Announcements

BALZAN. On June 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Joyce, his daughter Marica and her husband Dr Jason Azzopardi, MP, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Mary’s parish church (il-knisja l-qadima) Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.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, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG CARDONA. On June 19, MIKELA, sive Lina, née Tufigno, widow of Judge Stephen R. Borg Cardona, aged 80, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son, Dr Stephen M. Borg Cardona, her brothers, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Our Lady of the Assumption parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, however donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUGEJA. On June 20, at Karin Grech Hospital, DORIS, née Caruana, of Żejtun, residing at Żebbuġ, widow of Anthony, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Emanuel and his wife Rita, Rita and her partner Charlie, Sandra and her husband Emanuel, and Philip, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. On June 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMILY, née Chircop, of Attard, aged 67, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, in the presence of her beloved husband Louis, her darling son Leon, relatives and members of the Marana Tha’ Community. Her loss will be treasured by her dear sisters Sr Carmela SJA, Georgina, Doris Amodio, her brother Alfred and his wife Lina, in-laws, Doris and Mario Abdilla, Alfie and Connie Camilleri, Edwin Lauri, widower of her sister Mary, nephews and nieces, her aunt Emma Martin and numerous and dear friends. A celebration Mass will be held tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. at Attard parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. The family would like to thank all the caring staff of Mater Dei Hospital for their support. Lord, grant her eternal joy.

GRECH – Not. Dr ALEXANDER GRECH, passed away peacefully, comforted through the ministry of the Church by the Eucharist and the Sacrament of the Sick, to the Father’s house to meet the Risen Jesus and enjoy the fullness of eternal life in the Spirit. He leaves to mourn his great loss his devoted wife Joyce née Consiglio, his son Fr Konrad, SJ, his daughters Hilary and Sr Benedict M. C. (Noella), his sister Maria, his in-laws, Dr Ramon Consiglio, MD and his wife Anne, Dr Francis V. Consiglio, MD and his wife Joan, Rosa, widow of Joe Consiglio A&CE and Mary, widow of his brother Victor, ne­phews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 2 p.m. at St Augustine’s parish church, Valletta. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, give him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On June 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, ĊETTINA, widow of Professor Henry Micallef, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Rosette, Marcelle and her husband Antony Migneco and Cynthia and her husband Professor Uwe Piepgras, her grandchildren Marc and his wife Annabelle, Matthew and his wife Olga, Lea and her fiancé Claudio, Luca and Johannes, her great-grandchildren Andrea, Michela and Lana, her nieces Rosella Caruana and Ines Cassar, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2 p.m. at Lija parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be much appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On June 20, JOSEPH of Xemxija l/o St Paul’s Bay, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, aged 76, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Rosemarie née Borg, his children Chris and Adrian, his sisters Mary and Carmelina and her husband Robert Carabott, his nephews and niece, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Joseph church, Xemxija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SALIBA. On June 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE of Msida, aged 63, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marion, his children Stephen and his wife Jennifer and Alison and her husband Robert, his grandchildren Elisa, Mathias and Sean, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for Msida parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Ward M1, Mater Dei Hospital for their continuous care.

TUFIGNO. On June 19, TESSIE, née Vella, widow of Dr Michele Tufigno, aged 97, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her only son Sandro and his wife Maureen, her grandchildren Antonio and Luisa, spouse, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Catherine Home, Attard, today at 1.45 p.m. for Attard parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CACHIA – CARMELO. On the fourth anniversary of his death. Remembered with much love by his wife Mary, his children Patricia, Cecilia, Peter, Angela, Andrei and his grandchildren. Dear Jesus grant him eternal rest.

CARUANA – JOSEPH. Treasured and unfading memories of a much loved husband and step-father, today the third anniversary of his demise.

We still love you more than yesterday
And less than tomorrow.
His wife Mona, step-son Randolph, his wife Sandra and the Attard family.

CASAPINTA – RITA. On the 18th anniversary of her demise. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved mother and grandmother who went to meet the Risen Lord on June 21, 1993. Sadly missed but never forgotten by her daughter Annette, her husband Joe and her grandchildren Nicholas and Nicole, Karl, Stuart and John. You are always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DARMANIN – LOLLY. On the ninth anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Myrtle, his children Tonio and Marie, Theresa, Ian and Crysta, and his grand­children. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville.

FENECH – MARIA STELLA. Today the 18th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her daughter Bice, grandchildren Stanley, Pierre, Marie Louise, Antoine, their respective spouses and children.

FENECH – MARIA STELLA. In loving memory of a very special, loved mama on the 18th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Mary, Cliff and the girls.

Memories are like leaves of gold
They never tarnish or grow old,
Locked in our hearts
You will always be
Loved and remembered
For all eternity.
We miss you so much, ma.

FENECH – STELLA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 18th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Flavia, Lorry, Erika and Ivan.

GALEA – LINA. On the fourth anniversary of her demise. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at St Patrick’s chapel today at 6.30 p.m. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Rosette.

GALEA. In loving memory of our father, Maestro LORENZO, on the 41st anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his daughter Doris and his son Anthony and their families.

GRECH PILLOW. Unfading memories of our father HENRY ALBERT on the 25th anniversary of his demise. His children.

LAUTIER – OLIVER. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Carmen and family.

LAUTIER – OLIVER, 21.6.2010. In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle. Saviour, Carmen and family.

MORTIMER – MARGARET FRANCIS (Margie). In loving memory of a wonderful aunt and a great educator on this 13th anniversary of her death.

PISANI – CORINNE, 1963-1969. Treasured and unfading memories of a much loved daughter. Helen and Joe.

PISANI – CORINNE. Treasured and unfading memories of my dearest sister on her anniversary. MayAnne.

SANSONE. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, OSCAR, on the 44th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons and daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Today’s 6.45 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

SCERRI. In memory of our dear father CARMELO on the first anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our prayers and deeply missed by his wife Josephine, his children Alfred, Albert, Anne, Mariella and Nathalie, their spouses and by his grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

XUEREB. In ever loving memory of our dear mother MARIE LOUISE on her 10th anniversary, and our dear father EDGAR on his 24th anniversary. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by their children Myriam and George, Tony and Pippa, Carmen and Charles, Martin and Karin and all the grand­children.

ZAMMIT – Chev ANTHONY, Marquis of Tiana, Hon. Consul for Chile. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children and beloved grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Power Cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

From 8 a.m. till noon in Qasab, Sanctuary and Pelican streets in San Ġwann.

From 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. in St Anard Street in Żabbar

From 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. in Ta’ Dungur Alley and Dwardu Ellul Street in Xgħajra and in Sir H. Luke, Torri Gauci, Bachillier, J.H. Newman, St Timothy and Kappella Ta’ Xagħra streets in Naxxar.

From 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. in Plajjet Bognor and St Simon, St Mary, Islands Promenade, Winter and Sir Luigi Preziosi streets in Buġibba.

From 8.30 a.m. till noon in Borg Għarib Street and Qala Road in Għajnsielem.

Diabetes seminar

The Maltese Diabetes Association will hold a seminar in its series of Living With Diabetes, on July 2 at the Catholic Institute, Floriana, at 9.30 a.m. The seminar will be addressed by Prof. Trisha Dunning from Australia and Anne Marie Felton from the UK. The public, members of the medical profession and medical students are urged to attend. Entrance is free and refreshments will be served.

Talk on renal disease

The Malta Pharmaceutical Association and the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery will hold an academic evening on July 1 at 8 p.m. at the Central Auditorium, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at Mater Dei Hospital. Professor Alan Lau from the University of Illinois, Chicago, will deliver a talk entitled Iron Deficiency Disease in Renal Disease Patients.

Philately meeting

The BOV Valletta Fund Management Philately club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary convent today at 6 p.m. For more information phone 7931 5509.