BERNARD – Count Dr FRANCIS EDGAR PAUL BERNARD, MBChB (Edin.), MRC.Psych. (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist), 18.5.1931-19.9.2014. Died peacefully in Battersea, London, after a long and eventful life in Malta, Nigeria and Britain. He leaves his wife Jacqueline and two sons, Marc and Paul, three grandchildren and many close friends, all of whom will remember him with great affection and gratitude.
CARUANA. On October 1, at Casa Antonia, Balzan, MARIA CONCETTA (Mary), of Birżebbuġa, passed away at the venerable age of 104. She leaves to mourn her loss her nephews and nieces, Richard Bonello, Maurice Caruana and his wife Mary Rose, Victor Caruana and his wife Catherine, John Briffa and his wife Josette, Alfred Bonello and his wife Violet, Antonella Mousu’ and her husband Salvatore, Doreen Azzopardi Giappone and her husband Albert, Fr Silvio Briffa, Bice, widow of Victor Bonello, Elena Lautrup, Tessie, widow of Antoine Caruana, Grace, widow of Mario Briffa, Lillian, widow of Joseph Bonello, Maria, wife of Hugh Large, Maria, widow of Ronald Caruana, Oliver and his wife Ann and Hugh Caruana, and their respective children. The funeral cortège leaves Casa Antonia today at 9.30am for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Casa Antonia for their care and dedication during her stay. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAUCHI. On September 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Floriana, residing in Sliema, former assistant head teacher at Naxxar school, passed away at the age of 86, comforted by the rites of Holy Church,. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Annie, his children Maria and her husband Alphonse Anastasi, Joe and his wife Marisa, Gloria and her husband Ray Mangion, his brothers and sister, Michael residing in UK, Godfrey and Doris, and their spouses, his grandchildren Andrew, Christine, Keith, Bernard, Adrian, Anne Marie, Joseph and Christopher and their spouses and their fiancés, his great-grandchildren Emma, Mae and Luca, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.45am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10.15am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
EBEJER. On October 2, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, ANNA, of Paola, residing in Fgura, aged 57, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by her husband Joe, her children Angie and her husband Roland, Lello and his wife Ruth, Bernice and her husband Melchior, and Rebecca, her grandchildren Sean, Laura and Zachary, her father George Grech, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, their respective spouses and families, brethren of the Neocatechumenal Way, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Tal-Erwieħ Cemetery, Tarxien. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On October 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENT of St Julian’s, ex-Customs Officer, aged 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary, his daughters Tania and her husband Richard Crossley, Theresa, and her partner Roger Micallef (widow of Antoine Azzopardi), his grandchildren David, Nathan and his fiancée Naomi, his brothers and sister, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Julian’s parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Jesuit Fathers Infirmary, Naxxar, and the Dominican Missions in Albania, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
On the 30th anniversary of the passing away of Capt. HARRY BECK, Masses for the repose of his soul will be said today and tomorrow at 8.30am and on Sunday, October 5 at 10am at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Anne, children Robin and Susan, their spouses Joyce and Nigel, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Susan will be at the Friday Mass.
Today’s 7pm Mass at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, will be said for the repose of MARY HARDMAN whose ashes will today be committed in the family grave at Carleton Cemetery, Blackpool, UK. Fondly loved by Joe.
In Memoriam
BONNICI. In memory of a dear father and grandfather, JOSIE A. (ex-Cable & Wireless), on the 38th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his son Vincent and his wife Marigold and daughters Vera, wife of the late Dr George Hyzler and Annette and her husband John Borg, his in-laws, grandsons and granddaughters.
BORG MANDUCA – JOSEPHINE. On the fourth anniversary of her demise, fondly remembered by her family and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BORG MANDUCA – JOSEPHINE. In memory of my sister on the fourth anniversary of her death. James. Please remember her in your prayers.
CARUANA – MARY, née Scerri. On the fifth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughters Marian Paris and Joan, her son Henry and his wife Rosanna, her son-in-law Louis Busuttil and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEBONO. In ever loving memory of our dearest mother MAY, née Soler, today being the 27th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Merciful Jesus, grant her eternal rest.
MADIONA – ALBERT HOWARD. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and forever loved by his wife Antoinette, his children Anna Maria, Pierre Albert and his wife Sonia. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 6pm at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema. Lord, grant him peace in Your everlasting love.
SCHEMBRI. Treasured memories of our dearest father EDWIN on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Godfrey, Joe, Silvana and all family.
VELLA. Treasured memories of GUIDO, today the 25th anni-versary of his demise. His son John Vella Laurenti and daughter Monica Pace Gouder. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Balluta parish church will be said for this intention.
ZAMMIT – HARRY, 29.12.1945-3.10.2012. Treasured memories of our dearest Harry on the second anniversary of his demise.
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Deeply missed by his wife Paulette and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT TABONA. In loving memory of ANNE, today the 24th anniversary of her death. You made our lives worth living. Her family.
Scripture course
A short course on themes in scripture will start on Tuesday at 7.30pm at the Missionary Society of St Paul (MSSP) Oratory, Birkirkara. Sessions will be held every Tuesday until October 28.
The course provides a general introduction to scripture, deepens central recurrent themes therein, and aims to help participants understand the spirit with which the Word of God was written.
The speaker is Fr Martin Cilia. Participation is against a €15 donation. For information and booking call 9927 7648 or e-mail oratorju@mssp.org.mt.
Sub Post office closed
The sub post office at Midas, 34, Triq Ix-Xatt, Marsascala will be closed today and postal services will be provided from the Żabbar Post Office at the Civic Centre, Triq il-Kunvent or the Żejtun Post Office at 37, Triq San Luċjan.
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 3pm in Nicolò Isouard, Baskal Buhagiar, Ġużeppi Hyzler, Carmelo Dimech, It-Tin, Wied il-Għasel, Il-Bajtar, Gio C. dei Marchesi Mallia Tabone, Il-Pont and Rużar Mizzi streets, Mosta.
Between 8am and 3pm in St Anne Street, Floriana.
Between 9am and 1pm in St Anne, St Thomas, Main, St Joseph and Zimelli streets, Ħamrun.
Between 9am and 1pm in Il-Farfett, Antonio Doublet, Stiefnu Zerafa, St Thomas, Iċ-Ċentru Ewkaristiku, Il-Pitkali, Balbi, Is-Sajjieda, Patri Feliċjan Bilocca and Il-Qwabar streets, Marsa.