AZZOPARDI. On August 3, 2018, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA, née Spagnol of Għaxaq, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Charles, her daughter Doreen and her husband Joseph, her grandchild Maria-Christina, her sisters Josephine and Kate, Rose, widow of her brother Anthony, relatives and friends.  The funeral mass will be said on Tuesday​ August 7 at 4pm, at Għaxaq Parish Church, followed by interment in the family grave at Għaxaq Cemetery.  Lord, grant her eternal rest.

AZZOPARDI BENCINI. On August 3, at St James Capua Hospital, MABEL, aged 93, widow of Charles Azzopardi, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Anna, wife of Mark Vella, her son Mark and his wife Thelma, her precious grandchildren Angela, Carla, Martina, Michael, Stefan and their respective husbands and partners, her great-grandchildren, her sister Grace Aquilina, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital tomorrow, Monday, August 6, at 8.30am for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CASHA. On August 3, RICHARD, of Sliema residing in Santa Venera, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Mary née Bonavia, his beloved children Stephanie and her husband Etienne, David and his partner Mariya, his grandchildren Martina and Philippa and their partners Michael and Sara, his brothers James and his wife Eileen, Tony and his wife Jane, his sisters Doris, Violet and her husband Joe and Rose, his sister-in-law Lina, his nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Monday, August 6, at 8am for Santa Venera parish church, St Joseph High Road, Santa Venera, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PECORELLA. On August 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, GODFREY, from Sliema and residing in San Ġwann, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church, aged 76. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Carmen, his son Etienne and his wife Lina, his son Sandro and his wife Lisa, his daughter Claudia, his son Massimo and his partner Eleonor, his grandchildren Christopher, Jade, Luke, James, Kyra and Timo, and his great-grandson Salvatore, his sister Maryrose and partner Paul, his brother Ignatius and wife May, his sister Lucienne, his many beloved in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for San Ġwann parish church, where mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

WHITE. On July 31, in London UK, Mgr. Leo J. White, Prefect Apostolic Emeritus of Garissa in Kenya passed peacefully away at the age of 89. He leaves to mourn his loss, Tessie widow of his late brother Thomas and their family,  the family of his late sister Jessie and her late husband Anthony Cassar White, his sister Mary and her husband John Grech and their family, Rose widow of his late brother George and their family, his brother Edgar and his wife Josephine and their family and Joe Cachia widower of his late sister Agnes, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Requiem Mass

On the trigesima die since the passing away of ANTOINE VINCI, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow, Monday, August 6 at 7pm at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.

In Memoriam

CAMILLERI – ROSE (k/a Rose tat-typing). Cherished, treasured, loving and unfading memories of a most beloved and exemplary mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the first anniversary of her demise. Never to be forgotten, always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by her children Raymond and his wife Sina, Mary Lourdes and her husband John, Rita and her partner Ray, Tony and his wife Rita, and Joseph and his wife Marthese, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

FLERI – OVIDIO. In loving memory, on the 38th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughter Angela and her husband Stephen.

KELLY. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, THERESE, on the 39th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her daughters Pat and Aida, Neville, as well as her grandchildren and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MALLIA – MARY ANNE. Always in our thoughts and prayers on the eighth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her children, Malcolm, Anne-Marie, Peter and Maureen, in-laws, grandsons, family and friends. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

MICALLEF DOUBLESIN – ANTHONY Dr., July 26, 1989. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved brother and father, last week having been the 29th anniversary of his demise. Greatly missed and fondly remembered by his sister Joan, his son Kenneth and his wife Mariella, and Liliana and her husband Ruben Overend and their children, Jamie, Maya, Antonio and Giuliana. Lord grant him eternal rest.

STAINES – ROBERT (Bobby). In loving remembrance of a very dear brother on the anniversary of his demise. Patrick, Geraldine and Margaret.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Summer shutdown 2018. Last trading day Friday, August 3, re-open Monday, August 20.

Prayer meeting

A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and for priestly and religious vocations will be held at St Francis church, Birkirkara, on Saturday. The meeting will start with Mass at 9pm, followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11pm. This prayer meeting is held every month in different churches.

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