Obituaries
AGIUS FERNANDEZ. On March 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, REGINALD, widower of Lilian, née Fenech, aged 97, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Gaston, Suzanne, Adriana and Bertha and their respective spouses, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Interment took place yesterday, Saturday, March 21. A Mass to celebrate his life will be announced later. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG. On March 19, at his residence in Pembroke, PHILIP, aged 61, passed suddenly away. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Emily, née Saliba, his daughters Alison, Marie Claire and Anne Marie and her husband Tyrone Borg, his mother Lily, widow of Francis, his sister Maryanne and her husband Raci Özcan, his nieces Seren and Yeliz, other relatives and friends. The funeral took place yesterday. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be announced later. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
D’ANASTASI. On March 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Abela, of Sliema, widow of Carmelo, aged 93, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is deeply mourned by her children Julie, Pauline, Thomas, their respective spouses, her grandchildren Owen, Claire, Melvin and Daniel, great-grandchildren Neil, Justyne, Jeanelle, extended family and friends.
Interment in the family grave took place on Tuesday, March 17, at St Mary’s Cemetery, Xewkija, Gozo. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
GRIMA. On March 20, BARTHOLOMEW, from St Paul’s Bay, passed away peacefully at the age of 89, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Georgia, his children Manuel and his girlfriend Lorraine Demarco, Anna and her husband Mario, Adrian and his wife Julia, his grandchildren Stephanie, Timothy, Nathaniel, brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital, on Tuesday, March 24, at 8am for Ħniena Divina Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay, where last rites and blessings will be said followed by interment in the family grave. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, carers and all the staff of the haematology ward at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, for their exceptional care, devotion and support. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Donations to Hospice Malta would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MALLIA. On March 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, SALVINU, widower of Ġuża, née Mifsud, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Anna, Joe and his partner Maria, Connie and her husband Chris Bonnici, and Philip, his grandchildren Anne Marie and her partner Lucy, Rebecca and her husband Samuel Zammit and his great-grandson Andrew, relatives and friends. Interment to take place on Tuesday, March 24. A Mass to celebrate his life will be announced later. Donations to Dar Nazareth, Żejtun, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest and thank You for giving us such a loving father.
TABONE. On March 22, at St Vincent de Paul residence, LEWIS, former Mid-Med Bank employee, aged 89. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Evelyn and Fr Francis Schembri, his children Eugene and his wife Michele, Lydia and her husband Anthony, Pierre and his wife Pollyanna, his grandchildren Nicole, Kristen, Andrew, Francesca, Luke, Mark, and Michele, his brothers, sisters, and their families. Interment takes place on Tuesday, March 24, at 9am, at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
YOUSIF. On March 22, EMILE ISKANDER, of Sudan, aged 95, passed away peacefully at his home in St Venera. He went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Catholic Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jamile, née Roukoz of Lebanon, his son Charles and his wife Anne, née Patiniott, his daughters Mary (UK), Jackline who took care of him and Grace (USA), his grandchildren Daniela and Karl, his sister-in-law Therese (UK), his nephews and nieces Rimon and Robert (UK), Moussa and Maher (Egypt), Iskander (Romania), Najwa, Nadia and George (Lebanon), their respective families and his numerous friends in Malta, Lebanon and Sudan. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, March 24, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. In line with the latest health directives, the interment will be held privately. Mass to celebrate his life will be held and announced later.
In Memoriam
D’AGATA. In everlasting memory of our dearest MARCO on the 17th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his daughter Rebekah, his sisters Ria and her husband Frank and Didi, his nephews and niece Alex, Nicholas and Martina.
DINGLI. In loving memory of Dr FRANCIS DINGLI, MD, today being the 38th anniversary of his demise. Forever missed by his family. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FALZON – PETER. In ever loving memory of our dear father, today the 60th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Yvonne and Wilfrid and their families.
FARRUGIA. In loving memory of CONNIE. Fondly remembered by Kathleen, Moira and their families.
GERADA. Cherished memories of our beloved only daughter, KAREN, who went to her heavenly home on March 23, 2004, at the tender age of 16. So deeply missed till we meet again. Lovingly, mum and dad.
GLANVILLE – CARMELO. In loving memory of a dear father on the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his daughter Carmen and husband Joe.
MAHONEY – OLGA. In everlasting memory of a dear mother, today, the 15th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
MOUSU – MARK.
I held you close to my heart today,
It made me feel complete.
You may have died but you are not gone,
You will always be part of me.
His parents, his sisters, his son, nephews and nieces.
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