AZZOPARDI. On March 6, JOSEPH (Is-Sur Joe), of Sliema, ex-Manager at Marsovin, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Margaret (Maggie), née Cassar, his children Josie and Elizabeth, Mary Lou and Ernst Pienaar, Anton and Louise, John and Isabelle, Bridget and Andre Tabone, his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sisters Agnes and Carmelina and his in-laws, their respective spouses and families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or Inspire, Żejtun, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to all doctors and staff of Medical Ward 1, Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital for their professional caring and support. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CILIA. On March 7, EDWIN NORMAN, at Casa Arkati, passed away peacefully on the eve of his 70th birthday, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Christine and Nikky Borg, their mother Thelma, his beloved grandchildren Andrew, Sophie, Alix and Nina, his partner Marielle Salomone and her children Vanessa and Adrian Said, Sofia and Federica, Jeremy and Fiona, his in-laws Simone and Michael Camilleri, Juliet and Joe Stivala, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and his numerous friends. The funeral leaves Casa Arkati tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Tal-Ibraġ parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. A special ‘Thank You’ to all the dedicated staff at Casa Arkati. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MAGRO. On March 6, at his residence in Sliema, FRANS, aged 86. He leaves to mourn his loss his relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 2 p.m. at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MEILAK. On March 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE of Paola and residing at Ta’ Saura Home, Rabat, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Salvina, her brothers Amadeo and John and his wife Helen, nephews and nieces, their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Fgura parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Qrendi cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MELI. On March 6, JOSEPHINE of Floriana, widow of Carmelo, passed away peacefully at Zammit Clapp Home, aged 92. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Therese and her husband Carmel Camilleri, Victor and his wife Rita and Raymond and his wife Maryanne, grandchildren Joanne, Stephen, Marion, Susan, Michelle and their respective spouses, and great-grandchildren Jaidyn and Matthias. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Home tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MERCIECA. On March 7, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, GIOVANNA, née Borg, of Żebbuġ, widow of Giuseppe, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charles and his wife Anna, Josephine and her husband Notary Lino Martinelli, Alexander and his wife Emma, Victor and his partner Caroline, and her daughter-in-law Doreen, widow of her son William, her grandchildren, her sister Rose and her husband Joe Caruana, her brother Philip and his wife Dorothy, her sister-in-law Audrey Borg, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Żebbuġ cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family thanks all the staff and nurses at Casa Antonia for their great care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On February 19, JOSEPHINE (originally of St Paul’s Bay), passed away peacefully in England. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved daughter Mercedes, son-in-law David and her dear and only grandson Stefan. Also left to mourn her are her sister Maria (in Australia), many nephews, nieces and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Epsom Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
WYATT. On March 7, at his residence, CHARLES GEORGE of Sliema, aged 75, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marlene, his son Raymond, and Martin, widower of his daughter M’Anne, his grandchildren Christian, Daniel, his brother and sister Desmond and his wife Maya and Mary and her husband Stanley, his sister-in-law Violet, his in-laws Margaret and Louis, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, March 10 at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance Luqa side). No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AGIUS – JOHN. In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle on his fifth anniversary. John, you will always remain in our hearts. Forever loved and never forgotten. Sisters, brothers, in-laws, nephews and nieces.
BAJONA – LILIAN. In loving memory of our beloved aunt, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. We miss so much her love and care. She will live in our hearts forever. Her family.
BORG MANCHE. In loving memory of MARY on the 14th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.
CAMILLERI – Maestro FERDINANDO CAMILLERI and ALDO CAMILLERI, BPharm, LP. Treasured memories of our grandfather and brother on their respective 70th and 25th anniversaries today. Lord, grant them eternal rest. Violet, Antoinette.
CASSAR – Dr ANDRÉ CASSAR (veterinary surgeon). In treasured memory of a dearest father and grandfather, today the 27th anniversary of his death. Always remembered with love and gratitude. His family.
FRENDO JONES. Treasured and sweet memories of our beloved sister LIZ, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Always fondly remembered with love by her many brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces and in-laws through prayers and thoughts. All her many relatives and friends are also kindly asked to remember her in their daily prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA – ANOUSCKA. At rest safely in love and peace on the sixth anniversary of her death aged 27. Always in the thoughts and prayers of her immediate family in England and relatives in Malta.
HARRISON. In loving memory of HAROLD on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Odile, his children James, Audrey, Neil and their families.
HARRISON – HAROLD. Remembering my dear brother on the 15th anniversary of his death. John, Freda and family.
PACE – Capt. LAWRENCE. Today the 35th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his beloved daughter Helga and family.
RIPARD – KIT. In loving memory, on the anniversary of his demise. Marie, Nick, Chris, Tim, Michael, Edward, Paul and in-laws. Rest in peace, Kit.
TABONE – ALBERT. Warm memories of a treasured father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Though you can no longer hold our hands, you hold our hearts always, we loved you then, we love you still and we know we always will. Your children Claire, Ian, Julian and Krista. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at the Immaculate Concetion church, Tal-Ibraġ. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Ferdinandu Street and Charlotte Alley and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Fidiel Żarb, St George and Kromb il-Baħar streets in Għargħur.