Obituaries

ARNOLD. On April 23rd 2019 DONALD LEE of Mellieħa, at his own residence, passed away peacefully at the age of 72, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his great loss, his wife Dorothy, Donald sister Jo Lang and family, his in-laws and their families, nephews and nieces other relatives and friends Malta and abroad.

The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24 at 2pm, for Marija Bambina Parish church, Mellieħa where funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BRINCAU. On April 22, SUNNY, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Doris, widow of Joe, Paul and his wife Maureen, Rosanne and her husband Eddie, Lino and his wife Elaine, his grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24, at 1pm, for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR. On April 21, VLADIMIR known as Valhmor, aged 70, passed away peacefully at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Frances née Vella, his daughter Vanessa and her husband Shawn Camilleri, his granddaughter Ylenia, his brothers and sisters, David and his wife Antoinette, Philip and his wife Anne, Catherine and her husband Edward Cassar, Paul and his wife Margaret, his wife’s sister and brothers and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24, at 7am for Qrendi parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 7.45am, followed by interment in the family grave at Qrendi Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.  

GRECH. On Easter Sunday, at his residence in Attard, CARMELO also known as Charles, aged 78, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by his wife Josephine née Zerafa, his children, Roseanne, Fr Jes, Chris and George, his grandchildren Bettina, Zak and Pippa, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today, April 23, at 3pm at Attard parish church, followed by interment at St Andrew’s cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request, but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SALOMONE. On Sunday, April 21, CIKKA née Said passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her father Mario and his wife Liz, her beloved children Nicholas, Michaela and Matthew, her brothers Andrew, Steve and his partner Judith, her partner Antonio, her respective nephews and nieces and her many friends. Mass will be celebrated at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy San Pawl tat-Tarġa, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24, at 10am. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On Saturday, April 20, ANDRE, aged 50, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved son, Ben, his mother Lycia, his sister Tanya, his brother Etienne, his nieces Kristina and Sarah, his great niece Maya, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei mortuary tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24, at 12.30pm for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass will be celebrated at 1pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank all staff at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre for their dedicated care.

In Memoriam

BAKER. In loving memory of Marie Louise (Maisie), on the eighth anniversary of her death. Greatly missed by her family. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Monday, April 29, at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema at 6pm. Lord, grant her eternal rest. 

BEZZINA. In everlasting memory of our brother PETER, today, April 23, the first anniversary. Sadly missed. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Francis, Mary Ann Hogan, Doris Gatt, family and friends.

BONNICI – ELIZABETH (Lizzie). On the 26th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her family. Alice, David, Fiona, Edwina and Sabrina. Sadly missed. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Gone but never forgotten.

CARUANA – HENRY. On the first anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his family. A memorial Mass will be held at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema, on April 23 at 6pm.

MIFSUD – GEORGE. Today the second anniversary of his demise. Beloved father who went to meet the Risen Lord on April 23, 2017. Much loved and always missed by his children Sarah and Chris, and his wife Andrea and all his grandsons. Mass at 6.30pm at St Joseph Church, Msida, will be said today for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MIFSUD – GEORGE. Today the second anniversary of his demise. Beloved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle who went to meet the Risen Lord on April 23, 2017. Much loved and always missed by his brothers and sisters and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mass at 6.30pm at St Joseph Church, Msida, will be said today for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MUSCAT – LYDIA. In loving memory of a dearly beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the first anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by her children Joe and his wife Tanya, Jane and her husband David, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. God, grant her eternal rest.

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