Announcements

ATTARD MONTALTO. On February 6, Major JOSEPH, ex-RMA (known as Monty), aged 90, residing at Sliema, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Angela and her husband Gaetano Tassone, Hugh and his wife Terry, Simone and her husband Salvatore Tassone and Richard and his wife Carole, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. The funeral leaves Charella Home, Sliema, today at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CALI-CORLEO. On February 6, GIUSEPPE, known as Nello, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Roman Catholic Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina, his sons Ramiro and Sergio, Antoinette, his nephews and nieces, as well as other relatives and close friends. Special thanks to the consultants and staff who cared for him at Mater Dei, Zammit Clapp and Boffa Hospitals for the particular attention in his hour of need. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 2 p.m. at St Gregory parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations instead of flowers to Hospice Malta, Balzan, or Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CASSAR TORREGGIANI – PAUL, MBE, RMA. Peacefully, at the Joseph Weld Hospice, Dorchester, England, in his 91st year. Loving husband of Heather, and father of Michael and David and his wife Hazel, grandfather of Ben. Paul’s funeral will be at Weymouth crematorium on February 17, followed by interment of ashes in Malta at a later date. May he rest in peace.

CHETCUTI. On February 8, at Cospicua home for the elderly, ANTHONY, widower of Polly, of Birkirkara, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Frances Soler, Josephine and her husband David Abela, Lino and his wife Antonina, Michael and his wife Alice, Mario and his wife Doris, Victor and his wife Juanita, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brother and his sister, in-laws, their respective spouses and families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves the Cospicua home for the elderly tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for St Domenico Savio Oratory church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by re-quest but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GAUCI. On February 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, ORENZIO, ex-Senior Meteorological Assistant, of St Paul’s Bay, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his wife and children. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Pauline, his children Joseph and his wife Lorainne, Mario and his wife Sarah, Lucienne and her husband Paul, his grandchildren Malcolm Paul, Jean-Pierre and Jan, nephews, nieces and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 12.45 p.m. for St Joseph the Worker church, Xemxija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

MICALLEF. On February 8, at his daughters house in Iklin, CHARLIE, from Rabat, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Antonia, his children Marion and her husband Noel and their daughter Oanna, Joe and his wife Pauline and their son Eric, his sisters Carmen, widow of Ġiġi Caruana, Mimi, widow of Freddie Farrugia, and Magdalene, widow of Charlie of the US, in-laws and their respective spouses, other relatives and friends. The funeral will leave Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.15 p.m. for St Augustine church in Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.45 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery in Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ANASTASI – MONICA. Treasured memories of our beloved sister on the second anniversary of her demise. Much loved and sadly missed. Her family.

ARRIGO – ARTHUR. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the 19th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts. Mariella and Eric, Eric and Mikela, Louisa and Ruben.

ARRIGO – JOSEPH. Loving memories of a beloved brother and uncle on the 41st anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts. Eric and Mariella, Eric and Mikela, Louisa and Ruben.

BONELLO. In loving memory of MARY, née Cole, a wonderful wife and mother, tomorrow the eighth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her husband Emanuel, her children Jennifer, Martin and Shirley, and their respective spouses, Margaret and Ivan, her grandchildren Carl, Francesca, Annelise and Julian, her sister Melita and brother Henry, other relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at the chapel of Stella Maris School, Balzan.

BONNICI MALLIA. Treasured memories of our dearly beloved father JOE on the 31st anniversary of his meeting the Risen Lord. So loved and so missed by his children John, Louisette, Anna, Victoria and Charmaine, his daughter-in-law Margaret, his sons-in-law, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.

CALLEJA – CARMEN. Today the first anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her brother Anthony and his wife Carmen, Lucia, André, Martina and Federica. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of CARMELO on the 14th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his son Adrian, daughter Sheila and her husband Bernard, relatives and friends.

CREMONA-BARBARO OF ST GEORGE – Marchioness BEATRICE. Always in our loving thoughts and especially on this 11th anniversary of her demise: her memory will never fade. So much loved and so much missed by John, Antony, Anne and Andrew, Tabby and John, and grandchildren Hannah, Jessica, Aloisia and George.

CURMI – EILEEN, née DeCesare. Remembering an adorable and unique mother and grandmother on the 18th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by Denis, Carol and family. Rest in peace, mum.

GRISCTI – MARCO. In loving memory of a dear friend on the second anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by Tonio and Pauline, Mark and Ingrid and Edith.

MARICH – ANNE. A dear mother and grandmother lovingly remembered and deeply missed, today the fourth anniversary of her death. Gloria, Angela, Christian and Francesca.

MEA. In loving memory of a dear mother-in-law and grandmother, BEATRICE, on the 33rd anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by Herman German and her grand-daughter Arienne E. Sullivan, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.

PACE MOORE – ROSE. Unfading memories of a dear mother and a loving grandmother who passed away nine years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marlene and her husband John, Anna and grandson Peter Paul.

PICCININO – JOHN. In ever loving memory of a dear husband, today the eighth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Carmen, Josanne, James, Bathany and Terence.

SAVONA – JOSEPH. In ever loving memory of our dear father on the 42nd anniversary of his death. His sons, daughters and in-laws.

TABONE FERRO – ERIC. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Joanne, Mario, Joseph, Antoinette, Nathania, Erica, Gabby, Andrew, Rebekah.

TALBOT. In loving memory of GEORGE on the 37th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his sons, daughters, in-laws, and grandchildren.

WIGG – EDWARD EWHURST, Sgt., Air Cartographer (ret.), RAF Northolt, formerly of Sanremo Rests. Ltd. Treasured memories today, the fifth anniversary when eternal life was embraced. Being always present in our hearts and minds, we are never far away from you. A prayer is solicited. Marie and Danielle Nadine, and his Maltese relatives.

PHRF event

The Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund will be holding one of its main fundraising events, the annual Gerry Attric 2012 production, at Attard Parish Hall on March 10. Tickets cost €8 for adults and €4 for children and can be bought from the Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Centre by calling 2169 3863/9984 5600/7926 1949.

Valletta church tours

Our Lady of Victory church in Valletta will be open to the public on Friday between 11 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. Volunteers will guide visitors around the church.

The vault’s paintings by Alessio Erardi are undergoing restoration. Donations will be appreciated.

Local Council meeting

Today
Żejtun at 6 p.m.