ABELA. On April 17, JOE, of Sliema, aged 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Marlene née Cuschieri, his dear children Alan and Catherine and their children Michaela, Raphael and Daniel; David and Angela and their children Kristina, Lisa and Emma; Annelise and Stephen Attard and their children Julia and Mandy; his siblings Frances, Constantine, Madeleine, Emmanuel, Doris, Rina and Paul and their families, his sisters-in-law, Sr Olga, SJA, of Jerusalem, and Josephine. The funeral leaves Capua Hospital today for St Julian’s parish church where Mass will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance through back gate). May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord.
BUTTIGIEG. On April 19, FRANCIS (k/a Puzzie), of Floriana, residing in Fgura, aged 69, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Joy, his children Judith and her husband Leo, Lisa, Stacey and her partner Johann, grandchildren Naomi, Chanelle, Christie, Tiana, Michaela and Kelsey, great-grandson Kelvin, his brother and sisters, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for St Publius parish church Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CACHIA. On April 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGINA, aged 83, of St Julian’s, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Harry, widower of Rosemary, Josie and Monica, Victor and Tessa, Tony and Joyce, Paul and Louise Anne, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance through the back gate). Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASSAR. On April 18, CHARLIE died suddenly aged 83. Sadly missed by his wife Lina, his sister Ġanna of Australia, Rose and their families, his brother-in-law Victor and Mary Grech, his nephews and nieces and friends. Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow at 9.30am at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema. God, rest his soul.
VASSALLO. On April 19, MARLENE née PORTELLI, aged 83, wife of the late Philip, passed away peacefully comforted by the rights of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mark and his wife Theresa, Vik, widow of Michael Falkingham, Patrick and his wife Catherine, Karen and her husband Ivan Azzopardi, all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Vivi Portelli and his wife Doris, her sisters-in-law, Marcelle, widow of George Mallia and Monica Vassallo, her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortege will leave her home in Sliema tomorrow for St Gregory’s parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family wish to thank all the dedicated doctors and staff at Hospice Malta for their untiring compassionate care and support, as well as her dedicated personal carers Rose and Ellen. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
WIRTH. Capt. WILLIAM H., on April 7, aged 94, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Jolanda (Jolly) née Vianello, his daughter Ingrid Moebus and his grandson Mark Moebus, his sisters and brothers Mollie Wirth, Yvonne Marich, Irene Wirth, Laurie and his wife Anna, Babs Cutugno, Edgar and his wife Nanette, Monica Borg Testaferrata, Risette Wirth, and his in-laws Gladys Wirth, Ronnie Pace Decesare, Lucio Lenardon, Rosanna and Mariella Vianello, numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for the Carmelite parish church in Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Merciful Jesus grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD. In loving memory of our dear nephew ANDRE on the 20th anniversary. Always remembered and sadly missed. Auntie Jessie, Uncle Alfred and cousins.
CHETCUTI – LINA, née Ganado. In fondest memory of our beloved mother who passed away peacefully 13 years ago. Always remembered by her children Joe, Anton, Theresa, George and Mary-Anne and their respective wives and husbands, her dear beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We miss you so much.
De MARTINO. In loving memory of MARY, née Schranz, today the 42nd anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Josephine and her grandchildren Kenneth and Sandra.
ELLUL – DORIS. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today being the 35th anniversary of her demise. So sadly missed by her family. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
NAVARRO. Treasured and unfading memories of THÉRÈSE, née Camilleri, a most beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Fondly remembered today the 20th anniversary of her demise and always by John, Alfred, Marie Thérèse and Anna Marie, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, hold her in Your loving arms.
Symposium on Paceville
Paceville’s social and cultural value will be debated at a public symposium on Wednesday from 5.30 to 7.30pm at Europa House, St Paul’s Street, Valletta, as part of the University’s Work in Progress in the Social Studies.
The speakers are anthropologist John Micallef, who will present a paper entitled ‘A case for Mr Hyde: Paceville and the essential chaos’, anthropologist Marguerite Pace-Bonello, whose paper is entitled ‘From fortress island to fortress city?’, and journalist and environmentalist James Debono, whose paper is entitled ‘Paceville: uniformity in deformity’.
The symposium will be chaired by Elise Billiard-Pisani. Students and the public are invited to attend.
Those attending are requested to confirm their attendance by e-mailing Prof. Paul Clough at paul.clough@um.edu.mt and bring their ID cards to present at the door.
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 7.30am and 2.30pm in Windmill Street, Balzan.
Between 8am and noon in Magħsar, Selq, Bur, Ħofra, Xgħajra, Patri Taddew Schembri and A. Caligari streets and St Nicholas Square, Żabbar.
Between 8am and 4.30pm in St Luke’s Road, Hookham Frere, St Gregory, Ġużè Ellul, J. Borg, St Joseph and Ursuline streets, Pietà.
Between 8am and 10pm in Valley Road, Garċin, Ċensu Farrugia, Clarence, Irmiġġ, Karozzin, Ta’ l-Għeriebel and Jospeh Sciberras streets and alleys in Garċin and Dun Andrè streets, Msida.
Between 8.30am and 10am in Sirk, Ktajjen and Ġejża streets, Swieqi.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Lazzru Pisani, San Blas, Franġisk Saver Sciortino, Piju Ċellini and Racecourse streets, Nadur.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Our Lady of Sorrows, Ta’ Għajn Abdul, Ġebla tal-Ġeneral and Tower streets, San Lawrenz.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in F.W. Ryan, Tal-Kaptan Tower, Xagħra Chapel, Gauci Tower, St Mary and Sir H. Luke streets, Naxxar.
Between 4pm and 8pm in Bell, Luiġi Onofrio, Naval Graffitti, Tower, Tas-Sisla, Girgor Gatt, Ġużeppa Psaila, Ġużeppi Xuereb, Xudi and Ġanni Attard streets, Birkirkara.
And tomorrow:
Between 7.30am and 10am in St John, Melita, St Paul and St Ursula streets, Valletta.
Between 7.30am and 2.30pm in Ġiebja, Dirsa, Luqqata, Dawwara and Sienja streets and John Paul II Square, Attard.
Between 8am and noon in Sir Harry Luke, St Philip, St Mary, Xagħra tal-Knisja and St Peter streets, Mġarr.
Between 8am and 2pm in St Joseph High Road, St Paul, Braille and Railway streets and Santa Venera Square, Santa Venera.
Between 8am and 2.30pm in Rabat Road, News Street in Fishermen Street, Fishermen, Għar Qawqla, Xagħra, St Joseph and Munġbell streets and Sir Michel Angelo Refalo Square, Żebbuġ.
Between 8am and 3.30pm in Valletta and Marsa roads, Żurrieq.
Between 8am and 3.30pm in Valletta Road, Mqabba.
Between 8.30am and noon in Cannon Road and Zammit Brothers Street, Qormi.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ġnien Xibla, Parsott, Racecourse, Patri Mattew Sultana and Ta’ Vestru streets, Xagħra.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Qala Road and Borg Għarb Street, Għajnsielem.
Between 9am and noon in The Strand, Sir William Reid, Sir Charles Cameron and Carlo Manchè streets, Gżira.
Between 9am and 1pm in Birkirkara Road, Farġu, Fraxxnu, Patrick Brydone and Nicholas Monsarrat streets and Alley in Tree Street, St Julian’s.
Between 9am and 1pm in Naxxar Road, Mudest Sapiano, Qasab, Notary Emmanuel Vitale, Indri Calleja, Anġlu Cilia, Kuċċard, Immaculate Conception, Saver Żarb, Il-Barbaġan, Ċensu Barbara, Guliermu Lorenzoi, Wiġi D’Amato, Capuchins, Furrajna, Salvu Bonanno and St Anthony streets and Alley in Tomna Street and It-Telgħa ta’ San Pietru area, San Ġwann.
Between 9am and 4pm in Tamburin, Melchiorre Gafá, Ta’ Tavlin, Filippo Falzon, Nazzarenu Gauci, Ta’ Tnella, Ħal Bajda, St Dominic, St Alphons, St Michael, Lorenzo Gafá, Our Lady of Mercy, St Mary, St John, Ta’ Tnella, Xandru Farrugia, Workers, Bones, Frank Ghio, Sir Paul Boffa, President Anton Buttigieg, Bir Id-Deheb, Emanuel Cannataċi and Ħal Bisbut streets and Alleys No. 2 in John Borg and Ħal Ġwann, St Lawrence, No. 6 and 7 St John, St Isidorius, Ħal Bajda, Labour and Tal-Ħniena and Ħan. Giov.Vella Square, Żejtun.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.