TABONE. On January 23, to Krista née Decesare and Carl, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – MAXIMILIAN. Thanks to God and the Blessed Virgin.
Obituary
ATTARD. On January 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMILY, widow of Natalino, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her family and friends in Canada and Malta. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for St Dominic’s parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CACHIA. On January 25, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, ROSEMARY, aged 72, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreplaceable loss her beloved husband Harry, her children Henry and his wife Joelle, Stephen and his wife Dorianne, Bernadette and her husband Stephen Hall and Julian, her dearest grandchildren Christina, Michael, John, Marta, Klara, Janine, Michael and Francesca, her dear sister Lydia, wife of Paul Attard Montalto, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St James Capua Hospital today for Tal-Ibraġ parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Millen-nium Chapel, Paceville, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, Precious Lord, lead me home.
CUSCHIERI. On January 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, Capt. VICTOR MARY, aged 89, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, so bravely borne. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving and devoted wife Marie, née Galea, his children Tonio and his wife Priscilla, Margaret and her husband Alex Schembri, Francis and his wife Anne, his beloved grandchildren Erika and her husband Michael Azzopardi, Clarissa and James, Celia and Michael, Krista and Kurt, and their partners, and his great-grandchildren John and Ana, his brothers Maurice, Louis and Alfred and his wife Mona, his sisters Ethel Buttigieg and Imelda Borg Bartolo, his sister-in-law Marthese Cuschieri, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15am for San Girgor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolo-rata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza would be greatly appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to the medi-cal staff at CCCU, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On January 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, IRIS, née Schembri, of Sliema, widow of Vincent, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Martin and Stephen, her grandchildren Rachel and Jeffrey, her sisters May and Julianne, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On January 25, at his residence, JOHN MELVIN of Floriana, residing at Qawra, aged 52, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Greatly missed by his beloved wife Maria, née Calleja, his daughters Marilyn and Michelle, his father Peter, his brother Ray and his wife Josephine, his mother-in-law Josephine Calleja, his in-laws and their spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 12.45pm for St Francis parish church, Qawra, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Radju Marija, Dominican Priory, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. The family are unable to receive visitors.
SEYCHELL. On January 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELINA, widow of Lawrence, of Ħamrun and residing at Żejtun Home for the Elderly, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Monica and her husband Paul Caruana, Magda and her husband Tony Gerada, Norman and his wife Georgina and Josette and her husband Karmenu Dalli, her grandchildren, their respective spouses, great-grandchildren, her sister Marianna Last, residing in UK, Jessie, widow of her brother Joe Agius, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8am for St Venera parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
XUEREB. On January 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, two days after her 79th birthday and following four years of an illness borne with good Catholic fortitude, ANNA, née Bonello leaves to mourn her very sorrowful loss her devoted husband Dr Joseph Xuereb of Mosta, her children, Stefan and his partner Althea, Daniela and her husband Christopher Falzon, her brother Judge Giovanni Bonello, her brother-in-law Antoine Xuereb, all nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2pm at Mosta parish church. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Requiem Mass
On the fourth anniversary of the demise of MURIEL GANADO, née Orr, a Mass for the repose of her soul is being said today at 6.30pm at Sarria church, Floriana. Albert, Berta, Rit and Austin and grandchildren.
In Memoriam
AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of EMANUEL on the 43rd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers and lovingly remembered by his son Joe and his wife Marilise, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.
CAMILLERI – MARIA and HERMAN. Beloved mother and brother forever remembered. Lord, grant them eternal rest. Violet, Antoinette.
CUTAJAR. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the first anniversary of his demise, 28.1.2013. Sadly missed but always remembered by his wife Pauline, his son Norman and his wife Marta, his daughter Valerie and her husband John Borg Costanzi, his grand-children Simon and his wifeLisa, Gaby, Eve and her fiancé Matthew, Jan, Patryk and Fran. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
DINGLI – ANNA MARIA. In loving and never fading memory of our dear MOLLY who died three years ago. Mario, Marcel, Michel, Monique, Elise and Andrea. Join us in a prayer for her repose.
SANSONE. In unfading memory of our beloved mother PHYLLIS on the anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children.
STORACE. In loving memory of PAUL, today the 36th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his son Joseph, his daughters Marie Soler and Geraldine Critien and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works, there will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8am and 2pm in Constitution, Main, Kurat Calleja streets and Rotunda Square, Mosta.
Between 8am and 2pm in Ta’ Żapita, Ta’ Frajna and Tal-Għajn it-Tajba areas and Tal-Merħla street, Rabat.
Between 9am and 1pm in Kulleġġ L-Antik, St Ignatius and Depiro streets, Sliema.
Between 9am and 1pm in Main and Scicluna streets, in St Julian’s.