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 today 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, widower of Theresa, aged 98, 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 said today at 2.30pm at Santa Lucia parish church. Burial will take place afterwards at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara, will be appreciated.
CASALETTO. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, CONNIE, aged 86, 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. 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 tomorrow at 8am for St Mary 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.
CASSAR NAUDI. On February 17, at his home, JOSEPH M. CASSAR NAUDI, MQR, aged 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his painful loss his beloved wife Felicity, his children Wilhelmina and her husband Louis Spiteri, Konrad and Christine, his dearest grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew and Valentina, his sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, February 19 at 2pm for St Joseph parish church, Msida, 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 Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. The family wish to thank his medical consultants for their continuous support and dedication. Lord, grant him 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 today 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.
CREMONA. On February 17, CARMELA (Enna), went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Mother of the late Fr Ugo Cremona, OP, she is deeply missed by her children Doris, wife of Alfred Vella Briffa, John, widower of Frida, Lucia, widow of her son Victor, Antoinette, widow of her son Vincent, her daughter Lina, widow of Alfred Carbonaro, Kathleen, widow of her son Paul, her son Joe and his wife Liliana, her daughter Marcelle and her brother Charlie, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Thursday, February 19 at 8.30am at St. Dominic parish church, Valletta. “May the souls of our Legionaries, and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.”
GRECH. On February 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIE LOUISE, nèe Agius, of St Julian’s, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Andrew and his wife Romina, Caroline and her husband Chris, Edward and his wife Stefania, her grandchildren Martina, Lisa and Nicky, her mother Teresa, her sister Josephine and her husband George and Rita widow of her brother Joseph, in-laws nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, at 1.30pm for St Julian’s parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCIORTINO. On February 17, at St Vincent de Paul residence, CARMELA, aged 85, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Philip and his wife Carmen, her daughter Joyce and her husband Ted Abela, living in Australia, her daughter Jane and her husband Victor Dalli, living in Australia, her son Mario and his wife Claire, her grandchildren Massimo, Romina, Aaron, Adam, Sarah, Leanne and her great-grandchildren Jean Paul, Matthias, and Chanelle, her sisters Antonia and Beatrice, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 2.30pm for Dingli parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Dingli cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
SULLIVAN. On February 16, at his residence in Sliema, JOE, aged 95, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Christine and her husband Joe Zammit, and Claire, his daughter-in-law Pat; his grandchildren Nikki, Andrew, Sarah, Christian and their spouses, Lexi and Rob and Keith, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters and in-laws, nephews and nieces; also his loving and dedicated carer Mai Mai. The funeral leaves his residence tomorrow for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to St Patrick’s Salesians, Sliema, or Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be 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 today 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 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.
In Memoriam
BARTOLO. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear father, EMANUEL, who went to meet the Risen Lord 27 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Freida, widow of Charles Spiteri, Tonia and Leonard, Myriam and Vincent, Phyllis and John, Jo Jo and Pauline and Frank and Mary.
BARTOLO. Loving memories of a dear nannu, EMANUEL, today the 27th anniversary of his demise. Vicky, Malcolm, Karl, Daniela, Colin, Bjorn and Kleven.
BORG – INES. In loving memory of an adorable and grateful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on the 12th anniversary of her meeting the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers, never forgotten by her daughter Jane Testaferrata Moroni Viani, her son Tony and his wife Maria and their respective families. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. Today’s 8.30am Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of her soul and of her late husband Paul and her late son Peter. A prayer is kindly solicited.
FABRI – SIMON. Loving memories of a dear husband and father, especially today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed by his wife Teresa and daughter Francesca. Always in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FABRI. Loving memories of our dear SIMON. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Walter and Marcelle, Angela and Christopher, Nicky and Simon and their families.
MICALLEF – EMMANUEL (Gafa). In loving memory of a much loved husband and father on the third anniversary of his passing away. Always in our hearts. His wife Joan, son Peter, his wife Rachel, family and friends.
PITRE. In loving memory of FRANCA, a dearest sister and aunt, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Therese, Alberto, Gaby, Michela, Alberto and Pia.
SAID – GIUSEPPINA. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Marie Louise, in-laws Joe Olivieri, Rosanna Said and grandchildren.
VASSALLO – FRANCES. In loving memory of a dearest and beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today the first anniversary of her demise. Her loving husband Victor, her children Victor and his wife Susan, Franco and his wife Laura, Stefan, Louiselle and her partner Mark, and her grandsons Thomas and Ganni. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.
Mount Carmel Oratorio
An oratorio with lyrics by Oliver Friggieri and music by Michael Borg, will be presented at the parish church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in Balluta, on Saturday at 7.30pm. The event is organised by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Musical Society, Balluta.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts tomorrow as follows:
Between 7.30am and 3pm in Lorenzo Gatt, Fonsu Marija Galea, Giovanni Papaffy and Dun Karm streets, Birkirkara; Between 8am and noon in Is-Sardin Street, St Paul’s Bay; Between 8am and 2pm in L-Ibjar, Il-Kurvetti, Is-Sultana, Ninu Cremona, Il-Belt Valletta and Id-Dgħajjes streets, Paola; Between 8am and 6pm in Il-Ġarġir, Il-Lellux, In-Narċis, Is-Salvja, Ix-Xorbet, Għar Barka, Antonio Nani, Mozart, Beninju Zerafa, L-Arpa, Il-Vjola, Pietru Gristi, Tal-Lunzjata, Misraħ Suffara and Santa Katerina streets, and Tas-Salvatur and Is-Swatar areas, Rabat.
Between 8am and 3pm in L-Adrijatiku, Il-Mediterran and It-Tirren streets, San Ġwann.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Triq fuq il-Għajn, Il-Ħamri and Wied ir-Rajjes streets, Tad-Dehra Square and alleys 1, 3 and 5 in Il-Ħamri Street, Għajnsielem.