Congratulations JOHN GRECH on your 78th birthday. Best wishes from your wife Frida, sons Stephen and his wife Maria, Chris and his wife Catherine and grandchildren Andrea, Rachelle, Gillian, Kyle and Kayne.

Golden Wedding

Mr Francis Mizzi And Miss Mary Rose Vella

The marriage took place on December 27, 1964, at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema. Hearty congratulations and much love from your sons Leonard, Edward and Stephen. Thank you for being such inspiring parents.

Obituary

BORG. On December 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Sliema, founder of Exotique, aged 72, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Miguel and Annie, Nikolai and Maris, Sarah and Sebastian, Marina his partner of 15 years and her children Cristian and Sebastiaan, Martina and Michel and Michele, his sisters Margaret, wife of Joseph Borg, Louise, wife of John Busuttil and his brother Godwin and his wife Isabelle, his grandchildren Julian and Mia, other members of his family and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today the at 1.30pm for Tal-Ibraġ parish church where Mass præsente cada vere for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG. On December 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY of St Julian’s, aged 80, went to meet the Risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Michael and his wife Karen, Andrew, Rita and her husband Alex Mifsud, and Simon and his partner Justin, her grand­children Nicole, Daniel, Gillian and Theresa, her sisters Anna and Doris and her husband Louis, her brothers in Australia Saviour, Charles and Anthony, her late husband Joseph’s family, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Julian’s parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CACHIA. On December 24, at her residence, LYDIA, née Abela, of Balzan, widow of Vincent, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sons Alex and his wife Vivian, Karl and his wife Astrid, and Etienne and his wife Stephanie, Joseph, widower of her daughter Marisa, her grandchildren Davina and Steve, Alexis and Belle, Juliana and Pierre, Nikki and Benji, Edward, Philip, Martina and Philippa, her six great-grandchildren, her sister Yvonne, her brother Maurice and her sister in-law Sarah, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8am for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, however, donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CASTILLO. On Tuesday, December 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, LESLIE JAMES, widower of Connie, aged 97, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Mark and his wife Angela, Andrew and his wife Nathalie and his daughter Katrine, his brother Maurice and his adored grandchildren Jeremy, Ian, David, Francesca and Martina and great-grandchildren Jamie, Julia, Thomas, Steven and Michael, his sister-in-law Kitty Bonello, nephews nieces and many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.15am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.45am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all at Orthopaedics Ward 1 and Casa Antonia, Balzan. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CLARE. On Christmas Day, at the Holy Family Home, Naxxar, OLGA, aged 100, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Mourning her great loss are her daughters Eldred and her husband Paul Azzopardi and Joyce and her husband Anthony Portelli, Bernadette, widow of her son Arthur, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and their families. The funeral Mass will be said today at 8am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Valletta. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ELLUL. On December 24, at Villa Messina, Rabat, MARY of Sliema, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Marika and her husband Aldo Galea, her niece Michelle and her boyfriend Paul, Nigel and his wife Suzannah and their son Daniel, her sister Edwige Vella Zarb, her in-law Mary Cassar, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Villa Messina today at 2pm for St Venera old parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PACE. On December 24, CECILIA, aged 63, of Sliema passed away suddenly. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Dorothy and her husband Nicholas Bannister, Bernadette and her husband Herbert Abela, Monica and her husband Kay Sjoberg, Giacesare Caraccia widower of her sister Marlene, her nephews and nieces, and their families, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 10am followed by interment in the family grave. No flowers by request, but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

SPITERI. On December 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARTHA, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8am for Lija parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be held at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi,will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AMODEO – YVONNE, 26.12.’02. With the sweetest, most cherished and poignant memories of our dearest mother, still so vivid after 12 years. Please remember her in your prayers. Muffy, Patricia and Francesca.

BARTOLO – SYLVIA, a devoted wife and mother. Celebrating her fourth year with the Lord. Never forgotten, till we meet again. Husband John, sons and families.

BONELLO – JOAN. Today the 10th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her son Alan and his wife Patricia, her son Adrian and his wife Sylvana and their children Suzannah and John. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

CAMENZULI. Fond and unfading memories of THERESA on the 31st anniversary of her passing away to a better life. Charles and Anna, Robert, Andrea and Marianne.

CAMILLERI FLORES. In loving memory of MOLLIE on the 15th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Adrian and daughter Sheila and her husband Bernard Grech, relatives and friends.

DeBONO. In ever loving memory of our dear father MAURICE on the eighth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his sons Edward, Martin and David and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 11am at Casa Leone, St Julians.

ENGERER – ROBERT (Bobby). Remembering a dear brother, today the second anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His brother David and Joan and sister Janet and Anthony, nephews and niece.

FALZON – HENRIETTA,26.12.1988. In ever loving memory of our dear mother, today the 26th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Yvonne, Wilfrid, in-laws and their families. O Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FALZON – PAULINE. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, yesterday being the second anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Sr. Maria of il-Qaddejja taċ-Ċenaklu, Florence and her husband Sergio Scotti and her beloved granddaughter Francesca. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PSAILA – NINA. Cherished and unforgettable memories of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the first anniversary of her demise. So deeply loved and sadly missed by her family. Today’s 9am Mass at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

PULLICINO – CARMEN. In loving memory of a very dear wife, mother and grandmother, today being the 21st anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her husband Joe, daughters Marvy, Joelle and her husband Henry and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PULLICINO – JOHN. Fond and treasured memories of a most dear father and grandfather. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Philip, Raphael and their families.

VELLA de FREMEAUX – ALICE, née Salomone. Treasured memories of a dearly loved mother, yesterday being the fourth anniversary of her passing on to a better life. Please remember her in your prayers. Peter and Madeleine.

VELLA de FREMEAUX – ALICE, née Salomone. In loving memory of our beloved nanna Cookie on the fourth anniversary of her passing. Sorely missed by her grandchildren Nicola and Michael.

Power cuts

Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts on Monday in, or parts of, the following areas:

Between 8am and noon in Carmelo Rosario Dimech, St George, Telleritu, Ta’ Loretu, Ħas-Saptan, Tilliera and Tal-Andar streets and Alley No. 5 in Ta’ Loretu Street, Għaxaq.

Betwen 8am and 2pm in St Paul, G. Sandys, Gauci Tower, Xagħra Chapel, Conversion Marquis Ġużeppe Scicluna, Hieronymus Megiser, Margaret A. Murray and Giacomo Bosio streets and St Paul Square, Naxxar.

Between 8.30am and 10.30am in Għassa tal-Maħraġ, Ramla and Ramla l-Antika streets and Daħla ta’ Venut area, Nadur.

Between 8.30am and 10.30am in Gajdorru, Tal-Manġu, Il-Komittiva, Ta’ Għajn Ħosna, Ta’ Mannar, Ġnien Xibla, Qasam ta’ Dun Anton, Għajn Qamar, Patrijiet Agostinjani, Dun Anton, New Steet, Tal-Masri Kalipso and Hunters streets and Alley in Għajn Qamar and Daħla tal-Fellis, Home Ownership Scheme areas, Xagħra.

Between 8.30am and 2pm in Żonqor, St George, St John the Baptist, San Luke and Ta’ Monita streets, Marsascala.

Between 8.30am and 2pm in 10th of August, Ta’ Bieb il-Għar, Nicholas Monsarrat, Dalelands, Karmnu Grima, Dun Salv Portelli and Wileġ streets, San Lawrenz.

Between 9am and 11.30am in St Mary, Mieġel Baħar and Salini streets and Tumas Complex area, Żebbuġ.

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