Announcements – January 18, 2026

Obituaries

CARUANA. On January 15, KURT, aged 45, passed away peacefully, fortified by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Roberta, née Stivala; his cherished children Sophia and Sebastian; his mother Fiona; his siblings Dieter and his wife Charlene, Kerstin and her husband Stuart; his in-laws Adrian and his wife Monica Stivala; as well as his relatives and many friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, January 19, at 8.30am, for the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30am, followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to Hospice Malta, Santa Venera, will be appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

DARMANIN. On January 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his immediate family. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Bertha, née Laferla, his son David and his wife Kirsten, his treasured granddaughters Emma and Philippa, his sisters Marina, Cora and her husband Michael Rossi, their children, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, January 20, at 1.15pm, for St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations, if wished, to Step Up for Parkinson’s, Naxxar, will be greatly appreciated. Merciful Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank his dedicated carer Gilbert who supported him in recent months.

MICALLEF. On January 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, Fr GODFREY, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his Franciscan brothers, his nephews and nieces and their families, other relatives and friends. Fr Godfrey will be exposed for viewing on Tuesday, January 20, as from 8am in the Franciscan convent of Rabat, after which there will be a mass to celebrate his life at Ta’ Ġieżu church, Rabat, at 9am, followed by interment in the Franciscan chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MODI. On January 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, KEKOO, from Mosta, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by his loving family. He will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Rose, his daughters Shireen and her husband Shane, Yasmin and her partner Simon, and his beloved granddaughters Ameerah and Zareena. He also leaves to mourn his family and numerous friends in Malta, India, the US, the UK and all over the world. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, January 21, for the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Naxxar where Mass praesente cadavere to celebrate his life will be held at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. To reflect his vibrant life, personality and joyful spirit, those attending are invited to wear bright colours, should they wish. Donations to Inspire Foundation, a charity so close to his heart, will be gratefully appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BARTOLI. In loving memory of GISA on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Her daughter Veronica, her son Edmund and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CARTER – JESSIE. Ever and treasured memories of our dear mother and nanna on the 20th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her family.

ELLUL SULLIVAN. Treasured memories of my parents GEORGE and LILIAN, née Critien, on their anniversaries. May they rest in peace together forever. The family.

GATT – ANNA, née Briffa. Loving and unfading memories on the 26th anniversary of her passing, three months after her mother, Lilian’s tragic death. Sadly missed by her sons Mark and Bobby, her brother Edward, her sister, Joanna and their families. Always in our prayers.

MUSCAT – THERESE, widow of Anthony William. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, called to eternal life two years ago today. Sadly missed by her children Leslie and Tonia, Doris, Ben and Isabel, Louise, widow of Anthony, Joe and Frances, Antoinette and Walter, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

PULLICINO. In ever loving memory of THERESA, a beloved mother and grandmother so fondly remembered on the anniversary of her death. Her family.

MONA AQUILINA Remembering with love our dearest and greatly missed mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the second anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her family

In loving memory of SEBASTIAN DARMANIN (Bastjan tat-Tberfil) A precious husband and father so sadly missed by his wife Marianna and his children Joseph and Alice, today the first anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today, 18th January 2026, at 6pm, at St Sebastian archipretal church, Qormi. May he rest in peace. ‘We miss you more than words can say but we carry your love in our hearts ….forever’.

EMMANUEL 'BILLY' FORMOSA On the 18th anniversary of his meeting with Christ the Redeemer. "Death has left a vacant place, This world can never fill, The happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet the memory still." Remembered and dearly missed by Nikolina, Darren Emanuel, Alison and Owen, William and Martina. A memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday 20th January at 6pm at Sant' Andrija Chapel, Mosta. The attendance of family and friends will be appreciated.

TONY MALLIA On the 22nd anniversary of his demise, 15.1.2004 - 15.1.2026 A loving husband, father and brother. Greatly missed and never forgotten by his wife Mary, his daughter Madeleine and Leli, his son Alex and Marika, sister and in-laws. Always in our thoughts Rest in peace

In tender loving memory of PERIT TONY MUSCAT who passed onto eternal life seven years ago. So greatly missed by his wife Elspeth, his sons Duncan, Keith and Nicole, relatives and friends. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today, Sunday, January 18th at 12.15pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest

CHARLES SPITERI Cherished and unfading memories of a very beloved husband and father on the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered today and always by his wife Freda, daughter Vicky, son Karl and his wife Daniela. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 11.30am at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville. May he rest in heaven in the arms of Our Lord

In Memoriam MARIA XUEREB (30.4.1927 - 14.1.2011) and BARTOLOMEO XUEREB (25.2.1926 – 21.1.2012) In loving memory of our most dedicated parents. From your numerous family, Speranza, Grace and Victor, Angelo and Jessie, Doris and Salvu, Mary and Joe, Joe, Rose, widow of Albert, Manuel and Marlene, Lucy and Joe, Carmen and Leli, Paul and Marlene, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May you rest in peace

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