ATTARD. On January 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, CANDELARIA, née Reyes, of Rabat, widow of Joseph, aged 74. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Connie Frances and her husband Adrian Zerafa and their daughter Adela, her family and her husband’s family, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Dominic’s church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at the Qalb ta’ Ġesu Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BRIFFA. On January 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCESCA, née Avallone of Paola, residing at Tal-Ibraġ, widow of Anthony, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Lina and her husband William, her beloved grandsons Colin and his wife Alexandra and Walter and his wife Ingrid, their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, January 14 at 2pm for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DeBATTISTA. On January 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, (ex Met Office), aged 90, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmelina and his only son Dr Paul DeBattista and his wife Victoria, his grandchildren Andrè, his sister Jessie and brother Charles, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Capuchin church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FONK. On January 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCES of Gżira, aged 95, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her niece Bridget, her nephew Ray, their children MarieClaire, Ramona, Kenneth, Vanessa, sister-in-law Maria Dolores, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm tomorrow at Gżira parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GAUCI. On January 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, of Sliema and residing at Rabat, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmena, his sons John and his wife Carmen, Charles and his wife Bernardette, Alex and his wife Esther, Godwin and his wife Antonella, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister Clothilde, his brother-in-law Malcolm widower of his sister Mary Grace, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei hos­pital today at 2pm for St Dominic parish church, Rabat, 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, would be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant him eternal rest

STIVALA. On January 9, ELSA, aged 89, widow of Robert (Kid) Stivala, née Mamo, residing in Sliema, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Francesca, Dennis and his wife Francesca, Madeleine and John, her grandchildren Max, Lucia, Rebecca, Michael, Amy and Andie, her sister Shiela Wenner, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 9.30am at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. She will be loved and remembered as a most devoted mother and grandmother. She will be treasured forever in our hearts.

In Memoriam

CARUANA – MARY, née Borda, died on January 12, 1968. Always remembered in our prayers. Her children Lillian and Rosemarie Sansone and grandchildren Bernadette Angeli, Therese Zammit and Marie Tabone.

CHETCUTI. In loving memory of PAUL, today the 27th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Josephine, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DELICATA – DORIS. Cherished memories of a beloved mother on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, their respective husbands and wives, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEPARES. In loving memory of CHARLES, husband of the late Josephine, who passed away on January 13, 2003. Never forgotten, and always in our hearts and our prayers. John, Elizabeth, David, Jacqueline, Will and Emilia. Masses for his intentions will be celebrated tomorrow at St Patrick’s church, Sliema.

IZZO – LILY. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 18th anni­versary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.

MICALLEF GRIMAUD – GLADYS. Fond, loving memories of a wonderful mum gone this day 21 years ago. Marie Anne, Etienne and families.

STAFRACE – VICTOR. Unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 16th anni­versary of his passing away. Josie and Suzanne, Odette and Patrick and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Road closures

Main Street, in Balzan, from Robert Mifsud Bonnici Street to the square, will be temporarily closed for traffic between 9.30am and 12.30pm today because of construction work.

Public transport will be diverted as follows: bus route 55 to Lija will terminate near Lija Tower while the service at Balzan centre will not be provided. The return service to Valletta will leave from the Lija Tower, proceed to Transfiguration Avenue, Iklin roundabout, Balzan Valley Road and then continue on the normal route.

Bus route 106 buses from Birkirkara bypass will go round the Lija Tower, proceed towards Ta’ Qali through Transfiguration Avenue, turn at the Iklin roundabout and proceed to Balzan Valley Road. At the T junction, the bus will proceed to Main Street towards HSBC Balzan and then proceed with the normal route.

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