ABELA. On January 27, CATHY, aged 85, ex-Head of School in Żejtun, passed away peacefully at her residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Canon Joe Abela, her sister Lina, widow of Lorry Schembri, her nephews and nieces Sylvienne and her husband Mario, Ralph and his wife Anna, Marica and her husband Joe, and their children Adrian, Claudia, Elaine, Patrick, Jurgen and Yan, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.45pm for St Catherine parish church, Żejtun,where a Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at St Gregory cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request but donations to Nazareth Foundation, Żejtun. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BONELLO. On January 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA YVONNE, nèe Azzopardi Ibbotson, aged 77 from Fgura, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Francis, her son Anthony and his partner, her grandchildren Kurt and fiancèe Chiara, Klye and his fiancèe Dale and Kayleigh, her sisters Mary, widow of John Camilleri, Lilian, widow of Joe Bonnici, her in-law Doris and her husband Josef Ebejjer, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3 p.m. for the Dingli parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at the Dingli cemetery. Donations to Puttinu Cares will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BORG. On January 27, at St Catherine Home, Attard, MARIA CRISTINA (Mary), née Meli Dingli, formerly of Valletta, widow of John and mother of the late John Joseph, aged 91, peacefully went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will always be remembered and deeply missed by her children Maria and her husband Edgar Borg, Rita and her husband Emanuel Tabone and Francis, her grandchildren Christian and his wife Mariella, Lara and her fiancé Varmo Habonen, Martha and Anthony, her sister-in-law Maria Pirotta of Australia, her brother-in-law Joseph F. Borg and his wife Pauline, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Catherine Home today at 1.30pm for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. We thank God for her life and love, prayers and generosity. We also thank Sr Margaret, Sr Austella, Sr Antoinette and all the carers of St Joseph Wing for their great, tender, loving care and dedication. May she rest in God’s peace with Mother Mary whom she loved so much.
DEGIORGIO. On January 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, TONY of Valletta (ex-Pharmacist, Mondial Pharmacy, Valletta), aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Antoinette, his children Antoine, Lucienne and Mark, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GOUDER. On January 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCESCO SAVERIO of Żejtun, former secretary, Beland Band Club, Żejtun, aged 84, peacefully went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He will always be remembered and deeply missed by his wife Frances, his children Charles and his wife Marisa, MaryRose, and Mario, his grandchildren Sanchia, Glenda, Ilich, and Miryea, his great-grandchildren, his sister Carmelina, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, January 31 at 2.15pm for St Catherine’s parish church, Żejtun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm. After Mass the Beland Band will accompany the funeral to Żejtun cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Fondazzjoni Dar Nazareth, Żejtun, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On January 29, JOSEPHINE, née Pisani, of Birkirkara, aged 68, peacefully went to meet the Risen Lord, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a long illness borne with great Christian fortitude and faith in the Divine Mercy. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband John, her children Elaine and her husband Aaron Camilleri, Shirley and her husband Daniel Jobson, Matthew and Rebecca Channing, her grandchildren Andrew and Leah, and Tara, her sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Mission Fund, Mosta, or Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family wish to thank all the staff at Urology Ward 1, Mater Dei Hospital. Kindly remember her in your prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AZZOPARDI – CARMEN In loving memory, on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Marilise, Monica, MaryAnne and Charles, nephews and nieces. A prayer is solicited.
De GAETANO – ANNIE, née Montanaro. In loving memory of a devoted wife and a beloved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, today the sixth anniversary of her entry into eternal life. A prayer is solicited. Vincent, Marthese, Elizabeth and Victoria.
DeMARCO – Fr PHILIP. On the fifth anniversary of his death. So sorely missed by his family.
ELLUL GALEA – KARMENU. Treasured memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Mary, Lora, Alfred, Antoinette, and their families.
SALOMONE. In loving memory of EGIDIO (Eddie), today the 18th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Forever loved and greatly missed by his children, Mary and Jeffrey Scorey, John and Mona, Carmen and Tony Pulis, and their families. Sacred Heart of Jesus, keep him in Your care.
SCHEMBRI WISMAYER – Dr LINO. In ever loving memory of Lino, a most beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 17th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord, 31.1.’98. Fondly remembered by his wife Céline, his children Mario, Pat, Nurtan, Sandro, Julienne, Chris, and his grandchildren Maia, Nicola, Amik, Max and Timothy. Tomorrow’s 9am and 6pm Masses at St Patrick’s, Sliema, will be offered in his memory.
STUBBS – PADDY. Lovingly remembered on his anniversary by his wife Janatha, children Joanna and Michael, his nine grandchildren and all his friends.
TABONE – EDGAR. Loving memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 18th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Tanya, Andre and Bridget and their respective families.
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 8.30 and 11.45am in Ċimċem, It-Tlettax ta’ Diċembru, Papa Ljun XII, Dun Ġorġ Preca and It-Tramuntana streets and L-Arċipriet Martin Camilleri square, Nadur.
Between 8am and noon in L-Imsida, Romeo Romano, Il-Markiż John Scicluna, Adelaide Cini, Il-Fanali and Vivion streets and Il-Kebbies square, Santa Venera.
Between 8.30am and 2pm L-Adrijatiku, Il-Mediterran and It-Tirren streets, San Ġwann.
Between 9am and 1pm in San Ġorġ Street, St Julian’s.
Between 9am and 1pm in Alessandra, Rikkardu Taylor, San Ġorġ, Santa Margerita, Id-Dejqa, Il-Mitħna, Erin Serracino Inglott, L-Oratorju, Matty Grima, Il-Kewkba, Abram Gatt, Santu Rokku and Il-Gendus streets and Hubbard Flats Blocks 2, 4, 9-12 in Alessandra Street and Alley No.2 in L-Oratorju Street and Fuq Verdala & Suq Bonnici areas and Bonnici Square, Cospicua.
Between 9am and 1pm in San Dwardu, Fuq tal-Ħawli, Dawret l-Isptar, Il-Qalb ta’ Ġesu’, Kottonera, Joseph Mary Genuis and Il-Ġublew tal-Fidda streets and Wesgħa Mattia Preti area, Vittoriosa.
Between 9am and 2.30pm in Ta’ Mezzi, Dun Ġakominu Galea, Il-Qoton, Il-Bajtar, L-Imraden, Is-Sogħda, L-Ilġiem, It-Tuffieħ, Ċensu Muscat, Gaetano Vitale, Mark Anton Sciortino, Jean De La Valette, Spanja, Il-Lanġas and Iċ-Ċirasa streets and Alley in Ċejlu Street and Vjal Il-Wieħed u Għoxrin ta’ Settembru area, Naxxar.
Between 10am and noon in Il-Lellux, Il-Fortizza, Il-Barrieri and Iż-Żnuber streets, Mellieħa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.