AQUILINA. On August 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, LOUIS of Paola, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Roger and his wife Anna, Oliver and his wife Maria, Raymond and his wife Lorraine, and Alexander and his wife Josephine, his daughter Frances and her husband Frank, grand­children, great-grandchildren, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.30am for the Augustinian Friars church, Tarxien, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ARRIGO. On August 25, at Roseville Home, Attard, IRIS, née Lapira, widow of Dr Maurice, passed away peacefully. She is mourned by her children Noel and his wife Maria, Peter and his wife Mary and Marisa and her husband Edwin Pisani, her sister Denise Asphar, her grand­children Maurice, Edward, Alexander, Joseph, Martin, Nicole, Francesca and Thea, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Roseville Home on Thursday, August 28 for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to either Fondazzjoni mid-Dlam għad-Dawl, 10, Matty Grima Street, Cospicua, or Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be appreciated.

GRIMA. On August 23, ĠUŻEPPI of Paola, aged 95, widower of Ursola, née Meli, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul Residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Karmenu and his wife Marianne, Elvira and her husband John Busuttil, Mary and her husband Joe Micallef, Pauline and her husband Paul Brincat, George and his wife Pauline, Joe and his wife Anna, Emanuel and his wife Lilian, Therese and her husband Mario Rodgers, Rita, Roseann and her husband Notary Charles Gafà, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his in-laws and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral took place yesterday. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PACE. On August 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, SISTER MARY, for 71 years a Franciscan Missionary of Mary (FMM), aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will be deeply mourned by her FMM Sisters, her brother Mgr Anton Pace and Joseph, her sister Aurelia, Sister of St Dorothy, her nephews, nieces and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass takes place tomorrow at 9am at the convent, St Francis Street, Balzan, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all the sisters and carers at the convent together with the nurses and staff at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PULLICINO. On August 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANK, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by his wife Hilda, née Galea, his daughters Moira and her husband David Pace, Rowena and her husband David Cassar Torreggiani, his grandchildren Kim, Daniel, Kelly and Julian, his brothers and sisters and their spouses, his in-laws, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and numerous friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 9.30am at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, Naxxar, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Holy Family Home, Naxxar, would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all the carers, nurses and staff at the Holy Family Home, Naxxar, doctors and staff at Mater Dei Hospital ITU and A&E Department. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZARB. On August 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH k/a Ħarruba, of Senglea and residing in Marsascala, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Joyce and her husband John, grandchildren Shawn and his wife Joanne, Roderick and Annemarie, his brothers and sisters, his sister-in-law, their respective spouses and families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7am, for Our Lady of Victories basilica church, Senglea, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 7.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA – HELENE, née Madiona. Today being the second anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her husband Maurice, her children Ben, Carol, Sandra and Angèle, and their respective families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ATTARD – Dr JOHN ATTARD, MD. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 45th anni­versary of his death. His wife Emily and children.

CARUANA – NICHOLAS. Treasured memories of a beloved father, today the 37th year of his demise. Still sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosella, Inez and family.

DELIA – JOSEPHINE. Remembered with love and gratitude by her daughters, in-laws and their families, on her 38th anniversary. May she rest in peace.

GRECH – CHARLIE. In loving memory of a beloved husband and daddy on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Diana, Jeremy and Charlene.

PIZZUTO. In loving memory of MABEL J., today being the 14th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PSAILA – ELENA, 26.8.12. Remembering with great love a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Always revered, always missed. Cettina and Maurice, Joe, Mary, Frank and Rose, Walter and Marie and Antoinette.

TANTI – JOSEPH. Loving memories of a very special husband, father and grandfather on the 14th anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His wife Louise, his children Maria, Joe, Vince and Anna, spouses, all his grandchildren, relatives and friends. The 6.30pm Mass at Santa Luċija parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

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 8am and noon in Insolja Street, St Paul’s Bay.

Between 8am and noon in Witja, Ħal Għarrat and Odilone Caruana streets, Tarxien.

Between 8.30 and 11.30am in Tal-Merħla Street and in the Kalkara and Imtaħleb farmhouses areas, Rabat.

Between 8.30am and noon in Imramma Temple, Xabbata, Ħarruna and Marsilja streets, and new street in Ta’ Bebunaq Street, Sannat.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

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