ATTARD. On April 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH (Peppino, surgeon), aged 76, of Balzan, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his children John, Paul and Simone, his grandchild Charlie, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday for Santa Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by requested but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ATTARD. On April 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSARIA sive Lucy, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her beloved sisters Lillian, wife of Paul Cuschieri and Margaret Zammit, her sister-in-law Jane, wife of her late brother Anthony, and her numerous nephews and nieces whom she loved dearly. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
AZZOPARDI. On April 13, suddenly at Casa Serena, St Paul's Bay, ANTONIA, aged 84. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Carmen and husband Charles, Frida and husband Tony, Doris and husband Lino, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at the Gżira parish church at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
BRIFFA. On March 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANGELICA known as Ġiġa, of Birkirkara, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss, her sisters and brothers Sister Roberta and Sister Aniceta, Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus, Angelo, Emmanuela, Therese, Victoria widow of Luigi Bergonzi, Constantino and his wife Antoinette, her nieces Deborah and her husband Roberto Acerbi, Lara and her husband Fabrizio Orsi, Maria and her husband Duncan Borg Myatt, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, today at 2 p.m. for St Helen Basilica, Birkirkara 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. Special thanks go to the staff at Karen Grech Hospital ward M3 and the ITU for their love, care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
COSTA. On April 7, at Karen Grech Hospital, JOSEPHINE (Ġuża) née Trapani, widow of Carmelo of Sliema, aged 99, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe and his wife Margaret, Sina and her husband Joseph Urry, her grandchildren Clarissa, Veronica and their respective husbands, her great-grandchildren, her brother and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karen Grech Hospital, tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
ENGERER. On April 13, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, EDWIN (Legal Procurator), aged 82, widower of Grace née Felice, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his son Bobby and his wife Pat née Swain, their sons Karl, Tommy and his fiancée Sarah Gauci Maistre and Edward, his daughter Janet and her husband Anthony Debono, their children Matthew and his girlfriend Denise Micallef, Kriss and his wife Marisa née Mifsud and Lisa and her boyfriend Alan Scerri, his youngest son David and his wife Joan née Pace and their sons Zachary, Bernie and Jonathan, his brother-in-law Frank Miggiani widower of his sister Eileen and his sister-in-law Jane widow of his brother Alfred, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today 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.
TABONE FERRO. On April 10, Good Friday, MARY, aged 91, of St Julian's, residing at Villa Messina, Rabat, went to meet the Risen Lord on His holy day, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss, her children Joanna and her husband Dr Joseph Tabone, Mario and his wife Antoinette, her treasured grandchildren Nathania, Gabrielle, Erica, Andrew and Rebekah, her only surviving sister Christine Fava Naudi, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for St Julian's parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza would be appreciated.
TONNA. On April 13, GAETANO, aka Bogard, aged 85, at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother George and his wife Marika, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 11.30 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at noon 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.
In Memoriam
ATTARD - RONNIE. Today his 65th birthday. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Carmen, his sons Ronald and his wife Daniela, Robert and his wife Romina, his grandchildren Roberta, Renée, Nicholas and Timothy, his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends.
CHETCUTI. In loving memory of JOSEPH, on the 18th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, his children and in-laws, and grandchildren.
FENECH - Dr TOMMASO FENECH. Cherished and beloved memories of a very dear father and grandfather. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marlene, Maryrose and Frederick and the grandchildren.
HERRERA. In loving memory of my dear husband JOE on the 15th anniversary of his new life with the Lord. Always so close to my heart. Marguerite.
HERRERA - JUDGE JOSEPH HERRERA. Today being the 15th anniversary from his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Consuelo Justine and Chiara.
SCHEMBRI - LUCIA, née Tabone Adami. Called to eternal life 52 years ago today. Deeply remembered by her son and daughters.
Search for young artist
One young person will be given the chance to show off his or her drawing talent during a summer television programme for children.
Lilliput Sketch will be aired between August and September on One TV, produced by Pro.Motion.
Participants must be between 11 and 18 years old and must be confident on air.
For more information send a letter to Lilliput Sketch, One TV, Marsa.
Francis Ebejer commemoration
The Department of English Students Association will commemorate the literary achievement of author and artist Francis Ebejer on April 30 at 7.30 p.m. at the Malta Institute of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce at Palazzo De La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta.
Philately meeting
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club will hold a meeting at Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Gwardamanġa, near the parish priest's office, today at 6 p.m. For more information call 7931 5509.
Pope's anniversary
Archbishop Paul Cremona and Apostolic Nuncio Tommaso Caputo will mark the fourth anniversary of the election of Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday at 6 p.m. at St John's Co-Cathedral.
Kirkop streets closed
St Benedict Street, St Rocco Street, Parish Street and High Street in Kirkop will be closed to traffic on Sunday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Public buses towards Valletta will be diverted through Mdina Road and Danny Cremona Street.
Aid for Gaza victims
A reception in aid of the injured residents of the Gaza Strip will be held at the St Ignatius College's Boys' Secondary School, Ħandaq, limits of Qormi on April 25 at 7.30 p.m. It is being organised by the Arabic Cultural Information Society.
Foundation's donation
The Helping Hands Foundation donated more than €10,000 to Dar Il-Kaptan, collected in only about a month through the sale of its family magazine.
So far, the foundation has donated more than €500,000 to different charities.