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Deaths in 2023

2023-11-16T09:16:05Z

Zetakat6: Added entry Doris Camilleri

'''This is a list of notable deaths associated with Malta in 2023.'''

Any Maltese personality with some connection to culture (in the broadest sense of the word) may be listed here. Additions which do not cite reliable sources will be removed to the [[Talk:Deaths_in_2023|talk page]] for discussion.

A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

* Date: Name, Age, Main reason/s for notability, Established cause of death (if known), References.

'''Please note:''' names are listed under the date of death, not the date it was announced.

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* Tuesday 3 January: [[Silvio Parnis]], 58, Politician and former Member of Parliament, cancer [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-labour-mp-silvio-parnis-dies-aged-58.1004872]
* Wednesday 18 January: [[Victor Grech]], 96, actor [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-victor-grech-dies-96.1007937], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-victor-grech/],[https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/actor-victor-grech-who-will-be-remembered-for-his-part-in-ipokriti-dies/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/jit-abbru-d-dettalji-tal-a-ar-tislima-lill-attur-ma-bub-minn-bosta-victor-grech?fbclid=IwAR15PTqjEFYIscA7-arctvfB0Ax5jlhYHKLHwNf_eRFLfv1Z2sU4g-WhYto],
*Tuesday 24 January: [[Victor Aquilina]], 92, broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/victor-aquilina-pioneer-local-broadcasting-dies-92.1009272], [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-xandar-tar-redifussion/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-dj-malti-tar-rediffusion/]
*Friday 3 February: [[Colin D'Ugo]], 69, [[Country Brothers]] singer [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/colin-d-ugo-03-02-2023], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-february-5-2023.1011660] (born 2 April 1953)
*Monday 6 February: [[Edwin Galea (artist)|Edwin Galea]], 89, artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-artist-edwin-galea/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-chev-edwin-galea-19342023.1013106]
*Tuesday 14 February: [[Anthony Fenech]], 84, lyricist and songwriter [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-anthony-fenech-kiteb-il-bajja-tal-mellieha-fost-xoghlijiet-ohra/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-anthony-fenech.1017408]
*Tuesday 21 February: [[John J. Pace]], 78, bandmaster [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-maestro-john-j-pace/]
*Thursday 23 February: [[Ivan Portanier]], 80, broadcaster [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-xandar-ivan-portanier/?fbclid=IwAR0wpFuCGych5HtUs1RbbOh1ZCf5ogh3XaWSpPtkjzGR_oY5XmNalcsUCy4]
*Monday 27 February : [[Emanuel Abela]], 83, Msida Mayor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-emanuel-abela-eks-sindku-tal-msida/][https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=530053522570527&set=a.190266823215867&type=3] (Born 1939) [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/58584]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[Karistu Abela]], 62, lexicographer and political activist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-ir-rabti-karistu-abela/?fbclid=IwAR3dZIE8e_HsqmF41V5IyJrR-jmFXTrOfeQ6p6tRmfQQx0bIy0cjBP--qmE], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-karistu-abela/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/b-sobg-a-tit-abbar-l-mewt-ta-karistu-abela-adem-afna-fir-ri-erka-tal-lingwa-u-l-kitba-maltija---ar-ikonfraternita-ta-san-u-epp-rabat]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[George Portelli]], 91, actor and first Qormi Mayor [https://one.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-attur-u-kittieb-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR0j7aH3z_NFAKBwyUT9N-QjGPopJIQ5pJqHnjAVxCX8QYgibXi1JMyGHcU], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-l-attur-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR3w24E_wn3vq7Skksz-U3pulAMcVaqEq_gGAEdogrKGJDWytDPaGt4CWEc], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-george-portelli-kien-l-ewwel-sindku-fhal-qormi/?fbclid=IwAR39A7FH5c5OZH74E9eQmd_0kiaSGsQhl4KJyeIl2d3Bhx7H0I43_wZeVU8]
*Wednesday 15 March: [[Edwin Grech]], 94, politician and professor of gynecology [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-minister-edwin-grech-dies.1019365],[https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/121812/edwin_grech_94_passes_away_never_to_see_justice_done_for_daughters_parcel_bomb_murder],[https://lovinmalta.com/malta/karin-grechs-father-edwin-dies-without-seeing-justice-delivered-for-his-daughters-murder/],[https://talk.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-tal-prof-edwin-grech-fl-eta-ta-94-sena/]
* Wednesday 15 March: Mro. [[Emanuel Brincat]], 91, Bandmaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-17-2023.1019710]
* Friday 17 March: [[Emy Scicluna]], 87, Broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-20-2023.1020277], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/a-tribute-one-malta-leading-opera-researchers-emy-scicluna.1040933]
*Friday 24th March: [[John Saré]] (John Charles Saré), 90, Librarian, Historian, Founder of Aspetti Kulturali Group, (Born 1932) [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/john-sare-24-03-2023] [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-06-12/news/john-sare-lecture-293999/cookie-declaration]
* Tuesday 28 March: Mro.[[Ronald Pisani]], 72, Bandmaster, Marmist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-marmista-skultur-u-kompozitur-ronald-pisani/]
*Tuesday 28 March: [[Nazzareno Vella]], 89, Businessman, Co-Founder of Hal Mann [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/01/tinghataa-l-ahhar-tislima-lil-fundatur-ta-hal-mann-nazzareno-vella/] [https://one.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-ta-nazzareno-vella-il-fundatur-ta-hal-mann/]
* Thursday 30 March: [[Kalċidon (Donald) Buhagiar]], 67, Footballer, Siġġiewi, Floriana, Senglea Ath. [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/the-evergreen-donald-buhagiar.253025], [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=597703199061397&set=a.459452042886514]
*Thursday 30 March: [[Gabriel A Pellegrini]], 78, Art critic, Art connoisseur, Art curator, Painter [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10167815277170341&set=a.10151915686475341] [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/gabriel-pellegrini-30-03-2023] (Born 1945)
* Friday 31 March: [[Joe Falzon]], 90, 'The Powerful Man' [https://www.guidememalta.com/en/meet-a-living-maltese-legend-joe-falzon-the-powerful], [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/bitstream/123456789/57215/1/The%20Powerful%20Joe%20Falzon.pdf]
* Friday 31 March: Dr. [[Mario Rizzo Naudi]],70, Doctor [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/mario-rizzo-naudi-passes-away/], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-01/local-news/Mario-Rizzo-Naudi-PN-candidate-doctor-dies-6736250820],[https://memorial-obituary.com/mario-rizzo-naudi-obituary-pn-candidate-doctor-has-passed-away-death/]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Mons. Richard Borg]], 74, Parish Priest at Floriana, Naxxar, Siġġiewi, Dingli (Born 1948) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-richard-borg/] [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=240289611894921&set=a.210496434874239]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Ann Agius Ferrante]], 97, Politician [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/maltas-first-pn-woman-mp-ann-agius-ferrante-dies-aged-97.1023899], [https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-anna-agius-ferrante-maltas-first-woman-nationalist-mp-has-passed-away-at-97/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122230/pns_first_female_mp_anne_agius_ferrante_dies_at_97_]
*Tuesday 11 April: [[Leo Bartolo]], Actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/thank-you-for-being-a-gentleman-ic-caqqufa-actor-leo-bartolo-passes-away/][https://www.gwida.mt/mt/insellmu-lill-g-a-i-leo-bartolo-l-attur-ta-talent-kbir-li-adem-il-parti-ta-tarcisio-fis-serje-i---aqqufa-strie-fis-sliem-leo] (Born 1950)
*Monday 17 April:[[Sammy Nicholl]], 88, Footballer, Coach, Journalist, Żebbuġ Rangers, Sliema Wanderers, Malta, [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=replay%20(net%20television)], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88.1026062], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-18/football/Malta-football-legend-Sammy-Nicholl-dies-aged-88-6736251178],[https://www.guidememalta.com/en/tributes-pour-in-after-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-passes-away-at-88],[https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2023/04/18/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-plejer-internazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://maltadaily.mt/local-football-icon-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/18/imut-l-eks-plejer-tat-tim-nazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://tvmnews.mt/sport/imut-sammy-nicholl/],[https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-leggendarju-sammy-nicholl/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Ġużepp Agius]], 82, Gozitan Missionary in Brazil (Born 1941) [https://www.facebook.com/parroccamunxar/posts/541304314855593] [https://www.facebook.com/gozodiocese/photos/a.502743723238250/1272383282940953/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Vince Farrugia]], , drummer with Footprints [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-vincent-farrugia-id-drummer-fl-ewwel-snin-tal-grupp-footprints/]
*Monday 8 May: [[Sunny Galea]], 87, Gozitan composer and conductor (Born 1936) [https://www.facebook.com/daniel.vella.549/posts/6787140974648449], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-is-surmast-tal-banda-ghawdxi-sunny-galea/?fbclid=IwAR04Cw6LPExd-FIAM_frEGv15tWDlXNFV4XfYgyUaZoSnOnRNs1Zej8j0sM]
*Thursday 10 May: [[Carlo Cini]], ??,Tradeunionist, [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/exgrtu-president-carlo-cini-passes-away.1031033]
*Tuesday 16 May: [[Paul Zammit Cutajar]], 71, Sports photographer, Music Producer, Travel Writer [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-05-16/local-news/Sports-photographer-Paul-Zammit-Cutajar-passes-away-6736251911] [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/see-later-alligator-musician-photographer-paul-zammit-cutajar-dies.1031861] [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122940/acclaimed_sports_and_travel_photographer_paul_zammit_cutajar_passes_away#.ZGNdxHZBwdU]
*Thursday 15 June: [[Rita Vella Borg]], 50, Disability Activist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/disability-activist-rita-vella-borg-dies-50.1037907]
* Sunday 18 June: [[Nazju Abela]], 83, Teacher, Cjairmen Culture Committee' [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nazju-abela-attivist-u-eks-president-tal-kazin-san-guzepp/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/06/18/imut-nazju-abela-li-kien-attiv-fdiversi-kumitati-tal-pn/],
*Wednesday 21 June: [[Pawlu Cardona]], 70, Gozitan Mons., Archpriest of the Basilica of St. George from 2007-2016 (Born 1953), [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=638867901602079&set=a.477015307787340] [https://www.facebook.com/stgeorge.org.mt/posts/638782328277303]
*Thursday 22 June: [[Valdemar Beck]], 85, Broadvaster.
*Sunday 25 June: [[Brian Mifsud]], id-Deluxe, 60, Footballer, Rabat Ajax [https://newsbook.com.mt/brian-mifsud-id-deluxe-huwa-l-vittma-tal-incident-tat-traffiku-fir-rabat/?fbclid=IwAR3PwNuimDdiFaixBwqa-m0DB9d45ntI34wnKAD5qGuKHWl-Wi4TrHXEMXA] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/you-were-truly-a-deluxe-father-tributes-pour-in-for-brian-mifsud-beloved-former-rabat-ajax-player/]
*Wednesday 28 June: [[Antoine Bonnici Soler]], 85, Musician [https://www.facebook.com/search/posts?q=antoine%20bonnici%20soler], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-july-1-2023.1041032], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/dalg-odu-alliena-mu-i-ist-li-ta-ajtu-kollha-g-all-mu-ika-tir-il-fuq---paul-giordmaina-isellem-il-memorja-ta-persuna-spe-jali]
*Thursday 29 June: [[Andrew Schembri]], 29, [[Brikkuni]] band guitarist and visual artist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-dies-aged-29.1041005], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-06-30/local-news/Brikkuni-s-Andrew-Schembri-dies-aged-29-6736253027], [https://lovinmalta.com/culture/tributes-flood-in-for-beloved-artist-musician-and-light-technician-andrew-schembri/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/music/123713/death_of_brikkuni_guitarist_andrew_schembri_at_29_shocks_arts_community], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/bosta-nies-jin-asdu-bl-a-bar-tal-mewt-ta-andrew-schembri-artist-u-kitarrist-li-miet-fl-et-g-ira-ta-29-sena], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/brikkuni-group-guitarist-dies-aged-29/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/funeral-brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-held-saturday.1041476], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-andrew-schembri.1042547], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/andrew-schembri-laid-rest-mourners-pack-funeral-service.1042481]
*Friday 30 June: Mons. [[Ġużepp Gauci]], 90, Monsigneur, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-guzeppi-gauci-mill-parrocca-tal-katidral-il-belt-victoria/?fbclid=IwAR2johQPvGr3oaSpOpj3Lhls2pWPTlzB45pGsBE5QUxwmdLwR5awaKQxlBQ]
*Sunday 2 July: [[Raymond Bone]], 66, Ex-Footballer Valletta F.C.. Actor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-belti-ray-bone/?fbclid=IwAR2cQ4bHUux47j4hS0ctAyU88BQKk1uFzA2uMiMxMeLDo_xCHQ4QfPSVVbE], [https://talk.mt/imut-ray-bone-l-attur-ta-deceduti/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-ray-bone-best-known-role-deceduti-dies-66.1041344]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Adrian Caruana]], 46. Ex Footballer with Qormi FC, Bocce Player with serveral bocc clubs [https://one.com.mt/bocci-thabbret-il-mewt-tal-plejer-ta-esperjenza-adrian-caruana/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-plejer-tal-loghba-tal-bocci-adrian-caruana-fl-eta-ta-46-sena/], [https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-ta-adrian-caruana-wiehed-mill-aqwa-players-tal-bocci-fmalta/]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Kurt Polidano]], 24. Goalkeeper with Mqabba FC [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1999)
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Josef Grech,]], 27, Actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1996)
*Wednesday 5 July: [[Naged Megally]], ??, Gynaecologist [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/you-will-always-be-our-hero-dr-naged-megallys-daughter-pays-fond-tribute-to-her-father/] [https://talk.mt/imut-dr-naged-megally-wiehed-mill-aqwa-gynecologist-fpajjizna/]
*Thursday 6 July: [[Roberta Magri]], 32, Online journalist and TV actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/streetmedia-rss/you-will-be-missed-roberta-magri-skoperta-editor-and-maltese-actress-dies-aged-32/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/tmut-roberta-magri-id-direttrici-ta-skoperta/] (Born 1990)
*Thursday 13 July: [[Alfred Manché]], 89, Clergy - Parish Priest of Usella (Italy) [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-alfred-manche-19332023.1049116] (Born 1933)
*Monday 17 July: [[Gino Vella]], ??, TV actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-gino-vella-wenzu-l-barman-ta-klassi-ghalina/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/a-bar-kehra-dalg-odu-fl-ewwel-ew-sta-unjiet-ta-klassi-g-alina-niftakruh-dejjem-fuq-is-sett-b-karattru-ferrie-i-ajtier-u-e-emplari], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-07-17/local-news/Klassi-Ghalina-actor-Gino-Vella-passes-away-6736253409]
*Thursday 20 July : [[Alfred Vella Clark]], 79, Franciscan friar, (Born 1943) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-patri-alfred-vella-clark-hadem-hafna-mal-familji-u-l-morda-fsan-pawl-il-bahar/?fbclid=IwAR1UPkYHrqmjRz0skG-Tf-vkbJBgKhopTZ2x-UqUPXe-vUHvCczOogkH1ww], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-fr-alfred-vella-clark-ofm-conv.1047841]
*Monday 24 July : Mons. [[Paul Darmanin]], O.F.M. Cap., 83, Capuchin, Bishop of Garissa, (Born 1940), [https://www.facebook.com/fabian.mangion/posts/10232320984271082]
*Tuesday 25 July: [[Ray Mahoney]], 74, Poet and lyricist [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-l-awtur-u-l-poeta-ray-mohoney-fl-eta-ta-73-sena/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-ray-mahoney-ikona-fil-qasam-letterarju/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/poet-author-lyricist-raymond-mahoney-dies-aged-74.1045891], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-awtur-u-poeta-ray-mahoney/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/theatre_and_dance/124150/ray_mahoney_ensna_author_and_maltese_songbook_poet_dies_at_74]
*Friday 28 July: [[Alfred Scerri]], 81, Ex-Referee, Ex President, Secretary for Sta Venera Lightings [https://www.facebook.com/ReplayNetTelevision] <''- needs proper link!''
*Wednesday 2 August : Mons. [[George (Ġorġ) Tabone]], 82, from the Diocese of Gozo [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=662106389288515&set=a.544785561020599]
*Thursday 3 August: [[Michael Treeby]], 61, Broadcaster, Radio DJ [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-prezentatur-michael-treeby/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/]
*Sunday 6 August: [[Edwin Galea]], 84, Singer [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/06/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/singer-edwin-galea-dies-aged-84/]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Nicky Briffa]], 76, Mqabba Mayor, Magician [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/former-mqabba-mayor-nicky-briffa-dies/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-l-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba-nicky-briffa/], [https://one.com.mt/nicky-briffa-se-jinghata-l-ahhar-tislima-l-gimgha-11-ta-awwissu/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nicky-briffa-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/strie-fis-sliem-nicky-briffa-dejjem-abrieki-b-ala-sindku-tal-imqabba-u-qrib-in-nies-u-l--addiem-il-ministru-julia-farrugia-portelli]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Maryann Kissaun]], 96, Concert pianist and music teacher [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-august-10-2023.1048591], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2005-10-16/local-news/First:-My-Favourite-room---Maryann-Kissaun-82626], [https://www.youtube.com/@maryannkissaun2361]
*Wednesday 9 August: Dr. [[George Coleiro]], 60, Teacher [https://newsbook.com.mt/habbejniek-bla-qies-fhajtek-inhobbuk-ghal-dejjem-marie-louise-coleiro-preca/?fbclid=IwAR2bAfBUevW85Z1PhbCEw-Hao0JYObyPFNmv3XMzRhPzTTDOMeWHHGQuqf8]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Philip Alamango]], 72, Entrapreneur - Alamango Textiles and Bridal [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/i-allina-philip-alamango---bosta-qraba-jaqsmu-l-memorji-tag-hom-tieg-u-spe-jalment-fit-ti-ijiet-tag-hom?fbclid=IwAR2oy22cOagsFmGp8Vit95XQ1Zs3SHh-iNj1aI8_EDqRcVOIS-5nks9tjSg]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Leslie Agius]], 78, Diplomat [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/124464/leslie_agius_a_diplomat], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-ambassador-leslie-agius.1050292]
*Sunday 13 August: [[Joseph Vassallo]], 43, Visual Artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/xokk-ghat-telfa-habta-u-sabta-ta-joseph-vassallo/?fbclid=IwAR38ci34Br7U9jBKD2nR_PiJJAotVpKHvLAljj2Ntxlv9hebWqPYhSq114Q] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/malta-grieves-death-of-43-year-old-artist-and-pn-member-joseph-vassallo/]
*Tuesday 15 August: [[Andrew Borda]], 77, Film collector and Mosta sacristan [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-andrew-borda-indri-s-sagristan/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/one-malta-avid-film-collectors-andrew-borda-dies-aged-77.1049674]
*Tuesday 15 August: [[Joe N. Tabone]], 92, Enterpreneur and Senior Business Manager [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/joe-n-tabone-firmer-chairman-bov-air-malta-dies.1049587], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-joseph-n-tabone-eks-chairman-tal-bov-u-tal-air-malta/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/124486/former_bov_and_air_malta_chair_joseph_n_tabone_passes_away], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-joseph-n-tabone-19302023.1051691]
*Friday 25 August: [[Dominic Cutajar]], 85, Curator, Art Critic, Co-founder of the Malta Ornithological Society (MOS), [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/dominic-cutajar-85-passes-away/] [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-dominic-cutajar-eks-direttur-tal-muzew-nazzjonali-tal-arti/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-dominic-cutajar.1053550], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-dominic-cutajar-3001193825082023.1053031] (Born 1938)
*Monday 28 August: Fr. [[Joe Inguanez]], 80, Clergy, Sociologist, Director of Discern Research Institute (Born 1943) [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/sociologist-fr-joe-inguanez-dies-aged-80.1052000] [https://newsbook.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-ta-dun-joe-inguanez/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-life-fr-joe.1058400]
*Wednesday 30 August: [[Anthony Grech Sant]],76, Ex-President Floriana F.C. [https://www.mfa.com.mt/news/general/remembering-former-floriana-fc-president-anthony-grech-sant/?fbclid=IwAR2Avrd-zuepkTZwZ-PPYkP8zHuq8L_446BgcKZTSOqxjDO8Mz6giyafeLk], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-floriana-fc-president-anthony-grech-sant-dies.1052350], [https://tvmnews.mt/sport/imut-l-ex-president-ta-floriana-fc-anthony-grech-sant/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/anthony-grech-sant-kien-abib-kbir-ta-nannuwi-jistrie-fis-sliem-kevin-borg-isellem-il-memorja-tal-eks-president-ta-floriana-fc]
*Thursday 21 September: [[Gaetano Tanti]], 66, Trade Unionist, [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/colleagues-salute-gaetano-tanti-a-giant-trade-unionism-malta.1056385], [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/former-union-boss-gaetano-tanti-passes-away-aged-66/],[https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-09-21/local-news/Former-UHM-president-Gejtu-Tanti-passes-away-6736254997]
*Saturday 23 September: [[George Muscat (entrepreneur)|George Muscat]], ??, Director of The Ona Real Estate Ltd [https://one.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-ta-george-muscat-chairman-ta-gap/],[https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-george-muscat-given-gentlemans-send-off-as-crowd-gathers-in-front-of-bay-street/]
*Sunday 1 October: [[Philip Sciberras]], 77, Judge, poet, and former MP [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-judge-pl-mp-philip-sciberras-dies-aged-77.1058685], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/125213/philip_sciberras_judge_and_former_labour_mp_passes_away_aged_77], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-10-02/local-news/Former-Labour-Party-MP-judge-Philip-Sciberras-dies-6736255287],[https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/judge-emeritus-philip-sciberras-dies-aged-77/], [https://mt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Sciberras],[https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-imhallef-emeritu-u-eks-mp-philip-sciberras/],[https://one.com.mt/imut-l-imhallef-emeritu-philip-sciberras/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-judge-philip-sciberras-19462023.1059855]
*Monday 2 October: [[Ray Vincent Suda]], ??, DJ, cancer [https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-beloved-dj-ray-vincent-suda-dies-after-battling-aggressive-cancer/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-dj-ray-vincent-suda.1059831]
*Wednesday 4 October: [[Ċettina Damenia Brincat]], 92, former MP [https://parlament.mt/members-group/darmenia-brincat-cettina/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-eks-deputat-laburista-cettina-darmenia-brincat/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/cettina-darmenia-brincat-one-malta-first-women-mps-dies-aged-92.1059354]
*Sunday 8 October: [[Evarist Saliba]], 95, Diplomat [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/veteran-career-diplomat-evarist-saliba-died.1060122]
*Tuesday 17 October: Mons. [[Robert Camilleri]], 72, OFM, Bishop of Honduras [https://www.facebook.com/TaGiezuRabat/posts/702546578569831]
*Wednesday 8 November: [[Pawlu Curmi]], 92, Percussionist and Carnival mainstay [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/carnival-legend-paul-curmi-dead-92.1066092], [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-pawlu-curmi-il-pampalun-ikona-tal-karnival-ta-malta/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/125926/pawlu_curmi_lpampalun_dies_aged_92], [https://newsbook.com.mt/ipproponejt-li-jsir-monument-ghall-pampalun-fil-belt-stess-spiteri-lucas/], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-11-08/local-news/Carnival-icon-Pawlu-Curmi-passes-away-aged-94-6736256241]
*Sunday 12 November: [[Renald Dalli]], 77, Former President of the Malta Labour Party + One TV & Radio Chairman [https://tvmnews.mt/news/il-pl-jsellem-il-memorja-tal-eks-president-renald-dalli/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-l-eks-chairman-ta-one-u-l-president-tal-partit-laburista-renald-dalli/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-eks-president-tal-pl-renald-dalli/]
*Thursday 16 November : [[Doris Camilleri]], Sportswoman - Bowling Champion, [https://one.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-tal-ex-champion-nazzjonali-tal-bowling-doris-camilleri/]

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Deaths in 2023

2023-10-19T06:49:20Z

Zetakat6: Added entry Mons Robert Camilleri

'''This is a list of notable deaths associated with Malta in 2023.'''

Any Maltese personality with some connection to culture (in the broadest sense of the word) may be listed here. Additions which do not cite reliable sources will be removed to the [[Talk:Deaths_in_2023|talk page]] for discussion.

A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

* Date: Name, Age, Main reason/s for notability, Established cause of death (if known), References.

'''Please note:''' names are listed under the date of death, not the date it was announced.

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* Tuesday 3 January: [[Silvio Parnis]], 58, Politician and former Member of Parliament, cancer [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-labour-mp-silvio-parnis-dies-aged-58.1004872]
* Wednesday 18 January: [[Victor Grech]], 96, actor [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-victor-grech-dies-96.1007937], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-victor-grech/],[https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/actor-victor-grech-who-will-be-remembered-for-his-part-in-ipokriti-dies/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/jit-abbru-d-dettalji-tal-a-ar-tislima-lill-attur-ma-bub-minn-bosta-victor-grech?fbclid=IwAR15PTqjEFYIscA7-arctvfB0Ax5jlhYHKLHwNf_eRFLfv1Z2sU4g-WhYto],
*Tuesday 24 January: [[Victor Aquilina]], 92, broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/victor-aquilina-pioneer-local-broadcasting-dies-92.1009272], [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-xandar-tar-redifussion/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-dj-malti-tar-rediffusion/]
*Friday 3 February: [[Colin D'Ugo]], 69, [[Country Brothers]] singer [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/colin-d-ugo-03-02-2023], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-february-5-2023.1011660] (born 2 April 1953)
*Monday 6 February: [[Edwin Galea (artist)|Edwin Galea]], 89, artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-artist-edwin-galea/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-chev-edwin-galea-19342023.1013106]
*Tuesday 14 February: [[Anthony Fenech]], 84, lyricist and songwriter [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-anthony-fenech-kiteb-il-bajja-tal-mellieha-fost-xoghlijiet-ohra/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-anthony-fenech.1017408]
*Tuesday 21 February: [[John J. Pace]], 78, bandmaster [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-maestro-john-j-pace/]
*Thursday 23 February: [[Ivan Portanier]], 80, broadcaster [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-xandar-ivan-portanier/?fbclid=IwAR0wpFuCGych5HtUs1RbbOh1ZCf5ogh3XaWSpPtkjzGR_oY5XmNalcsUCy4]
*Monday 27 February : [[Emanuel Abela]], 83, Msida Mayor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-emanuel-abela-eks-sindku-tal-msida/][https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=530053522570527&set=a.190266823215867&type=3] (Born 1939) [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/58584]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[Karistu Abela]], 62, lexicographer and political activist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-ir-rabti-karistu-abela/?fbclid=IwAR3dZIE8e_HsqmF41V5IyJrR-jmFXTrOfeQ6p6tRmfQQx0bIy0cjBP--qmE], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-karistu-abela/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/b-sobg-a-tit-abbar-l-mewt-ta-karistu-abela-adem-afna-fir-ri-erka-tal-lingwa-u-l-kitba-maltija---ar-ikonfraternita-ta-san-u-epp-rabat]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[George Portelli]], 91, actor and first Qormi Mayor [https://one.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-attur-u-kittieb-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR0j7aH3z_NFAKBwyUT9N-QjGPopJIQ5pJqHnjAVxCX8QYgibXi1JMyGHcU], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-l-attur-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR3w24E_wn3vq7Skksz-U3pulAMcVaqEq_gGAEdogrKGJDWytDPaGt4CWEc], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-george-portelli-kien-l-ewwel-sindku-fhal-qormi/?fbclid=IwAR39A7FH5c5OZH74E9eQmd_0kiaSGsQhl4KJyeIl2d3Bhx7H0I43_wZeVU8]
*Wednesday 15 March: [[Edwin Grech]], 94, politician and professor of gynecology [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-minister-edwin-grech-dies.1019365],[https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/121812/edwin_grech_94_passes_away_never_to_see_justice_done_for_daughters_parcel_bomb_murder],[https://lovinmalta.com/malta/karin-grechs-father-edwin-dies-without-seeing-justice-delivered-for-his-daughters-murder/],[https://talk.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-tal-prof-edwin-grech-fl-eta-ta-94-sena/]
* Wednesday 15 March: Mro. [[Emanuel Brincat]], 91, Bandmaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-17-2023.1019710]
* Friday 17 March: [[Emy Scicluna]], 87, Broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-20-2023.1020277], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/a-tribute-one-malta-leading-opera-researchers-emy-scicluna.1040933]
*Friday 24th March: [[John Saré]] (John Charles Saré), 90, Librarian, Historian, Founder of Aspetti Kulturali Group, (Born 1932) [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/john-sare-24-03-2023] [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-06-12/news/john-sare-lecture-293999/cookie-declaration]
* Tuesday 28 March: Mro.[[Ronald Pisani]], 72, Bandmaster, Marmist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-marmista-skultur-u-kompozitur-ronald-pisani/]
*Tuesday 28 March: [[Nazzareno Vella]], 89, Businessman, Co-Founder of Hal Mann [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/01/tinghataa-l-ahhar-tislima-lil-fundatur-ta-hal-mann-nazzareno-vella/] [https://one.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-ta-nazzareno-vella-il-fundatur-ta-hal-mann/]
* Thursday 30 March: [[Kalċidon (Donald) Buhagiar]], 67, Footballer, Siġġiewi, Floriana, Senglea Ath. [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/the-evergreen-donald-buhagiar.253025], [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=597703199061397&set=a.459452042886514]
*Thursday 30 March: [[Gabriel A Pellegrini]], 78, Art critic, Art connoisseur, Art curator, Painter [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10167815277170341&set=a.10151915686475341] [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/gabriel-pellegrini-30-03-2023] (Born 1945)
* Friday 31 March: [[Joe Falzon]], 90, 'The Powerful Man' [https://www.guidememalta.com/en/meet-a-living-maltese-legend-joe-falzon-the-powerful], [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/bitstream/123456789/57215/1/The%20Powerful%20Joe%20Falzon.pdf]
* Friday 31 March: Dr. [[Mario Rizzo Naudi]],70, Doctor [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/mario-rizzo-naudi-passes-away/], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-01/local-news/Mario-Rizzo-Naudi-PN-candidate-doctor-dies-6736250820],[https://memorial-obituary.com/mario-rizzo-naudi-obituary-pn-candidate-doctor-has-passed-away-death/]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Mons. Richard Borg]], 74, Parish Priest at Floriana, Naxxar, Siġġiewi, Dingli (Born 1948) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-richard-borg/] [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=240289611894921&set=a.210496434874239]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Ann Agius Ferrante]], 97, Politician [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/maltas-first-pn-woman-mp-ann-agius-ferrante-dies-aged-97.1023899], [https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-anna-agius-ferrante-maltas-first-woman-nationalist-mp-has-passed-away-at-97/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122230/pns_first_female_mp_anne_agius_ferrante_dies_at_97_]
*Tuesday 11 April: [[Leo Bartolo]], Actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/thank-you-for-being-a-gentleman-ic-caqqufa-actor-leo-bartolo-passes-away/][https://www.gwida.mt/mt/insellmu-lill-g-a-i-leo-bartolo-l-attur-ta-talent-kbir-li-adem-il-parti-ta-tarcisio-fis-serje-i---aqqufa-strie-fis-sliem-leo] (Born 1950)
*Monday 17 April:[[Sammy Nicholl]], 88, Footballer, Coach, Journalist, Żebbuġ Rangers, Sliema Wanderers, Malta, [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=replay%20(net%20television)], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88.1026062], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-18/football/Malta-football-legend-Sammy-Nicholl-dies-aged-88-6736251178],[https://www.guidememalta.com/en/tributes-pour-in-after-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-passes-away-at-88],[https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2023/04/18/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-plejer-internazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://maltadaily.mt/local-football-icon-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/18/imut-l-eks-plejer-tat-tim-nazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://tvmnews.mt/sport/imut-sammy-nicholl/],[https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-leggendarju-sammy-nicholl/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Ġużepp Agius]], 82, Gozitan Missionary in Brazil (Born 1941) [https://www.facebook.com/parroccamunxar/posts/541304314855593] [https://www.facebook.com/gozodiocese/photos/a.502743723238250/1272383282940953/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Vince Farrugia]], , drummer with Footprints [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-vincent-farrugia-id-drummer-fl-ewwel-snin-tal-grupp-footprints/]
*Monday 8 May: [[Sunny Galea]], 87, Gozitan composer and conductor (Born 1936) [https://www.facebook.com/daniel.vella.549/posts/6787140974648449], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-is-surmast-tal-banda-ghawdxi-sunny-galea/?fbclid=IwAR04Cw6LPExd-FIAM_frEGv15tWDlXNFV4XfYgyUaZoSnOnRNs1Zej8j0sM]
*Thursday 10 May: [[Carlo Cini]], ??,Tradeunionist, [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/exgrtu-president-carlo-cini-passes-away.1031033]
*Tuesday 16 May: [[Paul Zammit Cutajar]], 71, Sports photographer, Music Producer, Travel Writer [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-05-16/local-news/Sports-photographer-Paul-Zammit-Cutajar-passes-away-6736251911] [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/see-later-alligator-musician-photographer-paul-zammit-cutajar-dies.1031861] [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122940/acclaimed_sports_and_travel_photographer_paul_zammit_cutajar_passes_away#.ZGNdxHZBwdU]
*Thursday 15 June: [[Rita Vella Borg]], 50, Disability Activist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/disability-activist-rita-vella-borg-dies-50.1037907]
* Sunday 18 June: [[Nazju Abela]], 83, Teacher, Cjairmen Culture Committee' [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nazju-abela-attivist-u-eks-president-tal-kazin-san-guzepp/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/06/18/imut-nazju-abela-li-kien-attiv-fdiversi-kumitati-tal-pn/],
*Wednesday 21 June: [[Pawlu Cardona]], 70, Gozitan Mons., Archpriest of the Basilica of St. George from 2007-2016 (Born 1953), [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=638867901602079&set=a.477015307787340] [https://www.facebook.com/stgeorge.org.mt/posts/638782328277303]
*Thursday 22 June: [[Valdemar Beck]], 85, Broadvaster.
*Sunday 25 June: [[Brian Mifsud]], id-Deluxe, 60, Footballer, Rabat Ajax [https://newsbook.com.mt/brian-mifsud-id-deluxe-huwa-l-vittma-tal-incident-tat-traffiku-fir-rabat/?fbclid=IwAR3PwNuimDdiFaixBwqa-m0DB9d45ntI34wnKAD5qGuKHWl-Wi4TrHXEMXA] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/you-were-truly-a-deluxe-father-tributes-pour-in-for-brian-mifsud-beloved-former-rabat-ajax-player/]
*Wednesday 28 June: [[Antoine Bonnici Soler]], 85, Musician [https://www.facebook.com/search/posts?q=antoine%20bonnici%20soler], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-july-1-2023.1041032], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/dalg-odu-alliena-mu-i-ist-li-ta-ajtu-kollha-g-all-mu-ika-tir-il-fuq---paul-giordmaina-isellem-il-memorja-ta-persuna-spe-jali]
*Thursday 29 June: [[Andrew Schembri]], 29, [[Brikkuni]] band guitarist and visual artist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-dies-aged-29.1041005], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-06-30/local-news/Brikkuni-s-Andrew-Schembri-dies-aged-29-6736253027], [https://lovinmalta.com/culture/tributes-flood-in-for-beloved-artist-musician-and-light-technician-andrew-schembri/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/music/123713/death_of_brikkuni_guitarist_andrew_schembri_at_29_shocks_arts_community], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/bosta-nies-jin-asdu-bl-a-bar-tal-mewt-ta-andrew-schembri-artist-u-kitarrist-li-miet-fl-et-g-ira-ta-29-sena], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/brikkuni-group-guitarist-dies-aged-29/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/funeral-brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-held-saturday.1041476], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-andrew-schembri.1042547], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/andrew-schembri-laid-rest-mourners-pack-funeral-service.1042481]
*Friday 30 June: Mons. [[Ġużepp Gauci]], 90, Monsigneur, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-guzeppi-gauci-mill-parrocca-tal-katidral-il-belt-victoria/?fbclid=IwAR2johQPvGr3oaSpOpj3Lhls2pWPTlzB45pGsBE5QUxwmdLwR5awaKQxlBQ]
*Sunday 2 July: [[Raymond Bone]], 66, Ex-Footballer Valletta F.C.. Actor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-belti-ray-bone/?fbclid=IwAR2cQ4bHUux47j4hS0ctAyU88BQKk1uFzA2uMiMxMeLDo_xCHQ4QfPSVVbE], [https://talk.mt/imut-ray-bone-l-attur-ta-deceduti/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-ray-bone-best-known-role-deceduti-dies-66.1041344]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Adrian Caruana]], 46. Ex Footballer with Qormi FC, Bocce Player with serveral bocc clubs [https://one.com.mt/bocci-thabbret-il-mewt-tal-plejer-ta-esperjenza-adrian-caruana/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-plejer-tal-loghba-tal-bocci-adrian-caruana-fl-eta-ta-46-sena/], [https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-ta-adrian-caruana-wiehed-mill-aqwa-players-tal-bocci-fmalta/]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Kurt Polidano]], 24. Goalkeeper with Mqabba FC [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1999)
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Josef Grech,]], 27, Actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1996)
*Wednesday 5 July: [[Naged Megally]], ??, Gynaecologist [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/you-will-always-be-our-hero-dr-naged-megallys-daughter-pays-fond-tribute-to-her-father/] [https://talk.mt/imut-dr-naged-megally-wiehed-mill-aqwa-gynecologist-fpajjizna/]
*Thursday 6 July: [[Roberta Magri]], 32, Online journalist and TV actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/streetmedia-rss/you-will-be-missed-roberta-magri-skoperta-editor-and-maltese-actress-dies-aged-32/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/tmut-roberta-magri-id-direttrici-ta-skoperta/] (Born 1990)
*Thursday 13 July: [[Alfred Manché]], 89, Clergy - Parish Priest of Usella (Italy) [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-alfred-manche-19332023.1049116] (Born 1933)
*Monday 17 July: [[Gino Vella]], ??, TV actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-gino-vella-wenzu-l-barman-ta-klassi-ghalina/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/a-bar-kehra-dalg-odu-fl-ewwel-ew-sta-unjiet-ta-klassi-g-alina-niftakruh-dejjem-fuq-is-sett-b-karattru-ferrie-i-ajtier-u-e-emplari], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-07-17/local-news/Klassi-Ghalina-actor-Gino-Vella-passes-away-6736253409]
*Thursday 20 July : [[Alfred Vella Clark]], 79, Franciscan friar, (Born 1943) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-patri-alfred-vella-clark-hadem-hafna-mal-familji-u-l-morda-fsan-pawl-il-bahar/?fbclid=IwAR1UPkYHrqmjRz0skG-Tf-vkbJBgKhopTZ2x-UqUPXe-vUHvCczOogkH1ww], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-fr-alfred-vella-clark-ofm-conv.1047841]
*Monday 24 July : Mons. [[Paul Darmanin]], O.F.M. Cap., 83, Capuchin, Bishop of Garissa, (Born 1940), [https://www.facebook.com/fabian.mangion/posts/10232320984271082]
*Tuesday 25 July: [[Ray Mahoney]], 74, Poet and lyricist [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-l-awtur-u-l-poeta-ray-mohoney-fl-eta-ta-73-sena/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-ray-mahoney-ikona-fil-qasam-letterarju/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/poet-author-lyricist-raymond-mahoney-dies-aged-74.1045891], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-awtur-u-poeta-ray-mahoney/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/theatre_and_dance/124150/ray_mahoney_ensna_author_and_maltese_songbook_poet_dies_at_74]
*Friday 28 July: [[Alfred Scerri]], 81, Ex-Referee, Ex President, Secretary for Sta Venera Lightings [https://www.facebook.com/ReplayNetTelevision] <''- needs proper link!''
*Wednesday 2 August : Mons. [[George (Ġorġ) Tabone]], 82, from the Diocese of Gozo [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=662106389288515&set=a.544785561020599]
*Thursday 3 August: [[Michael Treeby]], 61, Broadcaster, Radio DJ [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-prezentatur-michael-treeby/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/]
*Sunday 6 August: [[Edwin Galea]], 84, Singer [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/06/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/singer-edwin-galea-dies-aged-84/]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Nicky Briffa]], 76, Mqabba Mayor, Magician [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/former-mqabba-mayor-nicky-briffa-dies/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-l-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba-nicky-briffa/], [https://one.com.mt/nicky-briffa-se-jinghata-l-ahhar-tislima-l-gimgha-11-ta-awwissu/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nicky-briffa-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/strie-fis-sliem-nicky-briffa-dejjem-abrieki-b-ala-sindku-tal-imqabba-u-qrib-in-nies-u-l--addiem-il-ministru-julia-farrugia-portelli]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Maryann Kissaun]], 96, Concert pianist and music teacher [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-august-10-2023.1048591], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2005-10-16/local-news/First:-My-Favourite-room---Maryann-Kissaun-82626], [https://www.youtube.com/@maryannkissaun2361]
*Wednesday 9 August: Dr. [[George Coleiro]], 60, Teacher [https://newsbook.com.mt/habbejniek-bla-qies-fhajtek-inhobbuk-ghal-dejjem-marie-louise-coleiro-preca/?fbclid=IwAR2bAfBUevW85Z1PhbCEw-Hao0JYObyPFNmv3XMzRhPzTTDOMeWHHGQuqf8]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Philip Alamango]], 72, Entrapreneur - Alamango Textiles and Bridal [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/i-allina-philip-alamango---bosta-qraba-jaqsmu-l-memorji-tag-hom-tieg-u-spe-jalment-fit-ti-ijiet-tag-hom?fbclid=IwAR2oy22cOagsFmGp8Vit95XQ1Zs3SHh-iNj1aI8_EDqRcVOIS-5nks9tjSg]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Leslie Agius]], 78, Diplomat [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/124464/leslie_agius_a_diplomat], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-ambassador-leslie-agius.1050292]
*Sunday 13 August: [[Joseph Vassallo]], 43, Visual Artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/xokk-ghat-telfa-habta-u-sabta-ta-joseph-vassallo/?fbclid=IwAR38ci34Br7U9jBKD2nR_PiJJAotVpKHvLAljj2Ntxlv9hebWqPYhSq114Q] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/malta-grieves-death-of-43-year-old-artist-and-pn-member-joseph-vassallo/]
*Tuesday 15 August: [[Andrew Borda]], 77, Film collector and Mosta sacristan [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-andrew-borda-indri-s-sagristan/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/one-malta-avid-film-collectors-andrew-borda-dies-aged-77.1049674]
*Tuesday 15 August: [[Joe N. Tabone]], 92, Senior Business Manager [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/joe-n-tabone-firmer-chairman-bov-air-malta-dies.1049587], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-joseph-n-tabone-eks-chairman-tal-bov-u-tal-air-malta/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/124486/former_bov_and_air_malta_chair_joseph_n_tabone_passes_away], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-joseph-n-tabone-19302023.1051691]
*Friday 25 August: [[Dominic Cutajar]], 85, Curator, Art Critic, Co-founder of the Malta Ornithological Society (MOS), [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/dominic-cutajar-85-passes-away/] [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-dominic-cutajar-eks-direttur-tal-muzew-nazzjonali-tal-arti/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-dominic-cutajar.1053550], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-dominic-cutajar-3001193825082023.1053031] (Born 1938)
*Monday 28 August: Fr. [[Joe Inguanez]], 80, Clergy, Sociologist, Director of Discern Research Institute (Born 1943) [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/sociologist-fr-joe-inguanez-dies-aged-80.1052000] [https://newsbook.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-ta-dun-joe-inguanez/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-life-fr-joe.1058400]
*Wednesday 30 August: [[Anthony Grech Sant]],76, Ex-President Floriana F.C. [https://www.mfa.com.mt/news/general/remembering-former-floriana-fc-president-anthony-grech-sant/?fbclid=IwAR2Avrd-zuepkTZwZ-PPYkP8zHuq8L_446BgcKZTSOqxjDO8Mz6giyafeLk], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-floriana-fc-president-anthony-grech-sant-dies.1052350], [https://tvmnews.mt/sport/imut-l-ex-president-ta-floriana-fc-anthony-grech-sant/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/anthony-grech-sant-kien-abib-kbir-ta-nannuwi-jistrie-fis-sliem-kevin-borg-isellem-il-memorja-tal-eks-president-ta-floriana-fc]
*Thursday 21 September: [[Gaetano Tanti]], 66, Trade Unionist, [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/colleagues-salute-gaetano-tanti-a-giant-trade-unionism-malta.1056385], [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/former-union-boss-gaetano-tanti-passes-away-aged-66/],[https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-09-21/local-news/Former-UHM-president-Gejtu-Tanti-passes-away-6736254997]
*Saturday 23 September: [[George Muscat (entrepreneur)|George Muscat]], ??, Director of The Ona Real Estate Ltd [https://one.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-ta-george-muscat-chairman-ta-gap/],[https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-george-muscat-given-gentlemans-send-off-as-crowd-gathers-in-front-of-bay-street/]
*Sunday 1 October: [[Philip Sciberras]], 77, Judge, poet, and former MP [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-judge-pl-mp-philip-sciberras-dies-aged-77.1058685], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/125213/philip_sciberras_judge_and_former_labour_mp_passes_away_aged_77], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-10-02/local-news/Former-Labour-Party-MP-judge-Philip-Sciberras-dies-6736255287],[https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/judge-emeritus-philip-sciberras-dies-aged-77/], [https://mt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Sciberras],[https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-imhallef-emeritu-u-eks-mp-philip-sciberras/],[https://one.com.mt/imut-l-imhallef-emeritu-philip-sciberras/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-judge-philip-sciberras-19462023.1059855]
*Monday 2 October: [[Ray Vincent Suda]], ??, DJ, cancer [https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-beloved-dj-ray-vincent-suda-dies-after-battling-aggressive-cancer/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-dj-ray-vincent-suda.1059831]
*Wednesday 4 October: [[Ċettina Damenia Brincat]], 92, former MP [https://parlament.mt/members-group/darmenia-brincat-cettina/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-eks-deputat-laburista-cettina-darmenia-brincat/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/cettina-darmenia-brincat-one-malta-first-women-mps-dies-aged-92.1059354]
*Sunday 8 October: [[Evarist Saliba]], 95, Diplomat [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/veteran-career-diplomat-evarist-saliba-died.1060122]
*Tuesday 17 October : Mons. [[Robert Camilleri]], 72, OFM, Bishop of Honduras [https://www.facebook.com/TaGiezuRabat/posts/702546578569831]

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Deaths in 2023

2023-08-29T06:11:53Z

Zetakat6: Added entry Fr Joe Inguanez

'''This is a list of notable deaths associated with Malta in 2023.'''

Any Maltese personality with some connection to culture (in the broadest sense of the word) may be listed here. Additions which do not cite reliable sources will be removed to the [[Talk:Deaths_in_2023|talk page]] for discussion.

A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

* Date: Name, Age, Main reason/s for notability, Established cause of death (if known), References.

'''Please note:''' names are listed under the date of death, not the date it was announced.

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* Tuesday 3 January: [[Silvio Parnis]], 58, Politician and former Member of Parliament, cancer [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-labour-mp-silvio-parnis-dies-aged-58.1004872]
* Wednesday 18 January: [[Victor Grech]], 96, actor [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-victor-grech-dies-96.1007937], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-victor-grech/],[https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/actor-victor-grech-who-will-be-remembered-for-his-part-in-ipokriti-dies/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/jit-abbru-d-dettalji-tal-a-ar-tislima-lill-attur-ma-bub-minn-bosta-victor-grech?fbclid=IwAR15PTqjEFYIscA7-arctvfB0Ax5jlhYHKLHwNf_eRFLfv1Z2sU4g-WhYto],
*Tuesday 24 January: [[Victor Aquilina]], 92, broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/victor-aquilina-pioneer-local-broadcasting-dies-92.1009272], [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-xandar-tar-redifussion/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-dj-malti-tar-rediffusion/]
*Friday 3 February: [[Colin D'Ugo]], 69, [[Country Brothers]] singer [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/colin-d-ugo-03-02-2023], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-february-5-2023.1011660] (born 2 April 1953)
*Monday 6 February: [[Edwin Galea (artist)|Edwin Galea]], 89, artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-artist-edwin-galea/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-chev-edwin-galea-19342023.1013106]
*Tuesday 14 February: [[Anthony Fenech]], 84, lyricist and songwriter [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-anthony-fenech-kiteb-il-bajja-tal-mellieha-fost-xoghlijiet-ohra/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-anthony-fenech.1017408]
*Tuesday 21 February: [[John J. Pace]], 78, bandmaster [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-maestro-john-j-pace/]
*Thursday 23 February: [[Ivan Portanier]], 80, broadcaster [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-xandar-ivan-portanier/?fbclid=IwAR0wpFuCGych5HtUs1RbbOh1ZCf5ogh3XaWSpPtkjzGR_oY5XmNalcsUCy4]
*Monday 27 February : [[Emanuel Abela]], 83, Msida Mayor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-emanuel-abela-eks-sindku-tal-msida/][https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=530053522570527&set=a.190266823215867&type=3] (Born 1939) [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/58584]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[Karistu Abela]], 62, lexicographer and political activist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-ir-rabti-karistu-abela/?fbclid=IwAR3dZIE8e_HsqmF41V5IyJrR-jmFXTrOfeQ6p6tRmfQQx0bIy0cjBP--qmE], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-karistu-abela/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/b-sobg-a-tit-abbar-l-mewt-ta-karistu-abela-adem-afna-fir-ri-erka-tal-lingwa-u-l-kitba-maltija---ar-ikonfraternita-ta-san-u-epp-rabat]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[George Portelli]], 91, actor and first Qormi Mayor [https://one.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-attur-u-kittieb-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR0j7aH3z_NFAKBwyUT9N-QjGPopJIQ5pJqHnjAVxCX8QYgibXi1JMyGHcU], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-l-attur-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR3w24E_wn3vq7Skksz-U3pulAMcVaqEq_gGAEdogrKGJDWytDPaGt4CWEc], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-george-portelli-kien-l-ewwel-sindku-fhal-qormi/?fbclid=IwAR39A7FH5c5OZH74E9eQmd_0kiaSGsQhl4KJyeIl2d3Bhx7H0I43_wZeVU8]
*Wednesday 15 March: [[Edwin Grech]], 94, politician and professor of gynecology [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-minister-edwin-grech-dies.1019365],[https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/121812/edwin_grech_94_passes_away_never_to_see_justice_done_for_daughters_parcel_bomb_murder],[https://lovinmalta.com/malta/karin-grechs-father-edwin-dies-without-seeing-justice-delivered-for-his-daughters-murder/],[https://talk.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-tal-prof-edwin-grech-fl-eta-ta-94-sena/]
* Wednesday 15 March: Mro. [[Emanuel Brincat]], 91, Bandmaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-17-2023.1019710]
* Friday 17 March: [[Emy Scicluna]], 87, Broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-20-2023.1020277], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/a-tribute-one-malta-leading-opera-researchers-emy-scicluna.1040933]
*Friday 24th March: [[John Saré]] (John Charles Saré), 90, Librarian, Historian, Founder of Aspetti Kulturali Group, (Born 1932) [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/john-sare-24-03-2023] [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-06-12/news/john-sare-lecture-293999/cookie-declaration]
* Tuesday 28 March: Mro.[[Ronald Pisani]], 72, Bandmaster, Marmist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-marmista-skultur-u-kompozitur-ronald-pisani/]
*Tuesday 28 March: [[Nazzareno Vella]], 89, Businessman, Co-Founder of Hal Mann [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/01/tinghataa-l-ahhar-tislima-lil-fundatur-ta-hal-mann-nazzareno-vella/] [https://one.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-ta-nazzareno-vella-il-fundatur-ta-hal-mann/]
* Thursday 30 March: [[Kalċidon (Donald) Buhagiar]], 67, Footballer, Siġġiewi, Floriana, Senglea Ath. [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/the-evergreen-donald-buhagiar.253025], [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=597703199061397&set=a.459452042886514]
*Thursday 30 March: [[Gabriel A Pellegrini]], 78, Art critic, Art connoisseur, Art curator, Painter [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10167815277170341&set=a.10151915686475341] [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/gabriel-pellegrini-30-03-2023] (Born 1945)
* Friday 31 March: [[Joe Falzon]], 90, 'The Powerful Man' [https://www.guidememalta.com/en/meet-a-living-maltese-legend-joe-falzon-the-powerful], [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/bitstream/123456789/57215/1/The%20Powerful%20Joe%20Falzon.pdf]
* Friday 31 March: Dr. [[Mario Rizzo Naudi]],70, Doctor [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/mario-rizzo-naudi-passes-away/], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-01/local-news/Mario-Rizzo-Naudi-PN-candidate-doctor-dies-6736250820],[https://memorial-obituary.com/mario-rizzo-naudi-obituary-pn-candidate-doctor-has-passed-away-death/]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Mons. Richard Borg]], 74, Parish Priest at Floriana, Naxxar, Siġġiewi, Dingli (Born 1948) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-richard-borg/] [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=240289611894921&set=a.210496434874239]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Ann Agius Ferrante]], 97, Politician [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/maltas-first-pn-woman-mp-ann-agius-ferrante-dies-aged-97.1023899], [https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-anna-agius-ferrante-maltas-first-woman-nationalist-mp-has-passed-away-at-97/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122230/pns_first_female_mp_anne_agius_ferrante_dies_at_97_]
*Tuesday 11 April: [[Leo Bartolo]], Actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/thank-you-for-being-a-gentleman-ic-caqqufa-actor-leo-bartolo-passes-away/][https://www.gwida.mt/mt/insellmu-lill-g-a-i-leo-bartolo-l-attur-ta-talent-kbir-li-adem-il-parti-ta-tarcisio-fis-serje-i---aqqufa-strie-fis-sliem-leo] (Born 1950)
*Monday 17 April:[[Sammy Nicholl]], 88, Footballer, Coach, Journalist, Żebbuġ Rangers, Sliema Wanderers, Malta, [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=replay%20(net%20television)], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88.1026062], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-18/football/Malta-football-legend-Sammy-Nicholl-dies-aged-88-6736251178],[https://www.guidememalta.com/en/tributes-pour-in-after-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-passes-away-at-88],[https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2023/04/18/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-plejer-internazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://maltadaily.mt/local-football-icon-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/18/imut-l-eks-plejer-tat-tim-nazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://tvmnews.mt/sport/imut-sammy-nicholl/],[https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-leggendarju-sammy-nicholl/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Ġużepp Agius]], 82, Gozitan Missionary in Brazil (Born 1941) [https://www.facebook.com/parroccamunxar/posts/541304314855593] [https://www.facebook.com/gozodiocese/photos/a.502743723238250/1272383282940953/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Vince Farrugia]], , drummer with Footprints [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-vincent-farrugia-id-drummer-fl-ewwel-snin-tal-grupp-footprints/]
*Monday 8 May: [[Sunny Galea]], 87, Gozitan composer and conductor (Born 1936) [https://www.facebook.com/daniel.vella.549/posts/6787140974648449], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-is-surmast-tal-banda-ghawdxi-sunny-galea/?fbclid=IwAR04Cw6LPExd-FIAM_frEGv15tWDlXNFV4XfYgyUaZoSnOnRNs1Zej8j0sM]
*Thursday 10 May: [[Carlo Cini]], ??,Tradeunionist, [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/exgrtu-president-carlo-cini-passes-away.1031033]
*Tuesday 16 May: [[Paul Zammit Cutajar]], 71, Sports photographer, Music Producer, Travel Writer [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-05-16/local-news/Sports-photographer-Paul-Zammit-Cutajar-passes-away-6736251911] [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/see-later-alligator-musician-photographer-paul-zammit-cutajar-dies.1031861] [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122940/acclaimed_sports_and_travel_photographer_paul_zammit_cutajar_passes_away#.ZGNdxHZBwdU]
*Thursday 15 June: [[Rita Vella Borg]], 50, Disability Activist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/disability-activist-rita-vella-borg-dies-50.1037907]
* Sunday 18 June: [[Nazju Abela]], 83, Teacher, Cjairmen Culture Committee' [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nazju-abela-attivist-u-eks-president-tal-kazin-san-guzepp/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/06/18/imut-nazju-abela-li-kien-attiv-fdiversi-kumitati-tal-pn/],
*Wednesday 21 June: [[Pawlu Cardona]], 70, Gozitan Mons., Archpriest of the Basilica of St. George from 2007-2016 (Born 1953), [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=638867901602079&set=a.477015307787340] [https://www.facebook.com/stgeorge.org.mt/posts/638782328277303]
*Sunday 25 June: [[Brian Mifsud]], id-Deluxe, 60, Footballer, Rabat Ajax [https://newsbook.com.mt/brian-mifsud-id-deluxe-huwa-l-vittma-tal-incident-tat-traffiku-fir-rabat/?fbclid=IwAR3PwNuimDdiFaixBwqa-m0DB9d45ntI34wnKAD5qGuKHWl-Wi4TrHXEMXA] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/you-were-truly-a-deluxe-father-tributes-pour-in-for-brian-mifsud-beloved-former-rabat-ajax-player/]
*Wednesday 28 June: [[Antoine Bonnici Soler]], 85, Musician [https://www.facebook.com/search/posts?q=antoine%20bonnici%20soler], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-july-1-2023.1041032], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/dalg-odu-alliena-mu-i-ist-li-ta-ajtu-kollha-g-all-mu-ika-tir-il-fuq---paul-giordmaina-isellem-il-memorja-ta-persuna-spe-jali]
*Thursday 29 June: [[Andrew Schembri]], 29, [[Brikkuni]] band guitarist and visual artist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-dies-aged-29.1041005], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-06-30/local-news/Brikkuni-s-Andrew-Schembri-dies-aged-29-6736253027], [https://lovinmalta.com/culture/tributes-flood-in-for-beloved-artist-musician-and-light-technician-andrew-schembri/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/music/123713/death_of_brikkuni_guitarist_andrew_schembri_at_29_shocks_arts_community], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/bosta-nies-jin-asdu-bl-a-bar-tal-mewt-ta-andrew-schembri-artist-u-kitarrist-li-miet-fl-et-g-ira-ta-29-sena], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/brikkuni-group-guitarist-dies-aged-29/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/funeral-brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-held-saturday.1041476], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-andrew-schembri.1042547], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/andrew-schembri-laid-rest-mourners-pack-funeral-service.1042481]
*Friday 30 June: Mons. [[Ġużepp Gauci]], 90, Monsigneur, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-guzeppi-gauci-mill-parrocca-tal-katidral-il-belt-victoria/?fbclid=IwAR2johQPvGr3oaSpOpj3Lhls2pWPTlzB45pGsBE5QUxwmdLwR5awaKQxlBQ]
*Sunday 2 July: [[Raymond Bone]], 66, Ex-Footballer Valletta F.C.. Actor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-belti-ray-bone/?fbclid=IwAR2cQ4bHUux47j4hS0ctAyU88BQKk1uFzA2uMiMxMeLDo_xCHQ4QfPSVVbE], [https://talk.mt/imut-ray-bone-l-attur-ta-deceduti/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-ray-bone-best-known-role-deceduti-dies-66.1041344]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Adrian Caruana]], 46. Ex Footballer with Qormi FC, Bocce Player with serveral bocc clubs [https://one.com.mt/bocci-thabbret-il-mewt-tal-plejer-ta-esperjenza-adrian-caruana/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-plejer-tal-loghba-tal-bocci-adrian-caruana-fl-eta-ta-46-sena/], [https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-ta-adrian-caruana-wiehed-mill-aqwa-players-tal-bocci-fmalta/]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Kurt Polidano]], 24. Goalkeeper with Mqabba FC [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1999)
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Josef Grech,]], 27, Actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1996)
*Wednesday 5 July: [[Naged Megally]], ??, Gynaecologist [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/you-will-always-be-our-hero-dr-naged-megallys-daughter-pays-fond-tribute-to-her-father/] [https://talk.mt/imut-dr-naged-megally-wiehed-mill-aqwa-gynecologist-fpajjizna/]
*Thursday 6 July: [[Roberta Magri]], 32, Online journalist and TV actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/streetmedia-rss/you-will-be-missed-roberta-magri-skoperta-editor-and-maltese-actress-dies-aged-32/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/tmut-roberta-magri-id-direttrici-ta-skoperta/] (Born 1990)
*Thursday 13 July: [[Alfred Manché]], 89, Clergy - Parish Priest of Usella (Italy) [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-alfred-manche-19332023.1049116] (Born 1933)
*Monday 17 July: [[Gino Vella]], ??, TV actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-gino-vella-wenzu-l-barman-ta-klassi-ghalina/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/a-bar-kehra-dalg-odu-fl-ewwel-ew-sta-unjiet-ta-klassi-g-alina-niftakruh-dejjem-fuq-is-sett-b-karattru-ferrie-i-ajtier-u-e-emplari], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-07-17/local-news/Klassi-Ghalina-actor-Gino-Vella-passes-away-6736253409]
*Thursday 20 July : [[Alfred Vella Clark]], 79, Franciscan friar, (Born 1943) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-patri-alfred-vella-clark-hadem-hafna-mal-familji-u-l-morda-fsan-pawl-il-bahar/?fbclid=IwAR1UPkYHrqmjRz0skG-Tf-vkbJBgKhopTZ2x-UqUPXe-vUHvCczOogkH1ww], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-fr-alfred-vella-clark-ofm-conv.1047841]
*Monday 24 July : Mons. [[Paul Darmanin]], O.F.M. Cap., 83, Capuchin, Bishop of Garissa, (Born 1940), [https://www.facebook.com/fabian.mangion/posts/10232320984271082]
*Tuesday 25 July: [[Ray Mahoney]], 74, Poet and lyricist [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-l-awtur-u-l-poeta-ray-mohoney-fl-eta-ta-73-sena/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-ray-mahoney-ikona-fil-qasam-letterarju/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/poet-author-lyricist-raymond-mahoney-dies-aged-74.1045891], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-awtur-u-poeta-ray-mahoney/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/theatre_and_dance/124150/ray_mahoney_ensna_author_and_maltese_songbook_poet_dies_at_74]
*Friday 28 July: [[Alfred Scerri]], 81, Ex-Referee, Ex President, Secretary for Sta Venera Lightings [https://www.facebook.com/ReplayNetTelevision] <''- needs proper link!''
*Wednesday 2 August : Mons. [[George (Ġorġ) Tabone]], 82, from the Diocese of Gozo [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=662106389288515&set=a.544785561020599]
*Thursday 3 August: [[Michael Treeby]], 61, Broadcaster, Radio DJ [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-prezentatur-michael-treeby/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/]
*Sunday 6 August: [[Edwin Galea]], 84, Singer [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/06/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/singer-edwin-galea-dies-aged-84/]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Nicky Briffa]], 76, Mqabba Mayor, Magician [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/former-mqabba-mayor-nicky-briffa-dies/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-l-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba-nicky-briffa/], [https://one.com.mt/nicky-briffa-se-jinghata-l-ahhar-tislima-l-gimgha-11-ta-awwissu/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nicky-briffa-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/strie-fis-sliem-nicky-briffa-dejjem-abrieki-b-ala-sindku-tal-imqabba-u-qrib-in-nies-u-l--addiem-il-ministru-julia-farrugia-portelli]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Maryann Kissaun]], 96, Concert pianist and music teacher [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-august-10-2023.1048591], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2005-10-16/local-news/First:-My-Favourite-room---Maryann-Kissaun-82626], [https://www.youtube.com/@maryannkissaun2361]
*Wednesday 9 August: Dr. [[George Coleiro]], 60, Teacher [https://newsbook.com.mt/habbejniek-bla-qies-fhajtek-inhobbuk-ghal-dejjem-marie-louise-coleiro-preca/?fbclid=IwAR2bAfBUevW85Z1PhbCEw-Hao0JYObyPFNmv3XMzRhPzTTDOMeWHHGQuqf8]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Philip Alamango]], 72, Entrapreneur - Alamango Textiles and Bridal [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/i-allina-philip-alamango---bosta-qraba-jaqsmu-l-memorji-tag-hom-tieg-u-spe-jalment-fit-ti-ijiet-tag-hom?fbclid=IwAR2oy22cOagsFmGp8Vit95XQ1Zs3SHh-iNj1aI8_EDqRcVOIS-5nks9tjSg]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Leslie Agius]], 78, Diplomat [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/124464/leslie_agius_a_diplomat], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-ambassador-leslie-agius.1050292]
*Sunday 13 August: [[Joseph Vassallo]], 43, Visual Artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/xokk-ghat-telfa-habta-u-sabta-ta-joseph-vassallo/?fbclid=IwAR38ci34Br7U9jBKD2nR_PiJJAotVpKHvLAljj2Ntxlv9hebWqPYhSq114Q] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/malta-grieves-death-of-43-year-old-artist-and-pn-member-joseph-vassallo/]
*Tuesday 15 August: [[Andrew Borda]], 77, Film collector and Mosta sacristan [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-andrew-borda-indri-s-sagristan/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/one-malta-avid-film-collectors-andrew-borda-dies-aged-77.1049674]
*Tuesday 15 August: [[Joe N. Tabone]], 92, Senior Business Manager [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/joe-n-tabone-firmer-chairman-bov-air-malta-dies.1049587], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-joseph-n-tabone-eks-chairman-tal-bov-u-tal-air-malta/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/124486/former_bov_and_air_malta_chair_joseph_n_tabone_passes_away], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-joseph-n-tabone-19302023.1051691]
*Friday 25 August: [[Dominic Cutajar]], 85, Curator, Art Critic, Co-founder of the Malta Ornithological Society (MOS), [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/dominic-cutajar-85-passes-away/] [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-dominic-cutajar-eks-direttur-tal-muzew-nazzjonali-tal-arti/] (Born 1938)
*Monday 28 August : Fr. [[Joe Inguanez]], 80, Clergy, Sociologist, Director of Discern Research Institute (Born 1943) [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/sociologist-fr-joe-inguanez-dies-aged-80.1052000] [https://newsbook.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-ta-dun-joe-inguanez/]

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[[Category:Deaths]]

Deaths in 2023

2023-08-28T06:48:34Z

Zetakat6: Added entry Dominic Cutajar

'''This is a list of notable deaths associated with Malta in 2023.'''

Any Maltese personality with some connection to culture (in the broadest sense of the word) may be listed here. Additions which do not cite reliable sources will be removed to the [[Talk:Deaths_in_2023|talk page]] for discussion.

A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

* Date: Name, Age, Main reason/s for notability, Established cause of death (if known), References.

'''Please note:''' names are listed under the date of death, not the date it was announced.

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* Tuesday 3 January: [[Silvio Parnis]], 58, Politician and former Member of Parliament, cancer [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-labour-mp-silvio-parnis-dies-aged-58.1004872]
* Wednesday 18 January: [[Victor Grech]], 96, actor [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-victor-grech-dies-96.1007937], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-victor-grech/],[https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/actor-victor-grech-who-will-be-remembered-for-his-part-in-ipokriti-dies/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/jit-abbru-d-dettalji-tal-a-ar-tislima-lill-attur-ma-bub-minn-bosta-victor-grech?fbclid=IwAR15PTqjEFYIscA7-arctvfB0Ax5jlhYHKLHwNf_eRFLfv1Z2sU4g-WhYto],
*Tuesday 24 January: [[Victor Aquilina]], 92, broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/victor-aquilina-pioneer-local-broadcasting-dies-92.1009272], [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-xandar-tar-redifussion/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-dj-malti-tar-rediffusion/]
*Friday 3 February: [[Colin D'Ugo]], 69, [[Country Brothers]] singer [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/colin-d-ugo-03-02-2023], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-february-5-2023.1011660] (born 2 April 1953)
*Monday 6 February: [[Edwin Galea (artist)|Edwin Galea]], 89, artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-artist-edwin-galea/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-chev-edwin-galea-19342023.1013106]
*Tuesday 14 February: [[Anthony Fenech]], 84, lyricist and songwriter [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-anthony-fenech-kiteb-il-bajja-tal-mellieha-fost-xoghlijiet-ohra/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-anthony-fenech.1017408]
*Tuesday 21 February: [[John J. Pace]], 78, bandmaster [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-maestro-john-j-pace/]
*Thursday 23 February: [[Ivan Portanier]], 80, broadcaster [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-xandar-ivan-portanier/?fbclid=IwAR0wpFuCGych5HtUs1RbbOh1ZCf5ogh3XaWSpPtkjzGR_oY5XmNalcsUCy4]
*Monday 27 February : [[Emanuel Abela]], 83, Msida Mayor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-emanuel-abela-eks-sindku-tal-msida/][https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=530053522570527&set=a.190266823215867&type=3] (Born 1939) [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/58584]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[Karistu Abela]], 62, lexicographer and political activist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-ir-rabti-karistu-abela/?fbclid=IwAR3dZIE8e_HsqmF41V5IyJrR-jmFXTrOfeQ6p6tRmfQQx0bIy0cjBP--qmE], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-karistu-abela/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/b-sobg-a-tit-abbar-l-mewt-ta-karistu-abela-adem-afna-fir-ri-erka-tal-lingwa-u-l-kitba-maltija---ar-ikonfraternita-ta-san-u-epp-rabat]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[George Portelli]], 91, actor and first Qormi Mayor [https://one.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-attur-u-kittieb-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR0j7aH3z_NFAKBwyUT9N-QjGPopJIQ5pJqHnjAVxCX8QYgibXi1JMyGHcU], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-l-attur-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR3w24E_wn3vq7Skksz-U3pulAMcVaqEq_gGAEdogrKGJDWytDPaGt4CWEc], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-george-portelli-kien-l-ewwel-sindku-fhal-qormi/?fbclid=IwAR39A7FH5c5OZH74E9eQmd_0kiaSGsQhl4KJyeIl2d3Bhx7H0I43_wZeVU8]
*Wednesday 15 March: [[Edwin Grech]], 94, politician and professor of gynecology [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-minister-edwin-grech-dies.1019365],[https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/121812/edwin_grech_94_passes_away_never_to_see_justice_done_for_daughters_parcel_bomb_murder],[https://lovinmalta.com/malta/karin-grechs-father-edwin-dies-without-seeing-justice-delivered-for-his-daughters-murder/],[https://talk.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-tal-prof-edwin-grech-fl-eta-ta-94-sena/]
* Wednesday 15 March: Mro. [[Emanuel Brincat]], 91, Bandmaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-17-2023.1019710]
* Friday 17 March: [[Emy Scicluna]], 87, Broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-20-2023.1020277], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/a-tribute-one-malta-leading-opera-researchers-emy-scicluna.1040933]
*Friday 24th March: [[John Saré]] (John Charles Saré), 90, Librarian, Historian, Founder of Aspetti Kulturali Group, (Born 1932) [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/john-sare-24-03-2023] [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-06-12/news/john-sare-lecture-293999/cookie-declaration]
* Tuesday 28 March: Mro.[[Ronald Pisani]], 72, Bandmaster, Marmist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-marmista-skultur-u-kompozitur-ronald-pisani/]
*Tuesday 28 March: [[Nazzareno Vella]], 89, Businessman, Co-Founder of Hal Mann [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/01/tinghataa-l-ahhar-tislima-lil-fundatur-ta-hal-mann-nazzareno-vella/] [https://one.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-ta-nazzareno-vella-il-fundatur-ta-hal-mann/]
* Thursday 30 March: [[Kalċidon (Donald) Buhagiar]], 67, Footballer, Siġġiewi, Floriana, Senglea Ath. [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/the-evergreen-donald-buhagiar.253025], [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=597703199061397&set=a.459452042886514]
*Thursday 30 March: [[Gabriel A Pellegrini]], 78, Art critic, Art connoisseur, Art curator, Painter [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10167815277170341&set=a.10151915686475341] [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/gabriel-pellegrini-30-03-2023] (Born 1945)
* Friday 31 March: [[Joe Falzon]], 90, 'The Powerful Man' [https://www.guidememalta.com/en/meet-a-living-maltese-legend-joe-falzon-the-powerful], [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/bitstream/123456789/57215/1/The%20Powerful%20Joe%20Falzon.pdf]
* Friday 31 March: Dr. [[Mario Rizzo Naudi]],70, Doctor [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/mario-rizzo-naudi-passes-away/], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-01/local-news/Mario-Rizzo-Naudi-PN-candidate-doctor-dies-6736250820],[https://memorial-obituary.com/mario-rizzo-naudi-obituary-pn-candidate-doctor-has-passed-away-death/]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Mons. Richard Borg]], 74, Parish Priest at Floriana, Naxxar, Siġġiewi, Dingli (Born 1948) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-richard-borg/] [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=240289611894921&set=a.210496434874239]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Ann Agius Ferrante]], 97, Politician [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/maltas-first-pn-woman-mp-ann-agius-ferrante-dies-aged-97.1023899], [https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-anna-agius-ferrante-maltas-first-woman-nationalist-mp-has-passed-away-at-97/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122230/pns_first_female_mp_anne_agius_ferrante_dies_at_97_]
*Tuesday 11 April: [[Leo Bartolo]], Actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/thank-you-for-being-a-gentleman-ic-caqqufa-actor-leo-bartolo-passes-away/][https://www.gwida.mt/mt/insellmu-lill-g-a-i-leo-bartolo-l-attur-ta-talent-kbir-li-adem-il-parti-ta-tarcisio-fis-serje-i---aqqufa-strie-fis-sliem-leo] (Born 1950)
*Monday 17 April:[[Sammy Nicholl]], 88, Footballer, Coach, Journalist, Żebbuġ Rangers, Sliema Wanderers, Malta, [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=replay%20(net%20television)], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88.1026062], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-18/football/Malta-football-legend-Sammy-Nicholl-dies-aged-88-6736251178],[https://www.guidememalta.com/en/tributes-pour-in-after-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-passes-away-at-88],[https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2023/04/18/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-plejer-internazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://maltadaily.mt/local-football-icon-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/18/imut-l-eks-plejer-tat-tim-nazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://tvmnews.mt/sport/imut-sammy-nicholl/],[https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-leggendarju-sammy-nicholl/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Ġużepp Agius]], 82, Gozitan Missionary in Brazil (Born 1941) [https://www.facebook.com/parroccamunxar/posts/541304314855593] [https://www.facebook.com/gozodiocese/photos/a.502743723238250/1272383282940953/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Vince Farrugia]], , drummer with Footprints [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-vincent-farrugia-id-drummer-fl-ewwel-snin-tal-grupp-footprints/]
*Monday 8 May: [[Sunny Galea]], 87, Gozitan composer and conductor (Born 1936) [https://www.facebook.com/daniel.vella.549/posts/6787140974648449], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-is-surmast-tal-banda-ghawdxi-sunny-galea/?fbclid=IwAR04Cw6LPExd-FIAM_frEGv15tWDlXNFV4XfYgyUaZoSnOnRNs1Zej8j0sM]
*Thursday 10 May: [[Carlo Cini]], ??,Tradeunionist, [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/exgrtu-president-carlo-cini-passes-away.1031033]
*Tuesday 16 May: [[Paul Zammit Cutajar]], 71, Sports photographer, Music Producer, Travel Writer [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-05-16/local-news/Sports-photographer-Paul-Zammit-Cutajar-passes-away-6736251911] [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/see-later-alligator-musician-photographer-paul-zammit-cutajar-dies.1031861] [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122940/acclaimed_sports_and_travel_photographer_paul_zammit_cutajar_passes_away#.ZGNdxHZBwdU]
*Thursday 15 June: [[Rita Vella Borg]], 50, Disability Activist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/disability-activist-rita-vella-borg-dies-50.1037907]
* Sunday 18 June: [[Nazju Abela]], 83, Teacher, Cjairmen Culture Committee' [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nazju-abela-attivist-u-eks-president-tal-kazin-san-guzepp/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/06/18/imut-nazju-abela-li-kien-attiv-fdiversi-kumitati-tal-pn/],
*Wednesday 21 June: [[Pawlu Cardona]], 70, Gozitan Mons., Archpriest of the Basilica of St. George from 2007-2016 (Born 1953), [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=638867901602079&set=a.477015307787340] [https://www.facebook.com/stgeorge.org.mt/posts/638782328277303]
*Sunday 25 June: [[Brian Mifsud]], id-Deluxe, 60, Footballer, Rabat Ajax [https://newsbook.com.mt/brian-mifsud-id-deluxe-huwa-l-vittma-tal-incident-tat-traffiku-fir-rabat/?fbclid=IwAR3PwNuimDdiFaixBwqa-m0DB9d45ntI34wnKAD5qGuKHWl-Wi4TrHXEMXA] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/you-were-truly-a-deluxe-father-tributes-pour-in-for-brian-mifsud-beloved-former-rabat-ajax-player/]
*Wednesday 28 June: [[Antoine Bonnici Soler]], 85, Musician [https://www.facebook.com/search/posts?q=antoine%20bonnici%20soler], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-july-1-2023.1041032], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/dalg-odu-alliena-mu-i-ist-li-ta-ajtu-kollha-g-all-mu-ika-tir-il-fuq---paul-giordmaina-isellem-il-memorja-ta-persuna-spe-jali]
*Thursday 29 June: [[Andrew Schembri]], 29, [[Brikkuni]] band guitarist and visual artist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-dies-aged-29.1041005], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-06-30/local-news/Brikkuni-s-Andrew-Schembri-dies-aged-29-6736253027], [https://lovinmalta.com/culture/tributes-flood-in-for-beloved-artist-musician-and-light-technician-andrew-schembri/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/music/123713/death_of_brikkuni_guitarist_andrew_schembri_at_29_shocks_arts_community], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/bosta-nies-jin-asdu-bl-a-bar-tal-mewt-ta-andrew-schembri-artist-u-kitarrist-li-miet-fl-et-g-ira-ta-29-sena], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/brikkuni-group-guitarist-dies-aged-29/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/funeral-brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-held-saturday.1041476], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-andrew-schembri.1042547], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/andrew-schembri-laid-rest-mourners-pack-funeral-service.1042481]
*Friday 30 June: Mons. [[Ġużepp Gauci]], 90, Monsigneur, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-guzeppi-gauci-mill-parrocca-tal-katidral-il-belt-victoria/?fbclid=IwAR2johQPvGr3oaSpOpj3Lhls2pWPTlzB45pGsBE5QUxwmdLwR5awaKQxlBQ]
*Sunday 2 July: [[Raymond Bone]], 66, Ex-Footballer Valletta F.C.. Actor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-belti-ray-bone/?fbclid=IwAR2cQ4bHUux47j4hS0ctAyU88BQKk1uFzA2uMiMxMeLDo_xCHQ4QfPSVVbE], [https://talk.mt/imut-ray-bone-l-attur-ta-deceduti/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-ray-bone-best-known-role-deceduti-dies-66.1041344]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Adrian Caruana]], 46. Ex Footballer with Qormi FC, Bocce Player with serveral bocc clubs [https://one.com.mt/bocci-thabbret-il-mewt-tal-plejer-ta-esperjenza-adrian-caruana/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-plejer-tal-loghba-tal-bocci-adrian-caruana-fl-eta-ta-46-sena/], [https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-ta-adrian-caruana-wiehed-mill-aqwa-players-tal-bocci-fmalta/]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Kurt Polidano]], 24. Goalkeeper with Mqabba FC [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1999)
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Josef Grech,]], 27, Actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1996)
*Wednesday 5 July: [[Naged Megally]], ??, Gynaecologist [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/you-will-always-be-our-hero-dr-naged-megallys-daughter-pays-fond-tribute-to-her-father/] [https://talk.mt/imut-dr-naged-megally-wiehed-mill-aqwa-gynecologist-fpajjizna/]
*Thursday 6 July: [[Roberta Magri]], 32, Online journalist and TV actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/streetmedia-rss/you-will-be-missed-roberta-magri-skoperta-editor-and-maltese-actress-dies-aged-32/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/tmut-roberta-magri-id-direttrici-ta-skoperta/] (Born 1990)
*Thursday 13 July: [[Alfred Manché]], 89, Clergy - Parish Priest of Usella (Italy) [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-alfred-manche-19332023.1049116] (Born 1933)
*Monday 17 July: [[Gino Vella]], ??, TV actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-gino-vella-wenzu-l-barman-ta-klassi-ghalina/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/a-bar-kehra-dalg-odu-fl-ewwel-ew-sta-unjiet-ta-klassi-g-alina-niftakruh-dejjem-fuq-is-sett-b-karattru-ferrie-i-ajtier-u-e-emplari], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-07-17/local-news/Klassi-Ghalina-actor-Gino-Vella-passes-away-6736253409]
*Thursday 20 July : [[Alfred Vella Clark]], 79, Franciscan friar, (Born 1943) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-patri-alfred-vella-clark-hadem-hafna-mal-familji-u-l-morda-fsan-pawl-il-bahar/?fbclid=IwAR1UPkYHrqmjRz0skG-Tf-vkbJBgKhopTZ2x-UqUPXe-vUHvCczOogkH1ww], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-fr-alfred-vella-clark-ofm-conv.1047841]
*Monday 24 July : Mons. [[Paul Darmanin]], O.F.M. Cap., 83, Capuchin, Bishop of Garissa, (Born 1940), [https://www.facebook.com/fabian.mangion/posts/10232320984271082]
*Tuesday 25 July: [[Ray Mahoney]], 74, Poet and lyricist [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-l-awtur-u-l-poeta-ray-mohoney-fl-eta-ta-73-sena/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-ray-mahoney-ikona-fil-qasam-letterarju/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/poet-author-lyricist-raymond-mahoney-dies-aged-74.1045891], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-awtur-u-poeta-ray-mahoney/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/theatre_and_dance/124150/ray_mahoney_ensna_author_and_maltese_songbook_poet_dies_at_74]
*Friday 28 July: [[Alfred Scerri]], 81, Ex-Referee, Ex President, Secretary for Sta Venera Lightings [https://www.facebook.com/ReplayNetTelevision] <''- needs proper link!''
*Wednesday 2 August : Mons. [[George (Ġorġ) Tabone]], 82, from the Diocese of Gozo [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=662106389288515&set=a.544785561020599]
*Thursday 3 August: [[Michael Treeby]], 61, Broadcaster, Radio DJ [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-prezentatur-michael-treeby/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/]
*Sunday 6 August: [[Edwin Galea]], 84, Singer [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/06/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/singer-edwin-galea-dies-aged-84/]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Nicky Briffa]], 76, Mqabba Mayor, Magician [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/former-mqabba-mayor-nicky-briffa-dies/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-l-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba-nicky-briffa/], [https://one.com.mt/nicky-briffa-se-jinghata-l-ahhar-tislima-l-gimgha-11-ta-awwissu/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nicky-briffa-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/strie-fis-sliem-nicky-briffa-dejjem-abrieki-b-ala-sindku-tal-imqabba-u-qrib-in-nies-u-l--addiem-il-ministru-julia-farrugia-portelli]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Maryann Kissaun]], 96, Concert pianist and music teacher [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-august-10-2023.1048591], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2005-10-16/local-news/First:-My-Favourite-room---Maryann-Kissaun-82626], [https://www.youtube.com/@maryannkissaun2361]
*Wednesday 9 August: Dr. [[George Coleiro]], 60, Teacher [https://newsbook.com.mt/habbejniek-bla-qies-fhajtek-inhobbuk-ghal-dejjem-marie-louise-coleiro-preca/?fbclid=IwAR2bAfBUevW85Z1PhbCEw-Hao0JYObyPFNmv3XMzRhPzTTDOMeWHHGQuqf8]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Philip Alamango]], 72, Entrapreneur - Alamango Textiles and Bridal [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/i-allina-philip-alamango---bosta-qraba-jaqsmu-l-memorji-tag-hom-tieg-u-spe-jalment-fit-ti-ijiet-tag-hom?fbclid=IwAR2oy22cOagsFmGp8Vit95XQ1Zs3SHh-iNj1aI8_EDqRcVOIS-5nks9tjSg]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Leslie Agius]], 78, Diplomat [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/124464/leslie_agius_a_diplomat], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-ambassador-leslie-agius.1050292]
*Sunday 13 August: [[Joseph Vassallo]], 43, Visual Artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/xokk-ghat-telfa-habta-u-sabta-ta-joseph-vassallo/?fbclid=IwAR38ci34Br7U9jBKD2nR_PiJJAotVpKHvLAljj2Ntxlv9hebWqPYhSq114Q] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/malta-grieves-death-of-43-year-old-artist-and-pn-member-joseph-vassallo/]
*Tuesday 15 August: [[Andrew Borda]], 77, Film collector and Mosta sacristan [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-andrew-borda-indri-s-sagristan/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/one-malta-avid-film-collectors-andrew-borda-dies-aged-77.1049674]
*Tuesday 15 August: [[Joe N. Tabone]], 92, Senior Business Manager [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/joe-n-tabone-firmer-chairman-bov-air-malta-dies.1049587], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-joseph-n-tabone-eks-chairman-tal-bov-u-tal-air-malta/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/124486/former_bov_and_air_malta_chair_joseph_n_tabone_passes_away]
*Friday 25 August: [[Dominic Cutajar]], 85, Curator, Art Critic, one of the founders of the Malta Ornithological Society (MOS), [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/dominic-cutajar-85-passes-away/] [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-dominic-cutajar-eks-direttur-tal-muzew-nazzjonali-tal-arti/] (Born 1938)

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[[Category:Deaths]]

Deaths in 2023

2023-08-14T07:07:49Z

Zetakat6: Added Entry Alfred Manche

'''This is a list of notable deaths associated with Malta in 2023.'''

Any Maltese personality with some connection to culture (in the broadest sense of the word) may be listed here. Additions which do not cite reliable sources will be removed to the [[Talk:Deaths_in_2023|talk page]] for discussion.

A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

* Date: Name, Age, Main reason/s for notability, Established cause of death (if known), References.

'''Please note:''' names are listed under the date of death, not the date it was announced.

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* Tuesday 3 January: [[Silvio Parnis]], 58, Politician and former Member of Parliament, cancer [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-labour-mp-silvio-parnis-dies-aged-58.1004872]
* Wednesday 18 January: [[Victor Grech]], 96, actor [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-victor-grech-dies-96.1007937], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-victor-grech/],[https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/actor-victor-grech-who-will-be-remembered-for-his-part-in-ipokriti-dies/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/jit-abbru-d-dettalji-tal-a-ar-tislima-lill-attur-ma-bub-minn-bosta-victor-grech?fbclid=IwAR15PTqjEFYIscA7-arctvfB0Ax5jlhYHKLHwNf_eRFLfv1Z2sU4g-WhYto],
*Tuesday 24 January: [[Victor Aquilina]], 92, broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/victor-aquilina-pioneer-local-broadcasting-dies-92.1009272], [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-xandar-tar-redifussion/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-dj-malti-tar-rediffusion/]
*Friday 3 February: [[Colin D'Ugo]], 69, [[Country Brothers]] singer [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/colin-d-ugo-03-02-2023], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-february-5-2023.1011660] (born 2 April 1953)
*Monday 6 February: [[Edwin Galea (artist)|Edwin Galea]], 89, artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-artist-edwin-galea/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-chev-edwin-galea-19342023.1013106]
*Tuesday 14 February: [[Anthony Fenech]], 84, lyricist and songwriter [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-anthony-fenech-kiteb-il-bajja-tal-mellieha-fost-xoghlijiet-ohra/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-anthony-fenech.1017408]
*Tuesday 21 February: [[John J. Pace]], 78, bandmaster [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-maestro-john-j-pace/]
*Thursday 23 February: [[Ivan Portanier]], 80, broadcaster [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-xandar-ivan-portanier/?fbclid=IwAR0wpFuCGych5HtUs1RbbOh1ZCf5ogh3XaWSpPtkjzGR_oY5XmNalcsUCy4]
*Monday 27 February : [[Emanuel Abela]], 83, Msida Mayor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-emanuel-abela-eks-sindku-tal-msida/][https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=530053522570527&set=a.190266823215867&type=3] (Born 1939) [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/58584]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[Karistu Abela]], 62, lexicographer and political activist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-ir-rabti-karistu-abela/?fbclid=IwAR3dZIE8e_HsqmF41V5IyJrR-jmFXTrOfeQ6p6tRmfQQx0bIy0cjBP--qmE], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-karistu-abela/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/b-sobg-a-tit-abbar-l-mewt-ta-karistu-abela-adem-afna-fir-ri-erka-tal-lingwa-u-l-kitba-maltija---ar-ikonfraternita-ta-san-u-epp-rabat]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[George Portelli]], 91, actor and first Qormi Mayor [https://one.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-attur-u-kittieb-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR0j7aH3z_NFAKBwyUT9N-QjGPopJIQ5pJqHnjAVxCX8QYgibXi1JMyGHcU], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-l-attur-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR3w24E_wn3vq7Skksz-U3pulAMcVaqEq_gGAEdogrKGJDWytDPaGt4CWEc], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-george-portelli-kien-l-ewwel-sindku-fhal-qormi/?fbclid=IwAR39A7FH5c5OZH74E9eQmd_0kiaSGsQhl4KJyeIl2d3Bhx7H0I43_wZeVU8]
*Wednesday 15 March: [[Edwin Grech]], 94, politician and professor of gynecology [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-minister-edwin-grech-dies.1019365],[https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/121812/edwin_grech_94_passes_away_never_to_see_justice_done_for_daughters_parcel_bomb_murder],[https://lovinmalta.com/malta/karin-grechs-father-edwin-dies-without-seeing-justice-delivered-for-his-daughters-murder/],[https://talk.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-tal-prof-edwin-grech-fl-eta-ta-94-sena/]
* Wednesday 15 March: Mro. [[Emanuel Brincat]], 91, Bandmaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-17-2023.1019710]
* Friday 17 March: [[Emy Scicluna]], 87, Broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-20-2023.1020277], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/a-tribute-one-malta-leading-opera-researchers-emy-scicluna.1040933]
*Friday 24th March: [[John Saré]] (John Charles Saré), 90, Librarian, Historian, Founder of Aspetti Kulturali Group, (Born 1932) [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/john-sare-24-03-2023] [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-06-12/news/john-sare-lecture-293999/cookie-declaration]
* Tuesday 28 March: Mro.[[Ronald Pisani]], 72, Bandmaster, Marmist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-marmista-skultur-u-kompozitur-ronald-pisani/]
*Tuesday 28 March: [[Nazzareno Vella]], 89, Businessman, Co-Founder of Hal Mann [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/01/tinghataa-l-ahhar-tislima-lil-fundatur-ta-hal-mann-nazzareno-vella/] [https://one.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-ta-nazzareno-vella-il-fundatur-ta-hal-mann/]
* Thursday 30 March: [[Kalċidon (Donald) Buhagiar]], 67, Footballer, Siġġiewi, Floriana, Senglea Ath. [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/the-evergreen-donald-buhagiar.253025], [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=597703199061397&set=a.459452042886514]
*Thursday 30 March: [[Gabriel A Pellegrini]], 78, Art critic, Art connoisseur, Art curator, Painter [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10167815277170341&set=a.10151915686475341] [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/gabriel-pellegrini-30-03-2023] (Born 1945)
* Friday 31 March: [[Joe Falzon]], 90, 'The Powerful Man' [https://www.guidememalta.com/en/meet-a-living-maltese-legend-joe-falzon-the-powerful], [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/bitstream/123456789/57215/1/The%20Powerful%20Joe%20Falzon.pdf]
* Friday 31 March: Dr. [[Mario Rizzo Naudi]],70, Doctor [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/mario-rizzo-naudi-passes-away/], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-01/local-news/Mario-Rizzo-Naudi-PN-candidate-doctor-dies-6736250820],[https://memorial-obituary.com/mario-rizzo-naudi-obituary-pn-candidate-doctor-has-passed-away-death/]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Mons. Richard Borg]], 74, Parish Priest at Floriana, Naxxar, Siġġiewi, Dingli (Born 1948) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-richard-borg/] [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=240289611894921&set=a.210496434874239]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Ann Agius Ferrante]], 97, Politician [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/maltas-first-pn-woman-mp-ann-agius-ferrante-dies-aged-97.1023899], [https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-anna-agius-ferrante-maltas-first-woman-nationalist-mp-has-passed-away-at-97/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122230/pns_first_female_mp_anne_agius_ferrante_dies_at_97_]
*Tuesday 11 April: [[Leo Bartolo]], Actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/thank-you-for-being-a-gentleman-ic-caqqufa-actor-leo-bartolo-passes-away/][https://www.gwida.mt/mt/insellmu-lill-g-a-i-leo-bartolo-l-attur-ta-talent-kbir-li-adem-il-parti-ta-tarcisio-fis-serje-i---aqqufa-strie-fis-sliem-leo] (Born 1950)
*Monday 17 April:[[Sammy Nicholl]], 88, Footballer, Coach, Journalist, Żebbuġ Rangers, Sliema Wanderers, Malta, [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=replay%20(net%20television)], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88.1026062], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-18/football/Malta-football-legend-Sammy-Nicholl-dies-aged-88-6736251178],[https://www.guidememalta.com/en/tributes-pour-in-after-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-passes-away-at-88],[https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2023/04/18/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-plejer-internazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://maltadaily.mt/local-football-icon-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/18/imut-l-eks-plejer-tat-tim-nazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://tvmnews.mt/sport/imut-sammy-nicholl/],[https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-leggendarju-sammy-nicholl/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Ġużepp Agius]], 82, Gozitan Missionary in Brazil (Born 1941) [https://www.facebook.com/parroccamunxar/posts/541304314855593] [https://www.facebook.com/gozodiocese/photos/a.502743723238250/1272383282940953/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Vince Farrugia]], , drummer with Footprints [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-vincent-farrugia-id-drummer-fl-ewwel-snin-tal-grupp-footprints/]
*Monday 8 May: [[Sunny Galea]], 87, Gozitan composer and conductor (Born 1936) [https://www.facebook.com/daniel.vella.549/posts/6787140974648449], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-is-surmast-tal-banda-ghawdxi-sunny-galea/?fbclid=IwAR04Cw6LPExd-FIAM_frEGv15tWDlXNFV4XfYgyUaZoSnOnRNs1Zej8j0sM]
*Thursday 10 May: [[Carlo Cini]], ??,Tradeunionist, [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/exgrtu-president-carlo-cini-passes-away.1031033]
*Tuesday 16 May: [[Paul Zammit Cutajar]], 71, Sports photographer, Music Producer, Travel Writer [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-05-16/local-news/Sports-photographer-Paul-Zammit-Cutajar-passes-away-6736251911] [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/see-later-alligator-musician-photographer-paul-zammit-cutajar-dies.1031861] [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122940/acclaimed_sports_and_travel_photographer_paul_zammit_cutajar_passes_away#.ZGNdxHZBwdU]
*Thursday 15 June: [[Rita Vella Borg]], 50, Disability Activist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/disability-activist-rita-vella-borg-dies-50.1037907]
* Sunday 18 June: [[Nazju Abela]], 83, Teacher, Cjairmen Culture Committee' [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nazju-abela-attivist-u-eks-president-tal-kazin-san-guzepp/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/06/18/imut-nazju-abela-li-kien-attiv-fdiversi-kumitati-tal-pn/],
*Wednesday 21 June: [[Pawlu Cardona]], 70, Gozitan Mons., Archpriest of the Basilica of St. George from 2007-2016 (Born 1953), [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=638867901602079&set=a.477015307787340] [https://www.facebook.com/stgeorge.org.mt/posts/638782328277303]
*Sunday 25 June: [[Brian Mifsud]], id-Deluxe, 60, Footballer, Rabat Ajax [https://newsbook.com.mt/brian-mifsud-id-deluxe-huwa-l-vittma-tal-incident-tat-traffiku-fir-rabat/?fbclid=IwAR3PwNuimDdiFaixBwqa-m0DB9d45ntI34wnKAD5qGuKHWl-Wi4TrHXEMXA] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/you-were-truly-a-deluxe-father-tributes-pour-in-for-brian-mifsud-beloved-former-rabat-ajax-player/]
*Wednesday 28 June: [[Antoine Bonnici Soler]], 85, Musician [https://www.facebook.com/search/posts?q=antoine%20bonnici%20soler], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-july-1-2023.1041032], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/dalg-odu-alliena-mu-i-ist-li-ta-ajtu-kollha-g-all-mu-ika-tir-il-fuq---paul-giordmaina-isellem-il-memorja-ta-persuna-spe-jali]
*Thursday 29 June: [[Andrew Schembri]], 29, [[Brikkuni]] band guitarist and visual artist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-dies-aged-29.1041005], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-06-30/local-news/Brikkuni-s-Andrew-Schembri-dies-aged-29-6736253027], [https://lovinmalta.com/culture/tributes-flood-in-for-beloved-artist-musician-and-light-technician-andrew-schembri/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/music/123713/death_of_brikkuni_guitarist_andrew_schembri_at_29_shocks_arts_community], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/bosta-nies-jin-asdu-bl-a-bar-tal-mewt-ta-andrew-schembri-artist-u-kitarrist-li-miet-fl-et-g-ira-ta-29-sena], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/brikkuni-group-guitarist-dies-aged-29/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/funeral-brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-held-saturday.1041476], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-andrew-schembri.1042547], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/andrew-schembri-laid-rest-mourners-pack-funeral-service.1042481]
*Friday 30 June: Mons. [[Ġużepp Gauci]], 90, Monsigneur, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-guzeppi-gauci-mill-parrocca-tal-katidral-il-belt-victoria/?fbclid=IwAR2johQPvGr3oaSpOpj3Lhls2pWPTlzB45pGsBE5QUxwmdLwR5awaKQxlBQ]
*Sunday 2 July: [[Raymond Bone]], 66, Ex-Footballer Valletta F.C.. Actor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-belti-ray-bone/?fbclid=IwAR2cQ4bHUux47j4hS0ctAyU88BQKk1uFzA2uMiMxMeLDo_xCHQ4QfPSVVbE], [https://talk.mt/imut-ray-bone-l-attur-ta-deceduti/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-ray-bone-best-known-role-deceduti-dies-66.1041344]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Adrian Caruana]], 46. Ex Footballer with Qormi FC, Bocce Player with serveral bocc clubs [https://one.com.mt/bocci-thabbret-il-mewt-tal-plejer-ta-esperjenza-adrian-caruana/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-plejer-tal-loghba-tal-bocci-adrian-caruana-fl-eta-ta-46-sena/], [https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-ta-adrian-caruana-wiehed-mill-aqwa-players-tal-bocci-fmalta/]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Kurt Polidano]], 24. Goalkeeper with Mqabba FC [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1999)
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Josef Grech,]], 27, Actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1996)
*Wednesday 5 July: [[Naged Megally]], ??, Gynaecologist [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/you-will-always-be-our-hero-dr-naged-megallys-daughter-pays-fond-tribute-to-her-father/] [https://talk.mt/imut-dr-naged-megally-wiehed-mill-aqwa-gynecologist-fpajjizna/]
*Thursday 6 July: [[Roberta Magri]], 32, Online journalist and TV actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/streetmedia-rss/you-will-be-missed-roberta-magri-skoperta-editor-and-maltese-actress-dies-aged-32/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/tmut-roberta-magri-id-direttrici-ta-skoperta/] (Born 1990)
*Thursday 13 July: [[Alfred Manché]], 89, Clergy - Parish Priest of Usella (Italy) [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-alfred-manche-19332023.1049116] (Born 1933)
*Monday 17 July: [[Gino Vella]], ??, TV actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-gino-vella-wenzu-l-barman-ta-klassi-ghalina/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/a-bar-kehra-dalg-odu-fl-ewwel-ew-sta-unjiet-ta-klassi-g-alina-niftakruh-dejjem-fuq-is-sett-b-karattru-ferrie-i-ajtier-u-e-emplari], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-07-17/local-news/Klassi-Ghalina-actor-Gino-Vella-passes-away-6736253409]
*Thursday 20 July : [[Alfred Vella Clark]], 79, Franciscan friar, (Born 1943) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-patri-alfred-vella-clark-hadem-hafna-mal-familji-u-l-morda-fsan-pawl-il-bahar/?fbclid=IwAR1UPkYHrqmjRz0skG-Tf-vkbJBgKhopTZ2x-UqUPXe-vUHvCczOogkH1ww], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-fr-alfred-vella-clark-ofm-conv.1047841]
*Monday 24 July : Mons. [[Paul Darmanin]], O.F.M. Cap., 83, Capuchin, Bishop of Garissa, (Born 1940), [https://www.facebook.com/fabian.mangion/posts/10232320984271082]
*Tuesday 25 July: [[Ray Mahoney]], 74, Poet and lyricist [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-l-awtur-u-l-poeta-ray-mohoney-fl-eta-ta-73-sena/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-ray-mahoney-ikona-fil-qasam-letterarju/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/poet-author-lyricist-raymond-mahoney-dies-aged-74.1045891], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-awtur-u-poeta-ray-mahoney/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/theatre_and_dance/124150/ray_mahoney_ensna_author_and_maltese_songbook_poet_dies_at_74]
*Friday 28 July: [[Alfred Scerri]], 81, Ex-Referee, Ex President, Secretary for Sta Venera Lightings [https://www.facebook.com/ReplayNetTelevision] <''- needs proper link!''
*Wednesday 2 August : Mons. [[George (Ġorġ) Tabone]], 82, from the Diocese of Gozo [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=662106389288515&set=a.544785561020599]
*Thursday 3 August: [[Michael Treeby]], 61, Broadcaster, Radio DJ [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-prezentatur-michael-treeby/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/]
*Sunday 6 August: [[Edwin Galea]], 84, Singer [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/06/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/singer-edwin-galea-dies-aged-84/]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Nicky Briffa]], 76, Mqabba Mayor, Magician [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/former-mqabba-mayor-nicky-briffa-dies/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-l-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba-nicky-briffa/], [https://one.com.mt/nicky-briffa-se-jinghata-l-ahhar-tislima-l-gimgha-11-ta-awwissu/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nicky-briffa-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/strie-fis-sliem-nicky-briffa-dejjem-abrieki-b-ala-sindku-tal-imqabba-u-qrib-in-nies-u-l--addiem-il-ministru-julia-farrugia-portelli]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Maryann Kissaun]], 96, Concert pianist and music teacher [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-august-10-2023.1048591], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2005-10-16/local-news/First:-My-Favourite-room---Maryann-Kissaun-82626], [https://www.youtube.com/@maryannkissaun2361]
*Wednesday 9 August: Dr. [[George Coleiro]], 60, Teacher [https://newsbook.com.mt/habbejniek-bla-qies-fhajtek-inhobbuk-ghal-dejjem-marie-louise-coleiro-preca/?fbclid=IwAR2bAfBUevW85Z1PhbCEw-Hao0JYObyPFNmv3XMzRhPzTTDOMeWHHGQuqf8]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Philip Alamango]], 72, Entrapreneur - Alamango Textiles and Bridal [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/i-allina-philip-alamango---bosta-qraba-jaqsmu-l-memorji-tag-hom-tieg-u-spe-jalment-fit-ti-ijiet-tag-hom?fbclid=IwAR2oy22cOagsFmGp8Vit95XQ1Zs3SHh-iNj1aI8_EDqRcVOIS-5nks9tjSg]
*Sunday 13 August: [[Joseph Vassallo]], 43, Visual Artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/xokk-ghat-telfa-habta-u-sabta-ta-joseph-vassallo/?fbclid=IwAR38ci34Br7U9jBKD2nR_PiJJAotVpKHvLAljj2Ntxlv9hebWqPYhSq114Q] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/malta-grieves-death-of-43-year-old-artist-and-pn-member-joseph-vassallo/]

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Deaths in 2023

2023-08-14T06:42:17Z

Zetakat6: Added entries

'''This is a list of notable deaths associated with Malta in 2023.'''

Any Maltese personality with some connection to culture (in the broadest sense of the word) may be listed here. Additions which do not cite reliable sources will be removed to the [[Talk:Deaths_in_2023|talk page]] for discussion.

A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

* Date: Name, Age, Main reason/s for notability, Established cause of death (if known), References.

'''Please note:''' names are listed under the date of death, not the date it was announced.

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* Tuesday 3 January: [[Silvio Parnis]], 58, Politician and former Member of Parliament, cancer [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-labour-mp-silvio-parnis-dies-aged-58.1004872]
* Wednesday 18 January: [[Victor Grech]], 96, actor [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-victor-grech-dies-96.1007937], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-victor-grech/],[https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/actor-victor-grech-who-will-be-remembered-for-his-part-in-ipokriti-dies/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/jit-abbru-d-dettalji-tal-a-ar-tislima-lill-attur-ma-bub-minn-bosta-victor-grech?fbclid=IwAR15PTqjEFYIscA7-arctvfB0Ax5jlhYHKLHwNf_eRFLfv1Z2sU4g-WhYto],
*Tuesday 24 January: [[Victor Aquilina]], 92, broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/victor-aquilina-pioneer-local-broadcasting-dies-92.1009272], [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-xandar-tar-redifussion/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-victor-aquilina-l-ewwel-dj-malti-tar-rediffusion/]
*Friday 3 February: [[Colin D'Ugo]], 69, [[Country Brothers]] singer [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/colin-d-ugo-03-02-2023], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-february-5-2023.1011660] (born 2 April 1953)
*Monday 6 February: [[Edwin Galea (artist)|Edwin Galea]], 89, artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-artist-edwin-galea/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-chev-edwin-galea-19342023.1013106]
*Tuesday 14 February: [[Anthony Fenech]], 84, lyricist and songwriter [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-anthony-fenech-kiteb-il-bajja-tal-mellieha-fost-xoghlijiet-ohra/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-anthony-fenech.1017408]
*Tuesday 21 February: [[John J. Pace]], 78, bandmaster [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-maestro-john-j-pace/]
*Thursday 23 February: [[Ivan Portanier]], 80, broadcaster [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-xandar-ivan-portanier/?fbclid=IwAR0wpFuCGych5HtUs1RbbOh1ZCf5ogh3XaWSpPtkjzGR_oY5XmNalcsUCy4]
*Monday 27 February : [[Emanuel Abela]], 83, Msida Mayor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-emanuel-abela-eks-sindku-tal-msida/][https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=530053522570527&set=a.190266823215867&type=3] (Born 1939) [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/58584]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[Karistu Abela]], 62, lexicographer and political activist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-ir-rabti-karistu-abela/?fbclid=IwAR3dZIE8e_HsqmF41V5IyJrR-jmFXTrOfeQ6p6tRmfQQx0bIy0cjBP--qmE], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-karistu-abela/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/b-sobg-a-tit-abbar-l-mewt-ta-karistu-abela-adem-afna-fir-ri-erka-tal-lingwa-u-l-kitba-maltija---ar-ikonfraternita-ta-san-u-epp-rabat]
*Tuesday 28 February: [[George Portelli]], 91, actor and first Qormi Mayor [https://one.com.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-attur-u-kittieb-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR0j7aH3z_NFAKBwyUT9N-QjGPopJIQ5pJqHnjAVxCX8QYgibXi1JMyGHcU], [https://skoperta.net/2023/02/28/imut-l-attur-george-portelli/?fbclid=IwAR3w24E_wn3vq7Skksz-U3pulAMcVaqEq_gGAEdogrKGJDWytDPaGt4CWEc], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-george-portelli-kien-l-ewwel-sindku-fhal-qormi/?fbclid=IwAR39A7FH5c5OZH74E9eQmd_0kiaSGsQhl4KJyeIl2d3Bhx7H0I43_wZeVU8]
*Wednesday 15 March: [[Edwin Grech]], 94, politician and professor of gynecology [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/former-minister-edwin-grech-dies.1019365],[https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/121812/edwin_grech_94_passes_away_never_to_see_justice_done_for_daughters_parcel_bomb_murder],[https://lovinmalta.com/malta/karin-grechs-father-edwin-dies-without-seeing-justice-delivered-for-his-daughters-murder/],[https://talk.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-tal-prof-edwin-grech-fl-eta-ta-94-sena/]
* Wednesday 15 March: Mro. [[Emanuel Brincat]], 91, Bandmaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-17-2023.1019710]
* Friday 17 March: [[Emy Scicluna]], 87, Broadcaster [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-march-20-2023.1020277], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/a-tribute-one-malta-leading-opera-researchers-emy-scicluna.1040933]
*Friday 24th March: [[John Saré]] (John Charles Saré), 90, Librarian, Historian, Founder of Aspetti Kulturali Group, (Born 1932) [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/john-sare-24-03-2023] [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2011-06-12/news/john-sare-lecture-293999/cookie-declaration]
* Tuesday 28 March: Mro.[[Ronald Pisani]], 72, Bandmaster, Marmist [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-marmista-skultur-u-kompozitur-ronald-pisani/]
*Tuesday 28 March: [[Nazzareno Vella]], 89, Businessman, Co-Founder of Hal Mann [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/01/tinghataa-l-ahhar-tislima-lil-fundatur-ta-hal-mann-nazzareno-vella/] [https://one.com.mt/thabbret-il-mewt-ta-nazzareno-vella-il-fundatur-ta-hal-mann/]
* Thursday 30 March: [[Kalċidon (Donald) Buhagiar]], 67, Footballer, Siġġiewi, Floriana, Senglea Ath. [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/the-evergreen-donald-buhagiar.253025], [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=597703199061397&set=a.459452042886514]
*Thursday 30 March: [[Gabriel A Pellegrini]], 78, Art critic, Art connoisseur, Art curator, Painter [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10167815277170341&set=a.10151915686475341] [https://www.rip.com.mt/obituary/gabriel-pellegrini-30-03-2023] (Born 1945)
* Friday 31 March: [[Joe Falzon]], 90, 'The Powerful Man' [https://www.guidememalta.com/en/meet-a-living-maltese-legend-joe-falzon-the-powerful], [https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/bitstream/123456789/57215/1/The%20Powerful%20Joe%20Falzon.pdf]
* Friday 31 March: Dr. [[Mario Rizzo Naudi]],70, Doctor [https://newsbook.com.mt/en/mario-rizzo-naudi-passes-away/], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-01/local-news/Mario-Rizzo-Naudi-PN-candidate-doctor-dies-6736250820],[https://memorial-obituary.com/mario-rizzo-naudi-obituary-pn-candidate-doctor-has-passed-away-death/]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Mons. Richard Borg]], 74, Parish Priest at Floriana, Naxxar, Siġġiewi, Dingli (Born 1948) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-richard-borg/] [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=240289611894921&set=a.210496434874239]
*Thursday 6 April: [[Ann Agius Ferrante]], 97, Politician [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/maltas-first-pn-woman-mp-ann-agius-ferrante-dies-aged-97.1023899], [https://lovinmalta.com/news/watch-anna-agius-ferrante-maltas-first-woman-nationalist-mp-has-passed-away-at-97/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122230/pns_first_female_mp_anne_agius_ferrante_dies_at_97_]
*Tuesday 11 April: [[Leo Bartolo]], Actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/thank-you-for-being-a-gentleman-ic-caqqufa-actor-leo-bartolo-passes-away/][https://www.gwida.mt/mt/insellmu-lill-g-a-i-leo-bartolo-l-attur-ta-talent-kbir-li-adem-il-parti-ta-tarcisio-fis-serje-i---aqqufa-strie-fis-sliem-leo] (Born 1950)
*Monday 17 April:[[Sammy Nicholl]], 88, Footballer, Coach, Journalist, Żebbuġ Rangers, Sliema Wanderers, Malta, [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=replay%20(net%20television)], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88.1026062], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-04-18/football/Malta-football-legend-Sammy-Nicholl-dies-aged-88-6736251178],[https://www.guidememalta.com/en/tributes-pour-in-after-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-passes-away-at-88],[https://sportsdesk.com.mt/2023/04/18/malta-football-legend-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-eks-plejer-internazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://maltadaily.mt/local-football-icon-sammy-nicholl-dies-aged-88/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/04/18/imut-l-eks-plejer-tat-tim-nazzjonali-malti-sammy-nicholl/],[https://tvmnews.mt/sport/imut-sammy-nicholl/],[https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-tal-leggendarju-sammy-nicholl/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Ġużepp Agius]], 82, Gozitan Missionary in Brazil (Born 1941) [https://www.facebook.com/parroccamunxar/posts/541304314855593] [https://www.facebook.com/gozodiocese/photos/a.502743723238250/1272383282940953/]
*Wednesday 19 April: [[Vince Farrugia]], , drummer with Footprints [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-vincent-farrugia-id-drummer-fl-ewwel-snin-tal-grupp-footprints/]
*Monday 8 May: [[Sunny Galea]], 87, Gozitan composer and conductor (Born 1936) [https://www.facebook.com/daniel.vella.549/posts/6787140974648449], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-is-surmast-tal-banda-ghawdxi-sunny-galea/?fbclid=IwAR04Cw6LPExd-FIAM_frEGv15tWDlXNFV4XfYgyUaZoSnOnRNs1Zej8j0sM]
*Thursday 10 May: [[Carlo Cini]], ??,Tradeunionist, [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/exgrtu-president-carlo-cini-passes-away.1031033]
*Tuesday 16 May: [[Paul Zammit Cutajar]], 71, Sports photographer, Music Producer, Travel Writer [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-05-16/local-news/Sports-photographer-Paul-Zammit-Cutajar-passes-away-6736251911] [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/see-later-alligator-musician-photographer-paul-zammit-cutajar-dies.1031861] [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/122940/acclaimed_sports_and_travel_photographer_paul_zammit_cutajar_passes_away#.ZGNdxHZBwdU]
*Thursday 15 June: [[Rita Vella Borg]], 50, Disability Activist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/disability-activist-rita-vella-borg-dies-50.1037907]
* Sunday 18 June: [[Nazju Abela]], 83, Teacher, Cjairmen Culture Committee' [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nazju-abela-attivist-u-eks-president-tal-kazin-san-guzepp/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/06/18/imut-nazju-abela-li-kien-attiv-fdiversi-kumitati-tal-pn/],
*Wednesday 21 June: [[Pawlu Cardona]], 70, Gozitan Mons., Archpriest of the Basilica of St. George from 2007-2016 (Born 1953), [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=638867901602079&set=a.477015307787340] [https://www.facebook.com/stgeorge.org.mt/posts/638782328277303]
*Sunday 25 June: [[Brian Mifsud]], id-Deluxe, 60, Footballer, Rabat Ajax [https://newsbook.com.mt/brian-mifsud-id-deluxe-huwa-l-vittma-tal-incident-tat-traffiku-fir-rabat/?fbclid=IwAR3PwNuimDdiFaixBwqa-m0DB9d45ntI34wnKAD5qGuKHWl-Wi4TrHXEMXA] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/you-were-truly-a-deluxe-father-tributes-pour-in-for-brian-mifsud-beloved-former-rabat-ajax-player/]
*Wednesday 28 June: [[Antoine Bonnici Soler]], 85, Musician [https://www.facebook.com/search/posts?q=antoine%20bonnici%20soler], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-july-1-2023.1041032], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/dalg-odu-alliena-mu-i-ist-li-ta-ajtu-kollha-g-all-mu-ika-tir-il-fuq---paul-giordmaina-isellem-il-memorja-ta-persuna-spe-jali]
*Thursday 29 June: [[Andrew Schembri]], 29, [[Brikkuni]] band guitarist and visual artist [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-dies-aged-29.1041005], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-06-30/local-news/Brikkuni-s-Andrew-Schembri-dies-aged-29-6736253027], [https://lovinmalta.com/culture/tributes-flood-in-for-beloved-artist-musician-and-light-technician-andrew-schembri/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/music/123713/death_of_brikkuni_guitarist_andrew_schembri_at_29_shocks_arts_community], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/bosta-nies-jin-asdu-bl-a-bar-tal-mewt-ta-andrew-schembri-artist-u-kitarrist-li-miet-fl-et-g-ira-ta-29-sena], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/brikkuni-group-guitarist-dies-aged-29/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/funeral-brikkuni-guitarist-andrew-schembri-held-saturday.1041476], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-andrew-schembri.1042547], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/andrew-schembri-laid-rest-mourners-pack-funeral-service.1042481]
*Friday 30 June: Mons. [[Ġużepp Gauci]], 90, Monsigneur, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-mons-guzeppi-gauci-mill-parrocca-tal-katidral-il-belt-victoria/?fbclid=IwAR2johQPvGr3oaSpOpj3Lhls2pWPTlzB45pGsBE5QUxwmdLwR5awaKQxlBQ]
*Sunday 2 July: [[Raymond Bone]], 66, Ex-Footballer Valletta F.C.. Actor, [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-attur-belti-ray-bone/?fbclid=IwAR2cQ4bHUux47j4hS0ctAyU88BQKk1uFzA2uMiMxMeLDo_xCHQ4QfPSVVbE], [https://talk.mt/imut-ray-bone-l-attur-ta-deceduti/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/actor-ray-bone-best-known-role-deceduti-dies-66.1041344]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Adrian Caruana]], 46. Ex Footballer with Qormi FC, Bocce Player with serveral bocc clubs [https://one.com.mt/bocci-thabbret-il-mewt-tal-plejer-ta-esperjenza-adrian-caruana/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-plejer-tal-loghba-tal-bocci-adrian-caruana-fl-eta-ta-46-sena/], [https://talk.mt/tithabbar-il-mewt-ta-adrian-caruana-wiehed-mill-aqwa-players-tal-bocci-fmalta/]
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Kurt Polidano]], 24. Goalkeeper with Mqabba FC [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1999)
*Tuesday 4 July: [[Josef Grech,]], 27, Actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-goalkeeper-kurt-polidano-fl-eta-ta-24-sena/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/123768/deaths_of_mqabba_goalie_and_dwal_odda_actor_shock_friends_and_family] (Born 1996)
*Wednesday 5 July: [[Naged Megally]], ??, Gynaecologist [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/you-will-always-be-our-hero-dr-naged-megallys-daughter-pays-fond-tribute-to-her-father/] [https://talk.mt/imut-dr-naged-megally-wiehed-mill-aqwa-gynecologist-fpajjizna/]
*Thursday 6 July: [[Roberta Magri]], 32, Online journalist and TV actor [https://lovinmalta.com/news/streetmedia-rss/you-will-be-missed-roberta-magri-skoperta-editor-and-maltese-actress-dies-aged-32/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/tmut-roberta-magri-id-direttrici-ta-skoperta/] (Born 1990)
*Monday 17 July: [[Gino Vella]], ??, TV actor [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-gino-vella-wenzu-l-barman-ta-klassi-ghalina/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/a-bar-kehra-dalg-odu-fl-ewwel-ew-sta-unjiet-ta-klassi-g-alina-niftakruh-dejjem-fuq-is-sett-b-karattru-ferrie-i-ajtier-u-e-emplari], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-07-17/local-news/Klassi-Ghalina-actor-Gino-Vella-passes-away-6736253409]
*Thursday 20 July : [[Alfred Vella Clark]], 79, Franciscan friar, (Born 1943) [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-patri-alfred-vella-clark-hadem-hafna-mal-familji-u-l-morda-fsan-pawl-il-bahar/?fbclid=IwAR1UPkYHrqmjRz0skG-Tf-vkbJBgKhopTZ2x-UqUPXe-vUHvCczOogkH1ww], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-rev-fr-alfred-vella-clark-ofm-conv.1047841]
*Monday 24 July : Mons. [[Paul Darmanin]], O.F.M. Cap., 83, Capuchin, Bishop of Garissa, (Born 1940), [https://www.facebook.com/fabian.mangion/posts/10232320984271082]
*Tuesday 25 July: [[Ray Mahoney]], 74, Poet and lyricist [https://tvmnews.mt/news/imut-l-awtur-u-l-poeta-ray-mohoney-fl-eta-ta-73-sena/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-ray-mahoney-ikona-fil-qasam-letterarju/], [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/poet-author-lyricist-raymond-mahoney-dies-aged-74.1045891], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-l-awtur-u-poeta-ray-mahoney/], [https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/arts/theatre_and_dance/124150/ray_mahoney_ensna_author_and_maltese_songbook_poet_dies_at_74]
*Friday 28 July: [[Alfred Scerri]], 81, Ex-Referee, Ex President, Secretary for Sta Venera Lightings [https://www.facebook.com/ReplayNetTelevision] <''- needs proper link!''
*Wednesday 2 August : Mons. [[George (Ġorġ) Tabone]], 82, from the Diocese of Gozo [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=662106389288515&set=a.544785561020599]
*Thursday 3 August: [[Michael Treeby]], 61, Broadcaster, Radio DJ [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-prezentatur-michael-treeby/],[https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/03/imut-il-prezentatur-ta-net-fm-michael-treeby/]
*Sunday 6 August: [[Edwin Galea]], 84, Singer [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://netnews.com.mt/2023/08/06/imut-il-kantant-edwin-galea/], [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/singer-edwin-galea-dies-aged-84/]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Nicky Briffa]], 76, Mqabba Mayor, Magician [https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/former-mqabba-mayor-nicky-briffa-dies/], [https://one.com.mt/imut-l-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba-nicky-briffa/], [https://one.com.mt/nicky-briffa-se-jinghata-l-ahhar-tislima-l-gimgha-11-ta-awwissu/], [https://newsbook.com.mt/imut-nicky-briffa-eks-sindku-tal-imqabba/], [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/strie-fis-sliem-nicky-briffa-dejjem-abrieki-b-ala-sindku-tal-imqabba-u-qrib-in-nies-u-l--addiem-il-ministru-julia-farrugia-portelli]
*Tuesday 8 August: [[Maryann Kissaun]], 96, Concert pianist and music teacher [https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/announcements-august-10-2023.1048591], [https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2005-10-16/local-news/First:-My-Favourite-room---Maryann-Kissaun-82626], [https://www.youtube.com/@maryannkissaun2361]
*Wednesday 9 August: Dr. [[George Coleiro]], 60, Teacher [https://newsbook.com.mt/habbejniek-bla-qies-fhajtek-inhobbuk-ghal-dejjem-marie-louise-coleiro-preca/?fbclid=IwAR2bAfBUevW85Z1PhbCEw-Hao0JYObyPFNmv3XMzRhPzTTDOMeWHHGQuqf8]
*Saturday 12 August: [[Philip Alamango]], 72, Entrapreneur - Alamango Textiles and Bridal [https://www.gwida.mt/mt/i-allina-philip-alamango---bosta-qraba-jaqsmu-l-memorji-tag-hom-tieg-u-spe-jalment-fit-ti-ijiet-tag-hom?fbclid=IwAR2oy22cOagsFmGp8Vit95XQ1Zs3SHh-iNj1aI8_EDqRcVOIS-5nks9tjSg]
*Sunday 13 August: [[Joseph Vassallo]], 43, Visual Artist [https://newsbook.com.mt/xokk-ghat-telfa-habta-u-sabta-ta-joseph-vassallo/?fbclid=IwAR38ci34Br7U9jBKD2nR_PiJJAotVpKHvLAljj2Ntxlv9hebWqPYhSq114Q] [https://lovinmalta.com/news/malta-grieves-death-of-43-year-old-artist-and-pn-member-joseph-vassallo/]

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Sunny Galea

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[[File:sunnygalea.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Mro. Sunny Galea]]
Mro. '''Sunny Galea (1936-2023)''' born in, [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]]. He has been a clarinet soloist with the [[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] of [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] for the past 25 years after joining the Band in 1955. He studied clarinet under the direction of Mro. [[Guzeppi Spiteri]] and Mro. [[Edgar Lowell]], the latter, a former conductor of the Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863 itself. He also studied the violin under Mro. [[Ganni Vella]], Mro. [[Dwardu Azzopardi]] and Mro. [[George Spiteri]].

He started taking harmony lessons in 1960 under the tuition of Mro. [[Carmelo Pace]] and was awarded a diploma in Musical Composition (A.L.C.M.) from the London College of Music. . He was a music teacher at local primary and secondary schools for over16 years.

He has been the clarinet soloist of the [[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] of [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] for 25 years. As a profession he was a Music Teacher at local Primary and Secondary Schools. He started violin lessons at an early age and is currently the leader of various orchestras in Gozo.

Mro. Galea is a noted composer of several festive band marches, funeral marches, religious and popular hymns in Malta and Gozo, village hymns as well as for several school hymns written during his time as music teacher. He was also commissioned to compose popular hymns for the Maltese Band Clubs in Canada and Australia. He made several musical arrangements for band and for orchestra, amongst which are four clarinet concertos. He composed classical pieces which have been performed by local and foreign bands. His compositions include Preludio in Sol minore, Marcia Sinfonica - Aria di Festa, Sarabanda Gioiosa, Elégie, Romance in A Flat, Serenity – A Tribute to Gozo and three overtures.

Sunny Galea also distinguished himself through the composition of various band marches and popular hymns such as ''Innu lill-Qalb ta’ Ġesu'' and ''Innu ta’ Inkurunazzjoni'' for the feast of Fontana, ''Innu lill-Madonna tal-Vizitazzjoni'' for the feast of [[Għarb]] the popular hymn ''Lil San Gorg Martri - Ġmiel u Ġawhra'' for the feast of [[St. George]] in Victoria, ''Lill-Madonna taċ-Ċintura'', for the feast of [[il-Gudja]] and ''Innu lill-Fontana'' which was commissioned by the [[Fontana Local Council]]. Recently he also composed a new hymn ''Lill-Madonna ta’ Loreto'' which will be inaugurated in the forthcoming [[Għajnsielem]] feast in August. He also wrote four arrangements for clarinet solo and band.

In 1998, Mro. Galea started to hold music lessons and trainee sessions for the students of the “La Stella Band”. He also conducted the Band in the absence of its musical director, Prof. Joseph Vella, followed by his appointment as Assistant Musical Director of the ”La Stella Band”.

Mro. Galea held the post of Assistant Band Master of the Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863 of Victoria.
After the resignation of Mro. [[Joseph Nazzareno Summut]] who rendered after 20 years of sterling service to the Band. The Gozitan conductor Mro. Sunny Galea from Victoria. was appointed Musical Director of [[Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem)]], Gozo, in February 2003. In 2005, Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem) launched a compact disc of twelve festive band marches, chosen from amongst his best compositions dating from 1961 onwards.

== Profil bil-Malti ==
Mro. Sunny Galea (1936-2023) imwieled ir-Rabat, Għawdex. Ilu solista tal-klarinett mas-[[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] tar-Rabat [[Għawdex]] għal dawn l-aħħar 25 sena wara li ngħaqad mal-Banda fl-1955. Studja l-klarinett taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro. [[Guzeppi Spiteri]] u Mro. [[Edgar Lowell]], dan tal-aħħar, eks direttur tas-Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863 stess. Studja wkoll il-vjolin taħt Mro. Ganni Vella, Mro. [[Dwardu Azzopardi]] u Mro. [[George Spiteri]].

Beda jieħu lezzjonijiet tal-armonija fl-1960 taħt it-tagħlim ta’ Mro. [[Carmelo Pace]] u ngħata diploma fil-Kompożizzjoni Mużikali (A.L.C.M.) mil-London College of Music. . Huwa kien għalliem tal-mużika fl-iskejjel primarji u sekondarji lokali għal aktar minn 16-il sena.

Huwa kien is-solista tal-klarinett tas-[[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] tar-Rabat Għawdex għal 25 sena. Bħala professjoni kien Għalliem tal-Mużika fl-Iskejjel Primarji u Sekondarji lokali. Beda l-lezzjonijiet tal-vjolin minn età żgħira u bħalissa huwa mexxej ta’ diversi orkestri f’Għawdex.

Mro. Galea huwa kompożitur magħruf ta’ diversi marċi tal-banda tal-festi, marċi funebri, innijiet reliġjużi u popolari f’Malta u Għawdex, innijiet tar-raħal kif ukoll għal diversi innijiet tal-iskola miktuba fi żmienu bħala għalliem tal-mużika. Ġie kkummissjonat ukoll biex jikkomponi innijiet popolari għall-Każini tal-Banda Maltin fil-Kanada u l-Awstralja. Huwa għamel diversi arranġamenti mużikali għall-banda u għall-orkestra, fosthom erba' kunċerti għall-klarinett. Huwa kkompona siltiet klassiċi li ġew esegwiti minn baned lokali u barranin. Il-kompożizzjonijiet tiegħu jinkludu Preludio in Sol minore, Marcia Sinfonica - Aria di Festa, Sarabanda Gioiosa, Elégie, Romance in A Flat, Serenity – A Tribute to Gozo u tliet overtures.

Sunny Galea ddistingwa ruħu wkoll permezz tal-kompożizzjoni ta’ diversi marċi tal-banda u innijiet popolari bħal Innu lill-Qalb ta’ Ġesu u Innu ta’ Inkurunazzjoni għall-festa tal-Fontana, Innu lill-Madonna tal-Viżitazzjoni għall-festa tal-[[Għarb]] l-innu popolari. Lil San Gorg Martri - Ġmiel u Ġawhra għall-festa ta’ San Ġorġ fir-Rabat, Lill-Madonna taċ-Ċintura, għall-festa tal-[[Gudja]] u Innu lill-Fontana li ġiet ikkummissjonata mill-[[Kunsill Lokali tal-Fontana]]. Dan l-aħħar ikkompona wkoll innu ġdid Lill-Madonna ta’ Loreto li se jiġi inawgurat fil-festa li ġejja ta’ Għajnsielem f’Awwissu. Kiteb ukoll erba’ arranġamenti għall-klarinett solo u band.

Fl-1998, Mro. Galea beda jorganizza lezzjonijiet tal-mużika u sessjonijiet ta’ trainee għall-istudenti tal-“Banda La Stella”. Mexxa wkoll il-Banda fin-nuqqas tad-direttur mużikali tagħha, il-Prof. Joseph Vella, segwit mill-ħatra tiegħu bħala Assistent Direttur Mużikali tal-”Banda La Stella”.

Mro. Galea okkupa l-kariga ta’ Assistent Surmast tas-Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D.1863 tar-Rabat. Wara r-riżenja ta’ Mro. Joseph Nazzareno Summut li ta wara 20 sena servizz sterlin lill-Banda. Il-konduttur Għawdxi Mro. Sunny Galea mir-Rabat. inħatar Direttur Mużikali tal-Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem), Għawdex, fi Frar 2003. Fl-2005, l-Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem) nediet compact disc ta’ tnax-il marċ tal-banda tal-festa, magħżula minn fost l-aqwa kompożizzjonijiet tiegħu li jmorru mill-1961 ‘il quddiem.

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Sunny Galea

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[[File:sunnygalea.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Mro. Sunny Galea]]
Mro. '''Sunny Galea''' born in 1936, [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]]. He has been a clarinet soloist with the [[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] of [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] for the past 25 years after joining the Band in 1955. He studied clarinet under the direction of Mro. [[Guzeppi Spiteri]] and Mro. [[Edgar Lowell]], the latter, a former conductor of the Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863 itself. He also studied the violin under Mro. [[Ganni Vella]], Mro. [[Dwardu Azzopardi]] and Mro. [[George Spiteri]].

He started taking harmony lessons in 1960 under the tuition of Mro. [[Carmelo Pace]] and was awarded a diploma in Musical Composition (A.L.C.M.) from the London College of Music. . He was a music teacher at local primary and secondary schools for over16 years.

He has been the clarinet soloist of the [[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] of [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] for 25 years. As a profession he was a Music Teacher at local Primary and Secondary Schools. He started violin lessons at an early age and is currently the leader of various orchestras in Gozo.

Mro. Galea is a noted composer of several festive band marches, funeral marches, religious and popular hymns in Malta and Gozo, village hymns as well as for several school hymns written during his time as music teacher. He was also commissioned to compose popular hymns for the Maltese Band Clubs in Canada and Australia. He made several musical arrangements for band and for orchestra, amongst which are four clarinet concertos. He composed classical pieces which have been performed by local and foreign bands. His compositions include Preludio in Sol minore, Marcia Sinfonica - Aria di Festa, Sarabanda Gioiosa, Elégie, Romance in A Flat, Serenity – A Tribute to Gozo and three overtures.

Sunny Galea also distinguished himself through the composition of various band marches and popular hymns such as ''Innu lill-Qalb ta’ Ġesu'' and ''Innu ta’ Inkurunazzjoni'' for the feast of Fontana, ''Innu lill-Madonna tal-Vizitazzjoni'' for the feast of [[Għarb]] the popular hymn ''Lil San Gorg Martri - Ġmiel u Ġawhra'' for the feast of [[St. George]] in Victoria, ''Lill-Madonna taċ-Ċintura'', for the feast of [[il-Gudja]] and ''Innu lill-Fontana'' which was commissioned by the [[Fontana Local Council]]. Recently he also composed a new hymn ''Lill-Madonna ta’ Loreto'' which will be inaugurated in the forthcoming [[Għajnsielem]] feast in August. He also wrote four arrangements for clarinet solo and band.

In 1998, Mro. Galea started to hold music lessons and trainee sessions for the students of the “La Stella Band”. He also conducted the Band in the absence of its musical director, Prof. Joseph Vella, followed by his appointment as Assistant Musical Director of the ”La Stella Band”.

Mro. Galea held the post of Assistant Band Master of the Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863 of Victoria.
After the resignation of Mro. [[Joseph Nazzareno Summut]] who rendered after 20 years of sterling service to the Band. The Gozitan conductor Mro. Sunny Galea from Victoria. was appointed Musical Director of [[Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem)]], Gozo, in February 2003. In 2005, Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem) launched a compact disc of twelve festive band marches, chosen from amongst his best compositions dating from 1961 onwards.

== Profil bil-Malti ==
Mro. Sunny Galea imwieled ir-Rabat, Għawdex. Ilu solista tal-klarinett mas-[[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] tar-Rabat [[Għawdex]] għal dawn l-aħħar 25 sena wara li ngħaqad mal-Banda fl-1955. Studja l-klarinett taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro. [[Guzeppi Spiteri]] u Mro. [[Edgar Lowell]], dan tal-aħħar, eks direttur tas-Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863 stess. Studja wkoll il-vjolin taħt Mro. Ganni Vella, Mro. [[Dwardu Azzopardi]] u Mro. [[George Spiteri]].

Beda jieħu lezzjonijiet tal-armonija fl-1960 taħt it-tagħlim ta’ Mro. [[Carmelo Pace]] u ngħata diploma fil-Kompożizzjoni Mużikali (A.L.C.M.) mil-London College of Music. . Huwa kien għalliem tal-mużika fl-iskejjel primarji u sekondarji lokali għal aktar minn 16-il sena.

Huwa kien is-solista tal-klarinett tas-[[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] tar-Rabat Għawdex għal 25 sena. Bħala professjoni kien Għalliem tal-Mużika fl-Iskejjel Primarji u Sekondarji lokali. Beda l-lezzjonijiet tal-vjolin minn età żgħira u bħalissa huwa mexxej ta’ diversi orkestri f’Għawdex.

Mro. Galea huwa kompożitur magħruf ta’ diversi marċi tal-banda tal-festi, marċi funebri, innijiet reliġjużi u popolari f’Malta u Għawdex, innijiet tar-raħal kif ukoll għal diversi innijiet tal-iskola miktuba fi żmienu bħala għalliem tal-mużika. Ġie kkummissjonat ukoll biex jikkomponi innijiet popolari għall-Każini tal-Banda Maltin fil-Kanada u l-Awstralja. Huwa għamel diversi arranġamenti mużikali għall-banda u għall-orkestra, fosthom erba' kunċerti għall-klarinett. Huwa kkompona siltiet klassiċi li ġew esegwiti minn baned lokali u barranin. Il-kompożizzjonijiet tiegħu jinkludu Preludio in Sol minore, Marcia Sinfonica - Aria di Festa, Sarabanda Gioiosa, Elégie, Romance in A Flat, Serenity – A Tribute to Gozo u tliet overtures.

Sunny Galea ddistingwa ruħu wkoll permezz tal-kompożizzjoni ta’ diversi marċi tal-banda u innijiet popolari bħal Innu lill-Qalb ta’ Ġesu u Innu ta’ Inkurunazzjoni għall-festa tal-Fontana, Innu lill-Madonna tal-Viżitazzjoni għall-festa tal-[[Għarb]] l-innu popolari. Lil San Gorg Martri - Ġmiel u Ġawhra għall-festa ta’ San Ġorġ fir-Rabat, Lill-Madonna taċ-Ċintura, għall-festa tal-[[Gudja]] u Innu lill-Fontana li ġiet ikkummissjonata mill-[[Kunsill Lokali tal-Fontana]]. Dan l-aħħar ikkompona wkoll innu ġdid Lill-Madonna ta’ Loreto li se jiġi inawgurat fil-festa li ġejja ta’ Għajnsielem f’Awwissu. Kiteb ukoll erba’ arranġamenti għall-klarinett solo u band.

Fl-1998, Mro. Galea beda jorganizza lezzjonijiet tal-mużika u sessjonijiet ta’ trainee għall-istudenti tal-“Banda La Stella”. Mexxa wkoll il-Banda fin-nuqqas tad-direttur mużikali tagħha, il-Prof. Joseph Vella, segwit mill-ħatra tiegħu bħala Assistent Direttur Mużikali tal-”Banda La Stella”.

Mro. Galea okkupa l-kariga ta’ Assistent Surmast tas-Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D.1863 tar-Rabat. Wara r-riżenja ta’ Mro. Joseph Nazzareno Summut li ta wara 20 sena servizz sterlin lill-Banda. Il-konduttur Għawdxi Mro. Sunny Galea mir-Rabat. inħatar Direttur Mużikali tal-Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem), Għawdex, fi Frar 2003. Fl-2005, l-Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem) nediet compact disc ta’ tnax-il marċ tal-banda tal-festa, magħżula minn fost l-aqwa kompożizzjonijiet tiegħu li jmorru mill-1961 ‘il quddiem.

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Sunny Galea

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[[File:sunnygalea.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Mro. Sunny Galea]]
Mro. '''Sunny Galea''' born at [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]]. He has been a clarinet soloist with the [[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] of [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] for the past 25 years after joining the Band in 1955. He studied clarinet under the direction of Mro. [[Guzeppi Spiteri]] and Mro. [[Edgar Lowell]], the latter, a former conductor of the Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863 itself. He also studied the violin under Mro. [[Ganni Vella]], Mro. [[Dwardu Azzopardi]] and Mro. [[George Spiteri]].

He started taking harmony lessons in 1960 under the tuition of Mro. [[Carmelo Pace]] and was awarded a diploma in Musical Composition (A.L.C.M.) from the London College of Music. . He was a music teacher at local primary and secondary schools for over16 years.

He has been the clarinet soloist of the [[Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863]] of [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] for 25 years. As a profession he was a Music Teacher at local Primary and Secondary Schools. He started violin lessons at an early age and is currently the leader of various orchestras in Gozo.

Mro. Galea is a noted composer of several festive band marches, funeral marches, religious and popular hymns in Malta and Gozo, village hymns as well as for several school hymns written during his time as music teacher. He was also commissioned to compose popular hymns for the Maltese Band Clubs in Canada and Australia. He made several musical arrangements for band and for orchestra, amongst which are four clarinet concertos. He composed classical pieces which have been performed by local and foreign bands. His compositions include Preludio in Sol minore, Marcia Sinfonica - Aria di Festa, Sarabanda Gioiosa, Elégie, Romance in A Flat, Serenity – A Tribute to Gozo and three overtures.

Sunny Galea also distinguished himself through the composition of various band marches and popular hymns such as ''Innu lill-Qalb ta’ Ġesu'' and ''Innu ta’ Inkurunazzjoni'' for the feast of Fontana, ''Innu lill-Madonna tal-Vizitazzjoni'' for the feast of [[Għarb]] the popular hymn ''Lil San Gorg Martri - Ġmiel u Ġawhra'' for the feast of [[St. George]] in Victoria, ''Lill-Madonna taċ-Ċintura'', for the feast of [[il-Gudja]] and ''Innu lill-Fontana'' which was commissioned by the [[Fontana Local Council]]. Recently he also composed a new hymn ''Lill-Madonna ta’ Loreto'' which will be inaugurated in the forthcoming [[Għajnsielem]] feast in August. He also wrote four arrangements for clarinet solo and band.

In 1998, Mro. Galea started to hold music lessons and trainee sessions for the students of the “La Stella Band”. He also conducted the Band in the absence of its musical director, Prof. Joseph Vella, followed by his appointment as Assistant Musical Director of the ”La Stella Band”.

Mro. Galea held the post of Assistant Band Master of the Soċjetà Filarmonika La Stella A.D. 1863 of Victoria.
After the resignation of Mro. [[Joseph Nazzareno Summut]] who rendered after 20 years of sterling service to the Band. The Gozitan conductor Mro. Sunny Galea from Victoria. was appointed Musical Director of [[Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem)]], Gozo, in February 2003. In 2005, Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp (Għajnsielem) launched a compact disc of twelve festive band marches, chosen from amongst his best compositions dating from 1961 onwards.

Died in 2023.

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Zetakat6: Added entry John Sare

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Zetakat6: Added entry Ġużepp Agius

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Zetakat6: Added entry Emanuel Abela

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Zetakat6: Added entry Leo Bartolo

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