PORTELLI – ALBANESE

The marriage between VICTOR and MAY took place at the Carmelite church, Balluta Bay, St Julian’s, on April 18, 1954. Congratulations and much love from your children Vicki, Jo-Anne, Terri and Frank, their respective spouses Larry, Robert, and Pierre, and your grandchildren John, Lauren, Michael, David, Sarah, Marc, Martine and Matthieu.

Obituary

BRIFFA. On April 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANKIE (Howard Store, Sliema), aged 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Dearly missed by his wife Doris, his sons John and his wife Dorianne and Louie and his wife Marvic, his daughter Ann Marie and her husband Mark, his grandchildren Kym, Tiffany, Matthias and Aidan, his sisters Doris and husband Joe, Tessie and Helen and their respective families, his wife’s family, in-laws, nephews and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.30pm for Naxxar parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm, followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

EARLAND. On April 19, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, BARBARA, passed away peacefully, aged 91. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband for over 68 years, John, her daughters Elizabeth and Catherine, her grandsons Benjamin, Nicholas, Julian and Jeremy, her faithful Maltese helper, Lucy, and many other friends in Malta and the United Kingdom. Mass præsente cadavere will be said on Friday, April 25 at 3pm at St Bartholomew parish church, Għargħur, followed by interment at Ta’ Braxia Cemetery, Pietà. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On April 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY of Mosta, a dear husband and a loving father, aged 73, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his children Raymond and his wife Claudia, Sandro and his wife Marthese, Jason and his wife Josie, Mariella and her husband Sebastian and Anthony, his beloved grandchildren André, Alessia, Waylon, Marc, Erika and Sebastian, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Mosta parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On April 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTONIA, aged 80, (known as Nina), of Rabat, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Marion and her husband Noel Attard, and their daughter Oanna, her son Joe and his wife Pauline, and their son Eric and his girlfriend Mireille, her sister Pawla, widow of Ninu Azzopardi, her twin sister Kristina and her husband Joe Agius, her brother Pinu and his wife Karmena, her in-laws Mimi widow of Freddie, Carmen widow of Ġiġi, Madlene widow of Charlie, and Ġanna widow of Pawlu, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.30pm for St Augustine Church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. Lord , grant her eternal rest.

SPITERI. On April 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, Sr CARMELINA (Eleonor Agnes) FMM, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters of the Community of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, her nephews and nieces from the Cauchi, Spiteri Cremona and Spiteri families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for the chapel of the Convent of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the Franciscan Community of Balzan, particularly Sr Anne, Sr Rose and all the carers for the dedication and loving care they extended towards their aunt. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD – ANTOINETTE (Anty). On her 28th anniversary. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed, as always, Victoria, Veronica, Vanessa and all the family.

AZZOPARDI. In memory of FRANCES, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the 18th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, her son Joe and his wife Marilise and their family. A prayer is solicited.

CACHIA – Dr FRANCIS.

Beautiful memories treasured forever,
Of happy years spent together.
Life is eternal, love will remain.
In God’s own time we will meet again.
In memory of my beloved husband on the fourth anniversary of his death. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Lilian.

CAMILLERI. In memory of a very loving and devoted father and grandfather, ANTON. Remembered with fondness and lots of love after 25 years of his demise. Anna and John Valenzia, Paul and Fiorella, Richard and Mary, Mariella and Tony Spiteri-Gonzi, Joseph and Brigitte; Mark, Andrew and Amy; Anjelica and Michael, Matias and Taryn, Federica; Anna, Michael, Sarah and Anthony and baby Ninu; Edward, Ella and Andrew and David.

GATT – TEDDY. In ever loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, sadly missed and always loved, today the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Betta and Bertu, Dwardu and Maryse, Marie Lou and Eddie and all the grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

GAUCI – JOSEPHINE. In loving memory of a beloved mother on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her son George and grandchildren Tracy and her husband Brian, Adrian and his wife Nadine, and nieces. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

MUSCAT. Cherished memories of CHRISTINA on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by Miriam, John and family.

PETROCOCHINO – LINETTE. Loving and cherished memories of a beloved daughter, sister and aunt on the 13th anniversary of her meeting the Risen Lord. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30pm at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ.

STABILE – Dr HENRY FRANCIS. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his death. Always in our prayers. Adriana.

ZARB – GEORGE. Wonderful memories of a wonderful father on this 13th anniversary of his death. His children.

Local Council Meeting

Today
Swieqi at 5pm.

Philately Meeting

The BOV Philately Club is holding a meeting at Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, today at 6 p.m. For more information dial 7931 5509.

Power cuts

Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts today, in or in parts of, the following areas:

Between 8am and 4pm in Il-Fjuri, Id-Duluri, Valletta, Il-Madonna tal-Ġilju, Santa Katarina, Il-Karmnu, L-Aħwa Ghigo, It-Torri Vinċenti, Karmenu Ciantar, St Basil, Tax-Xantin, St Michael and Il-Lanġasa streets and Il-Paroċċa Alleys No.1, 2, 3 & 4, Santa Katarina Alley No.2, Il-Fjuri Alleys No.1 & 2,Il-Belt Valletta Alleys No.1 & 2, Church, Il-Blanzuni, Hospital, and Il-Barriera alleys, and Fidwa and Church squares, Mqabba.

Between 9am and 1pm in Ursolini Street, Pieta’.

And tomorrow:

Between 8 and 10am South, Old Bakery and Strait streets, Valletta.

Between 9am and 4.30pm in Alessandra, Rikkardu Taylor, St George, Suq Bonniċi, Santa Margerita, Strait, Il-Mitħna, Erin Serracino-Inglott, L-Oratorju, Matty Grima, Fuq Verdala, Il-Kewkba, Abram Gatt, San Rokku and Il-Gendus streets and Block 2,4,9,10,11 & 12 Alessandra Hubbard Flats and Oratorju No. 2 Alley and Bonniċi square, Cospicua.

Between 9am and 4.30pm in St Edward, Fuq tal-Ħawli, Dawret l-Isptar, Qalb ta’ Ġesu’, Cottonera, Joseph Mary Ġenuis, Silver Jubilee streets and Mattia Preti square, Vittoriosa.

Between 8am and 2pm in L-Għarusa tal-Mosta, Ċejlu Tonna, Ġużeppi Callus and Tower streets, Mosta.

Between 8.30 and 11.30am in Il-Gudja, Malta and Ġużeppi Cauchi streets and Il-Ħamri Alley No.2, Għajnsielem.

Between 8.30am and 3pm in Ġużeppi Rapa, It-Tiġrija, L-Arċipriet Ġużepp Diacono, Ġnien Xibla, Marsalforn and Racecourse streets, Xagħra.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

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