ATTARD. On April 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, MATTHEW of Żebbuġ, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his children Philip and his wife Marthese, Maria and her husband Stephen, Lucienne and her husband Elton, and Graziella, his grandchildren Andy, Luke, Martina, Valentina, Korina and Amy, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3pm for St Philip’s parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at St Andrea Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
AXISA. On April 15, JOHN, of J. A. Studio Photography (Ritz), of Sliema, aged 81, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Eileen, née Azzopardi, his brothers and sisters, Larry and Stella, Ronnie and Rita, Rose, David and Rose, Adrian and his partner, his brothers and sisters-in-law, Victor and M’Louise, Nathalie and Victor, Ritchie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, April 18 at 7.30am for Msida parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May he rest in the eternal peace of the Risen Lord.
CAMILLERI. On April 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY MAGDALENE (Magda), aged 78, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her brothers Raphael and his wife Virginia (Gussie), Anthony and his wife Mary Hilda, her sister Marie Therese (Matty) Debono, her sister-in-law Lina, widow of her brother John, and Major John Gilbert, widower of her sister Monica, numerous nephews and nieces, great nephews and great nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, April 24 at 1.30pm for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, 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, or Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be appreciated. May she rest in the peace of the Risen Lord.
CORDINA. On April 11, JOSEPH, of Paola, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Marianne, née Calleja, his daughter Lydia Caruana and her husband Robert, his son David and his wife Josianne, his grandchildren Deborah and her husband Brian, Jonathan and Rebecca, Shawn and Maria, Yanika and Daniel, his beloved great-grandson Daniel, his only living sister Maria and her husband Herbert, his brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins and many friends. Mass præsente cadavere to celebrate his life will be said tomorrow at 8.30am at Christ the King parish church, Paola, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May he rest in the eternal peace of the Risen Lord.
DE TRAFFORD. On April 12, GERALD, aged 85, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Charlotte, his beloved daughter Aloisia and her partner Emilio Foxell, his beloved son Jasper and his wife Fleur, his grandchildren Raffaele, Giuliano, Cosmo and Monty, his brother Anthony and his wife Gabrielle, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Villa Bologna, Attard, tomorrow for St Dominic’s church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On April 15, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, GEORGE of Rabat, residing in Attard, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Sylvia, his sister Marian de Celis, his wife’s sisters Mary and her husband Roger Clark, Doris and her husband Charles Sammut, Vivienne and her husband Carmel Fsadni, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, 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 him eternal rest.
TANTI. On April 15, JOSEPHINE, aged 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her siblings Iris Wright, Doris wife of George Darmanin, John husband of Rose and Maria wife of Saviour Borg, her nephews and nieces Michelle Farrugia, Marlene Galea, John Darmanin, Michelle Warburton, Marie Elliott, Christopher Borg, with whom she resided, Dr Ruth Scott, Carmen Tanti, Claudette Godano and their respective families, her great nephews and great nieces, other 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 celebrated at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but any donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be appreciated. She will forever remain in our hearts.
TEUMA. On April 14, MIKELINA, widow of Joseph, aged 95, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her children. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Leli, Frans, Pauline and her husband Charles, Peter and his wife Doris, Albert and his wife Rita, and Walter who lives in Canada, her 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, her only surviving brother Salvu, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital tomorrow at 4.45pm for St Peter and Paul Basilica, Nadur, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 5.30pm.
In Memoriam
CINI – ERIC. In ever loving memory of our dear father, today the 35th anniversary of his demise. His beloved children and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MANCHÉ – YVONNE. Unfading and treasured memories of a dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who went to meet the Risen Lord four years ago today. So loved and so sadly missed by her husband Loris, her daughter Marie Antoinette and her husband Henri, Noel and his wife Moira, her grandchildren Jacques and Daniela, Nicole, Alexandra, Louis, Bertie and great-granddaughter Milu. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MUSCAT – PIERRE. Treasured memories of a loving husband and father, today the 25th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His wife Felicity and his sons John, Karl and Luke.
MUSCAT – PIERRE. Never forgotten by his mother during the past 25 years. Remember him in your prayers.
MUSCAT – PIERRE, ex-Parliamentary Secretary for Posts and Telecommunications, on the 25th anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers. Mary, Godfrey and Jacqueline.
STORACE – JOSEPH, 1906-1995. In loving memory. His children and grandchildren.
TONNA – JOSEPH, of Floriana. On the 21st anniversary of his death today. Fondly remembered by his son, daughter, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Solidarity Walk
Fondazzjoni U will be holding a solidarity walk for persecuted Christians on May 1 in a series of fundraising events in aid of the missions. There will be two departure times – from Golden Sands at 9.30am and at 11.30am for those who prefer a shorter route. Those interested can visit www.walkathon.org.mt or call 7920 8456/9942 9775. Donations can be made by calling 5160 2042 for €10, 5170 2085 for €15 and 5180 2061 for €25 or by texting on 5061 7361 for €2.33 and 5061 8198 for €4.99.
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 8 and 11am in Patri Mattew Sultana, Il-Ġir and Il-Kapuċċini streets, Kalkara.
Between 8am and 2pm in Il-Liċew, Roger Debattista, Monsinjur De Piro and Il-Kappillan Mifsud streets, Ħamrun.
Between 8am and 3pm in Il-Ħsad, L-Andar, Salvu Curso, Santa Margerita and Mons. Mikiel Azzopardi streets, Siġġiewi.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in San Ġużepp Labrè and Santa Marta streets and President J.F. Kennedy and L-Assedju t’Għawdex squares, Victoria.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ta’ Ġokondu, Il-Kejla, Il-Modd, Is-Siegħ, L-Uqija and Wied Mejxu streets, Swieqi.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Il-Kulleġġ, Il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Santa Tereża, Il-Wied, Il-Karmnu, In-Naxxar and P.P. Castagna streets and alley 3 in Il-Wied and San Alwiġ Square, Birkirkara.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Birbal and Il-Kbira streets, Balzan.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Tad-Duru, Tat-Tarġa, Ir-Rabat, Dun Karlu Zimech, Girgor Buttigieg and L-Arċipriet Saver Cassar streets, Nadur.
Between 9am and 2.30pm in Il-Barrieri, Il-Mitħna tal-Qaret, In-Nigret, L-Imdawra, Il-Munqar, Il-Wardija, Wied Ganu, Madre Maria Tereża Nuzzo, Id-Dejqa, San Mark, Il-Ġibjun, Il-Kunċizzjoni and Żondadari streets and Trejqet Il-Barrieri and Tal-Ġibjun areas, Żurrieq.
Between 9am and 3pm in It-Trill, Il-Qarnit and Is-Sajjieda streets and Dawret It-Tunnara area, Mellieħa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.