Announcements

COSSAI. On March 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, UGO of Valletta, aged 77, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maryanne, his son Raymond, his daughter Sandra and her husband Michael, his grandchildren Daniel, Matthew, Christine and Sabrina, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for St Dominic's parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at St Lawrence Cemetery, Gozo. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

FARRUGIA. On March 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, GAETANO, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Tonio and his wife Joan, Isabella and her husband Dr Giacomo Fisichella, Anna and her husband Frank Caruana, his son-in-law Victor Ellul, widower of his daughter Marguerite, his grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren, his brother Franz and his wife Lucy, residing in Australia, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Attard parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SPITERI. On March 14, RONNIE, of Sliema residing at Rabat, aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his sisters Stella, Jessie, Connie wife of Joseph Frendo, his brothers Emanuel and Vince husband of Margaret residing in the US, and his sister-in-law Imelda widow of his brother Charles.
His in-laws Rose wife of Paul Falzon, Jane wife of Charles of Australia, Josephine, Carmen his wife of Francis Mifsud, Paul and wife Mary, Vivienne wife of Frank Cachia of Australia, nephews and nieces especially Doreen and her husband Jim Cunningham, Franco Frendo and his wife Nathalie, Franco Azzopardi and his wife Elizabeth.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Paul's parish church, Rabat where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

URRY. Suddenly, on March 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, KEVIN (Director at McDonalds), aged 44, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Carol, née Darmanin, his adorable children Francesca and Michela, his brother Joseph and his wife Sina, his sister Marie and her husband Stephen Formosa, his parents-in-law Annemarie and Joe, his brother-in-law, Dr Edward Darmanin and his wife Elizabeth, his sister-in-law Philippa and her husband John Said, and his only aunt Eileen Bonnici, nephews and nieces, relatives, friends and colleagues.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m., for Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

Requiem Mass

All tomorrow's Masses at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of DORA CRITIEN.

In Memoriam

ARRIGO. In loving memory of RALPH, today the 15th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Carmen, Robert and Marina, Joanna, Angela and Trevor, Veronica and Julian and all his grandchildren. Always in our hearts, never forgotten in our memories. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today 7.45 p.m. at St Julian's parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG. Unfading memories of our dear JOSEPH (ex-Customs Analyst), a dear husband, father and grandfather, today being the 16th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, his daughter Edith and Arthur, his son Joseph and Isabel and his four grandchildren. May he rest in peace.

CROTTY. Cherished and unfading memories of CLARE, née Cesareo, a dearly loved wife, mother and sister on the second anniversary of her meeting the Lord. Constantly and tenderly remembered by her husband Dave, her daughter Felicity, her sister Anne and her brothers Martin and Randolph and his family in Australia. Masses for the repose of her soul are being said today at the cathedral and church of the Holy Cross in Plymouth and in several institute chapels and churches in Malta. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FALZON SANT MANDUCA - ALBERT. Treasured and loving memories of a wonderful father and nannu on his 27th anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alfred, Bertha, Joe, Kristian, Rachel, and Lisa.

GALEA. Treasured and unfaded memories of CONCETTA, today the 18th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her husband, her three daughters and their respective husbands, grandchildren, family and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GAUCI MAISTRE. In loving memory of MARIE ROSETTE, today being the second anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Today's Masses at St Patrick's church, Sliema, and the 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, and tomorrow's 10.30 a.m. Mass at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD. In loving memory of CLAUDIA (Gladys) Mifsud, née Camilleri, on the 30th anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Peter, her sons Raymond and Melvin, together with their spouses and grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD - Dr JOSEPH MIFSUD, LLD, and EVELYN, née Gambin, who faithfully departed this life on March 11, 1984, and March 15, 1986, respectively. Fondly remembered by family and friends.

Chiara Lubich dies

The Focolari Movement yesterday announced the death of their founder Chiara Lubich aged 88.

Chiara Lubich passed away in her home at Rocca di Papa (Rome), where she had returned after having been discharged from the Gemelli hospital the night before.

Good Friday exhibition

A Good Friday exhibition was opened at the police headquarters in Floriana yesterday. The display is open from 8 a.m. to noon and from 5 to 8.30 p.m. until Wednesday; from 8 a.m. till midnight on Thursday; from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon and from 5 to 8.30 p.m. today and tomorrow week.

Easter bazaar

The Easter bazaar in aid of the Sta Venera parish church will be held at the Miriam Hall, entrance from Parish Street, between today and March 23. The bazaar will open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. till noon and from 4 till 8 p.m.; from Monday to Wednesday from 4 till 8 p.m. and on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.