BECK. On March 9, MARY BECK BINETT, of Gżira, director, Beck Graphics Ltd, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her dear and beloved brothers Paul and Alfred, widower of Mary, her beloved nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for San Ġwann parish church (Our Lady of Lourdes), 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 Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Medical Ward 6 and also to the administrator and staff at Casa Leone XIII, St Julian’s, for their dedicated care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BORG. On March 8, NORMAN, of Ħamrun, residing in Birkirkara, aged 61, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his children Bjorn, Matthew, Daniel, and Carmelina and her husband David, his grandchildren, his brothers Charlie and his wife Emily, Fr Martin and Br David, Discalced Carmelites (OCD), his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves his residence today at 1.45pm for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CARUANA CURRAN. On Tuesday, March 10, at St James Hospital, Sliema, Judge MAURICE CARUANA CURRAN, aged 96, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Cettina, widow of Dr Joseph Meilak, his daughter Simone and her husband Kenneth Mizzi, his son Paul, his step-children Stefan Meilak and his wife Lucienne, Erika and her husband Ivan Vella, his grandchildren, Matthew and his fiancée Ludovica, Simon, Jonathan and his wife Sara, his step grandchildren, Bea, James, Jonathan, Chrissa and Andrew, his sister-in-law, Mara, widow of his brother Joe, his brothers and sisters-in-law and all the Psaila family, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral cortège leaves St James Hospital, Sliema, on Friday, March 13 at 1.15pm for the Jesuits’ church, Merchants Street, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated by His Eminence, Cardinal Prospero Grech at 2pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to a noble cause would be appreciated. The family thank the staff at Casa Antonia, Balzan, for their dedication and care during his stay at the home. They also thank the doctors and nurses at St James Hospital for making his last days so comfortable. His family are grateful for his extraordinary life and are comforted in the knowledge that he is now with the angels and his first wife Kate, his beloved daughter Louise and his step grandson Matthew. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On March 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE, née Rapa, widow of Benjamin, aged 98, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Saviour and his wife Edith, Mary and her husband Paul Vassallo, and Alessandra, widow of her son Joseph, her grandchildren, their spouses and fiancées, her great-granddaughter, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Julian’s parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CURMI. In memory of our beloved mother ROSE who was called to eternal life nine years ago today. Much loved and missed by her children Ann, Michael and Ann, Margaret, Robert and Joanna, Julian and Maureen, Stephen and Edna, and her 11 grandchildren. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA – LEONARD. Today the seventh anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten, always in our prayers. Lord, grant him eternal peace. His wife Inez, children, respective spouses and grandchildren.
HERSEY. Treasured and sweet memories of a beloved wife, mother and sister, DORIS, today the third anniversary of her demise. Always fondly remembered with love by her husband, Joe, her son Mark and her many brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces through prayers and thoughts. All her many relatives and friends are also kindly asked to remember her in their daily prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
LEAN – PHILIP. In loving memory of a beloved husband and wonderful father, today the ninth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Vivien, Edward and Francesca.
MEILAK. In loving memory of MARY, today the seventh anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her children Antoinette, Charles, and Simeone, their respective husbands and wife, grandchildren and great-grandsons Dejan, Jayden and Zayon. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MERCIECA – JANE. Remembering mother with love and gratitude on the third anniversary of her passing away, March 7, 2012. Charles, Josephine, Alex and Victor, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is kindly solicited.
MONTANARO – Chev. ANTHONY. Cherished and unfading memories of a dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who went to meet the Risen Lord 11 years ago today. Sadly missed, but never forgotten. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SALOMONE. In loving memory of ANTOINE, today being the 18th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Adrian and Martina, Michael, Joanna and Albert and grandchildren.
WARRINGTON – Col. THOMAS, late RAMC. Unfading and treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 21st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Anne and Victor, Rosalind and Jovin, and his grandchildren.
ZARB COUSIN – JOSEPH. Sweet and cherished memories of a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Joe, you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Lilian, Christopher, Audrey and Salvo, Pamela, Luca and Diego, Giampiero, Sarah and Emma and Sabrina. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
St Joseph Mass
The Little Sisters of the Poor and the residents invite their families, benefactors and friends to a Mass in honour of St Joseph, their patron and protector, in the chapel of St Paul’s Home, Ħamrun on March 19 at 5pm.
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 8am and noon in Il-Lampuka, Il-Qaliet and Ta’ Gidwet streets, Marsascala.
Between 8am and 1pm in Tal-Labour, Villabate, Sant’Antnin, Il-Mina ta’ Hompesch and Il-Mitħna streets, Żabbar.
Beween 8.30am and 10.30am in Id-Demnuq, Il-Fawwara, San Ġakbu, New street, Id-Dejqa, Il-Kbira, Il-Knisja l-Qadima, Lapsi and Bari streets and alleys 1 to 6 in San Ġakbu and 1 and 3 in Il-Knisja l-Qadima Street and St Nicholas Square, Siġġiewi.
Between 8.30am and 4pm in Il-Kan. Vinċenz Balzan, Il-Kittenija, Napuljun, Is-Sajjieda, It-Tlieta u Għoxrin ta’ Lulju 1942, Leli Camilleri, San Pawl, L-Imqabba, Santa Katerina, Tal-Ġonna, L-Imqabba, New Street, Mons. Pietru Pawl Pullicino, Tal-Kmand, Ħal Millieri, Luret Cutajar, Serafin M. Zarb, Joseph L. Zerafa, Il-Belt Valletta, Dun Ġużepp Barbara and Tal-Marsa streets and Il-Blue Grotto and Ix-Xarolla avenues, Żurrieq.
Between 8.30am and 4pm in Il-Belt Valletta and Ħal Kirkop streets, Mqabba.
Between 9am and noon in Il-Papa Alessandru VII, Il-Palazz ta’ L-Isqof, Paċifiku Sciculan, Ġilormu Cassar, Il-Kwartier, Ġann Franġisk Abela, Il-Foss, Il-Mina l-Kbira, Il-Kunsill Popolari, L-Arċisqof Mikiel Gonzi, Iċ-Ċentinarju tal-Parroċċa, Il-Palazz l-Antik tal-Gvernatur, Nestu Laiviera, San Lawrenz, Sant’Anton, Il-Lbiċ, Hilda Tabone, Is-Sagra Infermerija, Santa Skolastika, La Vallette, Patri Indri Vella OP, Emanuel Attard Bezzina, Il-Miratur, In-Nofs in-Nhar, Il-Majjistral, It-Tramuntana, L-10 ta’ Awwissu 1258, Desain, Il-Kardinal Fabrizio Sciberras, Wenzu Dyer, Il-Lvant, Il-Kunvent, San Ġorġ, Il-Kan. Luigi Fenech, It-Torri San Ġwann, Melchiorre Gafá, Bettina, De Opertis, Antika, San Filippu, Id-Dejqa, Il-Mandraġġ and Lorenzo Gafá streets and alleys 1 and 2 in Santa Skolastika Street and Telgħet il-Foss, Il-Foss tas-Sur, Telgħet il-Vittmi Tal-Polvrista and Xatt Ir-Risq areas and Ir-Rebħa and San Filippu squares, Vittoriosa.
Between 1pm and 5pm in Hookham Frere, San Ġorġ, San Luqa, J. Borg, L-Orsolini, Ġużè Ellul and San Ġużepp streets, Pietá.
And tomorrow:
Between 8am and 10am in Fuq Għar Ilma, It-Tlettax Ta’ Diċembru, Qasam San Ġorġ and Ta’ Berrini streets and Daħla Ta’ San Niklaw, Daħlet Il-Madonna Tal-Warda and WSC Borehole areas, Kerċem.
Between 8am and noon in Il-Ħalel and Il-Ġlieba streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8am and 2pm in L-Iklin, Leli Falzon, Il-Muftieħ, San Pawl, Il-Parroċċa and San Ġorġ streets, Naxxar.
Between 8am and 2pm in It-Torri, Il-Ħarrub, Il-Madliena and Ċafċaf streets, Swieqi.
Between 8.30am and noon in L-Arċisqof Pietru Pace Streets, Victoria.
Between 8.30am and noon in Tal-Labour and Il-Vittorja streets and Tal-Madonna Dedjatriċi Square, Żabbar.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Tad-Duru, Tal-Ħanaq, Tal-Ħida, San Ġużepp, Tax-Xini, Taż-Żrajk, Ta’ Majża and Il-Qorti Ta’ L-Uqija streets, Nadur.
Between midnight and 3am in Il-Papa Alessandru VII, Il-Palazz Ta’L-Isqof, Paċifiku Scicluna, Ġilormu Cassar, Il-Kwartier, Ġann Franġisk Abela, Il-Foss, Il-Mina L-Kbira, Il-Kunsill Popolari, L-Arċisqof Mikiel Gonzi, Iċ-Ċentinarju Tal-Parroċċa, Il-Palazz L-Antik Tal-Gvernatur, Nestu Laiviera, San Lawrenz, Sant’ Anton, Il-Lbiċ, Hilda Tabone, Santa Skolastika, La Vallette, In-Nofs In-Nhar, Patri Indri Vella OP, Emanuel Attard Bezzina, Il-Miratur, Il-Majjistral, It-Tramuntana, L-10 Ta’ Awwissu 1258, Desain, Il-Karindal Fabrizio Sciberras, Wenzu Dyer, Il-Lvant, Il-Kunvent, San Ġorġ, Il-Kan.Luiġi Fenech, It-Torri San Ġwann, Melchiorre Gafa’, Bettina, De Opertis, Antika, San Filippu, Id-Dejqa, Il-Mandraġġ and Lorenzo Gafa’ streets and Alleys No 1 & 2 in Santa Skolastika street and Ir-Rebħa square and Il-Foss tas-Sur, Telgħet il-Foss, Post is-Sagra Infirmerija, Telgħet il-Vittmi tal-Polverista and Xatt ir-Risq areas, Vittoriosa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.