Announcements

ATTARD. On February 1, LYDIA née Cardona, aged 90, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband John, her children Marion and Valerie, wife of Alfred Mangion, her grandchildren Daniela and Francesca, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives, among whom Doris Cutajar, and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said on Monday, February 4, at 8.30 a.m. at Christ the King parish church, Paola, followed by interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Sisters at Żabbar will be appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

GERADA. On January 30, JOSEPH M. of Tarxien, aged 61, ex-president of UĦM and member of MAAA, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Therese, née Cilia, his daughter Lara and her husband Mark Gatt, his son Arthur and his fiancée Elaine Gatt, his sisters-in-law Maria C., Mary and her husband Joe Micallef, Josephine and Antida, his brothers-in-law Frank and his wife Dorothy, Mgr. Renzo Cilia of Rome, and Teddy and his wife Carmen, as well as many nephews, nieces and numerous friends. R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Fgura parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

MALLIA. On February 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, ETHEL of Msida, aged 73, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Edwidge, her brothers Edwin and his wife Jean, Walter and his wife Doris, Edmond and his wife Anna and Albert and his wife Maria, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for Msida parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PORTELLI. On January 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, Major BERTIE PORTELLI, RMA, rtd. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Celia, née Apap, his children Stephanie, wife of Craig, and Albert, his grandchildren Bettina and her husband Eman, Justin, Luana, Lee, Zak, Nicholas, Ella, Lea and Naia, his brother Victor and his wife May and all other in-laws, relatives and friends. R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, February 4, at 1.30 p.m. for the Carmelite parish church Balluta, St Julians, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

ZARB. On January 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL ANDREA, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Antoinette, his daughters Mariella and her husband Anand Dayal and Candida and her husband Anton Azzopardi Giappone, his sons John and his wife Nadya, Tonio and his wife Doris, Andre and his wife Nadia and Nicky, his grandchildren Martin, Noella, Francesca, Michael, Adele, John, Michelle, Angele and Christopher, his brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Salesian Missions will be appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Today being the trigesima die of the demise of Dr ROBERT NAUDI, MD, of Msida, Masses said at 5.15 p.m. at St Joseph parish church, Msida, and at 6.45 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, will both be offered for the repose of his soul. The attendance and participation of his relatives and friends is very much appreciated.

In Memoriam

APPS. In loving memory of ALFRED on the second anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, much loved and remembered. His wife Carmen, sons Matthew and Conrad and his wife Jane, grandchildren Jessica, Emma, and Tom, family and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BELLIZZI - PAUL BELLIZZI, MBE. Treasured memories of our dear father on the anniversary of his passing away. Cecilia, Myriam, Dora, Tanya, Louis and their families.

BORG MERCIECA - GINA. Fond and unfading memories of a dearly loved and very special mother on this the first anniversary of her passing to a better life. Greatly missed today and every day by her son Hugh and his wife Pat, as well as her grandchildren Michelle and her husband Ivan Refalo and Mark and her great-grandchildren Roberto and Francesca. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul. The presence of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

BORG MERCIECA - GINA. One year has passed since we last saw your face. But those we love don't ever go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and always dear. Your grandchildren Martin and Caroline, Rachel and Mark and great-grandchildren Miguel, Nicholas, Emilie, Marcus, John and Georgina.

BORG MERCIECA - GINA. Cherished memories of a beloved mother-in-law, today the first anniversary of her demise. Forever remembered with love and gratitude. Mona Mercieca and Emily Attard.

BUHAGIAR - COST. On the 12th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Yvonne, his daughters Stephanie and Maria, his sons-in-law Stephen and Joe and his beloved grandchildren. Rest in peace.

CAMILLERI. In everlasting memory of CARMELO (Neni), today being the 11th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Sally, his sons and their wives, Peter and Marlene, Michel and Miriam, Robert and Rose Marie, Simon and Josanne, and his beloved grandchildren. A prayer for the repose of his soul is kindly solicited.

DARMANIN - CARMELO. Unfading memories of a loving husband on the 24th anniversary of his passing away. His wife Maria.

DARMANIN - CARMELO. In loving memory of dear uncle Carm on the 24th anniversary of his death. Tony and family.

DARMANIN - Uncle CARM. On the 24th anniversary of his death. The more time passes, the more we appreciate your memories. Marina and Cora.

DARMANIN - MAUD. Today the 13th anniversary of her passing away. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Her only daughter, Anne.

DRURY - CARMEN. Treasured memories of a dear mother on the second anniversary of her death. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Joe, Frances and Kane.

FENECH. In loving memory of TARCISIO on his second anniversary. Sadly missed by his wife Yvonne, his son Patrick and his wife Antoinette, his grandchildren Kurt and Lara, relatives and friends.

GLASS - ADRIAN. In loving memory, on the seventh anniversary of his passing away. You are missed so very much and always in our thoughts and prayers. Your loving mother, brothers, sisters and their families. May God grant him eternal rest.

MAMO - SALVINO. In loving memory, on the 29th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by Albert, Helen, Vanessa and Mark. Rest in peace.

MANGION - JAMES. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 22nd anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alfred, Edith and their respective spouses and children. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PAPAGIORCOPULO - CHARLES. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 13th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his children, in-laws and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA. In loving memory of Mro. SALVINO VELLA of Mellieħa, on the 26th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his children Violet, Joe and his wife Carmen and their children Noel, Charmaine and Claude.

Carnival In St Paul's Bay

There will be carnival events in St Paul's Bay over the weekend, organised by the area's Bars and Restaurants Association in collaboration with the Malta Tourism Authority and the St Paul's Bay local council. Today a défilé starts at 4 p.m.