CUTAJAR. On January 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, OPHELIA of Msida, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Alfred and his wife Tessie, Sr Giorgia of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Joe and his wife Catherine, Carmen and her husband Alfred Vella, Maria and her husband Joe Montfort, Tessie and her husband Albert Camilleri, Anna and her husband Twanny Camilleri, Martin and his wife Grace, Antoinette and her husband Tonio Camilleri, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Msida parish church 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 the Sacred Heart Convent, Żurrieq, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GAUCI. On January 18, HELEN, née Cassar, of Valletta and residing in Marsascala, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Vincent and his wife Eunice, her sister Mary, widow of Anthony Agius Gilibert, Edwina Cassar widow of her brother Emmanuel, her sister in-law Bice and her husband John Grech, nephews and nieces, their respective spouses and families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Anne parish church, Marsascala, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRECH – MARIA. 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. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sisters-in-law, Joyce, widow of Not. Alexander Grech, Mary, widow of Victor Grech, her nephews and nieces, Fr Konrad, SJ, Hilary, Sr. Benedict, Mario, Robert, Marco and his wife Irene, her relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be celebrated today at 2.30 p.m. at St Publius parish church, Floriana. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MANGION. On January 17, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, ANDREANA of Żurrieq, residing at Sta Luċia, widow of Joseph, aged 99, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmel and his wife Jane, Agnes, Paul and his wife Catherine, Maria and her husband Victor Mintoff, Charles, widower of her daughter Frances, her grand-children, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke’s Hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for Sta Luċia 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 charitable institutions would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MERCIECA. On January 18, at St Catherine’s Home, Attard, MARY, née Calleja, widow of Michael, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vivienne, wife of Dr Tonio Bugeja and Virginia, wife of Anthony Zammit, her grandchildren Carly and Erika, her brother Edwin and his wife Maria, her sister Elizabeth and Maronna, widow of her brother Victor, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Catherine’s Home, Attard, today at 1.30 p.m. for Attard parish church 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 Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Special thanks to the sisters and carers at St Catherine’s for their care and dedication.
MUSCAT. On January 18, at Karin Grech Hospital, SALVINA, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Carmelo, her daughters Frances and her husband Jimmy Portelli, Miriam and her husband Raymond Muscat, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karen Grech Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mons. Gonzi will be appreciated. The familly regrets they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
APAP BOLOGNA – ELIZABETH. Treasured memories of our sweet and wonderful mother. So deeply missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Angela, Philip, Sandra and Steven.
BIANCHI. In loving memory of NATHALIE, a cherished mother and sister, tomorrow the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children and grandchildren, brother and sisters. A mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.
BONELLO. In loving memory of our dear JOE on the 35th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Val, Connie and family.
CASSAR BORG OLIVIER. Cherished memories of WADDY on the seventh anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Carmen, daughter Anne and grandchildren Karla and Michael.
CHALMERS. In memory of our dear mother MARY on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Monica, Margaret, Marie Therese and Patricia. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DIMECH. Cherished and loving memories of DOMENIC (ex-Proprietor, Sanremo Rests. Ltd) on the 33rd anniversary of his embracing eternal life. Sorely missed and never forgotten by his daughters Emma, Margaret, Marie, their spouses and grand-daughters. A prayer is solicited.
HYZLER – GEORGE J. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and brother, today the first anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Vera and family.
MOFFETT. Loving and everlasting memories of ANTONIA, a beloved mother and grandmother, today the ninth anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Maurice, Mercedes, Lynne and James.
RIZZO – MARGARET ROSE. In loving memory of a treasured and devoted wife, mother and grandmother on this the anniversary of her death. Always missed and never forgotten. Her husband Noel, her children Bernadette and Alan, Julia and John, Stephen and Beatrix, Melanie and Noel, and her precious grandchildren.
SCERRI – JOE. Treasured memories of a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Deeply missed by his wife Mary, son Mario and daughter Caroline, their spouses and grand-daughter Julia.
SCERRI – JOE. Your absence, dear papa, brings daily sorrow. Always loved you. Your daughter Caroline.
SCERRI – JOE. Loved and missed but never far from our thoughts, today being the 17th anni-versary of his demise. Phyllis, Joe and family.
SCHEMBRI. Loving and unfading memories of a very dear, beloved and devoted father, PAUL, who went to meet the Risen Lord on January 19, 1996. Fondly remembered by his daughter Rosemary.
TESTAFERRATA BONICI. In loving memory of our dear father LINO, 7th Baron of Qlejjgħa, today the 30th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by his family. Agnes, Caren and Annamaria.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Busewdien street and Ta’ l-Arġentar area in St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Ġafar, St Henry, Patri Marjanu Vella, St Sngelo, Camenzuli and Ħnejja streets in Sliema.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Grandmasters, Qaliet, Salini and Tal-Gardiel streets in Marsascala.
Between 12.30 and 3.30 p.m. in Independence Square, street under Putirjal and G. P. F. Agius De Soldanis, Capuchins, Palm and Republic streets in Victoria.