Announcements − January 6, 2026

Obituaries

BUTTIGIEG. On January 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, LILIAN of Siġġiewi, residing in Mtarfa, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Ray and his partner Simone, Monica and her husband Paul, her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their families, other relatives and friends.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, at 2.30pm, for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Siġġiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Moviment Missjunarju Ġesù fil-Proxxmu, Victoria, Gozo, will be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FENECH. On January 3, EMANUEL, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He will be deeply missed by his beloved children, Frank, Denise and Stefan, his in-laws and his precious grandchildren, Clarissa, Michael, Rebecca, Keith, Nicole and Rebekah, other relatives and many friends.

The funeral cortège leaves his residence on Saturday, January 10, for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

JACOBS. On January 3, FELICITAS RENATE, aged 94, passed away peacefully at Dar l-Annunzjata, Tarxien. She will be deeply missed by her family and close friends from Malta and Germany.

A Mass celebrating Felicitas’s life will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, at 2.30pm, at All Souls church, Tarxien.

MUSCAT. On December 31, EMANUEL (Lolly), aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He will always be loved and cherished by his wife Emilia, his children René and his wife Sue, Désirée and Yves, his grandchildren Jordan, Gilles, Isaac and Jacques, his brother Victor, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass to celebrate his life will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares are appreciated.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SPITERI. On January 5, at Roseville Home, GEORGE (former violinist and leader of the Manoel Theatre Orchestra), aged 90, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Doris, his nieces Marlene and Tonio, Dorianne and Stephen, his great-nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Roseville tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, for the church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Special thanks to the staff at Roseville for their dedication and care, especially the staff of 2A and 2B.

VELLA. On January 4, at Balzan Convent, Sr TARCISIA of the Sisters of Charity, aged 90, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her loss the congregation, her relatives and friends.

Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today, Tuesday, January 6, at 9.30am, at the convent chapel, 55, Birbal Street, Balzan, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA – MARIA ELENA (Mariella) née Refalo. Treasured memories of a very beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was called to eternal life seven years ago. So dearly loved, will always be remembered and so deeply missed. Our prayerful thoughts, her daughters Jocelyne and her husband Willem, Caroline and her husband Andrew, her grandchildren, Michael, Nadine, Amanda, Fiona and Lisa, and her great-granddaughters Mia, Clara, Amber and Sasha.

ATTARD. In loving memory of our dear parents JOSEPH and CARMEN who passed to eternal life 28 years (28.10.1997) and one year (6.1.2025) ago, respectively. Always in our hearts and prayers. Their children, Carmel and wife Bettina; Doris and grandchildren, Adrian and Christie; and Janet. May the Lord grant them eternal peace.

CUSCHIERI – Dr ANTHONY CUSCHIERI, MD. In loving memory of a dearly cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 20th anniversary of his death. Always loved, forever missed by his children Madeleine, Vicky, Marika, Marguerite, John and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FIORENTINO. In loving memory of EMMANUEL, today the 18th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His brother Mario and Antoinette, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

LA FERLA. In loving memory of MARY ROSE on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her children Alberta and Vittorio and their respective families. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30pm at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SALNITRO – CATHERINE. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother. Her family.

XUEREB. In loving memory of ALICE, née Moore, today the 40th anniversary of her meeting the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Monica, Gordon, Norman, and her grandchildren.

ZAMMIT – LUCY. 17 years have passed, yet you remain forever in our hearts. Today we remember you with love, our dear mother and beloved grandmother. Deeply missed by your daughters, sons-in-law, and your precious grandchildren, who carry your love with them always. May you rest in eternal peace.

ZARB – ALFRED. Treasured memories of a most beloved husband, father and grandfather, today being the eighth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Sadly missed along life’s way; Quietly remembered every day; No longer in our life to share; But in our hearts, you’re always there. Lovingly remembered by his wife Therese, née Sammut and his children Caroline and Adrian, Steve and Louise, Claudine and Philip and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In loving memory of VICTOR CAMILLERI one month since his passing, and MARIE THERESE CAMILLERI on the 28th anniversary of her demise. Today’s 6.30pm Mass celebrated at St Mary’s parish church, Attard, will be offered for the repose of their souls.