated today, Friday, April 27, at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on the 31st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
ZAMMIT CUTAJAR – ALFRED (Fritz). On the 27th anniversary of your passing, we remember with affection your love of life.Joanna, Tony, Michael and the family.
ZAMMIT TABONA – LINA. Treasured memories of a beloved aunt, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by Janika and David, Michelle and Karl, David and Vibeke. Mass for the repose of her soul is being said today at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT TABONA. Fondest memories of our dear aunt LINA, today being her 10th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Mireille, Henry, Marisha and Steven.