Announcements

APAP. On March 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, JULIE, née Landon, of Msida, aged 62, passed away suddenly and peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Carmel, her son Christopher, her daughter Sharon and Kevin, her father Kenneth Landon, her brother David and his wife Julia, her grandchildren Adam, Jade, Aaliyah, Khayr, Rayhan and Saarah, her sisters-in-law Marthese Cuschieri, Mona and her husband Peter, Anna and Salvu, Marita and her husband Pierre, Mariella, her brothers-in-law in Australia, Joe and his wife Frances, Eddie and Carmen, all her nephews, nieces and her friends, and fellow artists. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CHAPELLE. On March 17, FRANCIS ANTHONY, Baron of San Giovanni, of St Julians, aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anne, née Portanier, his beloved daughter Francesca, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġ­ġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On March 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, JESSIE, of Valletta, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Frank, her children Aldo and his wife Cathy, Mark and Laura, her grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Paul Shipwreck parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

MIZZI. On March 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE of Żabbar, residing in Fgura, aged 67, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Charles, her children Christine, Jean Pierre and Debby and their spouses, her grandchildren Kurt, Aidan, Keane and Daniel, her brother and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Grace Sanctuary, Żabbar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The Mizzi family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Karin Grech and Mater Dei hospitals for their care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIZZI. On March 16, STELLA, née Caruana, widow of Frans, of Vittoriosa, residing at Żejtun Home for the Elderly, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charles and his wife Monica, Mary Rose and her husband Joe Carter, Hugo and his wife Josephine and Helen, her grandchildren Patrick and Marisa, Stephen and Claire, Ruth and Noel, Michelle and Renzo, Adrian and Ruth, and Simon and Joanna, her great-grandchildren Andrew, Pierre, David, Nicole, Scott and Michaela, her sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Żejtun Home for the Elderly today at 2 p.m. for St Dominic (Lunzjata) church, Vittoriosa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family wishes to express its thanks and appreciation for the great care and dedication shown by the management and staff at Żejtun Home for the Elderly. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCERRI. On March 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCIS, formerly of Paola, residing in Swieqi, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maggie, his children Carmen and her husband Charles Tonna, Joe and his wife Carmen, David and his wife Katarina, and Margaret and her husband Neville Cesareo, his grandchildren Erika, Fleurette and her husband Jonathan Mangion, Matthew, Sarah, Danika and Nicolette, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of ANGELE, née Gera on the first anniversary of her demise. Her husband Antoine, her children Louis, Moira, Walter, Nicholas, Patrick, Angela, Paul, Jean, José, Dominque, their respective spouses and grandchildren. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at the Ursuline church, Sliema.

CAMILLERI – OSWALD (Ozzie). In loving memory, on the 11th anniversary of his death. His wife Vicky, his son Mark and wife Caroline and grandsons Sean and Simon. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FOSTER. In loving memory of PETER on the third anniversary of his death. Remembered by his wife, family and friends.

LOFARO. In loving and sweet remembrance of IRIS, a loving, treasured sister, today the fourth anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Doris and Winston, Winston Jr., Trevor and their families. Rest in peace.

MARICH. In loving memory of LENA, today the 17th anniversary of her death. Always loved and deeply missed by her daughters Doreen, Caroline and Louise, her sons-in-law, grandchildren, and brothers and sisters. May God grant her eternal rest.

MEILAK – Dr JOSEPH, 18.3.1980. Remembering our dearest Joe with so much love. Now as always so close to our hearts. Ċettina, Stefan and Lucienne, Erika and Ivan and grand­children.

MEILAK – Dr JOSEPH, 18.3.1980. Always so very lovingly remembered. His mother-in-law Helen Psaila and all his in-laws.

PULIS. In loving memory of our dearest JOSEPH, a beloved father and grandfather who went to meet the Risen Lord 11 years ago, today. Forever in the hearts and prayers of his family. To live on in the hearts of those we love is not to die. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SACCO – Major MAURICE SACCO, MBE. In memory of a dearly loved and missed father, this 44th anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Marguerite, Patricia and Mark. Please remember him in your prayers. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

SCERRI. Remembering a dearest father and grandfather, CRISTINO, with much love, respect and gratitude, today the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Loving memories. His family.

Bach choral work

The spirit of Lent will be captured in a concert of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St Matthew Passion, known to be one of the greatest sacred choral works ever composed.

St Monica Choir and the Brandenburg Young Philharmo­nic Orchestra, Berlin, will bring Bach’s work to life at St Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Mdina on April 8 at 7.30 p.m.

The event will include the participation of members of the Cologne Cathedral Chamber Choir and seven Maltese and German vocal soloists, all under the baton of international conductor Hans-Jürgen Nagel.

It will be held under the patronage of Archbishop Tommaso Caputo, Apostolic Nuncio in Malta.

Entrance to the concert is free. A collection will be made in aid of Puttinu Cares Foundation that works with children with cancer.

Pillar box closed

Maltapost says pillar box 275 on Xatt l-Għassara tal-Għeneb, Marsa is closed permanently. The nearest pillar box is number 274 situated on the same road.