Announcements

CACHIA. On April 17, at her residence in Safi, THERESA of Żurrieq, aged 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen, Jinnie, Catherine, Pauline, Joyce, Marianne, Salvino, Rita widow of her son Emanuel, her grandchildren Christopher, Stefan, George, Christen, Paul, Osmar, Karl, Rosanne, Alexia, Anneliza, Astrid-Marie, Lara and Madeleine, their families, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence at Safi today at 3.45 p.m. for the Safi parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 4 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery at Safi. No flowers by request but donations to the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Nigret in Żurrieq would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

EDINGTON. On April 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, IAN (Eddie), passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jeaninne, née Wirth, Karen and her husband Ivor, Bernadette and her husband Les, Vanessa and her husband Colin, his grandchildren Michael, Karl, Michelle, Sian, Ian, Craig, Sarah, James, and Annie and his six great-grandchildren, his sister Vicky and her husband Bill, his in-laws Maria and Ċensu Tabone, Tony and Anne Wirth, Therese, widow of Wilfred Gatt, Sister Elena, Philip and Georgina Wirth and Father Robbie Wirth. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today for the Carmelite church, Balluta, where Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On April 17, LAWRENCE, aged 96. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Mary nèe Farrugia, his children Roseanne, George, Gloria, M.Louise, Monica, Margaret and John, their respective husbands and wife, his nine grandchildren, his brother and sisters, in-laws, nephews, 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 celebrated at 2.30 p.m. followed by private burial at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Radju Marija or Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MANCHÉ. On April 16, YVONNE née Wismayer, of St Julians, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband Loris, her daughter Marie-Antoinette and her husband Henri Diacono, her son Noel and his wife Moira, her grandchildren Jacques and his wife Daniela, Nicole, Alexandra, Louis and Bertie, her great grand-daughter Milu, her sisters-in-law Patricia Wismayer, widow of her brother Louis, Francina, widow of Gilbert and Josephine Atkins, her brother in-law Albert, her nephews and nieces their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for the church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Special thanks to all the staff of the neuro-medical ward at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

MUSCAT. On April 17, DOLLY, aged 84, beloved widow of Louis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sons Peter and his wife Helen, John and his wife Therese, Andrew, James and his wife Carmen, her daughter Marylynn, her son-in-law David, her sister Rita, her brother Frank and his wife Ines, her grandchildren and great-granddaughter, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves St Catherine’s Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Attard parish church 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 Action for Breast Cancer Foundation are most welcome. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

VELLA. On April 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY of Attard (former teacher at the Technical Institute, Naxxar), aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Joyce, his children Roseanne and Stephanie and her husband Stephen, his grandchildren Nicole, Andrei and Ben, his brothers and sisters, in-laws and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Mary parish church, Attard, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Attard Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA. Loving memories of our mother EDWIDGE, today the 22nd anniversary of her death. Isabel and Richard.

BONELLO – SAVIOUR. Loving memories of our dear father, especially today being the 24th anniversary of his passing away. Francis, Doris and their families.

GRECH. In loving memory of VICTOR, today the 17th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

STAGNO NAVARRA – MIRIAM. In everlasting memory of a dear sister, fondly remembered by her brother, sister, in-laws, niece and nephews, today the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

STAGNO NAVARRA. Fondest memories of a very dear friend, MIRIAM, on the 10th anniversary of her passing away. May she rest in peace. Edith and Margaret.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of our dearest mother MARIKA.

Two extra stars are in the skies
We know they are your eyes
Looking down upon your fold
Remembering memories wrapped in gold
Always drawn under your wing
Us you protected from everything
You devoted your life to your beloved
And it’s your presence that we covet
With a heart so true and tender
And those you loved remember
Today we mourn and honour you mother
For all that you have done
We wish you were here today
Just to say these words to you
We love you in every way
Letizia and Fabio

ZAMMIT – MARIKA, née Micallef. Unforgettable memories of my beloved daughter who died tragically 13 years ago today.

Your loving smile,
Your gentle face
No one can fill
Your vacant place.
Always in my prayers. Rest in peace. Mum, Emilia.

ZAMMIT. Treasured memories of a dearest sister and aunt, MARIKA, née Micallef, who died tragically on April 18, 1998. Sorely missed by Marcelline and Sean.

ZAMMIT – MARIKA, née Micallef. Her life is a beautiful memory, her absence a silent grief. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Monica, Guido, Alberto, Nicky, Luke, Davina and Emil.

ZAMMIT – MARIKA. On the 13th anniversary of her tragic death. A precious niece who will always live in our hearts. Never forgotten by her auntie Doris.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

Between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. in St Joseph, Corea, Santu Rokku, Main, Ġorġ Borg and Mifsud Ellul streets in Qormi.

Between 8 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. in Ħareb, Tal-Qattus, Patri Girgor Grima, L-Isparvier, Settembrina, Don V. Scicluna Hernandez, Giovanni Scicluna and Hannieqa streets and Tal-Ħareb area in Għaxaq.

Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Gużeppi Calleja, Alfons Maria Galea and Dun Karm streets in Iklin.

Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Boxbox, Tower, L. Zamenhof and Kunċizzjoni streets in Msida.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Għasafar, Gilju, Dun Manwel Grima, Ħabb Il-Qamh,Old Church, Manikata, Mejjiesa, Xifer, Mejjiesa and Old Mejjiesa streets in Manikata.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. in Giorgio Borg Olivier Street and Assedju t’Ghawdex Square in Victoria.

Prayer brunch

The Magnificat Malta Chapter will be hosting Stephen Doktorczyk and Kathleen Beckman to give their personal testimony for the Magnificat prayer brunch at The Palace Hotel, Sliema, on April 28 at 9.30 a.m. The event starts with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul Cremona. For more information contact Magnificat Malta Chapter at 20, High Sight, Virdun Street, Kappara.

Way of the Cross

Archbishop Paul Cremona on Wednesday will lead the Way of the Cross which leaves St Augustine’s Church in Rabat at 8 p.m. and makes it way around Mdina. To celebrate the beautification of Pope John Paul II, Archbishop Cremona will read from his writings, translated into Maltese by Fr Michael Bugeja.

ID cards office

The Electoral Commission said that, owing to work in connection with the divorce referendum, the identity cards office in Valletta will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. The office will re-open on Wednesday between 3 to 6 p.m.

Holy Week display

A Holy Week exhibition consisting of statuettes set in a crib-like structure of rustic stone was mounted by Joe Cordina at 3A, Villambrosa Street, corner with St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun. It is open daily from 6 to 8 p.m.

Talk on apiculture

The Association of Maltese Apiculture is organising the first of a series of educational talks for those interested in the subject, on April 27 at 6.15 p.m. at Il-Pitkalija in Ta’ Qali. Expert David Mifsud will talk about what needs to be done by beekeepers.

New statue

The committee organising centenary festivities at Sacro Cuor parish in Sliema will be holding the Way of the Cross with the new statue of the Redeemer today at 7.15 p.m. The event starts from the church in St Trophimus Street.