AGIUS. On July 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTOR k/a Il-Wefi, of Cospicua, aged 80, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Ċensina and her husband Joe Pisani, Chris Agius MP and his wife Dorothy, Marco and his wife Christine, Stephen and his wife Louise and Pablo and his wife Dorothy, grandchildren Clyde, Alicia and her husband Jurgen, Brenton, Kylie, Mitchell, Kevin, Iona, Yandrick, Warren, Tammy, Britney and Dean, his great-granddaughter Ella, his sister Nena, his in-laws, their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45am, for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception collegiate church, Cospicua, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at St Lawrence Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CARUANA. On July 27, Sr MAURIZIA (Carmela) of the Sisters of Charity, aged 84, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, her sister Agnes Attard, widow of Tano, her brothers Tarcisio and his wife Doris, Saviour, Joe and his wife Mary, in England her sister Mary Jeneer and her husband Brian, in Australia her sister Dolores Grech and her husband Paul, her sister Mansueta Busuttil, wife of Joe, Agostino Grech, widower of her sister Antonia, Janette, widow of her brother Emmanuel, Giovanna Caruana, widow of her brother Giovanni and other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 9.30am at the convent chapel of the Sisters of Charity, Birbal Street, Balzan, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
FARRUGIA. On July 28, at Karin Grech Hospital, ĊENSU, aged 93, of Żurrieq, widower of Gaetana née Darmanin, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Carmen and her husband Lawrence Attard, Katie widow of Paul Cachia, Maria and her husband Frans Ciappara, Joe and his wife Tania, Jane and her husband Joseph Gili, Salvinu and his wife Rita, Betty and her husband Godfrey Camilleri, Anthony and his wife Lizzy, Doris and her husband Emanuel Abdilla, Anna and her husband Alfio Camilleri, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sisters-in-law Ġorġa and Evanġelista, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Catherine archparish church in Żurrieq where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment in the family grave at San Leone Cemetery, Żurrieq. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA. On July 28, at Karin Grech Hospital, GRAZJA, aged 80, of Mġarr, widow of Indrì, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Karmenu and his wife Giovanna, Mary and her husband Angelo, Pawla and her husband Pawlu, Adreana and her husband Charles, Joe and his wife Doris, Rita widow of Johnny, Piju and his wife Marica, Marthese and her husband Freddie, Raymond and his partner Marthese, Pawlu, Carmen and her husband Johnny, Sylvana and her husband Samuel, her 27 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, her brother James and his wife Margaret in Australia, their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital today at 2.45pm for St Mary’s parish church in Mġarr where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Mġarr Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GIORDMAINA MEDICI. FRANK passed away peacefully at the age of 64 surrounded by his family. After braving the storm with great courage he finally found peace on July 27, 2014. He leaves to mourn his irreplaceable loss, his wife Rita, his daughters Alexia and her husband Hector Picazo and his darling granddaughter Liza, Christina and her husband Keith Diplock, his brother John and wife Sigrid, his sister Mary and husband Alfred Spiteri, his in-laws, their respective spouses, nephews, nieces and his many friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 12 noon at St John of the Cross church, in Ta’ Xbiex. Burial at sea will proceed from Ta’ Xbiex Marina at 6pm. Friends with boats are welcome at attend. Special thanks go to Hospice Malta for their support and dedication.
MICALLEF. On July 25, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, GIOVANNA, aged 79, widow of Anthony, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, Antoinette and her husband Mario, Jacqueline and her husband Dione and Robert and his wife Katrin, her grandchildren Erica, Andrew, Jasmine, May, Luke and Matthew, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital on August 1 at 7.30am for Żebbuġ parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment in the family grave at Żebbuġ cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be much appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PERICI CALASCIONE. On July 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN M. PERICI CALASCIONE, Dip. MOF (Lond.), MRSH, M.Inst.M, passed away peacefully three days after his 84th birthday, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Yvonne, née Calamatta; his children Joseph and Catherine; Irene and her husband Stephen Forster and Alex and his wife MayAnne; his adored grandchildren Jeremy; Maria Elena; Veronica; Zach; John Joseph; Alexandra; Candice; Simon; John Jay; Ann and Benjamin; his great-granddaughter Megan; his brother (the Rev. Can.) Francis; his sister Therese, widow of Henry Bonello; his in-laws Rosemary, widow of his brother Joseph and Eileen, widow of his brother-in-law Ernest Calamatta; nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Augustine’s parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and Inspire Foundation will be greatly appreciated. We thank you Dear Lord for his life and ask you to keep him close in Your gentle and loving care.
PORTER. On July 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN, née Bonavia, of Blata l-Bajda, aged 65, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Saviour, her children Denise, Christine and Michael and their spouses, her grandchildren Martina, Francesca, Rebekah and Matthias, her sisters Antoinette and Marianne and their spouses, Sue, widow of her brother Alfred, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on July 31 at 9am for Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPICER – DINA, née Mercieca. Peacefully at home, in London, on July 24, aged 90. Beloved wife of the late Joe, mother of John, Julian and Kate, and grandmother of Ben, Lizi, Patrick, Gabi and Jack. Requiem Mass at the church of St Mary and St Andrew, 216 Dollis Hill Lane, London NW2 6HE on Thursday, August 7 at 10.30am. No flowers please, but donations in lieu may be made in favour of either The Iris Fund or Cancer Research UK and sent c/o A. France & Son, 45, Lamb’s Conduit Street, London WC1N 3NH. Tel: +44 207 405 4901.
ZAHRA. On July 29, at St Vincent de Paul residence, FRANCESCA of Gżira, aged 100, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children George and his wife Agnes, Vince, Joyce and her husband Freddie, Lilian and her husband Renato, Charles and his wife Gertrude and Joe and his wife Doris, grandchildren and their respective spouses, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 2.30pm for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABELA – CECILIA. On the fifth anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by Gino, Gunther, Sonia, Jurgen, Marika and her grandchildren.
BUHAGIAR – PETER PAUL. Treasured memories of a loving father and grandfather, today the 35th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughter Tessie and granddaughters Vanessa and Joanna.
CACHIA. In loving memory of our beloved JOE, today the first anniversary of his calling to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and love. His wife Marguerite and loving children Anita, Malcolm and his wife Natasha, and his beloved granddaughters Rachel, Diana, Sandrina and Felicity. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI – EVELYN. Treasured and unfading memories of a dearly beloved and devoted wife and mother who departed this life on July 29, 1992, aged 48. Fondly remembered by her husband Joseph and children Fiona, Jeremy-James and Wayne-Clark. Always in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant her eternal rest.
FSADNI. In loving memory of our beloved mother ROSA on the 35th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers and fondly remembered by her family.
GRECH. In loving memory of a dearest mother and grandmother, AGNES, née Zammit, today the anniversary of her passing on. Fondly remembered and greatly missed by Sylvana, Mariella and Wilfred, Diana and Stephen, widower of Kathryn, and all her grandchildren. May she rest in peace.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts tomorrow in, or parts of, the following areas:
Between 8am and 11am in St Francis, Market, Pietro Floriani, Capuchins, Vilhena, St Anne and John Lopez streets, Floriana.
Between 8am and 1pm in St Mary’s Chapel, Kampanjol and Tarġa streets and Brimbu Alley, Naxxar.
Between 8.30am and 11.45am in L-Andrijiet, Ta’ Rinota, Damsku and Our Lady of Lount Carmel streets and Church Square, Munxar.
Between 8.30am and 11.45am in L-Ifran, St Joseph, Spiera, Church and Ta’ Bullara streets, Xagħra.
Between 11pm and 5am in Tarxien Road, Temi Zammit, St Monica, Fuħħar, Ħaġar, Neolithic Temples, Sammat, George Caruana, Bjaġju Galea, Napuljun Caruana Dingli, Imqades tal-Qedem, Ġużè D’Amato, Sisters, Carmelite and St Theresa streets and Souls Alley, Tarxien.
Between 11pm and 5am in Tarxien and Żabbar roads, Lampuka, St Joseph, Sisters, Dockyard, St Monica, Ġużè D’Amato, Neolithic Temples, Sammat, Church, Valley, St George, Joseph Stivala, Durrajsa, Gurbell, Hope, Tal-Borġ and Carmelite streets, and the Government Housing Estate Unit No. 1 Block A area, Paola.