Announcements – January 21, 2026

Obituaries

BRINKWORTH. On January 19, VIOLET, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Sadly missed by her children Jonathan, Fiona, Sarah Jane and Andrew, their spouses/partners, her grandchildren Angela, Alexandra, Agnes and Dave, her sisters, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be held today at 3.30pm at the Mosta Rotunda. No flowers by request. Donations to Puttinu Cares are kindly appreciated. Lord, grant her 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. Due to inclement weather conditions and for safety reasons, the funeral arrangements have been rescheduled. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, January 23, at 1.15pm, for St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente 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.

WISMAYER. On January 19, MATTHEW, founder of Pet Nutrition House Ltd and Schools for Africa (Malta) Foundation, aged 53, passed away peacefully fortified by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by his loving family. He will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Annabelle, his children Sean and his wife Sophie and Erika and her partner Samuel, his sister Rachel and her husband Stephen, his parents-in-law Vincent and Antoinette, his sister-in-law Alison and her husband Richard, his nephew Robert and his nieces Hannah and Amy. He also leaves to mourn his loss his family, his dedicated staff and volunteers and numerous friends all over the world. The funeral cortège will leave Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday, January 22, and proceed to St Julian’s parish church, where Mass celebrating Matthew’s life will be held at 9am. This will be followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. To honour Matthew’s legacy, the family would greatly appreciate that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Schools for Africa (Malta) Foundation. This charity, founded by Matthew, aims to improve the lives of less fortunate children. Contributions will enable the foundation to commence the initial phase of work on its first project in Ghana, a goal the foundation came very close to achieving during his lifetime. Donations may be made through the following link. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

Tomorrow, Thursday, January 22, being the trigesima die of the passing away of EDWARD FIRMAN, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at 7pm, at St Patrick’s church, Sliema. Family and friends are welcome. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA. In loving memory of PAUL on the 28th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten and greatly missed by his sister Alice, her husband Pierre, relatives and friends.

CARUANA – HENRY. Treasured memories of a very dear husband, father and grandfather who went to meet the Risen Lord seven years ago today. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Laura, his sons Claude and wife Nisha, Leon and his adorable grandchildren. A Mass will be celebrated today, Wednesday, at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ church.

CARUANA. In loving memory of MARGUERITE, today the ninth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord.

DEMAJO – THOMAS. In memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his daughter Apollonia and his sons-in-law, Leonard and Philip, his grandchildren, Diana, Ruth and Harriet, and great-grandchildren. May he rest in peace.

GALEA – DORIS. In loving memory of our dear mother, called to eternal life two years ago today. Always remembered with love by her children Mona, Donald and her son-in-law Paul, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

INGUANEZ – ALFRED. In loving memory on the 23rd anniversary of his passing to eternal life. John, Darlene and Nicholas.

PACE. In loving memory of ADELINA, a treasured and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on the second anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. From her loving family.

SCIBERRAS – GODFREY. In sweet remembrance of my dearest husband who was embraced by the Lord two years ago today. Deeply missed and forever remembered. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Helen.

VELLA. In ever loving memory of THOMAS, today the 42nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his children Monica and her husband Paul, Joseph and his wife Rita, and Elizabeth; his grandsons Jeremy, James, Simon, John and Thomas and their respective wives Marion, Shtiliana, Eliza, Elaine and Maria.

ZAMMIT – PAULINE (Polly). In loving memory, today the 21st anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace. Her family.

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