BUSUTTIL. On April 3, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, MARIA, née Tabone, aged 88, of Sliema, widow of Francis and mother of the late Emily, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Carmel and his wife Frances, her beloved granddaughter Anne Marie and her husband Carlo Bisazza, and her cherished great-grandsons Beppe and Nicky. She also leaves to mourn her loss her brother Tony, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital today at 1.30pm for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente 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 would like to thank all the staff at Dar Madonna tal-Mellieħa and RW6, Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, for their care and dedication. She will forever remain in our hearts. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On April 3, GIULIA, aged 92, passed away peacefully at St Catherine’s Home, Attard, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nephews Carmel, widower of Marika, Alfred and his wife Terry and Marianne, widow of her nephew Frank and their families, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere, will be celebrated today at St Mary’s parish church, Attard, at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Special thanks to all the nuns and helpers at St Catherine’s Home for their dedicated care.
MANGION. On April 2, AMELIA, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the Rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her loving husband Anthony, her sons Claude and his partner Swantje, Alain and his wife Mariella, and her beloved granddaughter Julia, her sister Carmelina Pagnelli and brother Joseph Muscat, her nephews and nieces, her helper Mercedita, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei tomorrow, at 8.45am, for Jesus of Nazareth parish church in Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addorolata Cemetary. No flowers by request but any donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PACE. On April 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL (Bubu) of St Julians, widower of Violet, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Antoinette and her husband Victor Azzopardi, his sons Adrian and his wife Leanne and Noel and his wife Saverin, his grandsons and granddaughter, great-grandsons and great-granddaughters, his brother Peter and his wife Gina, his sister Josephine and her husband Austin Grixti, his in-laws Maria Pirotta, widow of Joe and Carmel Pirotta, widower of Doris, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, April 8 at 8.30am for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Casa Antonia, Balzan, and the staff of MAU1, Mater Dei Hospital, for their care and dedication. He will forever remain in our hearts. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PAVIA. On April 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Xemxija, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Emily nee Zammit, his children Josephine and her husband Hector Galea, Anthony and his wife Grace, and Edward and his partner Joanne, his grandchildren Arthur, Jean Paul and Alisa, his great-grandchildren Matthew and Thomas, his sister Violet, many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, April 8 at 8.15am for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family chapel. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
RANDON. On April 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARLENE, née Naudi, of Paceville aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, Mario and his wife Margaret, Roberta and her husband Alberto, her beloved grandchildren Rachel and Adam, her brother Anton and his wife Marlene, her in-laws Louis Cuschieri, widower of her sister Winnie, Jane, widow of her brother Robert, Tony and his wife Therese, Eileen, Mae and her husband William, and Emma, widow of Vincent Randon, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, April 8 at 7.45am for Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Millenium Chapel, Paceville, and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AGIUS – VALERIE. Ever loving and treasured memories of my dear daughter who was called to the loving arms of Our Lord 37 years ago today. Always remembered in our prayers. Mum, Angèle, Simone and Neville.
MIFSUD – MARY, née Montanaro Gauci. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 23rd anniversary of her death. Always remembered with love and gratitude by her children Frank, George, Joyce, and grandchildren. Eternal rest give unto her, O Lord. Eternal her memory.
VASSALLO – ANTHONY. Celebrating the 26th anniversary of his birth to eternal life. Always remembered by his wife Gladys, sons Tonio and John and his wife Suzanne.
World War II radars talk
Tony Abela, author of the book Malta’s Early Warning System During World War II, which deals with the radar history in Malta between 1939 and 1945, will be giving a talk themed ‘WWII radars and military history at Dingli’ on Thursday at Din l-Art Ħelwa, in Valletta at 6.30pm.
The talk will be delivered in English and is free of charge but a donation to Din l-Art Ħelwa, in aid of its restoration projects, will be appreciated.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in, or parts of, the following areas today:
Between 8am and 11pm in Achille Ferris, Lunzjata and Main streets, Alley 1 in Windmill Street and Muxi Square, Żebbuġ.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Mġarr Road, Bennejja, Dun Grezz Farrugia, Tal-Ħorob, Ta’ l-Eħbiel, Our Lady of Mercy, Mitjar and San Bert streets, Xewkija.
Between 1pm and 2pm in St Joseph High Road, Villambrosa, Anton Buttigieg, Duke of Edinburgh, San Ġwann, Tommaso Caruana Demajo, St Cajetan, St Mary, Victory, Fra Diegu, Manuel Magri, Parish Priest Mifsud, Our Lady of Sorrows, Ċensu Borg, Brighella, Fra Gaetano Pace Forno, Eldorado, Ġużè Pace, Ċensu Bugeja, Ġużè Maria Camilleri, Immaculate Conception, Indri Cilia, Maitland, Pawlu Burlù, Dun Edgar Vella and Emmanuele Vitale streets and Alleys 1 in Our Lady of Sorrows and Fountain streets and Parish Priest Muscat Square, Ħamrun.
... and tomorrow:
Between 8.30am and 10am in Luqa and Mdina roads, Tin, Ċawsli, Kus, Żebbuġa, Antonio Muscat Fenech, St Edward, New, Manwel Dimech, 25th May 1743, Dun Ġino Mangion, Żinżel, St Bartholomew, Bertu Hyzler and Grandmaster streets and Narbona and Żebbuġ squares, Qormi.
Between 8am and noon in Pinto, Bishop Scicluna, Freedom, Winter and Dun Marju streets, Qormi.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Notabile Road, B. Bontadini, P.P. Castagna, Imrieħel, Xorox, St Mary’s Parish, Qanniċ, F. Geneste, Bishop Baldassare Calgliares, Canon Indri Galea and Old Church streets and St Aloysius Square, Birkirkara.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Mdina Road, Old Railway, Patri Ġużè Delia, Kannizzata, B. Bontadini, St Gabriel, St Francis and Qarċilla streets, Balzan.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Our Lady of Sorrows, Wilġa ta’ Ġidrin, 10th of August and San Lawrenz streets and San Lawrenz Square, San Lawrenz.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ta’ Ħida, Ramla l-Ħamra and Wied Binġemma streets, Nadur.
Between 9am and 4pm in Dun Lawrenz Degabriele, St Pius X, St Porfirius, Beland, Delimara, Luqa Briffa, New Street in Dwiemes, Dun Ġwann Tabone, War Victims, Anġlu Grima, Ħall, President Anton Buttiġieġ, Xrobb l-Għaġin, Daħla ta’ San Tumas, Kotob, Kantur, St Gregory, Dejma, Xatbet l-Andar, Bishop Emm. Galea, Tal-Palazzi, St Lucy, St Cirillo, Xejba, Anġlu DeliaSt Joseph and Connaught streets and alleys in Luqa Briffa,Tal-Baġġi, Windmill and No. 1 in Xrobb l-Għaġin streets and Wesgħa Ħamsa ta’ Ottubru 1974 area and Ġorġ Busuttil and Ta’ Pizzuta squares, Żejtun.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.