Announcements

BRINCAT. On April 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTONIA of Marsa, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Carmen and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Miss Carmen Brincat deeply regrets she is unable to receive visitors.

BUGEJA. On April 17, at Naxxar, in the comfort of his home, ANDREW, aged 53, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his partner Miriam, his daughter Mandy Miller and her husband John and his daughter Debbie, his grandchildren Kane and Isis, his brother Norman and his sisters Gloria Farrugia, Bella Mangion, Aurora Ellul, Tanya Bartolo and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on April 27 at 1 p.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal peace.

CAMILLERI. On April 19, at St Vincent de Paul residence, FRANCIS, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Theodora, née Sacco, his son Vincent and his wife Doris, his daughters Lilian and her husband Raymond, Yolanda of Australia, and Monica and her husband Theo, his grandchildren, his sister Nikolina, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today for St Venera parish church 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 greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all the staff at St Joseph Ward 5 for their kind deeds and patience. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. On April 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, LAWRENCE (former Director of Education) of Gżira, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina, née Doublet, his children Albert and his wife Josephine, Marvic, Rita and her husband Paul Gauci, Joseph and his wife Marthese, Paul and his wife Jacqueline, his grandchildren, David, Adrian, Carl, Lee, Jonathan, James, Nicola, Matthew and Elena, his sisters Maudy, wife of Frederick Bruno Olivier, Josephine Griffiths and his sister-in-law Salvina, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for Gżira parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment 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.

VELLA. On April 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, GAWDENZ, of San Ġwann, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Karmena, his children Kalċidon and his wife Anna, Luigi, widower of his daughter Ġuża, Karmenu and his wife Marianne, Tony and wife Maria, Mary and her husband Nenu Galea, Anna and her husband Nenu Vella, Michael and his wife Nathalie, Raymond and his wife Catherine, Helen and her husband Raymond Buttigieg, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister Lieni, his in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA – OSCAR and MARY. In loving memory of our dear parents. Tanya, Monica, Angela and Sandra and their families. Rest in peace.

ATTARD. In loving memory of our dear nephew ANDRÈ on the 16th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Alfred, auntie Jessie and cousins.

CASSAR BONACI – NIKOLAI Ħlejqa Sabiħa. Dedicated to our beloved son Niki on his eighth anniversary of meeting with our dear Lord.

My son felt my beating heart,
I heard him say to me,
I was chosen by our Lord above
And now I’m in His care;
Whenever you need me,
Just look inside your heart;
I promise to be there.
No one can ever take away
Our bond with one another:
For I’ll always be your precious child,
As you will always be my mother.
Mama, papa, Andrei, Jean Paul, Lindsay, Anna, Morgan, Graham, family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to join us for an evening Mass which is being celebrated in Niki’s memory today at 6.30 at St Francis of Assisi church, Msida Street, Birkirkara.

CASSOLA – AIDA. In loving memory of a beloved mother on the anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sons and families.

CHETCUTI – LINA, née Ganado. In fondest memory of our beloved mother who passed away peacefully nine years ago on April 20, 2002. Always remembered by her children Joe, Anton, Theresa, George and Mary-Anne and their respective wives and husbands, her dear, beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We miss you so much.

De MARTINO. In loving memory of MARY, née Schranz, today the 38th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Josephine and her grandchildren Kenneth and Sandra.

ELLUL – DORIS. Treasured memories of a most loving mother and grandmother, today the 31st anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her family.

GAUCI – MARIA ASSUNTA. More than love for mamà, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Her son Paul, his wife Lucy and grandchildren Mark and his wife Maria, and Annmarie.

GRECH. In ever loving memory of STELLA, a dear mother and grandmother, on the second anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons Ġorġ and Joe and her grandchildren.

PETROCOCHINO – LINETTE. Loving and cherished memories of a beloved daughter, sister and aunt on the 10th anniversary of her meeting the Risen Lord. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at St Julians parish church.

SAMMUT – ELVIRA. Fondest memories of our dear mother, today being the 25th anniversary of her demise. Her children Nancy, Anna, Doris, Josephine, Rita, Louise, widow of her son Charles, and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCERRI. In memory of JOSEPH M. on the 20th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Connie and his children Louis, Larry, MaryRose, and their respective spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

Between 7.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Luqa Briffa, Manuele Giordano, Antonio Sammut, Reggie Miller, Mikiel Anton Vassalli and Madonna Tal-Ġebel streets in Gżira.

Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Ħuxlief, Kammomilla, Bishop Galea, Dun Ġwann Farrugia, Mikiel Spiteri, Qadi, Mogħdija Ħannewija, Mogħdija Żagħzigħa, Ġiebja Rumana, Fossa tal-Qamħ, Xewk, Xeħt il-Forom, Tursin il-Bir, Ħarrub, Kemmun Ħelu, Ħuxlief and Daħla ta’ San Tumas streets and Government Flats in the Ta’ Ganza Area in Żejtun.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Abbate Savoia Street, Mosta.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Markiż Ċensu Depiro Street and the surrounding area in Gżira.

Talk on Pope’s Verbum Domini

A talk on Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic exhortation Verbum Domini will be held at the Capuchin Centre, Floriana, between 9 and 11.45 a.m. on May 5. Talks will be delivered by Fr Martin Micallef and Lina Cilia.

Friends of Ta’ Braxia

The annual general meeting of the Friends of Ta’ Braxia will be held at Ta’ Braxia cemetery on April 30 at 11 a.m. For more information about the association and to become a member contact Charles Gatt on info@dinlarthelwa.org.

Local Council meeting today

Żabbar - 6 p.m.