AQUILINA. On November 5, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, WALTER (former Director of Sea Malta), widower of Antonia, aged 94. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Emily and her husband Dr Anton Bencini, Wilfred and his wife Jan, his grandchildren Max, Francesca and Joe, his great-grandchildren Ivy and Vivian, his brother William, his carer Anna Gauci, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital on Saturday, November 8 for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Il-Laboratorju tal-Paci, Ħal-Far, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG COSTANZI – JOSEPH A. (Sweru), widower of Monica, aged 87, passed away suddenly comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Joanna, Pat and Alan Bonello, John and Valerie, Michael and Maria, Paul and Mariella, Rita and Martin Azzopardi, and Katherine and Pio, his grandchildren Max and Nikki, Dawn and Fabio, Ann and Mark, Simon and Lisa, Luke, Gaby, Eve and Matthew, Francesca, Sam, Vadim and Yulia, his sister Sr David, his brother Albert and Margaret, his in-laws, Lucy, Joe Demarco, Marie Demarco, Julie Borg Cardona, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CALAFATO. On November 5, at Charian Residence, Marsascala, LUCY, aged 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband John and her numerous nephews and nieces. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45pm for Marsascala parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On November 4, DORIS, from Balzan, at St Catherine Home, Attard, aged 88. She leaves to mourn her loss, her sisters Vickie and Nellie widow of her brother John, nephew, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves St Catherine Home tomor-row Thursday at 2pm for Santa Teresa church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the sisters and carers of St Catherine Home, for their care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA. On November 5, ALFRED (Freddie), aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Beloved husband of Valentine, née Borg-Barthet; loving father of Gabrielle and her husband Karl Grech Orr and Paul and his wife Ilanit, née Brandon; devoted grandfather of Stephanie, Christina, Julia and Claudia. He also leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Albert and his wife Joan, Joseph and his wife Marlene and Anthony, as well as his sisters-in-law Mary, widow of George and Evelyn, widow of Frank; his nephews and nieces and other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be said on Saturday, November 8 at 8.45am at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR. On November 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES, aged 81, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Pauline, his daughters, Daphne, Sandra and her husband Charles Gauci, and Sharon and her husband Bernard Debono, his grandchildren Luke, Matthew, Carla and Kate, brothers and sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow (and not as erroneously printed yesterday) at 8.45am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On November 3, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, JOSEPH, widower of Martha, formerly of Żebbuġ, residing in Swieqi, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Carmen and her husband Noel, and Lily and her husband Manuel, his grandchildren Kurt and his girlfriend Martina, Chantal, Anthea and Martina, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at San Andrea Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the Staff at S4, Mater Dei Hospital, and PSU Ward, Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, for their care and dedication. The family regret that they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FONDE. It is with great sorrow that the Salesian Community in Malta announces the passing of Fr JOSEPH FONDE, aged 87. Known as a holy man of God, always dedicated to his pastoral ministry, he will be greatly missed by many, especially the Salesian Community, by his brothers Victor and John, their wives Louise and Emma, by his nephews and nieces Maria, Dominic, Marisa, Margaret and Richard. Fr Fonde was loved also by the many elderly persons he used to visit and comfort. The funeral will be celebrated tomorrow. The cortège leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre at 8am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where the concelebrated Mass will start at 8.45am. After Mass the remains will be accompanied to the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery by the Salesian Fathers and family for interment in the Salesian Community’s grave. The Salesian Fathers are grateful to the staff at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, Ward 2, for all the care shown to Fr Fonde. Although flowers would be appreciated, it was Fr Fonde’s wish that instead donations be given for the boys at St Patrick’s School, Sliema. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, may he rest in peace.
ZARB. On November 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, NADYA, née Attard Bezzina, aged 58, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved husband John, her son Martin and his partner Claire, her son Michael and his wife Becky, and her grand-daughters Emma and Amy. She also leaves to mourn her loss her brother Charles andhis wife Marion, her brother Hadrian and his wife Valerie, as well as her in-laws Antoin-ette, Mariella and Anand, Doris and Tonio, Nadya and Andre, Candida and Anton and Nicky, together with her nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for the church of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff at Medical Ward 6 of Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CARUANA. In loving memory of ARTHUR, on the 44th year of his meeting with the Lord, and our beloved mother MARY. So lovingly remembered today and always by their children Josephine, Elizabeth, Joe, Carmen, Antoinette, Rita, Marie, Pauline and their families.
In laughter and in sorrow
In sunshine and through rain,
We know you’re watching over us,
Until we meet again.
DEBONO – MARIA STELLA. A dear mother fondly remembered on the 26th anniversary of her demise. Marguerite, Consuelo, Mariella, Carol, Louis, Miriam, in-laws and grandchildren.
DELICATA – DANIEL. Lovingly remembered on your 17th birthday. We miss you. Pray for us. The Delicata family.
FARRUGIA. In loving memory of our dear mother PAULINE on the third anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by Albert, Alex and Mario, their wives and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRECH-TRAPANI – ALICE. Always remembering our dear mother with love and affection. Her children Tony, Maria, Anna and Sylvana.
MAGRIN – JOSEPHINE. In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister on the 33rd anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.
PACE – EDGAR. A dear father and grandfather, ever remembered with love and affection, today the 16th anniversary of his passing. Amy, Achilles and Joan, Steve, Celine, Sarah.
SPITERI – FRANK. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Yvonne, Ramon, Anita and Karl, Annika and Pieter. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TARTAGLIA. Treasured memories of JOSEPH, today the 27th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughters, son, in-laws, grandchildren, and Sr Teresa, FMM.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following areas today:
Between 8am and 2pm in Joseph Abela Scolaro, Is-Sewwieqa, Wenzinu Mifsud Bonnici and Pawlu Debattista streets and Il-Vittmi Ħamrunizi Avenue, in Ħamrun.
Between 8am and 3pm in Sir Harry Luke, St Peter, Santa Marija, St Philip and Ix-Xagħra tal-Knisja streets, in Mġarr.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in L-Avukat Anton Calleja. Sta Luċija, L-Għadira and Ta’ Doti streets and Qasam San Pawl Street Alley, in Kerċem.
. . . and tomorrow:
Between 7am and 4pm in Agostino Portelli, Nazju Cortis, Antonio Azzopardi, Ġannikol Buhagiar and Ħal Mann streets, Ta’ Seguna limits and Ta’ Sejduna Alley, in Lija.
Between 7.30am and 8.30am in Il-Merkanti, Ta’ Lambert, Ta’ Santa Ċilja, Il-Qigħan, L-Imrejżbiet, L-Imġarr, Sant’Indrija, Il-Provigarju, Il-Ġnien and Dun Speditu Tabone streets and Alleys 1-3 in L-Imġarr Street and Ta’ Cordina, Gozo Heritage, Bugeja Fishmarket, Ex-St James Clinic and Ta’ Spissi areas, in Għajnsielem.
Between 7.30am and 8.30am in Ta’ l-Eħbiel, Il-Bennejja, L-Imġarr, Il-Madonna tal-Ħniena, Tal-Ħorob, Il-Mitjar, St Albert, Dun Grezz Farrugia, In-Naġġara, Il-Manwala, Il-Ballata, Ir-Rotonda, Ġużé D’Amato, Tal-Gidi, Il-Mitjar, Il-Madonna tar-Rummiena, Jean De La Valette, Independence, Il-Mitħna, St Elizabeth, Ta’ Ħamet, Taċ-Ċnus, Majmuna and St Leonard streets and Farmer Centre Side, Silver Jubilee Ground, Mushrooms Factory, Farmer’s B/H Mġarr Road and opposite Tar-Rummiena B/H areas and Tal-Barmil Square, in Xewkija.
Between 8am and 11am in St Dominic, St Paul and St Nicholas streets, in Valletta.
Between 8am and noon in Ix-Xatt, Ġużeppi Spagnol, St Anne, L-Iskal and Il-Qrempuċ streets, alley in San Ġwakkin Street, It-Tielet Trejqa, Ir-Raba’ Trejqa, Il-Ħames Trejqa, Is-Sitt Trejqa and Is-Seba’ Trejqa in Ix-Xatt areas and Dun Tarċis Aġius Square, in Marsascala.
Between 8am and 3pm in Ix-Xitwa and Il-Ħammieri streets and alley in Ta’ Santu Wistin Street, in Qormi.
Betwen 8am and 3pm in Valletta Road, Wied Is-Sir, Baskal Buhagiar, Wied il-Għasel, Il-Ġilju, Il-Pont, It-Trinċetta and Id-Dawr streets and Independence Avenue, in Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Dun Franġisk Stivala, L-Għażżiela, Il-Madonna taċ-Ċiċri, Skapuċċina and Ta’ Żaqi streets, in Żebbuġ.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in L-Ibisku, Tal-Ħamrija, Il-Ġiżi and Il-Gladjoli streets and Labour Avenue, in Xewkija.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Testaferrata, Emmanuel Galizia, Enrico Mizzi, Giorgio Mitrovich and Giuseppe Calì streets and Joe Flats area, in Ta’ Xbiex.
Between 8.30am and 6pm in Il-Baltiku, Michelangelo Cagiano, Il-Baħar l-Iswed, Il-Fagu, Antonio Busuttil, Claire E. Engel, Ta’ Giorni, Ta’ Marmora and Il-Mediterran streets, in St Julian’s.
Between 8.30am and 6pm in Is-Sirti, Il-Jonju, Il-Baltiku, Il-Bies, Il-Baħar l-Iswed, L-Ortolan, Il-Bosfru, L-Arznu, Sanctuary, Ta’ Marmora, Mediterranean, Adriatic, Is-Sebuqa and It-Tirren streets, in San Ġwann.
Between 9am and 2.30pm in St Catherine, St Francis, Il-Kunċizzjoni, Sant’Anġlu, Tarxien, Gius Caruana, Ġebel San Martin, Dun Alwiġ Camilleri, Dun Bert Sant, L-Isqof Ferdinand Mattei, Dun Pawl Brunchel, Il-Kavallier A. Megino, Il-Monsinjur Cachia Abela, Maria Stella Caruana, Hector Dalli and Toni Zahra streets and alleys 1 and 3 in Ħal Tarxien and Sant’ Anġlu streets, in Żejtun.