BRINCAT. On January 2, at Boffa Hospital, MARGARET of Fgura, aged 64, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Christopher, Lara and Karl and their spouses, her mother Carmen Saliba, her grandchildren Kyra, Leah, Zack and Joshua, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Fgura 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 Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEMANUELE. On January 2, at St James (Capua) Hospital, Sliema, JOSEPH, known as Ġużi, aged 83, from Ħamrun and residing in Guardamangia, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rose, his son Reuben and his wife Danielle, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws and other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St Cajetan’s parish church, Ħamrun, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
KNIGHT. On January 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA CONCETTA, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Ronald David, her sister and brothers, Joyce and her husband Joseph, Ugo and his wife Sarah and Manuel and his wife Antoinette, her nephews and nieces, their respective spouses, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Immaculate Conception church, Cospicua, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
LANZON. On JANUARY 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCES, née Tonna, widow of Joseph, aged 76, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her dear children, Ray and Daniela, Liz and Ray Cutajar, Margaret and Mario Randon, her beloved grandchildren, Andrew and his girlfriend Orsika, Ryan and his wife Adriana, Melanie and her boyfriend Clive, Luke, Jamie, Rachel and Adam, her sisters and brother, Carmen and George Curmi, Jessie and Twanny Boffa, Alfred and Grace Tonna and Mary and Edwin Buhagiar, her in-laws, Michael and Josian Lanzon living in Australia, Frank and Veronica Lanzon living in the UK, Victor and Pauline Lanzon and Carmelina and Manwel Mifsud, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Fgura parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Tarxien Cemetery (Tal-Erwieħ). No flowers by request but donations to the Renal Unit will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their care and attention.
MICALLEF. On January 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, THOMAS of Valletta, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anna, his children Lydia, Ronald, Noel and Louiselle, his grandchildren Vito, Stefania and Crista, his brother Vincent and his sister Liliana, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
SMITH. On January 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, CETTINA, widow of Charles, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Doreen, Josephine and her husband Mario, and Nancy, her grandchildren Claire and Adrian, Chris and Elaine, Charlotte and David, and Sarah, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, 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. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
TANTI. On January 1, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, FILLIPPINA of Għaxaq, widow of Carmelo, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph Rosario, Carmen and Tania and their respective spouses, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for St Mary parish church, Għaxaq, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Għaxaq cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at M2 Brown, Mater Dei Hospital, and M3, Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, for their dedication and care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BEATTIE – WARWICK. In loving memory of a kind, dutiful and considerate father, today the fifth anniversary of his passing. Sadly missed by his son Philip, his sister Bertha and his nephews Gary and Douglas. This evening’s 6.30 Mass at St Julians parish church will be celebrated for the repose of his immortal soul. A solemn Requiem Mass in the extraordinary form according to the Latin Tridentine rite will be said this morning at 8 at St Kevin’s church, Harrington Street, Dublin, for the same intention. Lord grant him eternal rest.
BEATTIE – WARWICK. Fond and cherished memories of our dearest uncle Warwick, especially today his fifth anniversary. His nieces Gabby and Suzanne, and his nephew Peter. A prayer is solicited.
CASSAR BORG – GEORGE. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 21st anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered with love and prayers, David, Angela and Julia. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR BORG – GEORGE. Fondest and treasured memories of a loving father on the 21st anniversary of his demise, Monica and Joe.
CASSAR BORG – GEORGE. Cherished memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 21st anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Charles, Erika, Karla and Kira. All Masses said today at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.
CASSAR BORG – GEORGE. On the 21st anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Marion and family.
ELLUL – ESTHER. Today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughters Mary and Lina, in-laws, grand-children, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FENECH SOLER. In loving memory of MARY, née Griffiths, today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughters Connie and Josephine and her grandchildren Sandra, Kenneth, Roger and Erica.
RIZZO – DANIEL.
Daniel, we know that you’re by our side,
Each day that we get through.
The strength and blessings in our lives,
That come when we pray to you.
Our little friend we will meet again,
From heaven’s door you’ll call.
Till then sweet angel Daniel,
Please keep watching over us all.
Forever in our hearts, your friends.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Re-opening today for business as usual.
Easyline time window extension
Telecommunications company Go has extended the time window of Easyline cards giving users at least another three months to expend their credit.
New or inactivated €5 Easyline cards will have their time window increased to 150 days from 30, while a €10 card has been increased to 180 from 90 and a €20 card has a time window of 300 days from 180.
The time window of the €50 online Easyline card will remain unchanged.
The changes will apply to cards activated by a call or used as top-up from January 1. Cards activated before this date will not benefit from the extended time windows.
From next month, Easyline cards will replace the use of Telecards in all indoor and outdoor payphones operated by Go.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Madliena Hill and Madliena Street in Swieqi.
Between 8 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Fisher, Ramiro Calì, St Paul, St Peter, Konkorsi Teatrali and Ta’ Ħagrat streets in Mġarr.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Salvu Buħaġiar, Ġemmugħa, Gross, Ħortan, Dugħ, St Anthony, Xatt and Tal-Buttar streets in Marsascala.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Ġafar, St Henry, St Angelo, Patri Marjanu Vella, Ħnejja and Camenzuli streets in Sliema.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Legend, Coronation and Hope streets in Mosta.
Between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in St Philip, Santa Marija and Sir Harry Luke streets in Mġarr.