Announcements

Births

DARMANIN. On November 4, at Mater Dei Hospital to Kirsten née Demicoli and David, God’s precious gift of a first born daughter – EMMA. Thank be to God.

Obituary

FARRUGIA. On November 5, at Villa Messina, Rabat, PAULINE née Borg, at the age of 88, passed away peacefully , comforted by the rites of the Holy church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Saviour, her sons Albert and his wife Jacqueline, Alex and his wife Mary, and Mario and his wife Victoria, her grandchildren Mark and his girlfriend Marylyn, Nigel, Hannah and Erika, her sisters Mary, Beatrice, Salvina and Carmelina, her sister-in-law Doris Borg, widow of her brother Aronne, nephew and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Villa Messina today at 1.45 p.m. for St Paul’s collegiate church, Rabat 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 the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at Villa Messina for their continuous care and support and regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GRECH-TRAPANI. On November 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALICE, widow of Notary Joseph Raymund Grech, passed away peacefully, at the venerable age of 95. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Tony, her daughters Maria and her husband Lino Ciantar, Anna, Sylvana and her husband Tony Psaila, her grandchildren Daniela, Michael and Audrey, Erika and her husband Antoine Schembri, Sarah and Joe, her great-grandchildren Jade and Chloe, her devoted carer Regina, her son-in-law Piero Grech, in-laws Yone Cefai and Eddie Grech, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Gregory’s 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 the Salesians of Don Bosco, Sliema, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On November 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAULINE née Buhagiar, formerly of Rabat and residing in Sliema, aged 71, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband John, her daughters Mariella and her husband David Curmi and Anna and her husband Brian Ebejer, her grandchildren Ian and his fiancée Stefania, Luke and Isaac, Steven and his fiancée Lucienne and Alan and his fiancée Nikki, her sister Carmen and her husband Alfred Micallef, her brother Joe Buhagiar and Lillian and their respective families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital at 1.30 p.m. for St Dominic church, Rabat, where a 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 and The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Cardiac Medical Ward at Mater Dei Hospital. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD. On November 4, at Villa Messina, Rabat, Rev. FR CARMELO MIFSUD, of Mosta, aged 89 passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Rachael and her husband George Azzopardi, his nephews Anton and Candida, Albert and Doreen, Saviour and Victoria, Ivan and Karen, Mario and Michelle, the Clergy of Our Lady of Assumpta, Mosta, the community of the Augustinian Sisters of Mosta, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves San Anard Chapel, Mosta today at 7.45 a.m. for Mosta Rotunda parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at the Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCIORTINO. On November 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 65, who previously lived at Fleur-de-Lys and then in Xemxija, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and in the presence of all his loved ones. He leaves to mourn his loss his irreparable loss his loving wife Marie Therese, née Attard, his children Conrad and his wife Diane, Kurt and Lorraine, Petra and Peter, his beloved granddaughter Leah, his sister Rita and her husband Tony Galea, Doriette and her husband Edwin Gauci, their children and respective families, cousins, his mother-in-law Emma Attard, his sister-in-law Marie Louise, his brother-in-law Charles and his wife Marika of Canada and their family, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9 a.m. for the Sanctuary of St Theresa in Birkirkara where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In memoriam

AGIUS – BERNADETTE, 20.11.1963-6.11.1979. Most loving and unforgettable memories of a dearest daughter and sister who passed away so suddenly 31 years ago today.

No one will ever take your place dear Bernadette,
We are lost without you,
You left behind a memory,
That we will always treasure,
To the world you were just one,
To us, you were the world.
Always in our hearts and thoughts. Papa, Tancred and Marion.

AGIUS. In ever loving memory of DONALD, today the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Marie Louise, his children Ann and Michael and their respective families.

BORG – JOSEPH, 13.2.1969-6.11.1988. Lovingly remembered on the 22nd anniversary of his tragic death, by his mother, father, brothers, sisters and nephews, aunts and uncles.

BORG-CARDONA – LEWIS. Loving memories of our dearest father on the 27th anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Victoria, Albert, Edward, Joanne, Simone, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CACHIA. In loving memory of ENID who passed away five years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Louise, Charles, Anne, David and their families.

CAMENZULI. Treasured memories of our dear father JOSEPH who passed away 10 years ago today. His children Charles and his wife Anna, their children Robert and Andrea, and his daughter Maryanne.

DE CESARE – CETTINA. Treasured memories of our dear mother on the ninth anniversary of her passing away. Her children, Diana, Stephanie, Ian, Kevin, Graziella and all the in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

FALZON – CARMELO FALZON, BE&A, A&CE. Treasured and unfading memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather, today the 11th anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and in our prayers. His wife Sara, children and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GERA – WAYNE. Treasured memories of our little angel who left this valley of tears 25 years ago and still cares for us from above. Always in our thoughts, until we meet again dearest Wayne. Mama and Winston.

GERA – WAYNE.

Look around Your garden, Lord,
Find an angel with a smile,
That will be our beloved Wayne
And he’ll stand out a mile.
Darling Wayne, we miss you so much. Auntie Ben, uncle Tom and family.

MALLIA. In loving memory of our dear aunt TERESINA. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

MERCIECA. Treasured and loving memories of my dear and beloved husband PAUL, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Mariella. A prayer is solicited.

SAID – PATRICK. In loving memory of a dear son, today the fifth anniversary of his death. John and all the family.

SAID – PATRICK. Cherished and unfading memories of our dearly beloved brother and uncle on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Quietly today, your memory we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never. Doris and Joe, Jennifer, Anna and Ray, nephews and nieces. Tomorrow’s 11 a.m. Mass at Tal-Ibraġ church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

SANT’ANGELO – LILY. Cherished memories of a dear wife, today the 13th anniversary of her demise. Steno.

SANT’ANGELO – LILY. Loving memories of a dear mother on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered and missed, Silvana.

SANT’ANGELO – LILY. Fondest memories of a loving mother and devoted grandmother, today the 13th anniversary of her passing away. Always remembered by her daughter Victoria and her husband Mario and her grandsons Mark and Nigel.

SULLIVAN – ERIC. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 15th anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord.

In the arms of the angels,
But forever in our hearts.
Love always, your wife May, your children Charlotte and Daniel, Alexander, Ursula, Peter and Connie, Stefan and your grandsons Egil and Eric. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO. In loving memory of a caring and devoted wife, LOUISE, on the 27th anniversary of her passing away. Her beloved husband Franco.

XUEREB – Professor GEORGE P. Fondly remembered by his family, today the 18th anniversary of his passing, and always.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

From 8 to 11 a.m. in tad-Duru, Tal-Ħanaq, Ta’ Ħida, St Joseph, Tax-Xini and Taż-Żrajk streets, Trejqet Ta’ Majża, Trejqet Il-Qorti Tal-Uqija and the surrounding areas in Nadur.

From 2.30 to 5 p.m. in Buttiġieġ Girgor, L-Arċ Saver Cassar, Pope Paul VI, It-Torri Ta’ Kenuna, It-Telegrafu, Dun Karlu Dimech streets and the surrounding areas in Nadur.

On Monday, the power supply will be suspended from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m in St Rocco, Capuchins and Italian Mission streets in Kalkara.

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