AZZOPARDI. On January 2, Professor JOHN of Ealing, London, aged 83, died peacefully after a short illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He is mourned by his wife Sally, his children Timothy and Joanna and their families, his brother Paul in Adelaide, his sister Josephine Sammut and her children Peter, Gillian, Mary and Jackie and their families. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the Ursuline Crèche or to the Salesian church of St Patrick will be much appreciated.
BARTOLO. On January 17, at her residence, SINA, née Sammut, widow of Joseph, of Mellieħa, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children Maria and her husband Jimmy Calleja residing in the US, Monica Wright and Albert and his wife Margaret, her grandchildren Michael and Steven, her brother Frank and his wife Dora, her brother-in-law and her sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence today at 3pm for Maria Bambina parish church, Mellieħa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment at the Queen of Victories Cemetery, Mellieħa. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BRINCAT. On January 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSA, née Mifsud Speranza, aged 83, widow of Salvinu, Founder of Brincat’s Group of Companies, passed away suddenly, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Marianne and her husband Lello Massa, Fransina and her husband Maurice Abela, Doris and her husband Tony Mangion, Mario and his wife Lucienne, née Sciortino, Gregory and his wife Kristine, née Borg Busuttil, Josette and her fiancé Martin, her sister Theresa wife of John Tennyson of Scotland, her brother Derek and his wife Lina, her in-laws, her beloved grandchildren Victoria, Giuseppe, Marianne and their spouses, Bernard and his fiancée Daniela, Andrew, Matthew, Claude and Diane, her great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for St Catherine parish church, Żejtun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Żejtun cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Sweet Jesus, grant her eternal rest.
CREMONA. On January 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, ĠUŻEPPI, widower of Tessie, née Quattromani, of St Paul’s Bay, co-founder of Gillieru, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Tonio and his wife Margaret, Paul and his wife Theresa and Mariella and her husband Stephen Micallef, his grandchildren Edward, Robert, Joseph, Clarissa and Andrea, his sisters Dolor and her husband Anġlu Debono, Josephine, widow of his brother Frans, Vivie, widow of his brother Karmnu, his in-laws and their families nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.15pm for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul’s Bay where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at the Mother of Mercy Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZARB. On January 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN BAPTIST, of Sliema, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rosemary, his son Norbert and his wife Josette, his daughter Noemi and his grandson Dale, his brothers Michael and Edwin, his sister Doris and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, at 9am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadevere will be celebrated at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD – EDWARD. In everlasting memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Nina, his children John, Tania and husband Joseph Bonello, Simon and wife Tania, grandchildren Maruska, Johanna, Chantelle, Charlton, Crystina, Daniel, Kelly, Kimberly, Kiera and Matthaeus, his brother Guido and wife Olimpia, other relatives and friends.
A heart of gold stopped beating,
Two shining eyes at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove,
He only takes the best.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUGEJA – SAMUEL. Treasured memories of our beloved father, today his ninth anniversary. You live forever in our hearts. Your dearest children, their families and relatives.
CIANTAR – SALVINU. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed by his sons, Paul, Anthony, Martin, Ray and Alex, their respective spouses, grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you dad.
CLARE – ARTHUR. Today the fourth year since his demise. Always in our thoughts. His wife Bernadette, his sons James and his wife Edel, and Gerald, his grandsons, his mother Olga, his sisters Eldred and Joyce and their families. Lord, grant him peace.
GATT – ANNA, née Briffa. Loving and unfading memories on the 13th anniversary of her passing. Sadly missed by Vivian and their sons Mark and Bobby, her brother Edward, her sister Joanna and families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PACE. Remembering GERRIE, a beloved husband and precious father, on the 31st anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Mary, Joe, Ingrid, Liz, in-laws and grandchildren.
PULLICINO. In ever loving memory of THERESA, a beloved mother and grandmother, fondly remembered on the anniversary of her death. Her family.
SANT – JOSEPH. Precious memories of a devoted husband, father and grandfather, today the 18th year of his call to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, his children Anna, Myriam, Tonio and Victoria, their spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SULLIVAN – LILIAN, née CRITIEN. Loving memories of our dear sister. Joe, Eddie, Albert, Tony.
SULLIVAN. In loving memory of LILIAN, née Critien on her 14th anniversary, today and always.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts as follows today:
Between 8am and noon in Prinċep Bażiliku and Hal Dwin streets, Żebbuġ.
Between 8 and 11.30am in St Matthew Square, Kabiri, Parish, St Matthew, Wied Iż-Żurrieq, Nazzareno Sammut and Bali Guarena streets, Qrendi.
Between 8am and 2pm in Ġulju Street and Wardija Road, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8am and 3pm in St Helen, St Rocco, St Joseph, Anġla, St Rita, Main , Narrow and Karla streets, Birkirkara.
Between 8am and 3pm in Alwetta, Ħuttaf, Waqqafa, Bilbla, Rundu, Ballottra and Ortolan streets, Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in St Domenica Street, Victoria.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Ta’ Ċenċ Road, Dun Xand Aquilina and St Mary streets, Sannat.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Wied Siekel Street, Fontana.
. . . and tomorrow:
Between 8am and noon in Valletta Road, Luqa.
Between 8am and 2pm in Wied is-Seqer Street, Victoria.
Between 8am and 4pm in Għarb, Dun Karm Caruana, Ħamimietope John Paul II, Wied tal-Ort, Gardens, Canon, Church, Tamar and Ta’ Wied Il-Għasri streets, Għasri.
Between 9am and noon in Ħal Far Road and Old Airport Street, Birżebbuġa.
Between 9am and noon in Ħal Far Road, Żurrieq.