Obituaries

CASSAR. On January 25, PAUL, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Erika, George and their daughter Hannah, and his son Andrew, Vanessa and their daughter Mia, his sister and brother-in-law Gertie and René Tonna-Barthet, his sister-in-law Connie, widow of his brother Alfred, his brother and sister-in-law Albert and Mariella, his nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today, Wednesday, January 29, at 2pm, at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCIBERRAS CAMILLERI. Mass to celebrate the life of TANYA will be held at 1.30pm on Saturday, February 1, at St Dominic church, Rabat. Do not feel obliged to wear black, and we ask that instead of flowers consider making a donation to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi.

TAGLIAFERRO. We invite you to join us in honouring the life of LIZ, aged 70, who passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, January 24. She will always be loved by her sisters Anna Darmanin and Angela Battistino, her brothers-in-law Louis, widower of her sister Josette Balzia, and Victor, her nephews and nieces Ben, Chris and his wife Bryony, Rebecca and her husband Daniel, Victoria and her husband Andrea, Benjamin and Bridget and her great-niece Julia, her aunts, uncles, cousins and her numerous close friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Thursday, January 30, at 10.30am, for Mass at 11am at Il-Knisja ta’ Kristu Rxoxt (tal-Erwieħ chapel), Tarxien. We will gather to celebrate her remarkable life, cherish our memories and support one another during this difficult time. Please join us in remembering Liz and the joy she brought into our lives. The family requests that the dress code be colourful and celebratory. No flowers by request, however, donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, are greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On January 28, CONNIE, née Fsadni, of Luqa, residing in St Paul’s Bay, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alfred, her son Ian and his wife Sonia, her grandchildren Matthew and his wife Roberta and Amy, her brother Charlie and her sister Tania and their families, in-laws, other relatives and friends. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 1 at 10am, followed by interment in the family grave at Luqa cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI – CARMEN. On the 16th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her brother Joe, Marilise and family. A prayer is solicited.

De GAETANO – ANNIE, née Montanaro. In loving memory of a devoted wife and a beloved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, today the 16th anniversary of her entry into eternal life. A prayer is solicited. Vincent, Marthese, Elizabeth and Victoria.

ELLUL GALEA – KARMENU. Treasured memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 18th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Mary, Lora, Alfred, Antoinette and their families.

MANCHE – JOE. Treasured memories of a caring husband, father and grandfather who passed away six years ago. Forever in our hearts. Mary, Gordon, Sharon and Mia. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SALOMONE. In loving memory of EGIDIO (Eddie), a beloved father and grandfather, today the 28th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and never forgotten by his children Mary and Jeffrey Scorey, John and Mona, Carmen and Tony Pulis, and their families. Sacred Heart of Jesus, keep him in Your care.

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