CACHIA. On January 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, TERESA, née Sammut of Ħamrun, residing in Birżebbuġa, aged 75, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Sheila and her husband Giovanni Caruso, Maria and her husband Alan Proctor and Lily and her husband Graham Hale, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.15am for Birżebbuġa parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks go to the all the staff of the ITU, Mater Dei Hospital, for their loving care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On January 21, at his residence, HERMAN of Birkirkara, aged 63, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lorenza, his children Allan and his wife Jenny, and Ingrid, his brother Horace and his wife Louise, his father-in-law Anthony, his sisters-in-law Georgina and MaryRose, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves his residence today at 1.15pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fleur-de-Lys Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at the Resurrection Cemetery, Qormi. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GATT. On January 22, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, CONCETTA of Żejtun, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband John, her daughter Maria and her son Ġużi, her brother Charlie residing in Australia, the families of her late brothers, in-laws and their families, other relatives, friends and acquaintances. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre on Monday, January 26 at 8am for St Gregory church, Żejtun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at St Gregory Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Fondazzjoni Dar Nazareth, Żejtun, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PIROTTA. On January 18, LYDIA, née Cassar, widow of Joseph, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Joe and his wife Elaine, her daughters Marlene and her husband Anthony Gatt and Doreen and her husband Vincent Camilleri, her beloved grandchildren Michelle, Jamie, Carol, Amy, Clark, Maxine, Victoria and Denise, her great-grandchildren Izabella and Alex, her sister Giovanna Fuller, her brother Italo, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2pm at the old ‘Matriċi’ church, St Venera. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On January 21, at Villa Messina, Rabat, LUCIA, née Amato, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vivienne, Godwin, Sandro and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Villa Messina today at 2pm for Msida parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family chapel at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Poor Clares at St Clare Monastery, St Julian’s, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAHRA. On January 19, RAYMOND, aged 61. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Jane, his treasured children Br. Aaron, and Amy and her husband Mark Anthony, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws, his nephews, nieces, cousins and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.15pm for Our Lady of Pompei parish church, Marsaxlokk, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by private interment at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request but donations to the Dominican Missions in Albania, which can be sent at St Dominic’s Priory, Rabat, will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
ATTARD MONTALTO – ALEX. In ever loving memory, on the 13th anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his family.
AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of a dear, beloved mother and grandmother, VIOLET, who passed away three years ago today, and a dear, beloved father and grandfather, JOE, who passed away 22 years ago. Please remember them in your prayers. Their children and grandchildren.
BORG GRECH. In loving memory of JOSEPH BORG GRECH, Ph.C. on the 35th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his children Lucia, Ninette, Joseph and Marcelle, Renzo and Evelyn and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
CAMILLERI. In loving memory of LOUIS, today the 14th anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Tessa, children Martin and Francesca, Denise and Bill, Ray and Stephanie, Brian and Anne Marie, Corinne and Tim, and his grandchildren Malcolm, Alison, Lara, Claire, Alastair, Victoria, Miguel, John, Becky, and Benji.
DELICATA. In ever loving memory of our dear URSOLA on the anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA – Dr PAUL FARRUGIA. Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather. His wife Maria, children Karen, Gianrico and Mark, in-laws and grandchildren. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
GALEA – PAUL. Today the 42nd anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers and thoughts. His wife Imelda and children. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PULIS. In loving memory of ROSA, née Giordano, a beloved mama and nanna, today the fourth anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Forever in the hearts of her children Yvonne, Josette and Alex and their families. To live on in the hearts of those we love is not to die. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
TORTELL. In ever loving memory of GINA, née Schembri, today the 38th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by all her children, relatives and friends.
XUEREB – ANNA of Mosta. Monday, January 26 being the first anniversary of her departure to heaven. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 5.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church.
Sliema Bazaar
The Holy Trinity Church in Sliema is organising a grand bazaar tomorrow at 10 am at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Rudolph Street, Sliema.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in, or parts of, the following areas today:
Between 8am and 2pm in Il-Mediterran, L-Adrijatiku and It-Tirren streets, San Ġwann.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Tal-Qaċċa, 28th April 1688, St Joseph, St Anthony and Bakeries streets and St Antony and Victory squares, Xagħra.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Tal-Barrani, Ġanni Faurè, Lorenzo Gonzi, Kalamija, Ir-Raħeb, Il-Palma, L-Isqajjaq, Bir Għeliem, Birbixkilla and Wenżu Despott streets and alleys No. 1 & No. 2 in Birbixkilla Street, Tarxien.
. . . and tomorrow:
Between 8am and 4pm in Villabate and Wied ta’ Mazza streets, Żabbar.
Between 8am and 4pm in Bidni and Latmija streets and Alley in Skarpell Street, Marsascala.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Giuseppe Garibaldi Street and Bromford area, Marsa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.
ALPS Dinner
The Association of Lyceum Past Students, ALPS, will be holding its annual Valentine’s fundraising dinner on February 13 at the Radisson Golden Sands Resort.
For more information, call Alex Borg on 2138 6812/ 9988 8579, e-mail alpsmalta@gmail.com or Robert Ferrante on 2144 4570/7960 6322, e-mail robbieferrante@hotmail.com.