BORG. On March 9, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, GEORGE (Gino) of Fgura, aged 67, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rita, his daughter Jennifer, his sons Kevin and his wife Flavia, Arnold, and Massimo and his wife Lydia, his grandchildren Louanne, Justin, Kirsty and Keira, his sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for Fgura 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 Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA-NAUDI. On March 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of St Julian’s, passed away peacefully, aged 67, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mandy, his two sons Peter and Julian, Sarah, his grandson Karl, his brothers Francis and Robert and their spouses, nephews, nieces, and close friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. for Balluta church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cfemetery. No flowers by request but donations to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIFSUD – MARIA, née Engerer, went to join her daughter Pat on Monday, March 10. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Henry, her son Peter and his partner Maria, her daughter Diane and her husband Renato Zammit la Rosa, her daughter-in-law Patricia Mifsud, her grandchildren Max, Philip, Christina, Michaela, and Carl, her carer Len Len and other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Julian’s parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (back gate). Please remember her in your prayers.
MIZZI. Suddenly, on March 9, CARMEN, née Mallia, aged 66, passed away peacefully, joining her children Maria, Joanna and Silvan, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mournher loss her beloved husband Alfred, her son-in-law Ray Brincat, her sisters Silvia and Frank Millson, Antoinette Iemma, Rose and Alfred Scerri, Mary and Joseoh Genovese, Maria Dolores and Nicholas Formosa, Margaret and Gaetano Scerri, her brother Joseph and Anne Mallia, nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives and friends in Malta and abroad. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian’s, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment in the family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SGHENDO. On March 10, at St James Capua Palace Hospital, Sliema, JOHN JOSEPH of Sliema, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters, Lina, widow of Vincent Micallef and Frances, widow of Joseph Cordina, his nephews and nieces, Raymond Sghendo and his wife Antoinette, Mario Micallef and his wife Monica, Mariella and her husband Robert Pisani, Maria Cordina and her husband Hilary Caruana, together with his grand-nephews and nieces, Andrew and Jennifer Micallef and Francesca Caruana, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Palace Hospital tomorrow at 9.15am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA. In loving memory of JOE on the 32nd anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His daughter Alice, her husband Pierre Farrugia, granddaughters Emma and Paula, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6pm at St Augustine church, Rabat.
CAMILLERI – DOREEN ANNE (physiotherapist). Treasured memories of a loving wife and mother on the 19th anniversary of her passing. Always in our thoughts. Michael, Nick and their families.
CRISTINA – CARMEN. Cherished memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Marlene, Helen, Luciano, Victor, Joseph and Sylvana, their spouses and grandchildren.
DENNING – PHILIP. Treasured memories, on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Remembered with love, always in our thoughts and prayers. Your friends Anna, Alfred, Carole, Michelle and Vanni.
GRIMA – Dr WILLIAM GRIMA, MD. Wonderful memories of a very dear hus-band, father and nannu on the 31st anniversary of his death. His wife Mary and family. Lord Jesus, grant him eternal rest.
NICHOLL. In everlasting memory of TONY on the 15th anniversary of his passing away.
Remembering you is easy
We do it every day.
Missing you is a heartache
That never goes away.
His family.
SALOMONE. In loving memory of CATHERINE (Kitty) on the 18th anniversary of her demise. Forever loved and missed by her children Mary and Jeffrey Scorey, John and Mona, Carmen and Tony Pulis, and their families. Sacred Heart of Jesus, keep her in Your care.
Furniture sale
An antique furniture sale is being held at St Helen parish centre Birkirkara (behind the basilica) from Thursday to Sunday.
Opening hours will be daily between 9am and noon and 4.30 to 7.30pm.
Sunday morning only.
Statue of Our Saviour
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the ttitular statue of Our Saviour in Lija, the feast committee is holding an exhibition at the old parish church between Thursday and Sunday. The opening ceremony on Thursday at 7.30pm will be presided by Auxiliary Bishop Mgr Charles Scicluna.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8am and 11am in Sur Ugo Mifsud, Garden and Ix-Xatt streets and Msida Road, Gżira.
Between 8am and 11am in Testaferrata, Sir Ugo Mifsud, San Ġwann tas-Salib, L-Abate Rigord, and Giuseppe Calì streets, Ta’ Xbiex.
Between 8am and 2pm in St George, Il-Kewkba, Xandru, Matty Grima, St Margaret, San Lazzru, Errin Serracino-Inglott and Il-Gendus streets, in St Lazzarus, Xandru and Bormla alleys, at Suq Bonnici and at Bonnici Square, Cospicua.
Between 8.30am and 1.30pm in Dun Ġakominu Galea, Il-Qoton, Is-Sogħda, and L-Ilġiem streets, Naxxar.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ta’ Sdieri, Frenċ tal-Għarb, Id-Disgħa u Għoxrin ta’ Awwissu 1679, Il-Blata and L-Isqof Mikiel Molina streets, in Papa Klement XIV Alley and in Gerano Square, Għarb.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Il-Biċċerija Street, Xewkija.
Between 11am and 3pm in Il-Ħawt and L-Ilqugħ streets, Swieqi.