AXIAQ. On February 14, CARMEN, née Borg, widow of Lino, aged 67, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her dear children Simon and his wife Lorraine, Kevin and his wife Marica and Sharon and her husband Ian, her mother Carmela, her grandchildren Cleon, Nichole, twins Gabriel and Kathrina, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.15am, followed by interment in the family grave at the 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 greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA COLOMBO. On February 15, ANTHONY, aged 98, widower of Theresa, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Prayers are solicited by his son Fr Adrian, his daughter Anna, all other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2.30pm, at Santa Lucia parish church. Burial will take place afterwards at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Kleru will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASALETTO. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, CONNIE, President of the Junior Curia of the Legion of Mary, Birkirkara area, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family, aged 86. Dearly missed and never forgotten by her brothers and sisters, Joe and his wife Anne, residing in Australia, Albert and his wife Elizabeth, residing in Australia, Vincent, Dr John Casaletto, widower of Christine, Victor and his wife Josephine, Gertie, Winnie and her husband Charlie Cauchi, Grace, widow of Spiridione Pace and John Rizzo, widower of her sister Eileen, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, February 18 at 8am for St Mary’s parish church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Tarxien cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CHETCUTI. On February 15, CARMELA, née Zammit, widow of Joseph, aged 95, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her dear children Emmanuel, Joe, Maria, Anne, John, Guido, Bernardette and their spouses, Fr Paul Chetcuti, SJ, Franky (member of the Society of Christian Doctrine, MUSEUM) and her daughter-in-law Elizabeth, widow of her son Lawrence, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Lawrence parish church, Vittoriosa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3pm, followed by interment in the family grave at St Lawrence Cemetery, Vittoriosa. Donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FLORES. On February 13, KATIE, of Żejtun, residing in Kalkara, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Dodie and her husband Josie, Charles and his wife Margaret, Mariella and her husband Arthur, her grandchildren Gordon, Wayne, Colin, Rona, Davida and Erika and their families, her great-grandchildren Karl, Andre and Emily, her sister Nena, widow of Joe Vella, Karmena, widow of her brother Kelinu, and Helen, widow of her brother Lorry, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.45am for St Joseph parish church, Kalkara where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at St Gregory cemetery, Żejtun. No flowers by request but donations to Fondazzjoni Dar Nazareth will be greatly appreciated. The family regret to inform that they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA. On February 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, VIOLET, of Gżira, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Charles, her children Valerie and her partner Martin, Raymond and his wife Kathy, Simone and her husband Jeffrey, her grandchildren Duncan and his wife Sharon, Vanessa and her partner Ryan, Desirée and her fiancé François, Raisa and her fiancé Ryan, Christian and his fiancée Eleanore, her brother and sisters and her in-laws and their respective families, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIZZI. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCIS, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his irreperable loss his wife Mary Rose, née Vella, and his children Leonard Mizzi and his wife Isabelle, Edward and Donatella, Stephen and his wife Claire, his grandchildren Luca, Matthias, Laura, Juliette and Michela as well as his sisters Maddalena, Antonia and Maria wife of Anthony Farrugia, in laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Tuesday, for Kirkop parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Kirkop cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
THURM. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, HENRIETTE, née Quintano, of Mosta, aged 60, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sister Mariella and her husband Mark Cassar, her brother Maximillian Quintano and his wife Judy, her nephews and nieces Nicholas, Nadine, Daniela and Stephanie, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On February 15, at St Vincent De Paul Residence, MARIA SALOME, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe, Victor and his wife Maria and Lino and his wife Jan, her nephew and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves SVPR tomorrow , Tuesday, at 7.30 am for St Peter parish church, Birżebbuġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am. The family would like to thank all the staff at SVPR Block John Paul II, Ward 3, for their care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow is the eighth anniversary of the death of MONICA BORG COSTANZI. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 6.45pm at the chapel of St Joseph Convent, Blata l-Bajda.
In Memoriam
ATTARD – CARMELO. 15 years ago today.
As much as we feel saddened
By you being far away
The bond of love between us
Grows deeper every day.
Betty, Maurice, Yvonne.
BORG – ROBERT (Robbie) of Floriana. In treasured memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today being the 32nd anniversary of his demise. Remembered with unfading love and gratitude by his son George, Antoinette and family.
BONELLO – YVONNE, nèe Pace, Twenty-one years on, sadly missed, forever in our hearts and thoughts. Lovingly remembered by her husband, Richard, her children Annick, Elaine and Edward and their families.
CAMILLERI. Treasured memories of my loving husband PHILIP, who went to meet the Risen Lord, four years ago today.
Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure,
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure.
Your loving wife Jacqueline.
CAMILLERI – PHILIP. Unforgettable memories of our loving father who went to meet the Risen Lord four years ago.
No words can tell,
No flowers repay,
The loss we had four years today.
Till memories fail and life departs,
You will live forever in our hearts.
Miss you Daddy.
Love Dane, Francesca, Keith and Julian.
GENGAROLI – CARMELINA. Cherished and unfading memories on her 26th anniversary. Her nephew Joseph Cacopardo.
GOLLCHER – Comm. JAMES G. A most loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on the first anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Remembered every day with love, pride and much gratitude. “Treasured in our heart you’ll stay until we meet again some day”. His wife Mary, children Karin and Martin, Karl and Anita, Erika and Marin, Mark and Suzanne, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GOLLCHER. 16/02/2015. In loving memory of JAMES, a fine gentleman, on the first anniversary of his death. Greatly missed by his sisters-in-law Edwina, Cecilia and Gladys.
PORTANIER – RUPERT. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Johanna, daughter Rachel and husband Karl, son Michael and his wife Elaine, granddaughters, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORTANIER. In loving memory of our dear brother RUPERT. Always remembered by his brothers and sisters, Kenneth, Herbert, Marika and Silvana and family.
SALIBA. Cherished unfading memories of MATTHEW, a beloved grandson and nephew on his ninth anniversary with the Lord. Forever you live on in our hearts and thoughts, but still we miss you so very much. Nannu Frans and Gemma, Marianne and Sue.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts today in or in parts of, the following areas:
Between 8am and noon in Danny Cremona, Mimosa and Turu Lentini streets, in Ħamrun.
Between 8am and noon in Edgar Ferro, K. Mifsud, Schinas, Mimosa, and Our Lady of Sorrows streets, in Pietà.
And tomorrow:
Between 8am and noon in Pinto, L-Isqof Scicluna, Il-Ħelsien, Ix-Xitwa and Dun Marju streets, in Qormi.
Between 8.30am and 1.30pm in Għajn Lukin, Ġeorġe McAdam, Il-Knisja, Mikelanġ Pace, Dun Vinċens Cauchi, Il-Kortoll and Sruġ streets and Alley in Ix-Xagħri street and Daħla ta’ Għajn Lukin area, in Xagħra.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ta’ Ċenċ, Il-Kalati, Ta’ Dun Luqa, Il-Barumbara tal-Bies, Il-Palazz Palina and Ta’ Skerla streets, in Sannat.
Between 9am and 2.30pm in Ta’ Xifer il-Kief streets and Ta’ l-Insellit, Ta’ Maċedonja, Tal-Ħaddedin and Tat-Torri Falka areas, in Mġarr.
Between 9am and 2.30pm in Tal-Ħżejjen and Ta’ Xifer il-Kief streets, in St Paul’s Bay.