Announcements − February 12, 2026

OBITUARIES

BROCKDORFF. On February 10, LINA, aged 95, a loving and caring mother, grandmother, novelist, playwright, teacher  and tireless champion of the Maltese language, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad and irreparable loss her beloved children Noellie, David and his wife Audrey, Adrianne, widow of Tonio Mercieca, Daniel and his wife Vincienne, and grandchildren Chris, Jonathan and his wife Vicky, James, Andrew, Michael, Lara and Nicole, her brothers Anthony and Guy Mahoney, her sisters Josephine Farrugia and Patricia Mahoney, sister-in-law Beatice, widow of her brother John Mahoney, other relatives, friends, ex-students and readers.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, February 14, at Tal-Ibraġ parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 10am. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or the Karl Vella Foundation, 46, Burmarrad Road, St Paul’s Bay, would be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUTTIGIEG. On February 11, at St Vincent de Paul residence, MARY, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is deeply mourned by her grandchildren Nathaniel and Neil, her nephews Roberta, Rueben and Randolph, her brother-in-law Anthony and other family and friends.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, February 14, at 8.30am, at Balzan parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

REQUIEM MASS

A Mass for the repose of the soul of MARY FARRUGIA will be celebrated tomorrow, Friday, February 13, on what would have been her 87th birthday, at 6.30pm, at Żebbuġ parish church, Malta. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend. May she rest in peace.

IN MEMORIAM

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of MYRIAM, on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ELLUL – IVY MARIAN. Cherished memories of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the second anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited. Arthur, Cora, Dawn and their families.

ELLUL SULLIVAN – WALTER. In loving memory of a loving father, February 11 being the sixth year of his passing. Deeply loved, sorely missed and never forgotten. Chris, Melba and family.

ENGLAND. In loving memory of PAUL on the 12th anniversary of his passing. Rest in peace.

MARICH. Cherished memories of our dearest LOUIS, today the anniversary of his demise. Barbara and Clarissa, in-laws and grandchildren.

MERCIECA – DORIS. In ever loving memory of our dear mother on her 14th anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember her in yours. Johanna and Caroline and their families.

PORTELLI. On the second anniversary of his passing, we remember MARK with love and gratitude. He is deeply missed by his daughters Lara, Rebecca and Gabriella, their mother, Phyllis, his siblings, Ralph, Connie, Joe and Pierre, as well as his extended family and dear friends. His loving memory lives on in the hearts of all who knew him.

PULLICINO – ANTHONY. Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Forever loved and greatly missed by his daughters Stephanie, Patricia and her husband Chris, Graziella and his grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

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