CALLEJA. On March 9 CARMELO (Nenu ta’ Kustanz) of St Venera, residing in Ħamrun, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his only son Mario, Rosette, widow of his son Joseph, his grandchildren Emmanuel, Carlos and Madline, his sister Rita of Australia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8am for St Francis church (Villambrosa), Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at the 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 Ċettina, 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, tomorrow 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 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.
CASSAR PULLICINO. On March 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, CELINE, née Bonett, widow of Ġuże, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss, her children Victor and his wife Wendy, Rachel and her husband Peter, Louis and his wife Joanne, her grandchildren Rebecca, Alexia and her husband Kurt, Amy, James, Luisa and Edwina, her great granddaughter Ana, her brothers Jean, Frederick and Ramon, her sister Germaine and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, March 14, at 8am for the parish of the Annunciation, Balzan, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am followed by burial at Santa MariaAddolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
COPPINI. On March 10, LOUIS, aged 85, 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 Blanche, his sons John and his wife Caroline and Adrian and his wife Rachael Pia, his grandchildren, Justin-Francis and his fiancée Karina, Luciano, Mattea, Kyra and David, his brother-in-law Saviour and his wife Eileen, Helen, widow of his brother-in-law Joseph, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30am for Tal-Ibraġ parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Radju Marija, Dominican Priory, Rabat, would be appreciated. His family would like to thank God for the unique gift and grace he was to them. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GIUSTI. On March 11, NAZJU, aged 92, departed peacefully to meet the creator and his wife Nena, whose life he devoted to, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Lonza, residing in America, his daughters, Rita, her husband Michael, Marianne, her husband Twanny, Doreen, her husband Joseph, his grandchildren Dennis, Robert, Joseph, Stephanie, Charlene, Wayne and Neil, great-grandchildren Luca and Leon, family and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.45am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Dear Lord, please grant him the eternal peace and rest he so richly deserves. Jesus, Mary, Joseph.
HORNYOLD-STRICKLAND – ANGELA, Dowager Countess della Catena, of Sizergh Castle, Westmorland. Died peacefully on Sunday, March 8, aged 86. Beloved mother of Henry, Clare, Robert, John, Alice, and Edward, grandmother to Hugo, Thomas, Francis, Rollo, Zoë, Katie, William, Alexander, Eleanor, Cecilia, and Rufus. Funeral service at 2pm on Friday, March 20 at Holy Trinity & St George Catholic church, Kendal. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations to the Red Cross, Cumbria. Funeral details tel: (01539) 720 105.
PIZZUTO. On March 11, Sr CLAIRE (May), went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, her sisters Carmen Pizzuto and Lulu and her husband Maurice Mifsud Bonnici, her nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 9.30am at St Joseph Convent, St Dominic Square, Rabat, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Sagra Familja, Żabbar, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
DOWNHAM – REGINALD. In loving memory, on the fourth year of his demise. Remembered by his wife, children, his mother, brothers, nephews, nieces and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ELLUL – ANTONIO. In loving memory of our dear grandfather, today the 60th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by his family.
GIORGIO – RICHARD W. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the sixth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Ita, Roberta, Paul and Mark.
HILI – BELLA, BA, LP, LL.M (IMLI). Everlasting, treasured and unfading memories, tomorrow being the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. With love and prayers, her brother Paul and family.
LAFERLA – JOHN. In loving memory of a dear friend, today being the 12th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Gino, Lilla, Miguel, Kira and Keith.
ZAMMIT TABONA – FRANCIS. In memory of a loving father on the 10th anniversary of his death. So sadly missed, Joseph, Susan, Jennifer and David, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts tomorrow in, or parts of, the following areas:
Between 8am and 2pm Il-Qasab and Il-Għajn Żejtuna streets and Ix-Xatt Ta’ Santa Marija and Ħlewwa areas, Mellieħa.
Between 8am and 3pm in Santa Marija, Sant’Antnin and It-Tafal streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8.30 and 11am in Il-Kbira, Kircher, Ramla and Mons. Mikiel Azzopardi streets and Ta’ Brandin area, Siġġiewi.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in San Xmun Street and Xatt Ix-Xlendi area, Munxar.
Between 9.30am and 1pm in Salvu Zahra, Fabrizio Bezzina, Il-Kurat Bezzina, Salvu Dimech, It-Tabib Chetcuti, Il-Kbira, Il-Kurat Schembri, Nerik Mizzi, Brittanja, Dun Mikiel Scerri, San Silvestru, Tumas Dingli, Wata, Il-Mitħna l-Qadima, Il-Ġnejna, San Ġwann and Il-Papa Ġiovanni XXIII streets and alleys 1 and 3 in L-Isperanza, Dun Mikiel Xerri, 2 and 4 in Il-Kbira and 1 in Brittanja streets and Brittanja square, Mosta.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.
Garage sale
The Mission Fund is holding a garage sale from Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 1pm and 4 to 7pm. On March 27 and 28, it will be open from 9.15am to 1pm at Garage St Joseph, Gummar Street, Birkirkara.
Talk postponed
The talk ‘Ħal Millieri revisited’ by archaeologhist Anthony Bonanno, which was due to be held this evening at Din l-Art Ħelwa’s premises in Valletta, has been indefinitely postponed.