BUSUTTIL – YVETTE. On October 13, aged 40, went to meet the Risen Lord after a long illness bravely borne, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved Stefan Möeller, her children Sophie and Timmy, her parents Emmanuel and Rose Busuttil, her sister Elaine and her husband Ivan Naudi and her nephews Gianluca, Andrea and Matteo, many other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, on Wednesday, October 15 at 2pm for Luqa parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at the parish cemetery. Yvette expressed a wish for a colourful service. Special thanks go to the oncologist, doctors, nurses and all the staff at St James Capua for their love and dedication. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Foundation will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CALLEJA. On October 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCIS, aged 90, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his children Frank and his partner Nicole, Grace and her husband Charles Camilleri, his precious grandchildren Julia and Nick, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei today at 3pm for Mġarr parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3.30pm followed by interment at Mġarr cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CARUANA. On October 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, LINO of Birżebbuġa, ex-KOMR, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Helen and her husband Alfred and Frank, his grandchildren David and his wife Roberta, and Kathleen, his great-grandchildren Elisa and Adam, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2.30pm at Birżebbuġa parish church, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASTALDI. On October 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, JULIA, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by her children Maria and her husband Oliver Buttigieg, Lawrence, Louise and her husband Joseph Lombardo, and Joanne and her husband Annibale Cassar, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.30am for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment in the family grave. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GAUCI. On October 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY (Ninu n-Naxxari) of Naxxar, residing in Sliema, aged 82, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his children Anton and his wife Simone, Doris and her husband Paul, Vincent and his wife Romina, Daniel and his wife Nathalie, Adrian and his wife Romina, and Judith and her fiancé Stephen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sisters Gerit and Vivi, in-laws, numerous relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment 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.
MILLER. On October 9, JOHN GEORGE, formerly of Sliema, passed away peacefully in Perth, Western Australia, aged 95. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Alice, his daughter Marie Louise and her husband Earl White, his grandchildren Lisa, Martin and Mark, their spouses and his great-grandchildren, as well as his Maltese relatives and friends.
The funeral takes place on Wednesday, October 15 in Perth. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PSAILA MANCHÈ, on October 10, JOSEPH, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church, at home and surrounded by his family he so cherished. A much loved husband, father and grandfather, he leaves to mourn his loss his wife Sonia, his daughters Michele and her husband Mark Lightfoot, Lisa and her husband Michael Montanaro Gauci, his grandchildren Robert, Jeremy, Emily and James, his sister May, his sisters-in-law Olivia and Edwina and her husband Anton Caruana Galizia. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 9.30am at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SATARIANO. On October 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, SIMON, aged 49, of St Julian’s, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Axel, Jackie, his siblings Doris and her husband Arnold, Roger and his wife Charlotte, Norma and her husband Johnny, Sandro and his wife Melvina, Josette and her husband Kelly, Diane and her husband Arthur, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held today at 9am at St Julian’s parish church followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On October 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, THERESA (ex HSBC employee), of Naxxar aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Mary, wife of Lino Gatt, her brother James and his wife Therese, her sister Rose Anne wife of Frans Pace, Victor Stivala, widower of her sister Vicky, Vivienne, widow of her brother Joe, her nieces and nephews Neville, David, Daniel, Romina, Nicholas, Maria, Lucia, Anna, Rebecca, Adam and Anneka, her aunts Victoria and Rena, uncle Paul, other relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.30pm for Maria Bambina parish church Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 4.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. Donations to Benedictine Sisters, Monastery of Santa Scholastica, Vittoriosa will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow being the 32nd anniversary since the passing away of MARY D’AMATO, Masses in her memory will be said at St Augustine parish church, Valletta. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
CASSAR – MICHAEL. Treasured and loving memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Carmen, his children Andrew and his wife Audrey, Roberta and her husband Andrew and his grandsons Max and Ben. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
de’ CONTI MANDUCA – SUE, 23.04.’51-13.10.’96. Loving and unfading memories today and always. Ave Maria. Her sisters, brothers and their families.
GALEA – JOE. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the first anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Christine, his son Mark and his wife Antonella, his son Stefan, grandchildren Carl and Elena, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 7pm at the Salesian Oratory chapel, Sliema. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORTELLI – TONINU and RITA. Treasured memories of our loving parents on the seventh and 12th anniversary of their passing to life everlasting. Sadly missed but never forgotten by their children Frank, Anna, Josette and Colin. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
SCICLUNA – JOSEPHINE. Treasured and unfading memories of a dearly beloved mother, tomorrow the fourth anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Deeply missed by her children Jeanette, Michael, Moira, Darren and their respective families, relatives and friends. Tomorrow’s 6pm Mass at Ta’ Mlit chapel, Mosta, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Relatives and friends are welcome. Lord, grant her eternal life.
STAFRACE – ĊETTINA. Cherished and unfading memories on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by Josie and his wife Suzanne, Odette and her husband Patrick and her grandchildren Alexia, Stefan, Allen and Daniel. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Forum
Il-Ferħ Tal-Missjoni, Saturday, October 18 at 9am at the Archbishop’s Seminary, Rabat. Main Speaker, Mgr Charles Scicluna. For booking phone 2123 6962.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts today in or in parts of, the following areas:
Between 7.30am and 3pm in Żebbuġ Road, Ħal Warda, Luigi Ellul, Żagħfran, St Paul, Notary Żarb, St Mary and Ferdinandu Inglott streets, Attard.
Between 7.30am and 3pm in Żebbuġ Road, Madonna, Dun Karm Psaila, Ħal Dwieli and Kandlora streets, Alley No. 3 in Dun Karm Psaila Street, Alley Nos 1 to 4 in Ħal Dwieli streets and Alley No. 3 in Kandlora Street, Żebbuġ.
Between 8am and noon in Wied ta’ Ruman, Għajn Tal-Mellieħa, Barkazza and Għar u Casa streets, Mellieħa.
Between 8am and noon in Ġiomarija Farrugia, St Mary, Immaculate Conception, Ġarakol, Ġistakor, Milwa and Dar il-Bebbux streets and Parish Priest, Indri Dimech and Milwa alleys, Għaxaq.
Between 8am and 1pm in Baskal Buhagiar, Wied il-Għasel, Lily and Bridge streets, Mosta.