AMATO. On August 31, JOSETTE née Muscat, aged 56, passed away peacefully comforted by the rights of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Edward and her children Michael and Angie, her mother Ethel and her mother-in-law Erminia Amato, her brother Claude and his wife Marcelle, her sisters Mary and her husband Godfrey Mangion, Monique and her husband Gerard Zammit, her brother-in-law Michael Balzan widower of her sister Louise and Felicity Muscat widow of her brother Pierre, her brother-in-law George Amato and his wife Gillian, her sisters-in-law Helen wife of Colin Tabone, Madeleine wife of Brian Hladnik and Mary wife of Jonathan Muscat, her many nephews and nieces, her cousins and her numerous friends, her dedicated carers Love Allyn and Dexter. The funeral cortège leaves Capua St James Hospital in Sliema at 1.15pm tomorrow for Qrendi parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm. Private burial will take place at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta would be very much appreciated. The family would like to thank Hospice Malta and Josette’s friends for their invaluable support during her illness. The family regret that they are unable to receive any visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DAWSON. On August 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAUL GEOFFREY, of San Ġwann, aged 59, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Grace née Formosa his sons Matthew, James and William, his sisters Leslie, Cheryl, Yvonne, Maria and Regina and their families in the UK his sister-in-law Rita and her husband Joseph Farrugia, his brothers-in-law Paul and his wife Doris and Sebastian and his wife Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.15pm for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm, followed by interment at the Siġġiewi Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Sagra Familja Żabbar or Puttinu Cares will be appreciated.
De MARTINO. On September 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN, aged 30, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and never failing dedication of his family and relatives, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He is deeply missed by his parents Giovanni and Maria, his siblings Mark and Rita, aunties, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3.30pm for Mosta parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm. Burial will take place at Mosta cemetery in the family tomb. The family would like to thank all staff at the Emergency Department and at the ITU. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
LANCASTER. On August 28, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, LEONARD THOMAS (Len), aged 81, of Cospicua, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. 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 Nichola and Alice, his in-laws and their families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent De Paul Residence tomorrow at 1.45pm for the collegiate church of the Immaculate Conception in Cospicua where a Mass præsente cadavere will be said for his repose at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SULTANA. On August 31, at Karin Grech Hospital, JOSEPH, of Valletta residing at Lija, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina, his children Wilfred and his wife Freda, Marthese and her husband Joseph Croker, Anton and his wife Anna, several grandchildren and great-grandchilren, his brother and sisters Carmelo widower of Lina, Violet widow of Charles Caruana, Ċensina and her husband Lino Imbroll, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital tomorrow at 2.45pm for Balzan parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.15pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CASTALDI. In loving memory of CARMELINA, 1904-2003, on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Always in our prayers. Her sons Oscar and Alfred.
CIANTAR. Treasured memories of JOSEPHINE, a dearly loved mother and grandmother, especially today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Pierre and Anna, Matthew and Adam.
CRISTINA – ANTHONY. In loving memory, today the 26th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his children Marlene, Helen, Luciano, Victor, Joe and Sylvana, in-laws and grandchildren.
GALEA. Warm, treasured and unfading memories of our sweet, gentle, loving mummy, LINA, on the first anniversary of her passing on to eternal life and reunion with papa. A much loved and cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. So very deeply missed, you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers each passing day. Your daughters Anne Marie, Lorraine and her husband Ronnie, Victoria, grandchildren, and her precious great-grandson Kai. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GERMAN – JOSEPHINE. A beloved mother on the 14th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her son Herman, her granddaughter Arienne, her great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.
MILLER. In loving memory of FRANCIS who passed to a better life 16 years ago. A much loved father and wonderful grandpa, he lives forever in the hearts of his children Madeleine, Joan, Malcolm, Caroline and their families.
NICOLAS. In loving memory of our dear mother MARY, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by Amy, Freda, Joanna, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PORTANIER – ALEXANDER. On the 34th anniversary of his demise. Remembered by his sons, daughters and their respective spouses and grandchildren. Always in our prayers.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts today in, or parts of, the following areas:
Between 8am and noon in St Rita, St Cathaldus and Catacombs streets, Rabat.
Between 8am and noon in Cospicua and Hompesch roads, St Agatha, Rudolph Saliba, Catacombs, Ħal-Bajjada, Wistin Levanzin and Tal-Gallu streets, Alley No.1 in Ħal Bajjada Street and St Agatha Alley, Fgura.
Between 8am and 1pm in Mdina Road, Main, Ġanni Bonnici, Dun Luret Callus and Nerik Sant streets and Alley No. 1 in Main Street, Żebbuġ.
Between 8.30am and 11.30am in Qobra Ta’ Ħammat and Kappella Ta’ Santa Marija streets, Naxxar.
. . . and tomorrow:
Between 8am and 1pm in Naxxar and Valley roads, College, Old Railway, St Theresa, Carmel and P.P. Castagna streets, Alley No. 3 in Valley Road and Aloysius Square, Birkirkara.
Between 8am and 1pm in Birbal and Main Street, Balzan.
Between 8.30am and 11.30am in Short, Tower, Hope and Old Windmill streets and Old Windmill Alley, Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 11.45am in Għajn Mħielħel, Our Lady of taċ-Ċiċri, Ġoma, Church and Parish Priest Franġisk Vella streets and Ascension Square, Żebbuġ.
Between 8.30am and noon in St George’s and St Andrew’s roads, Ivo Muscat Azzopardi, Luigi Apap, Ball, Gort, Paceville, Dobbie and Wilġa streets, St Julian’s.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.