Announcements – June 24, 2026
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Obituaries
BLAKE. On June 23, at Saint James Capua Hospital, LYDIA, née Vella, aged 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She will always be loved and cherished by her beloved children Audrey and her husband Mark, James and his wife Sheryl Ann, her precious granddaughters Lisa and Emma and her husband Luke, together with her in-laws, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass to celebrate her life will be held tomorrow, Thursday, June 25, at 2 pm, at Ibraġ parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank all her doctors, nurses and staff at The Imperial Care Home and St James Capua Hospital for their unwavering care and support. The family would welcome donations to Puttinu Cares in loving memory of their beloved Lydia. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FENECH. On June 22, PAUL, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He will always be loved and remembered by his wife Winnie, his son Ian, his daughter Christine and her partner Peter, his only grandson Daniel, his sister Monica and her husband Paul Seguna, his brother Mario and his wife Marcelle, Carmen, widow of his brother Vincent, his in-laws Eric and Vicky Ebejer, Irene and Colin Hillman, Gladys and Emanuel Cassar, Louis Betts, widower of Yvonne and Doreen, widow of George Depasquale, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, June 27, for Tal-Ibraġ parish church where Mass to celebrate his life will be held at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
RIZZO. On June 20, NOEL, aged 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He will be forever loved and cherished by his children Bernadette and her husband Alan, Julia and her husband John, Stephen and his wife Beatrix, Melanie and her partner Noel, his grandchildren David, Melanie, Ian, Nicola, Emma, Sophie, Hanna, Nicole, Gabi and Rebecca, his great-grandchildren Audrianna and Sawyer, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St James Hospital, Sliema, on Friday, June 26, for St Julian’s parish church where Mass to celebrate his life will be held at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to express their gratitude for all the love and care shown by the carers at Simblija Care Home and Seniors Helping Seniors.
In Memoriam
ZAMMIT – JOANNA. Lovingly remembered on the eighth anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, sorely missed every day and forever cherished in our hearts. Continue watching over us with your love. Your husband Alex, your children David and his wife Renée, Ruth and her husband Robert, your grandchildren, your sisters Barbara and Cissa and their respective families. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
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