BELLIZZI. On January 30, in London, SILVIO, aged 58. He leaves to mourn his loss his long time partner Louise, his mother Mary, his brother John and his wife Helen, his sister Marthese, his nieces Roberta and Alaizah, relatives and friends. The funeral will be held on Friday, February 6 at Golders Green, London.
GASAN. On January 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIUSEPPA, née Grech, widow of Anthony, passed away peacefully, aged 86, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Vincent and his wife Antonia, Frida and her husband Joe, Marlene and her husband Charlie, Marthese and her husband John, Louise and her husband Mario and Pauline and her husband Gino, her grandchildren Syvan, Giselle, Elaine, Mauro, Adrian, Georgiana, Ryan, Amy, Daniela, Norbert, Sarah, Andrea and Adam and all her loved ones. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 2.30pm at St George parish church, Qormi. She will be loved and remembered as a most devoted mother and grandmother – she will be treasured forever in our hearts. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On February 1, JOSEPH of Guardamangia, aged 85, passed away peacefully at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jessie, née Buhagiar, his sons Tonio and his wife Martha and Joseph and his wife Rita, his grandchildren William, Marie Noelle, Thomas, Jonathan, Leah and Edward and their respective fiancés, his sister Nina Galdes and her children, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre today at 1.30pm for St Joseph’s parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCICLUNA. On January 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOYCE, Dame of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, aged 80. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister-in-law Hettie, her nephews and nieces, Corinne and Roger LaFerla, Henri and Leonida, Bernard and Alison and their children; as well as other relatives and friends of St Patrick’s church. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 2.30pm at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
SCICLUNA. On January 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE (Joyce), aged 80, went to meet the Risen Lord after a brief and sudden illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nieces and nephews, Bernardette, Marie Louise, Martin, Valerie and Monique, Corinne, Henri and Bernard and their families, her cousins Renee, Rosa and Ronald (living in Australia) and their families, other relatives and friends in Malta and France. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2.30pm at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to any charitable organisation will be appreciated. May she rest in the peace of Christ.
SPITERI. On February 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE of Mdina, widow of Roger, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Alex and his wife Carmen, Charlo and his wife Carmen, Isabella and her husband Mario, Oliver and Maria, and Claire and her partner Wallace, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Mdina, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
XUEREB. On February 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN of Naxxar, aged 69, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Ronald, her children Raymond, Natalie and her husband Adrian, Claire, Moira and her husband Angelo, Audrey, Stephanie and her partner Eman, grandchildren, other relativesand friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30am for the Ħniena Divina Sanctuary, Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Lija cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CASOLANI – MAVIS. Treasured memories of a dearest mother and grandmother, today being the 10th anniversary of her passing. Deeply missed by Simon and Denise, Janika and Edward, Martina and Mikela.
CASSAR – FLORA. Today being the anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and in-laws.
DARMANIN – VALLY. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Always in our prayers. Helen, Margaret and Valerie.
GRECH – ELSIE. In loving and unfading memory of our dear mother, today the 49th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Rosemary, Tony, Victor and Austin, in-laws, relatives and friends.
VELLA – MARY. Treasured memories of our beloved mother especially today the 24th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by Connie and Edgar, Tanya, Martin, Robert and theirfamilies. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. Fond memories of MAVIS, a dear sister and friend, on the 10th anniversary of her death. James and Denise.
ZAMMIT. In loving memory of JOHN, today the 37th anniversary of his demise. Remembered by his wife Mary and his children Anna, Dorothy and Mark.
Sliema bazaar
A bazaar is being held at 49, Cathedral Street, Sliema, next door to Stella Maris parish centre, from tomorrow to Friday. Open all day from 9.30am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts tomorrow in or in parts of, the following areas:
Between 8am and noon in Il-Kwarta, Il-Kartoċċ, L-Istasija, Il-Mezza, In-Nofs and G. Lebrun streets, in Swieqi.
Between 8.30 and 11.30am in St Peter, Mater Boni Consilii, Is-Sejba Punika and Żabbar streets, in Fgura.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ir-Rumani, L-Andrijiet, Ta’ Rinota, Tarsu, Damascus and Our Lady of Mount Carmel streets and Church Square, in Munxar.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Archbishop Pietru Pace street, in Rabat, Gozo.
Between 9am and 3pm in Il-Miġbha, L-Għasel, Is-Sagħtar and Mgr Franġisk Xuereb streets and Wesgħat in-Narċiż area, in Mellieħa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.