Announcements – July 6, 2026

Obituaries

MICALLEF. On July 2, DOLORES, aged 85, passed away peacefully. Forever loved and remembered by her husband Ċensu, her daughters Marthese and her husband Joe, Carmeline, her siblings and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, at 2.30pm for St Paul’s Basilica, Rabat, where mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Burmarrad cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

PORTANIER. On July 3, CARMEN (née Vella), born in Sliema, singer, presenter and actress, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved son Reuben and his wife Pamela, her grandchildren Bettina and Beppe, her partner Alfred Galea, her brother Anthony Vella and his wife Mary, her sister Marierite and her husband Joseph Lupi, her brother Martin Vella and his wife Carmen, her sister Josette and her husband Joseph Formosa, her nephews Chris, Daniel, Chan, Ramon, Andre, Alexander, Peter, James, Jeremy and Benjamin, and her nieces Vanessa, Sarah, Rodelita, Jeanette, Andrea, Annika and Audrey, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where mass to celebrate her life will be said at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at the ITU, Mater Dei and St Vincent de Paul for their care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BOFFA – Sir PAUL BOFFA, Kt., OBE, MD. On the 64th anniversary of his passing away. Never forgotten by his daughter Melina Sant Cassia, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, in-laws, family, and friends. “Ma ħeliex żmienu. Għex għomru jaħdem għal għajru u għal art twelidu. Umli, ħanin, ħabrieki. Missier il-ħaddiema.” May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

CACHIA – EDDIE. In loving memory of our dear father on the 62nd anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Emily and Edward.

D’AGOSTINO. In loving memory of MARIE, née Tabone, on the 13th anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Fondly remembered by her husband Edward, her sons James and Daniel, James’s wife AnnaMaria and their daughters Bethany and Lucia, family and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DELIA. AGNES – 06.07.2015. Today marks another year since you left us, but your spirit continues to light our way. You are deeply missed Mum. Rest in Eternal Peace. Patrick, Angie, John and their families.

SCICLUNA – WINIFRED, née Mahoney. On the first anniversary of her meeting the Risen Lord, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Fondly remembered and missed every day by her loving family: David and Mary Rose, John and Jacqueline, James and Dana, Sandra and Alessio, Adriana and Russell and Rachel, her great-grandchildren and her carer Nancy. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

RIPARD. In loving memory of LILIANA, née Sansone, on the second anniversary of her demise. Forever loved and greatly missed by her husband Peter Paul, her children Phyllis, Angelica and Peter and their respective families, her sister Maria and brother Louis. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In loving memory of JOE AQUILINA (ex-Sliema Wanderers player) on the 22nd anniversary of his demise, July 7, 2004. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Antoinette, his sons Jason, Gordon and his wife Moira and Duncan, his granddaughters Justine, Leanne and Maegan, relatives and friends. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 8.30am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

To book an obituary or an In Memoriam notice from Monday to Friday – during office hours (8am-4pm) – e-mail classified@timesofmalta.com. On Saturday and Sunday, all day, and Monday to Friday after office hours, e-mail night@timesofmalta.com.