Announcements − March 10, 2026

OBITUARIES

TERRIBILE. On March 5, OTTILIA, ex-kindergarten assistant at St Sebastian primary school, Qormi, aged 67, passed away after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Her love, joyful spirit, warmth and care will never be forgotten by all, most especially by her brother Olaph and his wife Mary, her precious nephews and nieces Olen and his wife Emma, Kimberly, Kenneth and his wife Michelle, her great-nieces Clara, Luċija and Olivia, her aunties, uncles and cousins, other relatives, her ex-colleagues and past students.

The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11, for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass to celebrate her life will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in

the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations in memory of Ottilia to Hospice Malta, Santa Venera, are greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

IN MEMORIAM

CARUANA CURRAN – Judge MAURICE CARUANA CURRAN. Cherished and unfading memories of our beloved Maurice on the 11th anniversary of his passing. He is now resting in heavenly bliss in the company of his loving first wife Kate, his devoted son Paul and his darling daughter Louise. His love and his wisdom will always be our guiding light and our inspiration. His daughter Simone and his second wife Cettina.

CURMI. Remembering with much love our dearest mother ROSE, today being the 20th anniversary of her calling to eternal life. So missed and forever in our hearts. Her children Ann, Michael and Anne, Margaret, Robert and Joanna, Julian and Maureen, Stephen and Edna and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May mummy and papa forever rest in the Lord’s peace.

HERSEY. In loving and unfading memory of DORIS, today the 14th anniversary of her passing away. Her son Mark, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Please remember her in your daily prayers. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

LEAN – PHILIP. In loving memory of a beloved husband and wonderful father, today the 20th anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Never forgotten and always in our hearts. Vivien, Edward and Francesca.

The Empty Chair

You look across at the empty chair

In vain for the one who isn’t there,

No shared comments to make

You smile,

Just being together made

Life worthwhile.

‘Time will heal,’ or so they say,

Just don’t tell me that today.

No card to come on your

Special day,

No words to speed you on

Your way,

No one to bring the cup

That cheers,

No one to soothe and calm

Your fears,

Only memories of bygone years.

The simplest things are what you miss

The loving hug, the goodnight kiss,

The opening door – the words

‘I’m back’,

The coat still hanging on the rack.

The hopes and plans we made

Together

We thought they would go on

For ever

And just a dream for now and ever.

The house is empty, cold, austere,

You open doors and no one’s there.

‘How could they do this, how could

They leave,

Abandon you to cry and grieve?’

Then a little hand slips into mine

And says: ‘Don’t cry, you will

Be fine.’

For love abounds and through

Your tears

The sun comes out to quell

Your fears.

The love of family and true friends

Will see you through and

Make amends.

And then the world begins to sing

As you recall the precious things

You held so dear, when you

Were two

Saying ‘you can start anew’.

So now when I see the empty chair

In my mind, you’re always there.

MARTIN. In loving memory of ROSE, today, the fourth anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Deeply missed by her daughters Josette and Angele, and her sons Edward, William and Peter, and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF – Dr MARK ANTHONY MICALLEF, LL.D. Treasured memories of a caring and devoted brother and uncle on the fifth anniversary of him being called to Our Lord. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Rachelle and Martin, Emma and Roman, James and Stephanie and John. Forever in our hearts and prayers.

MONTANARO GAUCI – JOAN. Fondly remembered on the seventh anniversary of her leaving us. Her family and friends.

SALOMONE. In loving memory of ANTOINE, today being the 29th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Adrian and Martina, Michael, Joanna and Albert and grandchildren.

WARRINGTON – Col. THOMAS WARRINGTON, L/RAMC. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 32nd anniversary of this death. Forever remembered by his daughters Anne Grech and Rosalind Rausi, his grandchildren Nigel, Teresa and Victoria and their families. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

In loving memory of EDWARD BORG today the eighth anniversary of his demise, 10th March, 2018. Always loved and never forgotten by his parents Marthese, née Brincat and Joe, his sister Angele and her husband Paul Jones, nephews Ben, Leo and Yan, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. May the Lord grant him eternal rest A Mass in his memory will be celebrated today, Tuesday, 10th March 2026 at 6.30pm, at St Joseph chapel, St Joseph Home, St Venera. Kindly remember him in your prayers

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