BONAVIA. On August 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALEXANDRA (Ina), née Borg Cardona, of Sliema, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband John, her children Henry, Emily and her husband Joseph Galea, Tony and his wife Mary, Theresa and her husband Emmanuel Buttigieg, Rosalie and her husband Anton Cassar and John, her grandchildren Karen and her husband Sean Sullivan, Katya and her husband Kevin Sammut, Christina, Timothy, Neville, Julian, Claude, Mark and Joseph, and all her great-grandchildren, her sister Antoinette, widow of Wilfrid Vassallo, in-laws and numerous relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault 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. Lord grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA CURRAN. On August 9, LIANA, at Mater Dei Hospital, aged 56, peacefully went to meet the risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church after an illness borne so very courageously. Beloved daughter of Mara née Turi and of the late Joe Caruana Curran, she also leaves to mourn her loss her sister Tita and her husband Nick de Giorgio and their children Jordan and Manuela, her brother Joe and his children Joe and Gianluca, her uncle Judge Maurice Caruana Curran and his wife Ċettina, her cousins Simone Mizzi and Paul Caruana Curran, her aunts Tea and Rossana Albanozzo and their daughters Marcella, Gianna, Marina, Milena, Lilla, Paola and Sandra, as well as her many friends and her treasured dog, Caravaggio. Liana deeply wished to thank her surgeon and his dedicated team for the caring attention given to her during her illness, the doctors at the Pain Management Clinic, all the medical and nursing staff at the ENT ward at Mater Dei Hospital and the medical team at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, as well as Fr Pat Browne for all the moments of comfort he provided throughout her illness. Thank you, Liana, for teaching us all how to celebrate death and to meet it with such great faith, dignity and humour. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at St Julians parish church at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Puttinu Cares Children's Cancer Support Group and to the Malta Hospice Movement would be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
CHETCUTI. On August 9, ANTHONY, aged 59, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church after a tragic accident. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife, Carmen, his daughters Kristina and Nadja and his treasured granddaughter Pippa. He also leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters Alfred and his wife Lucia, Carrie, Helen, Joe and his wife Carmen, Mary and her husband Joe Battistino, his mother-in-law Carmelina Farrugia, his sister-in-law Margaret Cachia and his brother-in-law Eugenio Farrugia and his wife Julia as well as nieces and nephews, relatives and friends and his colleagues at the Customs Department. The funeral will take place tomorrow at Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Ta' l-Erwieħ cemetery, Tarxien. No flowers by request by donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, his favourite charity, will be greatly appreciated.
MUSCAT. On August 9, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, CARMEL, known as Lino, aged 75, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmelina, his children Fr Noel Muscat, OFM, Bernardette and her husband Joe Micallef, Alex and his wife Tania, Leonard and his wife Dorian, Louise and her husband Joseph Buhagiar, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends . The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 8.45 a.m. for St Francis church, Ħamrun, where Mass will be celebrated at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated.
SPITERI. On August 9, INES, aged 100, of Blata l-Bajda, widow of Joseph, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her only daughter Mary, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent De Paul Residence today at 8 a.m. for the MUSEUM chapel, Blata l-Bajda, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
CUSCHIERI - ALFRED. Treasured memories of a wonderful husband and father on the second anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and constantly in our hearts and thoughts. Your wife Carmelina, sons Rossano and his wife Stephania, Donatello and fiancée Louise. A Mass for the repose of his soul is being said on August 14 at 7 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira.
GRECH - MAURICE. Precious memories of a beloved father and nannu, today the 13th anniversary of his death. Joe and Marcy, and grandsons Andrew, Michael and Steven.
GRISCTI. Loving memories of MEMÈ, a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the ninth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Antoinette and Eric, in-laws and their families.
MELI - JULIETTE. In loving memory of my dear mother on the 48th anniversary of her demise. Marianne.
SPITERI PARIS - GREGORY. In loving memory of our dear father on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Isabel, Anna, Joseph, Francis.
ZAMMIT LUPI. In loving memory of our dearest JOHN on the seventh anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Sadly missed but never forgotten by his wife, Nicolette, his sons Aidan, Darrin and Colin and their families, all his family and friends. A Mass for his repose will be celebrated today at 6.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema.
ZARB - BÉAT. Loving memories of a beloved father who went to meet the Risen Lord. Still missed after 46 years. Claire, Anna, Michael and their families.
Requiem Masses
Today's 7 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of DORA CRITIEN.
Ruby Wedding
MR CHARLES SACCO and MISS SUSAN MULVANEY
The marriage took place on August 11, 1968 at the Assumption of Our Lady parish church (Rotunda), Mosta between Charles Sacco of Vittoriosa and Susan Mulvaney of Paola. Bishop Co-adjutor Mgr Emmanuel Gerada officiated. Congratulations and thanks for your love and dedication from Marika and her husband Marcel Gatt, Daniela and her husband Robert Camilleri and your beloved granddaughters Klara and Maya Injez.
Sea Cadets Badge Day
The Sea Cadets Corps said that the sum of Lm2,751.69 (€6,411.43) was collected during the annual Sea Cadet Corps Badge Day held between September 15 and 17, 2007. (Police Permit No. COLL/04/07)
Roads closed
Il-Kapuċċini, Sir Luigi Camilleri, Mro A. Lanzon, Patri M. Magri streets, the lower part of Triq Ir-Repubblika and the exchange junction in Victoria will be closed to traffic today from 5 p.m.
Il-Mina L-Kbira and San Lawrenz streets and Misraħ Ir-Rebħa in Mosta will be closed to traffic this evening, from 8 p.m. onwards.
San Bażilju, San Mikiel, Misraħ Il-Fidwa, Il-Qattara, Il-Konvoj Ta' Santa Marija, Il-Barrieri, Il-Ħarriġiet, Xandru Farrugia, M.A. Caruana, Il-Ħajt Tal-Matla in Kirkop, Nazzarenu, Dun Ġerald Mangion, Nikol Zammit, Il-Katakombi, Il-Klieb, Iċ-Ċavi, Mikelanġ Sapiano streets, Sqaq L-Isptar and Il-Pjazza in Mqabba will be closed to traffic this evening, between 7 and 11.30 p.m.
Il-Kapuċċini, Sir Luigi Camilleri, Mro A. Lanzon, Patri M. Magri streets, the lower part of Triq Ir-Repubblika and the exchange junction in Victoria will be closed to traffic today from 5 p.m.
Stamp cover for college anniversary
Maltapost has issued a personalised stamp cover to mark the centenary of St Aloysius' College, Birkirkara.
The issue is limited to 1,500 covers and is available from the Old Aloysians' Association.
To place an order contact Stephen Gatt on 9949 3249 or Anton Borg Olivier on 7959 2181 or else drop an e-mail to oaamalta@gmail.com.
New car park in Gżira
GasanMamo Insurance has inaugurated a new car park on the side of its head offices in Gżira.
The car park, which is equipped with security cameras, can take up to 55 cars and is open during office hours.
Clients may use the car park free of charge.