Announcements

BUHAGIAR. On January 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAWLU, ex-police constable 1022, from Rabat, aged 74, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children Mario and his wife Doris, John and his wife Joanne, his grandchildren Dorian and his girlfriend Diana, Kimberly and Kyle, his brothers and sisters and their respective spouses, in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Ta’ Ġieżu church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Siġġiewi cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR. On January 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, JANE CASSAR, LRSM, of Sliema, aged 92, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Lina Micallef, her sister-in-law May, wife of Benny, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Ursuline Creche, Sliema will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CUTAJAR. On January 11, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, CARMELINA, aged 89, widow of John, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Carmen, Andrew and his wife Carmelin, Vivien and her husband Martin Debono, Alice widow of Joe Cardona, Nadia and her husband Ron Cordery, her grandchildren and their respective spouses, and her great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Nelly Borg, widow of John, her family and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Francis church, Birkirkara, 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at RB1, St Vincent de Paule, for their dedication and care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA. On January 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, BERNARDINA, known as Bennie, aged 87, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Marie wife of Victor Cuschieri and her nephews and nieces Tonio Cuschieri and his wife Priscilla, Margaret and her husband Alex Schembri, Francis Cuschieri and his wife Anne, Antoinette and her husband Stephen Muscat, Connie Attard, Josette and her husband Stephen Rausi, Pierre Attard and his wife Marisa, Stefan Attard and his wife Pia, their children and grandchildren and her friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, today for Stella Maris Parish Church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolora ­Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On 12th January, JOSEPHINE née Anastasi, aged 82, of Sliema, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss, her son Donald and his wife Joanne, Claire, wife of her late son Raymond, her grandchildren Owen, Amenia and Elena, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Żejtun Residential Home tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Naxxar, 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 Id-Dar Tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. God, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

Tomorrow being the 14th anniversary of the death of LILY PACE, Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI – CARMELO. Today the 25th anniversary of his sad passing away to eternal life, meeting his Lord whom he had loved so much. Gone from us but always dearly in our daily thoughts and prayers. All your loving children Ina, Paul, Emmanuel, Joe and Alda, together with in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please intercede with the Lord Almighty, on our behalf, that still remain here. The Carmelo Azzopardi family

CIANTAR. In loving memory of my father EFFIE, especially today the 39th anniversary of his demise. Pierre.

CURMI – ANTHONY. Unforgettable memories of an exemplary father and grandfather on the 25th anniversary of his death. Still sadly missed by Denis, Carol and family. Rest in peace, dad.

FALZON – MARIA née Diacono. Today the first anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered by Charles, Doris and family. God, grant her eternal rest.

MERCIECA – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a much loved father on the 35th anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his daughters Tanya, Maria and husband Mario, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PISANI – CARMEN, called by the Lord six years ago today. Always lovingly remembered by her husband Thomas, her son Claudio and his wife Marcelle and her ­grandchildren Haydon, Lee and Russell.

PRIVITERA. Cherished memories of our dear brother DENNIS, today the 50th anniversary of his tragic death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Rose, Edwin, Vivian, Louise and Wilfred.

SULLIVAN – GODFREY. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and missed by his wife Therese, his son Timmy and his wife Ariane, his daughters Benna and her husband George, Pippa and her husband Raphael, Paula and her husband Paul and all his grandchildren. May God grant him eternal rest. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Julians parish church, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

TABONE. In fondest memory of our dear father JOE and brother MICHAEL, today being the anniversary of their death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Anne, Clare and Tancred.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts tomorrow as follows:

Between 8.30 and 11.30 a.m. in Our Lady of Loreto, Dehra and Independence squares and Anġlu Grech and Fuq il-Għajn streets, and from 2.30 to 5 p.m. in Daħla ta’ St Eliju, Balliju Alley and Xatt l-Aħmar and Ta’ Cordina streets, Għajnsielem.

Between 9 a.m. and noon in Sturjun, Lascaris, Sallur, Tamar, Tartarun, Trill, Trunċiera, Turisti, Qawra, Ras il-Qawra, Mulett, Maskli, Nakkri, Roman Port, Rizzi, Artikli and Arznell streets, St Paul’s Bay.

Between 1 and 4 p.m. in Għaxra ta’ Frar, Ħġejjeġ, Pioneer Corps, Mistrieħ, St Joseph, St Publius, Karmnu, Parades, School, St John Baptist, St Francis, Parish, Peace, Qawra, Skuna, Fugass, Tamar and Porzjunkula streets in St Paul’s Bay.

Donation to Dar Merħba Bik

The President of the Ladies Running Club, Stephanie Demarco, recently presented a cheque to the Head of Home of Dar Merħba Bik, Pamela Cuschieri.

Dar Merhba Bik is a shelter for abused women.

The donation was in line with the club’s policy to distribute part of the proceeds from its annual race, to a charitable institution. It described as commendable the love and dedication shown to the women and their children throughout their stay at the home.

Asthma public meeting

The Maltese Asthma Society will hold a public talk about asthma at the Medical Outpatient 3, Mater Dei Hospital on January 21 at 10 a.m. The speaker will be Dr Christopher Zammit. For any queries call on 2180 6292, 2167 2625 or 2133 9779.