Announcements

BORG. On May 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES, aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Mary, his beloved children Jean and Alfie, and his wife Veronica, his adored grandchildren Lara, Lisa, Tara and Sean and his relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BROWN. On May 18, FREDDIE (ex-Treasurer, Valletta FC), aged 72, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Alice, his sons Simon and Mark, his grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, Vince and his wife Carmen, Tessie and her husband Frans, Maryanne and her husband Elias, Joe and his wife Rita, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Dominic’s parish church, Valletta, 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.

BUTTIGIEG. On May 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Paola and residing in Canada, aged 73 years, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ann, his sons Andrew and his wife Hannah and Richard, grandchildren Ella, Thomas and Noah, his sisters Doris, Carmelina and her husband Victor Farrugia, Miriam, Rita and her husband Joe Sant, Vivienne, Tina, Maryanne, his sister-in-law Laura Buttigieg, his auntie Rita Dimech, cousins, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday May 21, at 8 a.m., for Christ the King parish church in 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.

GLASS. On May 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, EDITH, née Bates, widow of Thomas, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Thomas, Pamela and her husband Peter, Jeremy and Shirley, her grandchildren Patrick and his wife Alison, Claire and her husband Michael, Simon and his wife Rachael, Sarah and her husband Jonathan, Laura and Luke, Elaine and Vince, Christian and Diane, AnneMarie and Alain, Rosie, Daniel and his wife Karen and Emily, her great-grandchildren, neighbours and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2 p.m. at St Julians parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (back gate). The family thank the staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their dedication and care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI. Fond memories of our dear DENIS, a loving husband, father and grandfather, especially today the second anniversary of his birth into eternal life. Deeply loved, sadly missed. Marion, Noelle, Claire, Alison, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Masses for his repose will be said today at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, immediately after the Rosary which starts at 6.30 p.m.

BORG HEDLEY – ALICE. Memories of a wonderful mother on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Veronica. Noel, Vivian and families.

CARUANA – JOZEF. Eight years have passed away but your memory will be with us. Your friends Charlie and Ġuża.

DESIRA – ANTHONY. On the 19th anniversary of his death. Missed by his wife Maryanne, son Fiorenzo and wife Dorianne, daughter Tiziana and husband Lawrence, family and friends. You often said that we would miss you, how those words have proved you true, we lost the one and only dad, dear dad, when we lost you.

GRECH. Treasured and loving memories of a dear mother, RITA, on the 39th anniversary of her death. Her children Mary Rose, Vincent and Margaret, in-laws and grandchildren.

GRECH HARDIE. In loving memory of Dr CHARLES GRECH HARDIE, MD, BPharm., a beloved husband and father, on the 37th anniversary of his death. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his wife and children.

PICCININO – HENRY. Cherished memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 16th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Violet and all the family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

RAUSI – CARLO. Cherished memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 21st anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO – Brigadier ALFRED SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO, CBE. In ever loving memory. Lilian, Mark and John and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO – Remembering EDWIN, a much loved father, grandfather and great-grand-father. Always in our thoughts and prayers but especially today, the fifth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. His daughters Lydia and her husband Paul Attard Montalto and Rosemary and her husband Harry Cachia and their families.

VELLA – TARCISIO. Lovingly remembered today on the anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Never more than a thought away, quietly remembered every day. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family.

VELLA – TESSIE, née Cassar. In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always remembered by her husband John, her children PJ, Jenny and Louis, Valentina and Mark and her grandson Gabriel. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Spiritual care workshop for health professionals

A two-day workshop for health care professionals on basic competence in spiritual care will be held on June 3 and 4 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Mount St Joseph retreat house, Tarġa Gap, Mosta.

Led by Fr Eckhard Frick, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Philosophy in Munich, the workshop is aimed at doctors, nurses, volunteers with the terminally ill, medical students, paramedics, psychologists and psychiatrists.

Participants will practise the FICA (faith, importance and influence, community and address) spiritual assessment interview approach suggested by Christina Puchalski and discuss how to decide upon interventions in the Maltese context. For enquiries and bookings call 2276 0201 or e-mail: info@mtsjoseph.org.

Bazaar in Lija

The Domenican Sisters of Lija will be organising a bazaar to fund the restoration of their convent’s St Peter’s chapel at 13, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija. The bazaar will be open between 8.30 a.m. and 7 p.m., between June 15 and 22.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts tomorrow in Attard as follows:

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Tursin ir-Riħ, Aruka, Linja, Sikka, Blanzuni, Ferrovija, Dorga and Midra streets and New street in Linja Street.