Obituaries
BORG. On March 26, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, PHILIP of Balzan, passed away peacefully at the age of 86, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his children Maryanne, widow of Joseph Schembri, Joseph and his wife Josette, Nathalie and Oliver, his grandchildren Roana and David, Sarah, Martina, Matthew and Lara, and his great-grandchildren Zack, Soleil, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, March 29, at 8am, for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank all the staff at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital for their care and dedication.
CREMONA – CARMEL, sive Lino, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, aged 74, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and close relatives. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary Helen, sons Marco and Stefano, his brother Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona, his sister MarieLouise and her son Johann, his daughters-in-law Joanne and Nicolette, grand-children Luigi, Gianluca, Lara and Sam, sisters-in-law Christine and her husband Lothar, Monica and her husband Carmel. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27, at 10am, at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, limits of Naxxar, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Caritas or Service Dogs Malta Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family would like to thank the staff at the Cardiac Unit and the Intensive Therapy Unit at Mater Dei Hospital for their care, dedication and professionalism.
GUILLAUMIER. We sadly an-nounce the passing of ALFIE, of Ħamrun, on Sunday, March 24. Deeply missed by his wife Marion, son Antoine and his wife Jacqueline, nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held today, Tuesday, March 26, at the parish church of St Cajetan, Ħamrun, at 2.30pm. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIZZI. On March 24, RAYMOND of Msida, residing in Kappara, aged 75, passed away peacefully com-forted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Pamela and her husband Tony with their daughters Daisy and Sophia, and his daughter Stephanie and her partner Tony, siblings Norman, Bella and Sister Dorothy, their families and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, March 26, at 7.30am for the St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MUNRO. On Saturday, March 23, CARMELINA, passed away peace-fully at the venerable age of 97, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Therese and her husband Saviour Zammit, her son Walter and his wife Carmen, her grandchildren and great-granddaughters, family and friends. Funeral Mass will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27, at 8am, at St Joseph parish church, Msida. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MUSCAT. On Saturday, March 23 at 8pm, MARIA passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by all her family, leaving beautiful memories of a dear wife, and a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Benny and her children Lara and Gordon, Ben and Nadine, her adored grandchildren Jake, Kane, Kate, Mia and Sienna, her brother John and Josephine, her sisters, Edwidge and Michael, Christine and Bjorn, and Josianne, her nephews and nieces, dear relatives and close friends here in Malta and abroad, and all the loving staff at Ta’ Marija Restaurant, La Buona Trattoria del Nonno and Palazzo Pescatore. The funeral will be held today, Tuesday, March 26, at 3pm at Our Lady of Sorrows church, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Community Chest Fund will be appreciated. May God grant her eternal rest. She will be sorely missed. Special thanks to her dear nephew Brian and Debbie, and the staff, doctors and nurses of Mater Dei Hospital for their special attention and care.
In Memoriam
APPS. Fond and unfading memories of CARMEN on the ninth anniversary of her passing away to a better life. Her family.
AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of our dearest mother MARY on the 20th anniversary of her passing away. Deeply missed by her daughters Sonia, Olivia and Edwina, her son-in-law Anton, and her grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA BISAZZA. Special thoughts and treasured memories of my dear friend SANDRO, today the 25th anniversary of his passing to a new life. Never forgotten, always missed. Elise.
GALEA – Dr GODFREY GALEA, MD, B.Sc., DRCOG. In ever loving memory of a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. We have lost, Heaven has gained, The most wonderful dad this world contained, There’s just one thing that makes us glad, God chose you to be our dad. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His children Yvonne, Christina, Adrian and Sarah, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
GHIRLANDO. Remembering our beloved SERGIO with fondest love on the 20th anniversary of his demise. Mamma and family.
LEONE GANADO – HUGH. Unfading and treasured memories of a dearly beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather who went to meet the Risen Lord 13 years ago. He lives forever in the hearts of his children Albert, Godfrey, Joseph, David, Philip and Miriam, and his in-laws. Lord, may he rest in your eternal kingdom.
MANCHÉ – LORIS. Unfading and treasured memories of a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the first anniversary of his passing to a better life. Marie Antoinette and Henri, Jacques and Daniela, Nicole and Angelo, Milu and Luca. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MANCHÉ – LORIS. Treasured memories on the first anniversary of his demise. Fondly re-membered by Moira, Noel, Alexandra, Louis and Bertie. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT TABONA – JOSEPH. Treasured and fond memories of our dear uncle on the anniversary of his demise. Lord, keep him in Your loving care. Janika and David, Michelle and Karl, David and Vibeke.
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