Announcements

Congratulations to our dear parents ANTHONY and JUDITH FALZON on their 25th wedding anniversary. Best wishes from Yandrick and Deborah, Yoram and Maria, and Yanis and Abigail. Thanks for everything.

Obituary

AZZOPARDI. On December 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA ASSUNTA, (ex-teacher), aged 97, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Sr Madalena of Jesus of Nazareth, Żejtun, Ersilia and her husband Malcolm Tranter, Joan and her husband Roy Sharples, Frances Camilleri, her brothers Moses and his wife Lora, Valentino, nephews and nieces. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Gudja cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CARUANA. On December 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANNA MARIA of Rabat, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph and his wife Avril, Pauline and her husband Mike Adams, Agatha and her husband Felix Saliba, Anthony and his wife Josephine, Charles and his wife Evelyn, Mario and his wife Tessie, Anna and her husband Vince Abdilla, her grandchildren Michelle, Deirdre, Richard, Karen, Brendan, Stefan, Maria, Lisa, Andrew, Alex, Saviour, Maryjo, Mark and Sara, her brothers Pawlu and Kristinu, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Ta’ Ġieżu church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Dingli cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or Inspire, Marsascala, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GRECH. LUCY, née Gauci de Candia, passed peacefully away in her sleep, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a long illness fought with great courage and endurance. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband Alex, her loving children Mark, Christopher, Marianne, Sara and Rebecca and Andrew, her grandchildren Rachel, Kyra, Benjamin, Semira, Hannah, Rommel, Sebastian, Sacha, Alexia and Katia, her great-grandchildren, her dear brother Georges and his wife Josette, her loving sister Evelyn and her husband Brian Hennerley, her sister-in-law Melita, her nephews and nieces, her in-laws, and numerous friends, particularly her Rummy friends, so close to her heart. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lucy knew what true love is, what it really means. She taught us to forget ourselves and think of others, always. Kind, considerate, generous and altruistic, she was a ready listener, full of humane understanding, spreading happiness and peace around her. Vanity and ostentation were not in her dictionary but she was elegant in her simplicity, showing that less is more. Her life was so meaningful, showering love and sympathy to all. And this love and goodness will long remain in our midst, with her maxim “Love overcomes everything” living on in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Farewell, sweet angel, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend.

MANGION. On December 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, LEONARD (Dwardu), aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rose, his sons Ray and his wife Marilyn and Olvin and his wife Marie, his grandchildren, Arlette, Elise and Elaine and other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Crèche Fund, Sliema, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at Roseville Home, Attard, for their care and dedication during his stay there, and also, the staff of the Urology 2 Unit for their much appreciated care and attention, Regretfully, the family are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONELLO – JOHN. Today the 34th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his son Alan and his wife Patricia, his son Adrian and his wife Sylvana and their children Suzannah and John. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

BONELLO – THOMAS. In loving memory of a dearly beloved father, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Paul and Lucienne, Veronique and George, Claire and Edward, and Marie-Louise and his grandchildren Jan, Nicole and Keith. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG – MOLLY, née Parnis England. In ever loving memory of our dearest Molly on the 15th anniversary of her passing. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Anthony and Bukurie, Anne and Herbert, Nathalie, and Matthew. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUGEJA ­– VINCENT. Today is the 10th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Sadly missed but remembered with much love and gratitude.

No words we write can ever say
How much we miss you every day
No one knows our sorrow
No one sees us weep
But the love we have for you
Is in our hearts to keep
There will always be a place
That no one else can fill
We love you dear Dad
And we always will.
Frances, Katya, Karen Martina and Francesco. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

BUGEJA – VINCENT. In loving memory of a dear brother-in-law and uncle, especially today being the 10th anniversary of his demise. Rose, Sandra and Steve, James and Lydia.

BUGEJA ­– Chev. VINCENT. Treasured memories of a dear friend, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and family.

CASSAR SAID – SELINA. Today the 18th anniversary of her meeting with the Lord.

Dear Selina,
Not a single day goes by without a thought of you
And it brings such joy recalling little things you used to do
You have grown from childhood
to adulthood
In what seems so short a time
And still today you warm our hearts
With just a thought of you
We will love you forever.
Your parents, sisters, brothers and their families. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Julians and Tal-Ibraġ parish churches, tomorrow’s 6.30 p.m. and midnight Mass and the 11 a.m. Mass said on December 25 in both churches will also be offered for the repose of her soul.

CHETCUTI BONAVITA – JANE. On the 34th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her sons Joe and Noel, their respective wives Carol and Miriam, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

CINI PORTANIER – DORIS. Cherished memories of a dear mother on the 14th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her son and daughters, grandchildren and in-laws. O Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DE BRINCAT. Treasured memories of FRANCIS, a beloved father, today the 57th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

FARRUGIA – JOSEPH, B.Sc., BE&A, A&CE. In loving memory of a dearly beloved father and grandfather on the 14th ­anniversary of his death. So sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Gillian and Carm, Monica, Anne and John, Louise and Victor, ­grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

FELICE GAY – ROSETTE. A loving mother and grandmother, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter Josette and her grandchildren Charisse, Justine and Margerite. A prayer is solicited.

PELLEGRINI PETIT. In memory of JOE on the first anniversary of his demise. His loving wife Gaby and daughters Gabriella, Monique and John and grandchildren Nicholas, Gulja, Carla, Pascal and Pippa. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Jesus of Nazareth church, Sliema.

PELLEGRINI PETIT. In loving memory of JOE on the first anniversary of his death. Missed by his sister and brothers.

PELLEGRINI PETIT. In loving memory of uncle JOE on the first anniversary of his death. His nieces and nephews.

PRECA – VIOLET. Cherished, treasured and unfading memories, today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Forever remembered as most loving and caring to all. Always in our hearts and deeply missed by her sons, daughters and their families. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

THOMAS – DAVID GWYNNE, 23.12.97. Never forgotten, always missed, forever loved by his wife and children. Merciful Lord, grant him eternal peace.

TORPIANO. In memory of our beloved auntie MARY and uncle JOHN, today and tomorrow being the fourth and first anniversary of their death respectively. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Nieces Marcelline Cuschieri, Suzanne Abela and Sandra and Doreen Clarke.

WELLS – JOHN GEORGE. In cherished memory of our beloved father on the 24th anniversary of his passing on to eternal life. Mary Ann and George and their respective families.

Water Pressure Problem In Ħamrun

A problem of low water pressure is affecting the supply in Mile End, Ħamrun, and Żerafa Road, Marsa. The Water Services Corporation is working to restore the service as quickly as possible. For information call 8007 2222, which is available 24 hours a day.

2011 Stamp Sets In Year Pack

The Maltapost Year Pack, covering all issues for 2011, will be issued today and contains all the eight stamp sets in mint condition issued this year, namely: Treasures of Malta Landscapes, WWF 50th Anniversary, Europa Forests, Malta Buses – The End Of An Era, Maritime Malta, Malta – Iceland Joint Issue 2011 – Fishing Villages, Christmas 2011, 90th Anniversary Malta Senate and Legislative Assembly.

The publication will be available at all post offices in Malta and Gozo, from the mobile post office and from the philatelic bureau.