Obituaries

ALAMANGO. On March 15, NAZZARENO known as Żaren, widower of Maria Victoria, of Floriana aged 83 passed peacefully away at his residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Tony and his wife Anna, Marthese and her husband Raymond, Doreen and her husband Tonio, Mark and his wife Tiziana, his grandchildren Christine, Jessica, Marie-Claire, Jeanette and her husband Ramon, John, Cinzia, Gianluca, Jade, his great-grandchild Martina, his brother Ġanni, in-laws and their respective families, relatives and friends.  The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, March 18, at 8.15am for St Publius church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by internment in the family grave at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

BARBARA. On  March 15, MARY CONCETTA of Żabbar aged 92 passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Carmen, widow of Vince, Anne widow of Tony, her brother Tony and his wife Phyllis, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, March 20 at 2.45pm for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace, Żabbar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by internment in the family grave at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Radju Marija will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On March 16, LOUIS, ex-warrant officer II in the Armed Forces of Malta, of Lija and residing in Dingli, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Rita, his daughter Mandy and her partner Noel, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws, their families, all other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow, March 18 at 2pm for the parish church of the Assumption of Our Lady, in Dingli, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at the Dingli cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

SALIBA. On March 15 at Mater Dei Hospital, SAVIOUR, first mayor of Żurrieq, aged 64, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, many other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, March 18 at 7.15am for St Catherine’s parish church Żurrieq where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 7.45am followed by interment at St Leo’s cemetery Żurrieq. Donations to the nuns of the Sacred Heart in Nigret, Żurrieq will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the Renal Unit at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

Today being the first anniversary of the passing away of Mgr CHARLES G. VELLA, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 10.30am at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD – ADRIAN who faithfully departed this life on March 19, 2014. Lovingly remembered and never forgotten by his wife, children and their respective families. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Tuesday, March 19, at 9am, at Attard parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR. In loving memory of ALFRED, a dear brother. On the fourth anniversary of his demise. Gone but not forgotten. Miss you, Fred. Marie and family.

DARMANIN. Unfading memories of ADELINA, née Bonnici, a dearest and much beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Greatly missed by her children Austin, Anna, Paul and Tonio and their respective families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBATTISTA – Dr JUANITA DEBATTISTA. In loving memory of a very dear niece and cousin, March 22 being the second anniversary of her demise. Auntie Carmen, Uncle Joe, Kristian and Lisa.

GERADA. Cherished memories of our only beloved daughter, KAREN, who went to her heavenly home on March 23, 2004 at the tender age of 16. Mass will be said on Saturday, March 23, at 8.30am, at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara. Deeply missed by mum and dad.

MEILAK – Dr JOSEPH MEILAK, 18.03.80. Remembering our dearest Joe with so much love. Now as always so close to our hearts. Cettina, Stefan and Lucienne, Erika and grandchildren.

ULLO. Lovingly remembering my dear sister MARY who departed so unexpectedly on March 18, 2011. Still deeply missed by Josephine.

Philatelic club meeting

The Bank of Valletta Philatelic Club will be holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, on Wednesday at 6pm. All stamp collectors are welcome. For more information call 7931 5509.

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