CASALIGGI BALZAN. On April 5, at Casa De Cura Privata, Piacenza, TESSIE, née Balzan, of Msida, passed away peacefully, aged 78. Dearly missed and never forgotten by her husband Dante Casaliggi and family in Italy, her brothers Louis and his wife Claire, Alfred and his wife Mary and John and his wife Pat, her sister Mary and her husband Frank Rizzo, her nephews and nieces Jacqueline, Claude, Amadeo, Odette, Barbara, Fleur, Christopher, Anthony, Carl, Rita, Emilio, Kenneth, and Norbert, numerous other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30am for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, 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 appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRISCTI. On April 9, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, MARIANO, widower of Katy, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Catherine, wife of Joseph Rapinett, Josephine, wife of Julian Holland and Maria, widow of Edgar Buttigieg, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre tomorrow at 8am for St Peter’s parish church, Birżebbuġa, 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 him eternal rest. Always in our hearts, you will never be forgotten.
MAGRI. On April 10, at Karin Grech Hospital, JOSEPHINE, aged 63, of Żebbuġ, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Carmel, her children Philip and Caroline, her grandchild Hazel Faye, her mother Carmen Farrugia, her brothers and sister Lina, John, Anthony and Mario and their families, her husband’s brother and sisters Anna, Amalia, Doris, Lorenza, Alfreda, Mary, Joseph and Ġemma and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital tomorrow at 7.30am for St Philip’s parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am followed by interment at St Andrew’s Cemetery, Żebbuġ. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCICLUNA. On April 10, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, LAURA, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Antonia, wife of Frederick Busuttil, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 9.30am for the chapel at Santa Maria Addolarata Cemetery where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am followed by interment. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. No flowers by request but donations to the Archbishop’s Seminary, Tal-Virtù, Rabat would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Today is the trigesima die since the sad demise of our dearest ANNA VELLA. The 6.30pm Mass said on Monday April 14 at Attard parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD – JOSEPH (Peppino). In loving memory, on the fifth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his children John, Paul, Simone and their families. Always in our prayers.
ATTARD – JOSEPH (Dr Peppino). In loving treasured memory of a very dear brother and uncle on his fifth anniversary. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Raphael, Diana and family.
AXISA – JOHN. On the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts. His children and in-laws Maryanne, Marguerite, John and Jay, Peter and Marica, all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7pm at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.
AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of our dear father VICTOR, today the 17th anniversary of his death. Fondly loved and cherished by his sons and daughters, Alex, Edward, Jennifer and Kate and their families.
FORMOSA – VINCENT. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today being the 11th anniversary of his death and meeting with the Lord. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Eileen, his sons Anthony and Joseph, grandchildren and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GINGELL LITTLEJOHN – EDDIE. Loving memories of a dear father and grandfather, today being the 10th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his children, in-laws, and grandchildren. Today’s 9am Mass at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
TALIANA. In loving memory of EMANUELE on the 19th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Annie, his children and all their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
‘Flagellum’
Holy Week statues by artist Joe Cutajar Zahra, exhibited by Noel Zammit at ‘Dafelonia’, Patrick Brydon Street, San Ġwann, from today to April 19. Opening hours: weekdays 6 to 9.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am to 1pm and 5 to 10pm, Maundy Thursday from 5 to 11pm, Good Friday 9am to 1pm and 5 to 10 pm, Holy Saturday from 5 to 9.30pm.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts tomorrow, in or in parts of, the following areas:
Between 7 and 9am and 4pm to 6pm in Independence Avenue, Barrieri, Mitħna tal-Qaret, Nigret, Imdawra, Munqar, Il-Wardija, Wied Ganu, Madre Maria Tereża Nuzzo, Narrow, St Mark, Ġibjun, Immaculate Conception, Żondadari, Archpriest E. Mifsud, Imtalli, St Porfirius, Pluvieri, Summien, Santa Katerina tal-Baqqari, Għarajjex, Ta’ Bengħisa, St Andrew, Vinċenz Dimech, Taħħan, St Martin, Canon Dun Ġużepp Portelli, Ħlantun, Vinċenzo Caruana, St Clementina and Ġwann Camilleri streets and Tal-Ġibjun Area, Żurrieq.
Between 7 and 9am and between 4 and 6pm in Ħal Far Road and Dovik Alley, Safi.
Between 7.30am and 2.30pm in Għajn Qajjet Street, Rabat.
Between 7.30am and 2.30pm in Msida Valley Road, Msida.
Between 8am and 3pm in Marfa Road, Qammieħ Street and the Għadira Caravan Site, Mellieħa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.
Prayer meeting
A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and for priestly and religious vocations will be held on Saturday at Marsascala parish church at 9pm with Mass followed by adoration.
Mosta bazaar
A bazaar will be held at Papa Wojtyla Hall at the Immaculate Conception Oratory, Mosta between April 28 and 30 and on May 2 from 8.30 to 11.30am and 4.30pm to 6pm.