Obituaries
BUSUTTIL. On November 6, at St Vincent De Paul, JOSEPH MARY, born in Għaxaq, residing in Paola, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his daughters, Victoria Ciantar and her husband Noel, Mariella De Gaetano and her husband James, his son Leo and his partner Stephanie Sant, his grandchildren, Luke, Carol, Amy, Nigel, Nicole, Jerome, Gabriel and Steven, his brother Victor and his wife Rose, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent De Paul on Tuesday, December 10, at 2pm, for the church of All Saints (Ta’ l-Erwieħ), Tarxien, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3pm, followed by interment at All Saints cemetery. Donations to St Joseph Orphanage will be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FSADNI. On November 22, MARY, née Saliba, of Ħamrun, residing at Saint Paul’s Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, aged 94, went to meet the Risen Lord, and her beloved husband Henry and son John, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Always loved and remembered by her daughter-in-law Patricia, sons Mario and Josuè and their respective wives Valerie and Bertha, other relatives, and friends. A requiem Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated in the chapel at Saint Paul’s Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, on Wednesday, December 11, at 10am, followed by interment in the Fsadni family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The requiem Mass will be live-streamed on www.easy streammalta.com/funeralservices/maryfsadni. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor would be appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
PACE BONELLO. On December 4, FRANK of Pietà, passed away at the age of 78, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sudden loss his beloved wife Antonia, his daughter Francesca and her husband Malcolm Mallia and his son Michele and his wife Daniela, his treasured grandchildren Daniel and Amelia, his brothers and sisters and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, December 9, at 8am for St Francis church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG – IVAN. Precious memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the seventh anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our hearts and minds. His loving wife Dorothy, his precious daughter Simone and her husband Pierre Galea, his two loving grandchildren Alan and Nicole. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEGIORGIO – CHARLIE. Today the 20th anniversary of his passing away.
They say there is a reason,
They say that time will heal,
But neither time nor reason
Will change the way we feel.
We want to tell you something,
So there won’t be any doubt,
You’re so wonderful to think of,
But so hard to be without.
Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mona, Angèle and Mario, Paul, Irena and Caitlin. May he rest in peace.
GALEA. Treasured memories of our dear mother LINA who passed away 33 years ago. Lovingly remembered by Josette and Angela, sons-in-law and grandchildren.
MELI. Always remembering our parents JOSEPHINE and JOHN with much love and affection on the anniversaries of their death. Deeply missed and forever in our hearts. Tony, Sandra, Rosanne, and their families. May the Lord grant them eternal rest.
MICELI-FARRUGIA – LILIAN, 8.12.2022. In loving memory of our dear mother. So sorely missed. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mark and Josette, Helene and Ivor, Marina and Mark, Alberto and Ann, Francesca and Geoff, Francis and our families.
PACE. In loving memory of our beloved LOUISE on the second anniversary of her passing to eternal life. So sadly missed but never forgotten by her children Nicholas and Jacqui, Melanie and Anthony, Jonathan and Kathleen, and grandchildren Tara, Jamie, Debbie, Matthew and Christopher. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
QUINTANO. Cherished memories of a dear father and nannu, EDGAR, especially today being the 49th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers. His family.
ROE. In loving memory of MARIA ANTONIA (Tonina), on the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by her children Frank and Mona, David and Rita, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. Lovingly remembering ELIZABETH, née Ullo, who passed away on December 7, 2016. Greatly missed by her children Sharon and Karl and their spouses William and Cornelia and her sister Josephine.
Treasured and loving memories of our dear brothers Joseph Debattista (deceased 06.12.2023) and John Debattista (deceased 23.12.2020) on the first and fourth anniversary respectively of their passing to eternal life. Always in the thoughts and prayers of their respective wives, children, sisters and their families. May the Lord grant them eternal rest.
The family of Fr FRANCIS MIFSUD would like to thank His Grace, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna and His Grace, Bishop Joe Galea Curmi, the Archpriest of Żejtun parish, and all the Rev. Clergy who celebrated Mass at the funeral of Father Frans. The family also thanks all who participated, and who, in many ways, offered sympathy and condolences. May he rest in peace
In Memoriam CONCETTA GALEA (Connie) A loving mother so very dearly missed by her children Alex, Austin, Marie, in-laws and grandchildren, especially today the third anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Mummy is now reunited with daddy and our darling sister Denise You are with us even if we don’t see you You are in our heart, in our thoughts, In our life, always
In loving memory of FRANCES MERCIECA widow of Arturo Mercieca, Tuesday, December 10 being the second anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her children Philip and Tina, Paul and Jacqueline and Louiseanne Mercieca, her grandchildren Michael, Stephen and Zanna, Ramona and Greta, her great-grandchildren Jennifer, India, Beppe, Felipe, Lyla and Thomas, other relatives and friends. Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today, Sunday, December 8 at the parish church of the Immaculate Conception in Tal-Ibraġ at 11am. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
In sweet remembrance of CHARLES BUDDY PICCININO called to rest 8-12-1988 Our dearest son, loved and remembered every day. Sleep in peace sweetheart. God bless you. MUM DAD and FAMILIES
In loving memory of our father FELIX V. SCOTTO on the 19th anniversary of his passing away to eternal life Always remembered and deeply missed by his sons Mark-Anthony and his wife Ke, Stefan and his wife Lucia, his daughter Valerie, family and friends May the Lord grant him eternal rest
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