Announcements

FALZON. On October 26, Mro. Francis Falzon, aged 50, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Pauline, his children Katryn and James, his mother Catherine, his mother in-law Angela, his brothers and sisters John, Katie, Joe, Mary, Carmel, Vincent and Daniela, his in-laws Eliana, Joseph, Marilyn, Franco and Andrè and their respective spouses and families, other relatives and friends and the committee and members of the St Catherine's Band Club, Żurrieq. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital for St Catherine's parish church. At 2.30 p.m. a funeral cortege, led by the St Catherine's Band, will proceed to the parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at the San Leone cemetery, Żurrieq. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MERCIECA. Julian, passed away unexpectedly at the tender age of four-and-a-half months. Much loved by all, especially his mother Greta, grandparents Jacqueline and Paul and his aunt Ramona besides great-grandparents Frances Mercieca and Mae Vassallo and all his aunts, uncles and cousins. Missa de Angelis will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. In his short life he filled us with hope and joy. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On October 25, at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, Fr ELIAS MICALLEF, OCD, aged 85, of Cospicua, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss the Brothers of the Discalced Carmelite Province of Malta, his relatives and friends, and the Sisters of Christus Sacerdos Home. The funeral leaves St Theresa Priory today at 9.20 a.m. for St Theresa church, Cospicua, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest. "In the evening of life we shall be judged by love" - St John of the Cross.

SCICLUNA. On October 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE, née Zarb (Tal-Bożen), of Senglea, aged 84, widow of Emanuel, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Michael and his wife Eileen, Mary and her husband Tony Coppini, Carmen and her husband Marcel Eminyan, Edward and his wife Moira, her sister Frida Schembri, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at Maria Bambina Basilica, Senglea, followed by interment at 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.

SOLER. On October 24, Evelyne née Moore, aged 98, widow of Joseph, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Edgar and his wife Valerie, Ray and his wife Maryanne, Liz and her husband John Mallia, Jean, widow of her son Anthony, her grandchildren Richard, Sarah, Nikki, Mark, Kurt, Stephanie and Michael, her great-grandchildren Caitlin, Samantha, Daniel, Miguel, Jacques, Luca, Valentina, Kim, Kyle, Kyle, Mia and Owen, her sister Laura Podestà, her brother Freddie Moore in Canada, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. The family would like to thank Cynthia for her loving care and dedication.

TABONE. On October 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, Lilian née Galea, aged 92, widower of Rosario, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will be sadly missed by her beloved children Susan and Anthony, her precious grandchildren Carol and her husband Alloysious, Rachel and her husband Pippo, Livia and Ray, her much-loved great-grandchildren Jacob and Cristana, her sisters Margaret, Joan, Terry and Winnie, her brothers Joe and his wife Rose, Vincent and his wife Yvonne, her sister-in-law Vicky Galea, Inez Scicluna, Christine and Barbara Tabone, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BIANCO - DORIS. Loving memories of a dear wife and mother on the 16th anniversary of her death. Her husband, daughters, son and in-laws.

BONAVIA - ROSA. Treasured memories of a loving mother and grandmother today being the 27th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

BONNICI. In loving memory of a beloved father JOSEPH L., today the 38th anniversary of his passing away. Alfred, Lilian and Marilyn.

DIMECH. In loving memory of nannu JOE who passed away on October 27, 1959. Antoine Pace Bonello and his family.

FENECH. Fondest and loving memories of our dear auntie KATIE on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her nieces Jane and Frans, Mary Ann and Joseph, Rayan and Matthew Ben. A prayer is solicited.

GERMAN - JOSEPH. On the 13th anniversary of his death, greatly missed by his son Herman, his grandchild Arienne E. Sullivan, his great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.

HABER. Fond memories of our dear mother MARY who passed away 17 years ago today. Her daughters.

SCICLUNA SPITERI. In loving memory of MARGARET on the second anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her children Timothy, Gillian and Coralee and their spouses and her grandchild Sophie. Mummu, you are always in our hearts and thoughts. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Julians parish church.

VELLA - JOSEPHINE of Mellieħa, ex-clerk, vegetable market, today the 16th anniversary of her tragic death at Mosta. Fondly remembered by her brothers, especially Angelo and his family, nephews, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 5.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mellieħa Sanctuary. Relatives and friends are kindly asked to attend.

Cooking Cup

Malta will be hosting the finals of Germany's annual Cooking Cup competition next month.

Five German hobby chef teams who made the finals will be cooking dishes for the competition, themed Mediterranean Cuisine, as they battle for the cup on November 15 at The Grand Hotel Excelsior, in Floriana.

The finalists that qualified, out of 700 teams, will also be shown around Malta and Gozo during a trip between November 12 and 16.

Memorial fund

The colleagues of family doctor Karl Chircop are setting up a memorial fund to keep the memory of their friend alive.

The 43-year-old Labour MP died in a London hospital on October 12 when the machines that were keeping him alive, after he fell into a coma following cerebral haemorrhage on August 3, were switched off.

The Karl Chircop Memorial Fund, set up by the Malta Institute for Medical Education, will raise money to plant a grove.

Those who wish to support this initiative can send a cheque to: MIME, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta or deposit donations at any Bank of Valletta branch - account number 40017670658.

www.maltime.com/karl

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