Announcements

BONETT. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Rachel née Flores Martin and Chris, God's precious gift of a daughter - AMY. Special thanks to all the maternity staff at the hospital.

INGUANEZ. On March 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Simone née Gauci Borda and Alexis, God's precious gift of a son - THOMAS, a welcome brother to Carl. Deo gratias et Mariae.

ZARB. On March 25, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Rebecca née Gauci-Maistre and Michael, God's precious gift of a daughter - EMMA MARIE. Many thanks to the obstetrician, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff at the hospital. Thanks be to God, the Blessed Virgin and San Ġorġ Preca.

Obituary

DEBATTISTA. On April 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, DORIS, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother John and wife Carmen, her sister Mary (Sister of St Joseph), her brother Anthony and wife Jane, her brother Gejtu and wife Mary Rose, her sister-in-law Rita, widow of Emmanuel, her sister-in-law Antida, widow of Joseph, their respective families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 8.30 a.m. for Attard parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

DEBONO. On March 30, at Boffa Hospital, RICHARD, of Gżira, residing in Tarxien, aged 62, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his daughters Marisa, Isabella and her husband Kenneth, his grandchildren Emma, Daniel and Julia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 7 a.m. for Tarxien parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DIMECH. On March 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELO of Sliema, aged 82, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, née Farrugia, his children Antoinette and her husband Tony Cauchi, Mario and his wife Victoria, John and his wife Josephine, Mary Rose and her husband Joe Fenech, Paul and his wife Eugenia, his grandchildren Maureen, Donna, Karl, Claire, Ruth, Amy, Angela, Duncan, Audrey, Krista, Francesca, Michaela, spouses and partners, his great-grandchildren Alisha, Emily, Bianca, Daniel, Danny and Zachary, his sisters and brother, Josephine, Alfred, Emanuela, Frances, Sr Concetta, and Antoinette, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Sisters will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GALEA. On April 2, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, ROSE MARY, of Żurrieq, aged 61, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by her children Mark, Ruben and his fiancée Claudine and Melanie and her fiancé Joseph, her mother Carmen, her brother Twanny and his wife Pauline, her sisters Ines and her husband Tony and Mary Anne and her husband John, nephews and nieces, uncles and aunties, cousins, their respective families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital on Tuesday at 3 p.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Żurrieq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at San Leone cemetery in Żurrieq. Lord grant her eternal rest.

GATT. On April 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JANE, aged 86, former Allied Newspapers employee, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters, Sr Blanche and Sr Cora, Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, her brother, Prof. Joseph Gatt and his wife Liliana, her only niece Raffaella and her husband Sean Sciberras, her dear grandnieces Carolina and Daniela, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday for Balzan parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Sagra Familja, Żabbar, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest. Special thanks go to the management and staff of Casa Antonia for their love and dedication.

MICELI. On April 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL, aged 89, of Birkirkara, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Antonia née Testa, his children Joe and his wife Gemma, Nora and her husband Karmenu, Vincent, Cecilia and her husband Christopher, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, Pauline and her husband Alex, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 2 p.m. for the Carmelite church, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Adolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Archbishop's Seminary will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MONTEBELLO. On March 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA CARMELA, aged 78, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Edward, her son Emmanuel and his wife Odette, her grandchildren Edward and Antonio, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at Żabbar parish church, followed by interment at Żabbar cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

PSAILA. On March 31, SARAH, aged 82, widow of Salv. V. Psaila (ex-Postmaster General) passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital. She leaves to mourn her loss Rita, widow of her son Charles, Joyce and her husband Franco Spiteri Cremona, Mario and his wife Maria, her grandchildren Stefan, Karl, Andre, Christopher, Janelle and Declan, her great-grandson Matthew, her sisters Vicki, Lily, Carrie, Polly, Maria and her brothers Joe, Godfrey and George and their respective spouses and families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Sta Luċija parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Caritas will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Mum we look back in time and find ourselves wondering... did we remember to thank you enough for all you have done for us?

ZAMMIT. ALFRED, aged 80, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital on April 3. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Mabel, née Ellul, his beloved children and spouses Nadya and Bryan Wallbank, Dr Trevor Zammit and Louann, and Dr Clive Zammit and Claudia, his grandchildren Stephanie and Malcolm, Julia and Claire, Nicholas and Nina, his sister Therese and husband Albert, his brother George in Germany, his sister Josephine and husband Tom in Canada, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday for Stella Maris church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the doctors, the staff at Boffa Hospital and the staff of Medical Ward I at Mater Dei Hospital, as well as the Malta Hospice Movement for their care and support.

Requiem masses

A Mass for the repose of the soul of Sister JOSEPHINE CALLEJA GERA will be said at the chapel of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, St Julian's, on April 12 at 6.30 p.m. The attendance of relatives, friends and ex-pupils will be greatly appreciated.

A Mass for the repose of the soul of MARLENE CESAREO, née Soler, who passed away in Australia on February 12, is being organised by her classmates on Tuesday at 6.30 p.m. at the Salesians' Oratory, Sliema. Relatives, friends, colleagues and ex-pupils are cordially invited to attend.

In memoriam

ABELA. Treasured memories of ANTHONY M. on the fourth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

BARTOLO. Treasured memories of a beloved daughter and sister, REBECCA, who left us five years ago, aged 20. Greatly missed by her parents Mario and Virgilia, her sister Rachele and Brian, family and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Tas-Silġ chapel, Marsaxlokk.

BONNICI. In loving memory of JOSIE on the 19th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Clare, JoAnn, Marie Christine, Raymond and all the family.

CACCIOTTOLO - GIOVANNA. In loving memory of our dear mother on the fourth anniversary of her passing away. Her children Noel, Margie, Anna, Sergio, Jenny and their families.

GALEA. In loving memory of our dear parents and grandparents ANGIOLINA and CARMELO of Gżira. Fondly remembered by Carmen, Godwin, David, Rosette and their families. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

SALIBA. Unfading, cherished, loving memories of our dear mother GIANNINA. Always in our hearts and prayers. George, Violet de Marco and Madeleine Sophie James.

SCICLUNA. In loving memory of ANNIE, a dear wife, mother and grandmother, on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Joseph, her children Bridget and Albert, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCICLUNA - MAY. Lovingly remembered by mum, Tonio, Doreen and family.

SULLIVAN. Loving and cherished memories of dear BERNARD, a beloved and loving husband and father, today being the eighth anniversary of his death. So sadly missed and fondly remembered by his beloved wife Pat, his children Chris, Lexi and Keith and his father Joe. The 11 a.m. Mass at St Julian's parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SULLIVAN. Loving and treasured memories of our beloved BERNARD on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed but always in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Joe, Claire, John, Nikki, Charlotte, Andrew, Tacha, Sarah and Michael.

Prayer to St. Jude

O Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg you, whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St Jude, pray for us and all who honour and invoke your aid. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory. Thanks for favours received through the intercession of Our Lady and St Jude. A.B. Cassar.