BAJADA. On May 12, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, BRIAN, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Cecilia, his dear son Claude and his wife Szilvia, his treasured grandson Benedek, his brother Raymond and his wife Antoinette, his sister Nadine, his in-laws Joseph Galea and his wife Yvonne, Marika, wife of Charles Attard, Paula, wife of Sandro Miceli, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, May 15, at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. A very special thanks to Hospice Malta, to the doctors, nurses, carers and staff at Mater Dei, Karin Grech and Sir Anthony Mamo hospitals. Donations to Hospice Malta would be greatly appreciated.
BONELLO. On May 13 at St Vincent de Paul residence, EVELYN of Siġġiewi, aged 89, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sister Marianne and her husband Joseph, her brother Edwin, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said on Wednesday, May 16 at 8.30am at Mosta parish church, followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Special thanks to the staff at RB2, St Vincent de Paul residence, for the exceptional care given to her.
CARUANA. On May 13, at her home, PAULA, née Xuereb, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her devoted husband George, her children Marie Grech, Marthese and her husband Martin Cutajar, Ivan and his wife Maria, Tania and her husband Mario Rosso, her much loved grandchildren Christopher, Caroline, Lara, Ylenia, Luke, Nicola and Matthew, their respective partners and her precious great-grandsons Kurt, Ethan and Julian, relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Gozo General Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, May 15 for St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celerbated at 5.30pm, followed by interment at Victoria cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal peace.
GRAY BANNERMAN. On May 11, at home, MARIA, née Axiaq, widow of Alexander, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mhairi, widow of Melovan Galea, Morag, wife of Peter Calleja, Ian, Alexander and his partner Angeleen, Andrew and his wife Catherine, George, Catriona who resides in Australia, and Michael, grandchildren Gareth, Gavin, Paul, Yusef, Yvette, Alexandra, Riona and great-grandchildren Isaak and Zayd, her sister and brothers and their families, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today, Monday, May 14, at 2pm, at St Julian’s parish church, followed by interment at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
THAKE. On May 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES of Senglea, residing in Fleur-de-Lys, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving daughter Maryanne, who took care of him so devotedly, his sons Martin, Peter and Mavonia, Stephen and Deborah, John and Josanne, and David and Agnieska, his grandchildren Robert, Paula, Michael, Matthew, Christine, Steffi, Rachel, Max, Alex, Harry, Sophie and Nicole, his sisters-in-law Gladys, Lilian and Marionne, Heidi, widow of Wilfred, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, May 16 at 1.20pm for the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, limits of Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm. No flowers by request but a donation to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. The family regret that they will not be able to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Mass for the repose of the soul of ANTOINE CACHIA CARUANA, on the third anniversary of his demise, will be celebrated today, Monday, May 14, at Casa Leone XIII Chapel, Sacred Heart Avenue, St Julians at 6.30pm. The attendance of family and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
BONGIOVANNI – INEZ. On the 29th anniversary of her joining the Creator. Her daughters and their families remember her with much love as they do every day of the year. May she rest in the peace of heaven.
BORG COSTANZI. Cherished memories of our beloved dad EDWIN who passed away on May 14, 2013, aged 87. Sorely missed by his children Joe, Mary Anne and Michael and their partners Kath, Ian and Lorraine, his grandchildren, Michael, Alex Gabriella, Francesca and Louisa, Hannah and Andrew and his brother Albert and wife Margaret and his sister Yvonne. Fondly remembered and forever in our thoughts.
DE GIOVANNI – RITA. Fondest memories of a beloved mother and grandmother, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her children Bianca, Dennis, David and their families.
GAUCI. In loving memory of PETER PAUL, a dear husband and father, on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife, Pat and daughter, Fiona. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MANCHÉ – BICE. Cherished memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 31st anniversary of her death. Her family.