OBITUARIES
BORDA. On April 2, FRANK SAVIOUR VINCENT, husband of his beloved wife Pauline, residing in Madliena, aged 88, passed away peacefully at home, comforted by the rites of the holy church and his family. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Sabrina and partner Andrew, his son Mark, his daughter Fiona Lochtenberg née Borda (deceased) and her husband Mark, daughter Bettina Kirk née Borda and husband Jeremy, daughter Michela and son Paul and companion Romina Scicluna Marshall; his grandchildren Faye, Livia, Jade, Daisy, Zachery, Amy, Sean, Jan, Emily, Jessica and Ruby and spouses; his great-grandchildren Mia, Jasper, Fin, Freya, Joe, Otto, Evie, Basil and Raffaella; his dedicated carer Le Ya; ex-wife Gladys and husband Joe Debono; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are to be announced. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
XUEREB. On the morning of March 30, 2022, MONICA, died peacefully at her home at the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence, in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario. Monica lived with Parkinson’s Disease for over 20 years and succumbed four weeks after surviving a bout of COVID-19 which had hospitalised her in February. We are very grateful for the loving care she received from all of her caregivers.Monica was born in Malta on November 9, 1944, the eldest of six children of Gerald and Evelyn Mallia.
She went to teacher’s college in Malta before marrying her childhood sweetheart, Dennis Xuereb, in 1968. They emigrated to Canada just before the birth of their first child in 1969. Monica adjusted quickly to life in Canada: she raised three children, ensuring their participation in hockey, soccer and music lessons, while pursuing her own interests in art and languages. Monica enrolled in university at the same time as her two eldest children, and she graduated in 1992 with a degree in Interior Design from Ryerson University. She worked in the field for several years designing stores, offices, and small residential projects. She went on to co-own a lingerie business for eight years and then to be a very popular host to international English language students.Nothing made Monica happier than a noisy house full of people.
She was often the host of large family gatherings as well as dinner parties for friends from the many dimensions of her life. She was deeply devoted to her own children, her many nieces and nephews, and her grandchildren most of all. She lived a full life of friends, family, travel, and music. An artist through and through, she loved stylish clothing and had a flair for colour, pattern, and fashion. She was a masterful organiser of objects in space and could bring any room to life. She has been a warrior these past several years, facing her physical and cognitive challenges with true grace. It was not an easy road for her and we are grateful she is at peace.
Monica is survived by her three children and their families – Marc, Fiona and Silas; Michelle, Sean and Hazel; Steven, Nezahat, Miral and Malik; as well as her three surviving siblings Myriam, Mario and Lina.
Visitation will be on Sunday, April 3, 2022, from 2 to 6pm, at Kane Jerrett Funeral Home at 8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill. The funeral will be held on Monday, April 4, at 10am, at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 3220 Bayview Avenue, North York. Burial will immediately follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, followed by reception at Blessed Trinity.
Out of respect for those particularly susceptible to COVID-19, guests are kindly requested to wear a mask to the visitation, funeral and reception.Donations in lieu of flowers are suggested to be made to Parkinson Canada.
IN MEMORIAM
AQUILINA. In loving memory of ANTHONY who was called to the Father’s House on April 2, 1980. Fondly remembered by his son Joe and his daughter Myriam, and his beloved grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. In loving memory of my dear father, PASQUALE, being the 34th anniversary of his demise. Odette.
CARUANA. In loving memory of JOHN PETER today the third anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord.
DANDRIA – EDWINA née Bartoli. In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on the second anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her husband Henry, her children Michèle and her husband James, John and his wife Francesca, Nikki her husband Michael and Paula, her precious grandchildren Francesca, Thomas, Sophia, Hannah and Timmy. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
PORSELLA-FLORES. Treasured memories of GEOFFREY on the sixth anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Forever in the hearts of his children Pierina, Liliana, Renzo, George and Marco, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.