Announcements

BARTOLI. On February 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Michelle née Muscat and Alan, God’s precious gift of a daughter – ELLA, a most welcome sister to Jordan and Luke. Very special thanks to all the maternity staff for their great contribution.

BETTRIDGE. On March 21, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, to Nadette née Clare-Talbot and Gregory, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – KIAN ASTON. Thanks to our family, friends and all the staff at the hospital.

CAMILLERI. On February 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Lorraine, née German and Kurt, God’s precious gift of a daughter – NIKKI, a most welcome sister to Mattea and Nina. Special thanks to all midwives and staff for their dedicated care.

DEBONO – RENÈE ELÌSE. On March 1, to Caroline née de Jongh and Jean-Claude. A cute little sister to Olivier and Laura, a precious cousin to Jerome and Kristy and a treasure to all the family. Special thanks to the staff at Mater Dei Hospital Maternity Ward.

GALEA. On March 21, at St James Hospital, Żabbar, to Clare née Warrington and David, God’s precious gift of a son – ADAM, a most welcome brother to Emily. Thanks to Anna Croucher, Anna Calleja and the doctor.

Obituaries

AZZOPARDI. On March 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, AGNES, B.Pharm., of Luqa, aged 80, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Carmelina, widow of Anthony Bugeja, and Margaret, widow of her brother Joe Azzopardi, nephews and nieces, their respective spouses and families, cousins, other relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday at 2.30pm for St Andrew’s parish church, Luqa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Luqa cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BORG. On March 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMANUEL, widower of Carmela, of Tarxien, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Joe and his wife Josephine, Carmen, Margaret and her husband Manuel Zammit, his grandchildren Edward and his fiancée Daniela, Rebecca Marie and Mattija, his brothers George, Joseph, Josue, Anthony, his sister Sr Maria Venerina, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for Tarxien cemetery’s Ta’ l-Erwieħ chapel, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Tarxien cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUONTEMPO. On March 29, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, MARIO P., aged 67, of Valletta, residing in Ħamrun, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Dorothy née Moran, his sons Carm­vic and his wife Romina, Pierre and his wife Eloise, Ruben and Ruth, his four grandchildren Angelica, Alessia, Milena and Luca Salvatore, Brandon and Darren, his brothers and sisters Sr Ermanna, Peter and his wife Mary Jane, Victoria Coppini, Theresa and her husband Joe Chetcuti, Mary, widow of his brother Giovanni, Helen, widow of his brother Lawrence, and Mary, widow of his brother Lino, his mother-in-law Evelyn Moran, his in-laws Philip and his wife Vivienne, Sr Pierdamiana, Carmen Grima, Marion and her husband Charles Calleja, Henry and his wife Patricia, Isabella and her husband Ignazio Comparato, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, especially those of Radju Maria and Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Paul’s Shipwreck collegiate church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Radju Maria will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUGELLI. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, LORRY, aged 86, of Cospicua, residing in Rabat, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Nancy, his son Joseph and his wife Sandra, his grandchildren Fiona and Rachelle, his wife’s relatives and other friends and colleagues. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Paul’s parish church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Dingli cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. On March 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Balzan, aged 69, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his loss his dear wife Catherine, née Zarb, his sons Robert and his wife Daniela, and David and his wife Daniela, his beloved granddaughter Maya, his brother Paul and his wife Rita, aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. On March 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENT (director, Park Hotel), of Naxxar, residing in Sliema, aged 72, passed peacefully away. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Esther, née Galea, his daughters Marisa and Glorienne, his grandchildren Devrim, Leah and Jake, his brothers Victor, John and his wife Carmen, Joe and his wife Mary, and Benny and his wife Mary, his sisters Mary and her husband Victor, and Connie, his in-laws and their spouses, Sister Maria, Jimmy, Joe and Doris, Rachel and Charles, Benny, Hans, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Naxxar parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. Donations to Fondazzjoni Ħajja Indipendenti, Notre Dame, Labour Avenue, Naxxar, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FALZON. On March 27, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, LUCIENNE, 45, of Pembroke, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her husband David, her son Sean, her father Saviour and her mother Josephine, her sister Sharon, her father-in-law Vince, Tonio, her nieces Janice, Chantelle and Kirsty, her aunts and uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Balluta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Safi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated.

QUINTANO. On March 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, EDWIN, aged 81, of Sliema, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Sandra and her husband Tony and Mark and his wife Lara, his grandchildren Kirsty, Nicole and Pearl, his in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday for the Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Povidenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SPITERI STAINES. On March 28, at Karin Grech Hospital, VINCENT, surrounded by his family, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Marilyn née Bonnici, his loving children Patrick and his wife Janet née Micallef Eynaud and Joanna and her husband Mark Vassallo, his grandchildren James, Michael and Julia, his brothers Edgar and his wife Mary, John and his wife Gertie in Australia, Anthony and his wife Ena Maria, David and his wife Annabelle, Joseph and his wife Marie Louise, his in-laws Dr Alfred Bonnici and his wife Elda, Lilian and her husband Robert Rendle, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave (top entrance). Marilyn Spiteri Staines, Patrick and Joanna would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Ward 3 at Karin Grech Hospital and carers at Casa Leone, St Julian’s, for their care and dedication.

In Memoriam

ABELA. In loving memory of my father, Colonel J. V. ABELA, OBE. Margaret.

CAMILLERI. Treasured and unfading memories of PASQUALE on the 25th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his daughter Odette.

FENECH – PAULINE. Today the first anniversary of the death of a wonderful mother and grandmother lovingly remembered by her sons Albert and Edward and their families.

FIORENTINO – JOHN, 26.3.1984. Sweet and loving memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today and always. His family.

MAGRO – MICHAEL. Loving memories of a beloved father and grandfather, today the 22nd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons, daughters and their families.

MONTEBELLO – FRANCIS. In loving memory on the 12th anniversary of his death. His sister Renée and her family.

MONTEBELLO – FRANZ. On the 11th anniversary of his demise.

Always gentle,
Loving and kind
What beautiful memories
You have left behind.
Fondly remembered by his wife Doris and family.

PISANI – SALVINO. Treasured memories of a most beloved husband, father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his passing away. Deeply missed by his wife Alice, his children Franco and Jacqueline, Marisa and Pierre, Simona, Sandra and Alvin, his treasured grandchildren, his mother and family. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PORTUGHESE – ANTONIA. Today the 22nd anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

QUINTANO. In everlasting memory of ELSIE née Archer who left us on 1.4.’89. Her children, in-laws, grandchildren and other relatives.

VASSALLO – MARIA. Celebrating the second anniversary of her birth to eternal life. Always remembered by her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Always in our prayers.

XERRI – ANNIE. Twelve years ago today. Remembering our beloved mother... today and always. Your children Fr John Xerri, OP, of Brazil, Carmen and Salvu, Antoinette, Joe of Wales, Lizzie and Stephen, Maria and Alfred and her beloved grandchildren. The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen, nor touched, but are felt in the heart.

ZAMMIT – TONY. On the 16th anniversary of his demise.

Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal,
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal.
Fondly remembered by his wife Maureen, daughter Charlotte, brothers and sisters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.