AGIUS. On October 19, CARMELO of Qormi (ex-foreman at TM), aged 61, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Margaret, née Borg, his daughters Pamela and her husband David L. Grima, and Elaine and her husband Javier Ruiz, his grandchild Nora, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30pm for St George parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3pm, followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Qormi. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORGIA. On October 14, in Palermo, Papàs VITO, parish priest of the Greek-Catholic Church of Our Lady of Damascus from 1959 to 2009, passed away peacefully, aged 95. Deeply mourned by the local Greek-Catholic community and by his many friends in Malta. The funeral took place on October 15 at St Demetrios Cathedral church, Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily. A memorial service for the repose of his soul will be said on Sunday, October 26 at 9am at Our Lady of Damascus church, Valletta.
GRECH. On October 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Vittoriosa, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Polly, née Farrugia, his children Joseph and his wife Anne, Sylvana and her husband Leo Vella, and Austin and his wife Claire, his beloved grandchildren Daniel, Adam, Celine, Denise and Amanda and her husband Stan, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.15am for Our Lady of the Annunciation Dominican church, Vittoriosa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On October 3, in the UK, PAUL, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Angela, his children Josephine and her husband Charles, Stanley and his wife Odette, his grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend.
Funeral
The funeral of JOHN SCICLUNA who died on October 6, will take place tomorrow. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital at 1.30pm for Mosta parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Rest in peace.
In Memoriam
AGIUS CONDACHI. Cherished memories of our dearest JOHN, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Still so much alive in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Deeply missed by his wife Mabel, his children Ray, Irene and Celine and their families, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. In loving memory of ALAN on the 16th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts. Helen, Karen, Sarah and David.
CAMILLERI – ALAN. Cherished and unfading memories of a dear brother, today being the 16th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by Paul and Edwina, Anna and Gordon and Pat. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. Unforgettable memories of ALAN on the 16th anniversary of his death. His mother-in-law Marivan Bartolo Parnis, his sisters-in-law Christine, Gillian, Theresa, and Louise and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
CAMILLERI. Remembering ALAN especially today, the 16th anniversary of his passing away. His friends.
GATT. In loving memory of ANTHONY on the 35th anniversary of his death. His son Joe.
LLOYD – GLADYS. In ever loving memory of our dear mother. Astrid and Mark.
MEILAK. In loving memory of PETER on the 19th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his children Antoinette, Charles, and Simeone, their respective husbands and wife, grandchildren and great-grandsons Dejan, Jeyden and Zayon. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MELI. In loving memory of my dear father EMMANUEL on the 41st anniversary of his demise. Marianne.
MICALLEF EYNAUD – FLORELY. Today the seventh anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember her in your prayers. Gay, Carla, Francis.
SCHEMBRI. Fond memories of dearest HILDA, especially today the 18th anniversary of her passing away. Remembered with love and affection by Corinne, Lisa, Rachael and Rudi.
ZERAFA – GEORGE. Treasured and unforgettable memories of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather on the 44th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his wife Doris, children and family. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord grant him eterenal rest.
Benjamin Tonna lecture
This year’s Benjamin Tonna Lecture, organised by Discern,the Church’s Institute for Research on the Signs of the Times, will take place tomorrow (Wednesday 22 Oct) at 7pm at the Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana.
The guest speaker is Mgr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, Ireland.
Mgr McKeown has specialised in educational matters for the past 23 years.
He will be speaking about ‘The Catholic Church in a Mission-ary World’.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Local Council meeting
Today
Pembroke at 5.30pm.
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 8.30am and 1.30pm in Prinjol Street, in Naxxar.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Mqabba Road, Blue Grotto Avenue, Formosa, St Catherine, Carmelo Caruana and Tunnara streets, in Żurrieq.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Wied Sara, Tal-Madliena and L-Imgħallem streets, in Victoria.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Ta’ Wied il-Għasri and Ta’ Ċaqra streets, in Żebbuġ.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Wied Sara, Ta’ Wied il-Għasri, Cannon, Church, Tal-Gallina, Tamar and Gardens streets and Church Alley in Għasri.
And tomorrow:
Between 8am and 1.30pm in Roman Baths, Sir Harry Luke and Għajn Tuffieħa streets, Bees and Ta’ Ċiantar alleys and the Mrejnu area,in Mġarr.
Between 8.30am and 1pm in Il-Ħarruba, Il-Bidnija and Taż-Żebbuġ streets, in Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ġilju, Ġiżimina, Hompesch Gate, Ponsietta, Klin, Fraxxnu, Luq and Fikus streets, in Żabbar.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Hompesch, Il-Bieb and Il-Foss streets,in Fgura.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Xlendi Road and Rabat Road, St Simon, Qroll, Ranċiż and Żirżieb and Xlendi streets and Anofri Square, in Munxar.
Philately meeting
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting for members and friends at Fatima Sanctuary convent in Guardamangia today at 6 p.m.
For more information call 7931 5509.