BONELLO. On August 18, EMIDIO, at the age of 76, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. A wonderful husband, father and grandfather, he is sadly missed by his beloved wife Maria, née Micallef, his daughters Rosette and her husband Charles Farrugia, Lucienne and her husband Dr Evan Camilleri, and Marisa and her husband Christopher Cini, his grandchildren André, Daniel, Gabriele, Mikela and Francesco, his brothers Salvatore and Fr Dominic Bonello, OFM Conv., his sister Annunziata Mamo, his brother-in-law Paul Bilocca, his sister-in-law Rose Micallef, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, August 23, at 8.30am for the Annunciation parish church, Tarxien, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Tarxien cemetery. The Bonello family would like to thank the staff at Mater Dei Hospital, Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre and Casa Arkati, Mosta. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUHAGIAR. On August 13, Fr TONY BUHAGIAR, OSA, of Qormi, aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Fr John Buhagiar, OSA, Frans and his wife Doris and Joe and his wife Polly, his sister Carmen and her husband Fredu, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends from Malta, Varese, Latina, Terracina and all the parish community of Borgo Hermada, amongst them the Augustinian Fathers of Malta and Italy, the Diocesan Clergy of Żabbar, Terracina and Borgo Hermada, Italy. Fr Tony will be lying in state at the old church of St Sebastian, Qormi, tomorrow from 7.30am to 8.15am. Afterwards, a funeral cortège leaves the old church of St Sebastian for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, 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 the Secretary of the Augustinian Missions, Paceville, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CARUANA MONTALDO. On August 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, aged 91, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Antoinette Spiteri, her brother Oscar and his wife Rosa, her sister-in-law Nuala, her many nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30am for St Julian’s parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Maltese Jesuit Province, Naxxar, will be appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
PARIS. On August 20, MARY, née Caruana, aged 83, wife of the late Dr Peppi Paris, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Anna and her husband Michael Chetcuti Bonavita, Peter and his wife Maria, Patricia, Marie and her husband Nicolo Baldacchino Orland, Michael and his wife Tina, John and his wife Jane, her grandchildren and great-grandson, her brother Anthony and his wife Cynthia, other relatives and friends and her devoted carer Jeanette and other helpers. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and all the staff at M6 and the Day Care Unit at Mater Dei, and her family doctor Dr Stefan Fenech, for their constant care and dedication. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for St. Gregory’s parish church in Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Salesians Vocations Sliema will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
PULLICINO. On August 20, Notary Dr Paul, aged 93, at Saint James Hospital, Sliema, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife Mary, née Galea, his children, Andrew and his wife Myriam, Anne and her husband Anthony Rutter Giappone and Claire and her husband Francis Lanfranco, his grandchildren Philip, Chiara and Ives, Nicola and Malcolm, Louise, Karen and Matthew, Sarah and Ian, Michael, Peter and his six great-grandchildren, his sisters Georgina O’Connell, Anne Agius Ferrante and Josephine Burridge, his dedicated carer Jelina, besides relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St James Hospital on Saturday, August 23, at 9.15am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by internment in the family vault of the Carmelite Priory, Mdina. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
SCERRI. On August 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN of Paola, residing in Marsascala, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Dorothy, his daughters Sharon and Melanie, his grandchildren Gary, Amy, Lennon and Kyra, his brothers and sisters Alfred, Salv, Joe, M’Anne, in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, or to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
STAINES. On August 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, MURIEL, passed away peacefully, aged 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is deeply mourned by her brothers Bobby and Patrick, her sisters Geraldine and Margaret, her in-laws Liliana and Marcella, her nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 9.30am at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Interment will follow in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May God, in His infinite mercy, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BEZZINA – ARTHUR. Remembering with love our dear daddy on the 31st anniversary of his demise. His daughters Lina, Georgette, Rose Marie, Antoinette and their families.
BUHAGIAR. Cherished and unfading memories of SPIRIDIONE, a dear husband and father, today being the 15th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered and never forgotten by his wife Mary, and his sons Colin and Mario. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Balzan parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUHAGIAR. In loving memory of a beloved brother, SPIRIDIONE, on the 15th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his sister Rose, Francis, Andre and Jean.
CASSAR – MARIA CARMELA. Treasured and unfading memories of a most beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her passing away. Minnie, Edgar, Julie and families. May she rest in the peace and joy of the Lord. ‘Bless the Lord o my soul – let all that is within me bless His holy name’.
MALLIA – CARMELO (It-Tenur). In loving memory, on the second anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family.
PACE – JOSEPH. In loving memory of our dear father, today being the anniversary of his death. Audrey and Mildred.
SCERRI. In memory of ROSARIO and MARY, née Pace Asciak, on their 40th and eighth anniversary respectively, August 18 and 20. Fondly remembered by their sons and families. Kindly remember them in your prayers.
VELLA. In loving memory of INNOCENT, today the 16th anniversary of his tragic death in Tripoli. Remembered by his wife Doris, his children Peter, Marica, Marvin and Stefan, their spouses, grandchildren Giada, Ryan, and twins Hannah and Hayley, his mother-in-law Angela, and in-laws. Various Masses will be said for his eternal rest.
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 1am and 5am in Il-Barklori, Il-Missjoni Taljana, Ir-Rinella, Is-Sibi, Is-Salvatur, L-Għassieli, Il-Villa ta’ l-Ammirall, Patist Borda, Is-Sienja, L-Isptar Navali and Luigi Pisani streets, Iċ-Ċimiterju Alley, alley no. 2 in Marina Street, Qasam tal-Bini tal-Gvern (Rinella) Blokk A to Blokk C areas and Sagra Familja Square, Kalkara.
Between 5am and 11am in Qrajten Street and Telgħet Guardamangia area, Pietà.
Between 7am and 1pm in Is-Sebħ Street, Qormi.
Between 8am and 12.30pm in Fisher, San Pietru, Ramiro Calì, Santa Marija, San Pawl and Il-Konkorsi Teatrali streets, Mġarr.
Between 8am and 1pm in Pietro Gagliardi, William Baker, Vincenzo Dimech, Toni Zammit, Bir Miftuħ and Ħal Resqun streets, Gudja.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.