BEZZINA. On January 7, at St Vincent de Paul residence, ESTHER, née Cassar, of Sliema, widow of Emmanuel, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Grace and her husband Carmel Parnis, Joseph, Raymond and his wife Ninette, Paul and his wife Rose, Antonella and her husband Dominic Micallef, and Carmen, widow of her son Charles, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral takes place today. Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but any donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at JP2 Ward 4, St Vincent de Paul residence. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On January 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Żurrieq, and residing in Paola, ex-Quantity Surveyor at Public Works Department, aged 62, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by his devoted wife Josette, his most treasured daughters Claire and her husband Daren Mangion, Amanda and her husband Owen Camilleri, his most beloved grandchildren Luca, Matteo and Gavin, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, January 10 at 8am, for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment at San Girgor Cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the medical staff who have taken care of him throughout all the years. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCHEMBRI. On January 7, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, PHYLLIS, nèe Agius, widow of Nicholas, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons George and his wife Gina, Ronald and his wife Edmea, Alister and his wife Patricia, Michael and his wife Marika, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves St Luke’s mortuary tomorrow, Friday, at 2.30pm for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass will be held at 3pm followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
Memorial Service
A service of thanksgiving for the life of SARAH PIENAAR will be held on Sunday, January 11 at 11.45am at St Andrew’s Scots church, South Street, Valletta. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to be made to the church for the benefit of Dar Tereża Spinelli.
Requiem Mass
CASSAR DESAIN VIANI, the Noble LAWRENCE who passed away in Belgium on November 23, 2014. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 6.30pm at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
GALEA – GIOVANNA. Cherished memories of a very dear mother, today the 19th anniversary of her demise. So sadly missed by her children Perry, Sr Dolores, David, Joe, Gaetano, widower of Rose Marie, and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
GRECH – BENNIE. Lovingly remembered on his 11th anniversary by his wife Nanette, children Joseph and Romina, Helena and John and grandchildren Nigel, Hannah and Rachel. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MERCIECA – VINCENT. In loving memory of a dearly loved husband and father on the 26th anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Mona, Martin, Rachel and families.
TONNA. In sweet remembrance of a dear mother, ĠUŻA, on the 37th anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. A prayer is solicited. Anna and Bernardette.
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 8am and noon in Bordin, Clarence and Ursuline streets and Guardamanga Hill area and St Luke Square, in Pietà.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Qbajjar, Il-Forn, Frank Debono, Lapsi, Rabat, Santa Marija, It-Torn, Port, Ulisse, Il-Luzzu, Marsalforn and Il-Munġbell streets and Daħlet l-Għarajjex and La Playa Guesthouse areas in Żebbuġ.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Il-Qaliet, Il-Maħsel and Thomas Ashby streets, in Marsascala.
Between 9am and 2.30pm in Mgr Spir Penza, It-Tnejn u Għoxrin ta’ Frar, Tal-Papa, Il-Can Rikard Attard, Dun Vinċenż Fenech, L-Imnarja, It-Trunċieri, Il-Girghien, Ir-Rizza, G. Garibaldi, Robert Baden Powell, Florence Nightingale, Wied il-Buni, Dun Karm Frendo, Il-Qroll, L-Imħar, Il-Kangu, George B. Shaw, Tal-Ġebel and Il-Gandoffla streets and alleys in Il-Ġurġier and Ta’ Salvun streets, in Birżebbuġa.
And tomorrow:
Between 8am and noon in Ta’ Xmiexi Street, in Msida.
Between 8am and 1pm in Il-Passju, L-Akwedott, Iż-Żugraga, Il-Vlontin, Il-Qarċilla, Notabile and L-Arkati streets, in Birkirkara.
Between 8am and 2pm in Tal-Ħanaq, Il-Paljijiet, Our Lady of Lourdes, Rabat, It-Telegrafu, Church, Ġużè Bonniċi and It-Tiġrija streets, in Nadur.
Between 8am and 2.30pm in National Assembly, Il-Bennej, Il-Għollieq, Coronation and In-Naqqax streets, in Mosta.
Between 8am and 3pm in Mikielanġ Sapiano, Batu, Il-Kaċċa, New and Salvu Attard streets, in Żebbuġ.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.