BELLIZZI. On April 1, at St Catherine’s Home, Attard, MARIA ISABELLA, née Lucia, aged 93, widow of Henry Joseph, beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Marie-Claire wife of Daniel Kaminski, Anna wife of Mario Micallef, her grandchildren Stefan, Francesca and Marie-Isabelle, her sister-in-law Elda Vella Galea, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Catherine’s Home tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4, at 9.30am for St Helena’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family wishes to thank all at St Catherine’s Home for their love and care.
GOLLCHER. On April 1, at her residence, The Noble MARY, née Barbaro of St George, aged 88, widow of Comm. James G. Gollcher, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children, Karin and her husband Martin Xuereb, Karl and his wife Anita, Erika and her husband Marin Hili, Mark and his wife Suzanne, her precious grandchildren Jacqueline and her husband Kevin, Malcolm and his wife Joanna, Stephanie and her husband Ivor, Annika, Pieter and his fiancée Julie, Michela and her husband Philip, Edward and his wife Audrey, Kristina and her fiancé Michael, Erik and Sandie, her great-grandchildren Millie, Marcus, James, Michael, Benjie, Zack and Leah, her sisters Edwina Pollitt, Cecilia Bellier and Gladys and her husband Anthony Zammit Tabona, her brother in-law Chief Justice Emeritus Prof. J.J. Cremona, her nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and her carers, Jocelyn, Maya and JudyAnne. The funeral leaves St James Hospital on Thursday, April 5, at 9.15am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRECH. On April 2, at St Vincent de Paul, MARIA MAGDALENA (Maude), née Galea, widow of Anthony, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charles and his wife Maria, Joe and his partner Khak, her beloved grandchildren Naomi and her husband Martin, Mandy and her husband Patrick, Rebecca and her partner Mattias, Jeremy, Hannah, her great-grandchildren Jamie and Kaya, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul on Thursday, April 5 at 8am for Jesus of Nazareth church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On April 2, at St Catherine’s Home, Attard, ANTOINETTE (former primary school teacher), of Birkirkara, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her nephew Carmel and his wife Svetlana, Carmen, widow of her brother Frank, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4, at 9.15am at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Catherine’s Home, Attard, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Special thanks to the nuns and carers at St Catherine’s Home for the exceptional loving care given to her over the past several years.
PORTELLI. On April 2, MAURICE, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Nadette together with his daughters, Arianne wife of Stephen Samut Tagliaferro and Maryse wife of Dwardu Gatt, his five granddaughters Stephanie and Micko, Alexia, Luisa and Edward, Pippa and Adrian and Suzanne, together with his five great-grandchildren, also Alice Portelli widow of his brother Albert together with his relatives and friends. Holy Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4 at 9.30am at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
GALEA – JOSEPH G. Twenty-three years have passed since you departed from us. We love you and miss you. Anthese, Christine and Paul, John and Adriana, Victoria, Rebecca. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA SOUCHET. In loving memory of Paul on the 43rd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
Biblical meeting
The Lay Fraternity of the Blessed Charles de Foucauld is organising a biblical meeting at Ċentru Kristu Ragħaj, the Seminary, Tal-Virtu, on April 15, between 9.30am and 1pm.
The programme includes adoration, coffee break, talk – “Charles de Foucauld and the Bible” – and Holy Mass.
One may obtain more details by phoning 2134 2818 or 7934 2818 or e-mail: 5cjgrima@gmail.com.