BRIFFA. On August 27, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, LOUISETTE, née Attard Bajona, of Valletta, wife of Dr Rosario (Rużar) Briffa, passed away peacefully a day after her 89th birthday. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved niece Tanya and her husband Joe Mizzi, A&CE, her nephews Joe and Tony Parlato Trigona and their respective wives, Anna and Ingrid, her step-daughter, Celia, other nephews and nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre today at 9am for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, carers and staff at Ward 9, Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, for their dedication and compassion. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
KAVANAGH – PATRICK ANTHONY XXXI, on August 28, at his residence, at the age of 56, after a brief illness bravely borne. Beloved husband of Susan Jenifer Firth Bernard Kavanagh. Also deeply mourned by Susan Joan Chitty, mother of his children Brendan and his wife Rose Ellen, Faye, Poppy, Gabrielle and her husband Tyler, and his grandchildren. Greatly missed by many friends and colleagues abroad and in Malta. Particularly special thanks to Dean and Kristina for making his last hours so special and precious, also to his doctor and Ray Leone Ganado for their care. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course. The family regret they cannot receive visitors. In our hearts and thoughts forever.
LANCASTER – LEONARD THOMAS (Len) of Cospicua, aged 81, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul Residence on August 28. He leaves to mourn his loss his dearest wife Emily, née West, his daughters, Theresa and her husband Demis Fsadni, Caroline and her husband Nicholas Battistino, his granddaughters Nicola and Alice, his in-laws and their families, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. – R.I.P. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
SCIRIHA. On August 28, at Dar tal-Kleru, St Venera, Canon Deacon GIORGIO SCIRIHA, at the venerable age of 101, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and never failing dedication of all the nuns and carers, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother Pio and his family, Josephine, widow of his brother Salvino, his nephews Michael, Victor, Joseph and Paul, his nieces Noella, Adelina and their respective families, other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, September 1 at 10.30am for Maria Bambina Basilica, Senglea, where visitation and a vigil will be held till 2.30pm prior to the celebration of Mass præsente cadavere followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of the soul of GINO CAMILLERI who died on July 20 will be said today at 6.30pm at the University chapel, Msida campus.
In Memoriam
ARRIGO – JOHN B. On the sixth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Clare, his children James and Pippa and their families. May he rest in peace. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 4pm at Roseville Home, Attard.
BUHAGIAR ABELA – FRANCES. Remembering dearest auntie Fifi on the sixth anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her family.
CARDONA. In loving memory of our dearest DION, a loving husband and father, on the eighth anniversary of his death. So sadly missed but never forgotten by Madeleine and Michela. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on Sunday, August 31 at 10.30am at St Mary’s parish church, Attard. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
CARDONA – DION. They say time heals, not for us. Miss you tremendously. Mum, sisters and families.
CARDONA – DION. In loving memory of a special friend. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, today the eighth anniversary of his death. Always remembered. Nicky, Cecily, Liam and Nicola.
CARUANA CURRAN. With memories of our beautiful and loving KATE, née Gatt, first wife of Maurice and mother of Simone, Paul and Louise (d. 1968), who passed away in 1976. With unfading love. Maurice, Simone and Paul.
GALEA – ITALA. In ever loving memory, on the sixth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her daughter Yvette and her husband Tony, her son Valmore, her companion Doris Galdes, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
IZZO. In loving memory of JOE on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Marion, his daughter Claire and family, his sister Marilyn, his brother Edgar, in-laws, nephews and nieces.
MIFSUD BONNICI. In ever loving and proud memory of Professor CARMELO MIFSUD BONNICI who died on August 29, 1948. His sons Giuseppe and Ugo and their families.
ZAHRA – MALOU. Treasured memories of a beloved daughter and sister on the 17th anniversary of her passing away. Deeply missed by Antoinette and all the family and loved ones. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said this evening at 7pm at St Clare’s Monastery, St Julian’s.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in, or parts of, the following areas today:
Between 5am and 11am in Qormi Road, St Joseph High Road, Patri Magri, St Peter and Little Sisters of the Poor streets, Ħamrun.
Between 5am and 11am in Patri Magri and Farfett streets, Alley No. 1 in Marsa Road and Patri Magri Square, Marsa.
Between 8am and noon in Baqqunier, Ġarrier and Naġġar streets, Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 1pm in Parish, Peace, St Publius, St John the Baptist and St Francis streets, St Paul’s Bay.
. . . and tomorrow:
Between 8am and 3pm in Sir Arturo Mercieca Street, Sliema.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.