Announcement of Death.

Phyllis de Piro d'Amico Inguanez, The Baroness di BUDACH

Monday, November 19, 2012

Phyllis Depiro d’Amico Inguanez

Peter Apap Bologna writes:

Cousin Phyllis, as I always knew her, was the last of the great matriarchs of her generation. She died shortly after her 95th birthday, leaving to mourn her loss her five children, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She died peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by those she loved, leaving a void that cannot be filled. Many tears were shed.
A wonderful mother, she ruled her family with kindness and smiles. She was gentle and never needed to shout for it was impossible not to do as she wished when she asked in her charming, soft but firm way.
She was the daughter of the famous Sur Tonin Cassar Torreggiani, who organised the Maltese banking system into the National Bank of Malta group, and his stunningly beautiful wife Maggie Calì, daughter of Giuseppe of painting fame. Maggie’s two daughters, Grace and Phyllis, were blessed with beauty in both looks and character.
Maggie died in 1923, when Phyllis was just six, and her father 38 years old. The family were fortunate in having an Aunt Giulia, Zia Ju, widowed young, who replaced her sister in so far as it was possible. She must have done a good job of it, as they adored her.
Phyllis was the youngest of the four children. Her brothers, Frank and Austin, were sent to Stonyhurst and later joined the army and served gallantly in the war.
Grace fell in love with a dashing army officer, who would become lieutenant colonel in the RMA no less, and married him.
Phyllis settled for a lance bombardier, one Jerome de Piro, who also happened to be heir to the Barony of Budach, to which he succeeded in 1942 on the death of his father Igino. At a luncheon at the Palace, Jerome, in his ‘other ranks’ uniform, found himself seated, according to protocol, above his colonel. This was not helpful on returning to barracks!
Phyllis and Jerome were married at the Carmelite church in Balluta Bay, opposite the Cassar Torreggiani summer home. Her funeral took place there. Full circle, one could say.
Jerome and Phyllis headed a dynasty that is still evolving. Their high standards and principles endure, even as the dynasty grows and spreads. I am proud to have known and loved them and will cherish their memories to my dying day.
All Malta should be proud of them for they lived exemplary lives, which are an honour to our nation.

Reference:  http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121119/social/Phyllis-Depiro-D-amico-Inguanez.445954

Announcement of Birth.

di Gaetano and Mercieca

Di GABRIELE. On September 19, at Fatebenefratelli, Rome, to Elena née Mercieca and Stefano, God’s precious gift of a son – LORENZO. Thanks be to God.

Announcement of Death.

Psaila nee (Bonici -) Mompalao

PSAILA. On August 26, ELENA née Mompalao of Victoria, Gozo, aged 94, widow of Saviour, passed away peacefully at Gozo General Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her deeply her children Ċettina and her husband Judge Maurice Caruana Curran, Joe widower of Mary Jane, Mary widow of Louis Aquilina, Frank and his wife Rose, Walter and his wife Marie Christine, and Antoinette, her grandchildren Dr Stephan Meilak and his wife Lucienne, Dr Erika Vella and her husband Dr Ivan Vella, Dr Anselm Psaila and his wife Sharon, Ivana Farrugia A&CE and her husband Joe, Ing Anna Maria and her husband Ing Peter Borg, Katya Bonello A&CE and her husband Mario Bonello A&CE, Ramona and her husband Paul Camilleri, Alexia Maria and her husband Marvic Cassar, Brian Psaila and Kristian Psaila, her 17 great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves the Gozo General Hospital tomorrow at 5.30 p.m.to Sabina Square from where the cortege proceeds to the Gozo Cathedral for the celebration of Mass praesente cadavere at 6 p.m. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of Death.

Godwin dei Marchesi e Baroni Drago

DRAGO. On August 21, GODWIN BE&A, A&CE of Sliema, passed peacefully away aged 88 comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ena née Nicolas Virtu, his daughter Lorraine and her husband Anthony Miceli Demajo, his son David and his wife Danielle, his grandchildren Luca, Michela, Julian, Sean and Elena, his sister Gladys widow of Henry Wirth, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow Friday at the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be held at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of Death.

Dom Mintoff, Former Prime Minister of Malta.

Dom Mintoff, the man who held sway over Maltese politics for half a century and pulled the carpet under two Labour governments, has passed away, aged 96.

He died at his residence in Tarxien.
Malta's longest serving politician, Mintoff served in the House of Representatives between 1947 and 1998 and remained at the heart of Maltese politics right up to 2003, when he campaigned against Malta joining the European Union.
A socialist throughout his life, Il-Perit will be remembered most for social reforms and the welfare state he engineered as Prime Minister between 1955-58 and between 1971 and 1984.
He will also be remembered as the man who undermined Paul Boffa's government in the late 1940s and Alfred Sant's government a generation later.

Mintoff's first government in 1955 also ended in resignation and turmoil in 1958 after the failure of his campaign for integration with Britain .
He then went in the opposite direction, pushing for independence, only to be beaten to it by George Borg Olivier.
Mintoff, however, was to go a step further, making Malta a Republic in 1974 and then overseeing the closure of the British military base on March 31, 1979, clearly the most important day of his political life.
Educated in Britain and married to a Briton, Mintoff looked East, rather than West during his years at the helm of the Maltese government.

Lighting the torch on March 31, 1979.
Within months of taking office in 1971, tough negotiations with Britain's Lord Carrington forged a new defence and financial agreement leading to the end of 200 years of British military presence in 1979.
And within hours of achieving that agreement, he surprised the Western democracies by flying off to Communist China to establish a lasting friendship which included generous assistance for infrastructural projects, notably the Red China dock and the Freeport.
But despite shifting to the East and labelling Western Europe as the Europe of Cain, Mintoff's policies remained something of a mystery - the then USSR was allowed to open an embassy here only in the 1980s. At the same time Mintoff insisted that Malta's future lay in neutrality and non-alignment, which he was to eventually to hammer into the constitution in 1987 in return for the most elementary of democratic safeguards – majority rule.

Mintoff also forged a close friendship with Muammar Gaddafi, who bankrolled him in the early months of his 1971 government as funds ran dry and Britain threatened to pull out its forces from Malta. The friendship with Gaddafi was to endure, despite a dispute over oil exploration rights which saw Mintoff calling Libyan action to stop Maltese exploration as the 'actions of the worst enemy'.
When not fighting the British, Mintoff was, most of the time, fighting the Church. Matters came to a head in the 1960s, probably costing the Labour Party the two elections held in that decade. Peace was eventually reached, but Mintoff continued to erode the privileges and influence of the Church – such as by introducing civil marriage.
The son of a cook of the British Royal Navy, Mintoff studied at Oxford during the war years and on his return to Malta had a mercurial rise in the Labour Party. He was appointed to the Council of Government in 1945 and was elected for the first time in the in 1947 general election, which returned a Labour government.

Mintoff was responsible for post-war reconstruction.
He was Minister for Reconstruction under Prime Minister Paul Boffa and became party deputy leader. Disagreement with what he viewed as Boffa's weak stance in Malta's demands for more generous post-war assistance eventually saw him oust and replace Boffa at the party helm in 1949. The Labour Party split and Boffa set up the Malta Workers' Party. Boffa was eventually to ally himself with George Borg Olivier for a succession of weak Nationalist governments.
Mintoff became prime minister – Malta's youngest so far – in 1955. His plan for integration with Britain failed however – not least because of opposition from the Church. A Break With Britain resolution was adopted and social unrest led to the suspension of the constitution in 1958 after Mintoff resigned. Relations with the Church worsened and Archbishop Gonzi declared before the 1962 election that anyone voting for Labour would be committing a sin.
Back in power in 1971, Il-Perit's grip on the government was absolute – he was also foreign minister and home affairs minister for most of his years as prime minister. The hallmark of his administration were a raft of social benefits -including better pensions, children's allowance and the minimum wage - aimed at raising the living standards of the lower strata of society.
The economy grew rapidly but eventually became a command economy with imports, in particular, closely controlled by the government which adopted a policy of bulk buying and shunned imports from countries with which Malta had an unfavourable trade balance. Various sectors, such as the provision of fuel, broadcasting and the banks, were brought under government control. Private hospitals closed their doors, though not without a fight. The Mintoff government however, set up companies such as Air Malta and Sea Malta, which were key for economic development.

There were various outbreaks of violence, notably during a long running strike by doctors. On October 15, 1979 an angry party supporter managed to make his way almost to Mintoff's office at the Auberge de Castille. A shot was fired. Mintoff was never in danger, but violence followed. The offices of The Times were torched and the residence of Opposition leader Eddie Fenech Adami was ransacked, with his wife beaten up. Mintoff said he was sorry, but no one was ever arraigned.
Matters were to sink lower in 1981 when Labour won a majority of seats in the House while the Nationalist Party won a majority of votes. Mintoff still formed a government, despite indicating later that he only did so because of pressure from his party.
He eventually handed over the reins to his hand-picked successor Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici in 1984 but continued to pull the strings until Labour lost the 1987 election.
Mifsud Bonnici was the most prominent of Mintoff's former political adversaries to become his friends – he had been very active in the Church's fight in the 1960s against Labour, as was Toni Pellegrini, who Mintoff was to make head of Xandir Malta.

Labour leader Joseph Muscat greeting Dom Mintoff during his first visit to the Labour HQ in Hamrun.
Alfred Sant, elected Labour leader after after the 1992 elections, sought to move the party away from the Mintoff legacy but was stopped short by Mintoff himself when he voted against Sant's government in 1998, bringing it down. It was only after Joseph Muscat was elected to the helm of the Labour Party that the party reopened itself to Dom Minoff and Muscat himself welcomed Mintoff to the new Labour HQ in Hamrun - from which Mintoff had kept away in the Sant years.
Throughout his years as party leader Mintoff was revered by his supporters – one only needs to see how many Labour supporters, now in middle age - are called Dominic. A man who hardly ever held press conferences, never held consultation meetings and hardly allowed anyone a glimpse into his private life, Mintoff used to captivate Labourites with his fiery, sometime vulgar, sometimes humorous and always brilliant oratory.
Right until old age he used to go for a swim at Delimara all year round, come rain or shine. He also used to enjoy horse riding and bowls.
As his chapter closes, many will remember what was at the heart of his beliefs and at the end of all his speeches – Malta l-ewwel u qabel kollox.
THE TIMES SUPPLEMENT ON DOM MINTOFF

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120820/local/dom-mintoff-malta-s-most-controversial-political-giant.429112

Announcement of Death.

CASSAR TORREGGIANI nee dei Marchesi e Baroni de PIRO GOURGION

CASSAR TORREGIANI. On July 25, ALBERTA, née Depiro Gourgion, at the venerable age of 102, widow of Anthony (Tottie) and loving mother of the late John David, passed away peacefully at her home in St Julians, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Myriam Pace, her devoted nephews and nieces, her cousins and many relatives, as well as her dedicated carer Jane. The funeral cortège leaves Capua Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 4 p.m., followed by interment at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St Paul, Mdina. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of Birth.

Countess Emma Sant Fournier dei Conti Tagliaferro

On 14th June 2012, at Mater dei, Malta, the birth of EMMA, daughter of Conte Simon Sant Fournier, Conte Tagliaferro, and Contessa Diane Sant Fournier, Contessa Tagliaferro. God’s precious gift of a DAUGHTER – a most welcome SISTER to Gregory. Deo gratias et Mariæt.

Source: The Most Noble, Count Sant Fournier;

Announcement of Marriage.

Sciriha dei Conti di Bahria e Cassandola and Marais

Noble ANDREA SCIRIHA and Miss MONIQUE MARAIS;

The marriage took place on 5th July 2012, at Grand Hotel Excelsior Floriana, between ANDREA, son of Mr Joseph Sciriha and Noble Jennifer Mifsud dei Conti di Bahria e Cassandola, and MONIQUE Marais. Nuptial Mass will be celebrated in South Africa in September 2012.

Information provided by the Noble Matthew Saliba dei Conti di Bahria e Cassandola.

Announcement of Death.

Anthony Buttigieg de Piro, Marquis de Piro

BUTTIGIEG de PIRO. On May 29, ANTHONY, the Most Illustrious and Noble Marquis Buttigieg de Piro and Marquis de Piro, K.St.J., ERK, GCLJ(J), KMLJ, F.IoD., MIM, Commander St John Rescue Corps (Ret.), aged 79, passed away peacefully at St James Hospital, Sliema, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother Joseph and his wife Corinne, his nieces and nephews, Victoria-Jane and Roman Krejci, David and Priscilla, Christopher Simpson, Dominic Simpson and Nicholas and Karyn Simpson, his grandnephews and grandnieces, his cousin Ray Fenech Gasan and Marie Louise, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. at Naxxar parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, or Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Thursday, May 31, 2012 Times of Malta;
Anthony Buttigieg de Piro
Martin Testaferrata Moroni Viani writes:
Tony was first and foremost a Maltese. His parents were Buttigieg and de Piro and he had excellent reason to be, and was, proud of both.
He was first a commissioned bomb disposal officer, which his then newly-wed wife understandably disapproved of. He moved on joining Hilton International in Italy and Canada and, finally, becoming general manager and managing director of the entire operation in homeland Malta, where he worked until attaining retirement. He delivered so well that he remained a point of reference for many in the Maltese hospitality industry.
Cultured, read and extremely proactive he took a special interest in his maternal heritage, motivated to address some overdue issues that merited attention and made it his purpose to have rehabilitated in his name a marchional title originally granted in Spain to an ancestor of his in 1742, an exercise he successfully accomplished in 1987.
Meanwhile, he was the founding corps commander of the St John Rescue Corps, a unique paramilitary volunteer corps raised to meet the needs in Malta of a support civil defence unit consisting of adult volunteers fully trained in rescue and first aid. The corps is based at Fort Madalena, an early 19th century British fort which has been loaned to it by the government.
In recognition of his efforts and devotion, Queen Elizabeth II knighted Anthony, the Marquis Buttigieg de Piro in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
Prince Oskar of Prussia, Herrenmeister (Master of the Knights) of the Johanniterorden awarded him the Ehrenritterkreuz (The Knight’s Cross of Honour) for meritorious service to the ideals of the hospitaller tradition of the Orders of St John.
He actively promoted, under the different title of Marquis Buttigieg de Piro, the new Association of Foreign Title Holders in Malta, which he eventually chaired, with the purpose of giving rise to a greater awareness of a heritage and dignity that had been overlooked in the past. He remained confident the association’s limited success will counter-balance claims which are purely local or simply need to be re-examined.
Tony had the singular pleasure of obtaining patronage for the association of no less than three royals namely Lippe, Habsburg-Lorraine und Salm-Salm and Bagration-Mukhraneli.
In the world of orders and dynastic Houses, he was also: Knight Grand Cross of Justice of the Royal Order of St Michael of the Wing of Portugal, Rector of Malta and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Eagle of Georgia and the Seamless Tunic of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Knight of the Royal Order of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Vicosa of Portugal, Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Military Order of the Archangel St Michael the Miraculous in Spain.
In sports, he was life president of the Malta Polo Club, the Malta Racing Club, the Federicus Rex Falconry Society and the Malta Judo Association. He played polo for 40 years until about 10 years ago: “too young at age 70”.
Always mindful and respectful of the honesty and integrity of hard-working people, he advocated for better conditions and acknowledgement for those who lacked his unmistakable voice, presence and energy.
His personal and most important part of his life was Alice. They were a wonderful couple and will be remembered for their affability, loyalty, courtesy and tremendous fortitude. God willed they had no offspring.
Alice left us in 2009. Forty months later they are finally reunited in eternity. The marquis is survived by his younger brother Joseph.

Reference: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120531/social/Anthony-Buttigieg-de-Piro.422091

Announcement of Death.

FELICE GAY nee MIFSUD BONNICI

FELICE GAY. On May 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, HENRIETTE, née Mifsud Bonnici, widow of Philip, residing in St Julian’s, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Antoine and his wife Emma, her sister Doris, widow of Basil Rosser, her brother Maurice and his wife Loulou, her sister Mary, wife of Joseph Gatt and her sister Lina, widow of Mario Wismayer, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.15 p.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, St Julian’s, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġ­ġiewi, are solicited. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of Death.

BORG OLIVIER dei Principe della Selimbria

BORG OLIVIER – On April 19, PETER, son of the late Giorgio and Alexandra Borg Olivier, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital. He leaves to mourn his sudden and irreparable loss his beloved son Stefano and his mother Ursula, Alexander and his wife Kathleen, Jean Claude, his nephews George Simonds and Nikolai, his niece Karina, all other members of the Borg Olivier family, other relatives and his many friends in Malta and abroad. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta Bay, St Julians, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of Death.

WIRTH

WIRTH. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY VICTOR, of Sliema, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad and irreparable loss his wife Anne née Portanier, his beloved children Dr Sandra Wirth, Lorraine and her husband Dr Bryan Flores Martin, Audrey and her husband David Brockdorff, his grandchildren Kyle, Andreas, James and Nicole, his brothers and sisters Maria, widow of the late President Emeritus Ċensu Tabone, Philip and his wife Georgina, Suor Elena of the Sisters of Charity, Jeannine, widow of the late Ian Edington, Fr Robert Wirth SJ, in-laws Frank Portanier, Marina, wife of Eric Symes, and Lillian Portanier, other relatives and friends. Details of funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of Death.

CALLEJA dei Baroni Inguanez

CALLEJA. On March 16, at the Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK, Contessa JOSEPHINE of Tarxien, residing in Gudja, aged 50, passed away to eternal life, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Sadly missed by her husband John, her son Clint and his fiancée Christabel, Melvin and his fiancée Sephora, her siblings Anna, Cettina, Raymond and Diana and their spouses, her mother-in-law Elizabeth, her sister-in-law Miriam and her husband Moses, her brother-in-law Alex and his wife Heather and their families, uncles, aunts, nephews and great nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for Maria Annunzjata parish church, Tarxien, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Announcement of Death.

PELLEGRINI PETIT dei Conti di Meimun

PELLEGRINI PETIT. On March 20, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, GEORGE, widower of Marian, née Curmi, passed away peacefully, aged 88, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers, Paul and his wife Lina, Tonio and his wife Rosemary, his sister Rose, widow of Tony Martin, his sister-in-law Gaby, widow of his brother Joe, his in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital for the care and attention they gave him during his illness. The family is especially thankful to his personal carer, Felicity, for having so devotedly looked after him. Donations to Moviment Missjunarju Ġesù fil-Proxxmu, Victoria, would be appreciated. A prayer is kindly solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of Death.

SERRACINO INGLOTT

SERRACINO INGLOTT – Rev. Prof. PETER, who passed away on March 16, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Miriam, his brother George and Angie in Chile, his brother Carmel and Eileen, his brother Anthony and Imelda, his sister Clementine and Louis, his brother in-law Vincent widower of Josephine, his sister in-law Carmen widow of Franco, his nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces, his secretary Margaret, his relatives and his close friends and the nuns of Id-Dar tal-Kleru. The funeral will be held today with Mass praesente cadavere at St Paul Shipwrecked church in Valletta at 2 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Kleru will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest..

Announcement of Death.

St John nee Zammit dei Marchesi Lupi

ST. JOHN. On March 15, at Roseville, Attard, MAY, née Zammit Lupi, widow of John Frederick, passed away peacefully after a long illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Phyllis and her husband Guy Chamberlain, and Ann and her husband Herman Miceli Demajo, her grandchildren Maxim, Charlotte, Matthew and his wife Sasha, Lara and JJ, her great-grandchildren Fenella, Nina, Thea, Clara, Marcus, Michael and Sebastian, her brother Arthur and his wife Doretta, her sisters Alice Dingli and Louise Pace and her sisters-in-law Connie and Nicolette Zammit Lupi, and many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Roseville today at 1.30 p.m. for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of Death.

PERALTA dei Marchesi Mattei

PERALTA. On March 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTOR, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his nephew and his niece, Edward and Joan Cassar Torreggiani, his nephew Louis Bianchi and his nieces Madeleine Aquilina and Veronica Rossignaud and their respective families, his niece Barbara Cullen and his nephews Stanley, David and Victor Peralta and their respective families residing in Canada, as well as family and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on March 19 at 7.45 a.m. for Balluta parish church, St Julians, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of Birth.

Clavel dei Marchesi di St George e Conti von Zimmermann

Clavel, Countess Arabella and Countess Olivia Clavel dei Marchesi di San Giorgio were born on the 14th February 2012, proud parents of Count Alexander and Georgiana Clavel.

Announcement of Death.

SWAN nee CARUANA GALIZIA

SWAN – Nobile TERESA, née Caruana Galizia, aged 93, widow of William Swan and of Tancred Gatt Rutter, passed away peacefully on February 5 at Casa Antonia, Balzan, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her beloved children John and Joseph Gatt Rutter and Angela Flintoft, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Rosa Darmanin and sisters-in-law Marcelle Caruana Galizia and Connie Fiteni, her dear niece Mary and many other nephews, nieces and friends. Special thanks to all the staff at Casa Antonia for their care and attention. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Announcement of Death.

MIFSUD-BONNICI nee CASSAR TORREGGIANI

MIFSUD BONNICI. On February 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, LINDA, née Cassar Torreggiani, widow of Joseph, aged 95, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Marise, Frederick and Angele, Juliette and Anthony, Paul and Roberta, Michelle and Robert, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Many thanks go to the staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their care and dedication. Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10.30 a.m. tomorrow at St Gregory parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Sisters and the Salesian Oratory, Sliema will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of Death.

CASSAR TORREGGIANI

CASSAR TORREGGIANI – PAUL, MBE, RMA. Peacefully, at the Joseph Weld Hospice, Dorchester, England, in his 91st year. Loving husband of Heather, and father of Michael and David and his wife Hazel, grandfather of Ben. Paul’s funeral will be at Weymouth crematorium on February 17, followed by interment of ashes in Malta at a later date. May he rest in peace.

Announcement of Death.

CALI-CORLEO

CALI-CORLEO. On February 6, GIUSEPPE, known as Nello, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Roman Catholic Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina, his sons Ramiro and Sergio, Antoinette, his nephews and nieces, as well as other relatives and close friends. Special thanks to the consultants and staff who cared for him at Mater Dei, Zammit Clapp and Boffa Hospitals for the particular attention in his hour of need. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 2 p.m. at St Gregory parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations instead of flowers to Hospice Malta, Balzan, or Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of Death.

MICALLEF EYNAUD dei Marchesi MATTEI

MICALLEF EYNAUD. On January 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, Countess VERONICA, née Mattei, widow of Edward, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Cecily, Greta and Tony, Philip and Fiona, her grandchildren Chantal, Christian and Sylvia, Patrick and Mandy, Nicola, Amanda, JeanPaul, Simon, Elisa and Alistair and Stephanie, her five great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Lydia Mattei, nephews, nieces and other relatives. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on January 20 at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.