CHIRCOP. On February 4, at her residence, DEIRDRE of Sta Venera, aged 67, widow of Walter and mother of the late Justin, went to meet the risen Lord comforted by rites of Holy Church. Greatly missed by her son Alex and his wife Michelle, her daughter in-law Isabel, her beloved grandchildren Emily, Bethany and Sarah. She will be missed by her sisters and brother Betty, Valerie, Marie and George, her husband’s families and her many nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday at 8am for the new parish church of Sta Venera, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Ursuline Sisters, Guardamangia will be greatly appreciated. Lord, Grant her eternal rest.
FAVA. On February 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE, née Vella, of Birkirkara, aged 69, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Lino and her son Noel, her brother Michael, her sister Josephine, her in-laws, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF ST JOHN. On February 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, JACQUELINE (Jackie), née Zammit, aged 43, went to meet the Risen Lord and her dear son Luke, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her loving husband Keith, her dear son Andrew, her parents Alfonse and Antonia, her brother Robert and sister Geraldine, also her in-laws Joan and Edward, and sister-in-law Alexia and husband Giuseppe Ferraro. Mass præsente cadavere will becelebrated tomorrow at 2pm at St Gregory parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
REFALO. On February 3, MICHAEL, aged 78, passed away peacefully at Live Life residence. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Blanche, née Smith, his children Edward and his wife Charmaine, Angela and her husband Chris, Tina and her husband Douglas, and Nicola and her husband Anthony, his grandchildren Maxine, Jacques, Krista, Valentina, Laura and Millie, his brother John and his sister Mary, their respective families, in- laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema today at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
XUEREB. On February 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE of Marsa and residing in Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, aged 83, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband Emmanuel, her children Mariella, Dione, Ruth, Marco and his wife Mariella and Natalino and his wife Amy, her brother and sisters, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated on Saturday, February 7 at 8.30am at St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Mater Dei for their support and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CALLEJA – Professor ANTHONY CALLEJA. On his 20th anniversary. Lovingly remembered by his wife Marlene, children Mario and Natalie and their families. A memorial Mass will be said today at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church.
CARUANA – Dr CARMELO CARUANA, BA, LL.D, MP (former Minister for Public Buildings and Works). In sweet, loving memory of a very dear and devoted father, on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Remembered with much love by his daughter Mary Fatima, son-in-law John, his sisters Frances and Josephine, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DARMANIN. In loving memory of CLAIRE, née Demajo, on the anniversary of her demise. Her children Mariella, Philip and her brother Paul.
FENECH SOLER. In loving memory of GEORGE, today the 20th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his daughters Connie and Josephine and his grandchildren Sandra, Kenneth, Roger and Erica.
FISH. Treasured and loving memories of a dearest mother and grandmother, BESS, every day and especially today her 17th anniversary. Her children and grandchildren.
GAUCI – SALVATORE. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, today the second anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GUTTERIDGE – AMELIA. Cherished memories of a dear mother, today being the seventh anniversary of her demise. Remembered by her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MAMO – ANNE LOGAN. Loving memories of a dear mother onthe 12th anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts, Andrew, Rachael, Julian and heir families.
MANGION – MARY. On the second anniversary of her demise.
Resting where no shadows fall
Loved and remembered by us all.
Her family.
MIZZI – ALFRED, 1967. A devoted father lovingly remembered. Bertie, Tony and Sophie.
PIZZUTO. In loving memory of GERALD, a dear husband, father and grandfather on his sixth anniversary. Deeply missed by Rosemarie, Cecilia, David, Andrew and all the family.
PIZZUTO. Unfading memories of our dearest GERRY on the sixth anniversary of his being called to the Father’s House. He is always in our hearts. His sister Lina, Ronnie and family.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts today as follows:
Between 8am and 2pm in Sir Adrian Dingli, Il-Kbira, Santa Marija, San Nikola, San Ġaċintu, San Duminku, San Piju V, San Trofimu, San Lawrenz and Il-Karmnu streets and Muscat alley, Sliema.
Between 8.15am and noon in L-Ibjar, Il-Kurvetti, Is-Sultana, Ninu Cremona, Il-Belt Valletta and Id-Dgħajjes streets, Paola.
Between 8.30am and 12.30pm in Id-Dejqa, Mons Ġużeppi Farrugia, Alfons Marija Hili, L-Iskola, Sir Arturo Mercieca, Sant’Indrija, Is-Suq, Santa Duminka, Il-Karmnu, Il-Providenza, L-Arċipriet Saver Cassar, San Ġwann, Santa Marija and Il-Madonna tal-Karmnu streets and alleys Nos 1-3 Il-Karitá, No. 1 Vajringa, Nos 1, 2 and 4 San Ġorġ, No. 1 Mons.Ġużeppi Farrugia, No. 1 Il-Librerija and No. 2 Santa Marija streets and San Ġorġ, Partri Akkursju Xerri, Santu Wistin and Fuq it-Tomba squares and Wesgħa San Ġorġ Tal-Ħaġar and Pompei Convent areas and between 12.30pm and 2.30pm in Għajn Qatet, Il-Wieħed u Tletin ta’ Marzu 1979, Sir Pawlu Boffa, Wistin Camilleri, Iċ-Ċangar, It-Tmienja ta’ Diċembru, It-Tabib Anton Tabone, Ġużè Micallef, Manwel Dimech and Ġużè Cremona streets, Victoria.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Il-Kappillan Ġużepp Hili, Il-Ħarrub, San Martin, Wied Siekel, Il-Qalb ta’ Ġesu’, Grezzja Grima, Tal-Għajn, Ix-Xagħri, Ta’ Mulejja, Għajn Tuta and Wara l-Idjar streets and Ta’ Kaputt alley and L-Għejjun Square and Wied il-Lunzjata and Drainage Pump areas, Fontana.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Ix-Xlendi Street, Munxar.
Between 9am and 1pm in Ball, Il-Wilġa, Id-Dragunara, San Ġorġ, Eliju Żammit and Santa Rita streets and Ix-Xatt ta’ San Ġorġ area, St Julian’s.
Between 9am and 2.30pm in Il-Pellegrinaġġ, Santa Liena, L-Ajkla, Hanover, Alessandra, Rikkardu Taylor, San Mark, L-Irlandiżi, Il-Kunċizzjoni and L-Inkurunazzjoni streets and alley in Santa Liena and between 2pm and 9.30pm in Alessandra, Rikkardu Taylor, San Ġorġ, Santa Margerita, Id-Dejqa, Il-Mitħna, Erin Serracino Inglott, L-Oratorju, Matty Grima, Il-Kewkba, Abram Gatt, San Rokku and Il-Gendus streets and Hubbard Flats Blk 2, 4, 9, 10-12 in Alessandra street and alley No. 2 in L-Oratorju Street and Suq Bonnici and Fuq Verdala areas and Bonnici Square, Cospicua.
Between 2pm and 9.30pm 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.
Jumble sale
A jumble sale in aid of the Dominican Mission in Albania will be held in the parish centre of Guardamangia from Saturday up to March 8.
It will be open from 9.30am to noon and from 3 to 7.30pm daily.