JOE AZZOPARDI and CATHY SEYCHELL
The marriage took place on February 25, 1984 at Our Lady of Miracles church, Lija. Love and best wishes on this occasion from your only daughter Paula and families. Hearts that love will find happiness to last forever! Congratulations!
Obituary
CAMILLERI. On February 23, at her residence in Żurrieq, ANGELA, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Joseph and her sister Cristina, her brother-in-law Francis Gauci, her nieces Mary Gauci, Ċettina and her husband Mario Axiak, Catherine and her husband Dr Joseph Farrugia, Josephine and her husband Joseph Cassar, Theresa and her husband Ray Aquilina, her nephew Dr John Gauci and his wife Vickie, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence today at 3.15 p.m. for St Catherine's parish church, Żurrieq, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at St Leo Cemetery, Żurrieq. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On February 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, RITA, of Naxxar, aged 61, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude and courage. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Frans (ex-Air Malta), her daughter Alison and her husband Trevor Shaw, her son Owen and his girlfriend Claudia, her most cherished grandchildren Conor and Lauren, her brothers Jerry, Tony, Charles and their respective wives, her brothers-in-law Wilfred and Joe of Canada and their respective wives, her sister-in-law Maryrita Zammit and her husband, nephews and nieces and their families, relatives and friends, including those at the National Council of Women and the Floral Club. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday at 8.30 a.m. for the parish church of Attard where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Attard cemetery. Donations to the Hospice Movement in Balzan would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Mater Dei and Boffa hospitals as well as the Hospice Movement. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASSAR. On February 24, at Mount Carmel Hospital, Attard, CHARLES of St Julians, aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his sister Vivian, his brother Tony and his wife Angela, his nephew Adam and his niece Kimberly, in-laws, their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mount Carmel Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, St Julians, 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. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. His wife and sister would like to thank the doctor and all the staff of Ward 2, Mount Carmel Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FERRANTE DARBOIS. On February 23, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, surrounded by his family, Dr HENRI FERRANTE DARBOIS, PhC, MD, of Swieqi, aged 93, former Superintendent of Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Minka, née Kovacic, his daughters Marinka, Anna, Nadine and her husband Gianni Merola, and Tanja and her husband Joseph Cassar, his grandchildren Mateja and her husband Reuben Farrugia, Giovanni and his fiancée Martina, Valentina, Giuli and Luigi, and Caroline, his great-grandsons Max and Alex, his sister Evelyn Spiteri Maempel, his brothers Frank and Lino, nephews and nieces, his dedicated friend Carmel Zammit Pulo, and his many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibraġ, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.45 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. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at St Joseph Ward, Zammit Clapp Hospital and St James Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRECH. On February 24, at St Vincent de Paul residence, CARMELINE (Nena) of Valletta, aged 82, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Frank, her son Eric and her daughter Juanita, her nephews Marcus and Allan and his wife Sandra and their daughter Leyla, residing in Berlin, Germany, her brothers and sisters, her sister-in-law, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 7.15 a.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
NANI. On February 24 at St Vincent de Paule, LUCY, wife of the late Maestro Paul, aged 100, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Mario, her daughter-in-law Ċensina, wife of the late Antoine and her daughter Mathilde wife of Vincent Azzopardi, her grandchildren Corinne, Pierre, Oliver, Nicolette, Gerome, Mark and Paula as well as her great-grandchildren Krista, Sean, Kyle, Martina, Nicholas, Anthony and Stevo other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paule today at 1.30 p.m. for the Carmelite parish church in Balluta Bay where mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family regrets being unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CHETCUTI BONAVITA - JAMES (Jimmy). In loving memory, on your 14th anniversary. Sadly missed by your children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CIANTAR - JESSIE. In memory of our dear aunt. Very lovingly remembered on her anniversary. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her family.
DEBATTISTA. In loving memory of EMANUEL, today being the 16th anniversary of his death. Always remembered and sadly missed by his wife Rita, daughter Vanessa, family and friends.
GATT. In loving memory of REGINALD on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by his wife Jane, his children Patricia, Tania, Edward and Denise. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRIMA - EDWIGE. Remembering our dearest mother. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 11th anniversary of her passing away. Mona, Suni, Jojo, Marian, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
GUILLAUMIER - JOSIE. On the 19th anniversary of his death. A wonderful husband and father. Never forgotten by his wife Joyce and sons Jeremy and Jean-Paul.
GUILLAUMIER - JOSIE. In ever loving memory of a dear brother, today the 19th anniversary of his death. His sister Freda, Joseph, Christopher and Conrad.
MIFSUD - SYMPHOROSA, née Felice Gay. Treasured memories of a loving mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by Maryse and Brian, Colin and Elaine, Pippa and Greg. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PALMIER - PAULINE. Unfading memories of a dear mother on the sixth anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by Edwidge, Charles and family. Rest in peace dear mum.
PALMIER. In loving memory of an adorable and grateful mother and grandmother, PAULINE, on the sixth anniversary of her meeting the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by us. Her son Charles, Rita, Abigail, Rachel and Sarah.
PALMIER - PAULINE. Six long years without you mum.
We hold you close within our hearts
And there you shall remain
To be with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Rest in peace. Godwin, Lorraine, and Ashley.
PIROTTA - SAVIOUR. Loved and very much missed but never forgotten and always in our prayers, especially today the 25th anniversary of his demise. His wife Mary, sons Martin, Konrad and Cecilia, in-laws and grandchildren.
ROBERTSON - WILLIAM, 1997. A very special husband, father and best friend to Cikki and Paula. So loved and so missed. May he rest in peace.
Inter-religious conference
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta will be holding an inter-religious conference on the topic of Religion's Founders Day at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana, on March 6 at 7 p.m. Speakers from different religions will deliver talks on the life and works of their religious founder and on the respect they have for their holy persons.
Those interested in participating should e-mail amjmalta@gmail.com or call 79320139/21322105 and confirm their participation at least two days prior to the programme.
Local Council Meetings today
Balzan 5 p.m.
Pembroke 5.30 p.m.
Xagħra 7.30 p.m.
Roadworks
Road resurfacing works will start on Main Street, Balzan today and continue until March 10. The road will be closed to traffic.
The works will start on the carriageway in Main Street between St Valentine Street and the parish church, along Old Railway Road at the junction with Good Shepherd Avenue, along Patri Ġużè Delia Street at the junction with Kannizzata Street and along Qarċilla Street between St Francis Street and Kannizzata Street.
Traffic will be diverted through Annibale Preca Street, Lija during school hours (8 to 8.45 a.m. and 2.15 to 3 p.m.) and through Robert Mifsud Bonnici Street, Lija, after school hours.
YWCA activity
As part of Women's Week, YWCA (Malta) will be holding an Open Day at Peach & Sorrel Beauty Salon at 270 Fleur-de-Lys Road, Fleur-de-Lys on March 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Qualified beauty therapists will be offering beauty treatments against donations. These include massages, facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, make-up, nail extension refills and even complete nail extensions. Appointments can be made by calling 2144 6683/2700 2702 or via e-mail at psbeauty@onvol.net. The last appointment will be at 6 p.m.
For more information call 2131484 or 7900 2930.
Notice to divers
Divers are being asked to be prudent between March 30 and April 3 when Mater Dei Hospital's hyperbaric unit will be closed for maintenance.
The health authorities said that, while the unit would still be able to handle diving emergencies, it was prudent not to do multiple dives in a day and abstain from decompression diving.
A hyperbaric unit is used to deliver oxygen at elevated levels.