Obituaries

ABELA. On May 10, EILEEN, aged 81, passed away peacefully at her residence in Sliema. She will always be loved and cherished by her husband Emanuel, her daughters Nicola, Tanya and her husband Edward, her precious grandchildren Ben, Hannah, Nina and Sam, her siblings Bice, Gemma and her husband Arthur, Albert and his wife Jane and Rita, her loving in-laws and their families, her nephews and nieces and friends.

The funeral will be held tomorrow Monday, May 13, at Jesus of Nazareth parish church (Nazzarenu), The Ferries, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Puttinu Cares Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF – On May 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, LEA née Cortis, aged 73, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her husband Eric, her children Roberto and his wife Monique and Andrea and his wife Alexandra, her adored grandchildren Tina, Gigi, Max and Ana; her sister Tecla and her husband Roland Cuschieri; her in-laws; nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, May 14 at 1.15pm for St Philip’s parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated.

May the Almighty grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD. Treasured and unfading memories of our beloved parents Mro AMANTE ATTARD and DORIS, especially during the month of May on the 41st and eighth anniversary respectively of their meeting with the Risen Lord. Your sons Romuald and his wife Agnes, Hilary, your loving grandsons Reinhard and his wife Charlene, Rambert, great-grandsons Jake and Noah. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

AZZOPARDI – ANTON E. In fondest memory of our dear departed brother who passed away on this day 28 years ago. His brother Paul, sisters Ina and Alda.

BAJADA – Brian. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Cecilia, Claude, Szilvia and Benedek.

BONETT. Loving and unfading memories of our dearest PHILIP on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Loved so dearly, missed so deeply. Aunty Sylvia and uncle George, Johanna, Angela and their respective families.

BONETT - In loving memory of our dear nephew and cousin PHILIP on the 10th anniversary of his demise. He is greatly missed. Rest in peace dear Philip.

BORG. Cherished memories of our beloved father CONSTANTINE on the 44th anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers. Helen, Vincent and family.

BUTTIGIEG – MARY, née Caruana Demajo, 12.5.2001. Dear mama’, after all these years I can still remember the warmth of your beautiful smile. You were a perfect mother, loving, patient and forgiving, always there for me in the good and the bad times. I miss you so much but sweet memories of you are my priceless possessions that time can never destroy. You will always live in my heart. Antoinette.

CALCATERRA. In tender loving memory of our sweet aunty ROSE on the 13th anniversary of her meeting the risen Lord. So loved and so missed by David, Charmaine and Raphael.

CALCATERRA. Treasured memories of our affectionate aunty ROSE on the 13th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Paula, Christopher, Adrian, Joanna and Felicity and their families.

CORTIS. In loving memory of our beloved parents MARIO PAUL and JESSIE on the 24th and 15th anniversary of their call to eternal life. Deeply missed by their daughters Rituccia and her husband James Portelli, Charmaine and her husband Manuel Fidalgo, and Graziella and her husband Chris Vella, their grandchildren Benjamin and his wife Jutta, Bettina and her husband Jack, Luke and Maria, their great-grandsons Joseph, Benedict and Thomas, their sisters, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

FLYNN. Treasured and happy memories of FRANCIS RAYMOND (Ċikku) on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. So loving and so lovable. Deeply missed by his wife Marthese, his children Simon and Natalie, Kathleen and Jean-Paul, and his adored grandchildren Hannah and Dario and Benji and Michela. Lord, grant him eternal rest. A prayer is solicited.

PARASCANDALO. Remembering our dearest mother MARIA on her 36th anniversary in Heaven. On this emotional day we hold you close in our thoughts and hearts. Deeply missed by Mary Rose, Lawrence, Ninette, Josette, Anna, in-laws and grandchildren.

THAKE. In loving memory of our beloved father CHARLES today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Forever in the thoughts and prayers of his loving and grateful sons, daughter and grandchildren to whom he will always bring smiles, love and happy memories. Lord grant him eternal rest.

VELLA CLARK – REBECCA. On the 35th anniversary of her demise. Always missed and fondly remembered by Vivienne, Walter, Audrey, Kris and Natalie. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In loving memory of JOANNA BONNICI. Today the 17th anniversary of her demise. A loving wife, mother and grandmother George, Zoe, Zack, Sacha & baby Mila. You are always in our hearts and thoughts.

In loving memory of JOANNA BONNICI. Today being the 17th anniversary of her passing away. You may be out of sight we may be worlds apart but you are always in our minds and forever in our hearts Mummy, Sue and Michael

In ever loving memory of PHILIP BONETT today being the 10th anniversary of his passing away. Deeply missed and constantly remembered with love and deep affection by his parents Dorothy and John brother David and his wife Karyn and niece Georgina and nephew Nick. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 11.30am at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville.

Clare Pace, along with her children Sue and Michael, and joined by Martina, George, and all her grandchildren, extend their sincere gratitude to everyone who offered expressions of sympathy on the passing of their beloved DAVID on April 18, 2024. May he rest in peace. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

Peter and Cecilia Warren and family would like to thank Rev. Clergy, all the family members and friends who attended the Mass or sent flowers or condolences for our dear VANESSA WARREN who went to meet the Risen Lord on April 14, 2024. Lord, grant her eternal rest

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