Announcements

BUTTIGIEG. On May 21, ANTONIA of Mellieħa, widow of George, aged 84, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sons John, who resides in Australia, Gaetano and his wife Carmen, her beloved grandchildren Mark and Nadine, her sister Mari, her brother Joseph, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Maria Bambina parish church, Mellieħa where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment at Sultana Tal-Vittorji Cemetery, Mellieħa. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi or Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, would be greatly appreciated. The family wish to thank the staff at the ITU, Mater Dei Hospital and the staff at Madonna tal-Mellieħa home for their dedication and care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FALZON. On May 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA, née Gatt, of Birkirkara, widow of Frank, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children Anna and her husband Tony Zammit, Joe and his wife Katia and Emma and her husband Joseph McManus, her adored grandchildren Joanna and her husband John Thompson, Rebecca, Benjamin and Nicholas and her great-grandchildren Amy, Lila Grace and Elliot, together with other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2 p.m. at St Mary’s parish church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. On May 23, HENRY, aged 55, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, children and granddaughter, his mother, brother and sisters, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. – R.I.P. Mass præsente cadavere is being said today at 8.30 a.m. at Lija parish church followed by private burial. The family would like to thank the consultant and members of staff at Boffa Hospital.

MELI. On May 23, Domnic, 90, of Floriana, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his children Judy and her husband Frank, Josette and her husband Nicholas, Noel and his wife Catherine, nephews and nieces Deborah, Francesca and Alexander and their fiancées, Josephine widow of Carmelo, his wife’s sister Carmena, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul at 8.30 a.m. tomorrow for St Publius church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at the Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

PACE. On May 22, in Sydney, Australia, MARY, née Holland, formerly of Sliema, aged 71, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Alfred, her children Manuel and his wife Cathy, Matthew and his wife Simone, Lewis, and Frieda and her husband John Karam, her grandchildren Rhiannon, Krystin, Emily Louise, Rachel, Melanie, Michael and Nicholas, her brothers and sister Joe and his wife Yvonne, George, and Lilian, wife of John Bonello, nephews, nieces, other relatives, in-laws and friends in Australia and Malta. The funeral takes place on May 27 in Sydney, Australia. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ASCIAK. Remembering our dearest father EMANUEL. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 34th anniversary of his passing away. Joseph, Mary, Agnes, Albert and Bernadette. Grant him, O Lord, eternal rest.

BISAZZA. In ever loving memory of our dear parents CHARLES and BICE, today being the 17th anniversary of our mother’s passing on to eternal life. Fondly remembered by their son Mario, their daughters Anna, Juliette, Laura and Yolanda, their in-laws and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the fourth anniversary of his death. Marianne.

BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of VICTOR on the 26th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Don, Jo, Michael and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CALLEJA – JULIE. Unforgettable, sweet memories of our dearest sister on her sixth anniversary with the Lord. Remembered lovingly every single day by her brother Ray, and sisters Monica, Eileen and Ronnie, May and Joe and their families.

CEFAI. Treasured memories of our dear mother MARY on the 20th anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her eight children and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CHARLES – FRANK. Remembering our father especially on his anniversary. Tony, Anna, Sandra, Denise and their families.

DEMARCO – MAY. Loving and unfading memories of a precious and beloved mother and grandmother, today the sixth anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered and sadly missed. Ever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Victoria, Theresa, Alfred, Sandra, Anthony, David, their respective spouses and her grandchildren.

DIMECH – ERMINIA. In loving memory of our dearest mother on the 31st anniversary of her meeting with Our Lord. Tessie, Josephine and Albert.

FERRY. Loving memories of CHARLES, a dear husband and father, on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife, sons, daughter and relatives.

GRAVINO. In ever loving memory of CARMELINA on the 33rd anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Alfredo, her children, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

LIBRERI – VICTOR. Cherished and unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather, today being the first anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Marisa, Mavis, Raymond and Doris, in-laws and grandchildren. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at San Ġorġ Preca parish church, Swatar, Msida, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

MICALLEF – EVELYN (Vivi).

A year ago to this day
You said a silent goodbye
Freed from pain, to a better place
Now we look and stare
At your empty chair
But you are not there
Telling us everything is ok
However the seeds you sowed
Throughout your life
Have stayed here in our lives
We are what we are today
Thanks to your loving, nurturing ways
You will never be forgotten
Forever in our hearts.
With all our love, your daughter Mariella, Ray, Sean-M and Justin T-Mamo. Masses for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at Tal-Ħġejjeġ chapel, St Paul’s Bay (near Gillieru). Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

From 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. in Tigné Sea Front and Tigné, Locker and Sant’ Antnin streets in Sliema.

From 8.30 a.m. till 11.30 p.m. in Frank Ghio, President Anton Buttiġieġ, Għadam, Bir id-Deheb and Sir Paul Boffa Streets in Żejtun.

From 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Speranza Street in Mosta.

Sacred music concert

A choral concert of sacred music by Chorus Urbanus, members of Europa Cantat, will be held tomorrow to commemorate the 21st anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit to St John’s Co-Cathedral in May 1990 and his beatification.

The concert will be conducted by John Galea featuring music by Marco Frisina, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Ludovico da Viadana among others. It will be held at St John’s in Valletta, at 8 p.m. in aid of Puttinu Cares.

Funds for Japan

A sum of €18,971.70 was collected for victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in a fund-raising campaign in Valletta carried out by the Malta-Japan Association and Unesco Club Malta. The amount will be donated to the Japan Red Cross.