AUDIBERT – VINCENT (Vince), passed away at Queenston Place on Wednesday, April 29, aged 80. Beloved husband of 61 years to Nina, née Manza. Dearly loved father of John (Julia) and Fred (Betty). Cherished nannu of Natalie, Amy, Vincent Michael, Stephanie, Angela and JP. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Mary and his sister Maggie. He will be sadly missed in Malta by his many relatives and friends, especially his niece Marlene Licari and family. Vince was a proud owner of Audibert’s Menswear and taught retail management at Niagara College for 28 years. He was actively involved in the Niagara Falls community which he loved so much and served with distinction with many community agencies; Past-President of the Niagara Falls Jaycees and the Kiwanis Club, Director and V.P of St. John Ambulance and chairman of their Water Patrol committee, and many years on the Parks and Rec commission for the city. He was presented with the Mel Osborne award which is the highest Canadian recognition given by the Kiwanis Club for outstanding service to one's community. Vince was a great Valletta FC supporter and a devoted St Dominic patron. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on Saturday, May 9 at 6.15pm at Our Lady of Porto Salvo (St Dominic’s) parish church, Valletta. Donations to The Alzheimer Society, Niagara Falls would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com
BARTOLO. On May 2, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, MARIANNA of Mosta, aged 96, widow of Joseph, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Vincent, widower of Rita, Maria, Charles (Carmelo) and his wife Lilian, Josephine and her husband Alessio Saliba, Antoinette, widow of Saviour Fenech, Pauline and her husband Dennis Formosa, Carmen and her husband Jimmy Pace, Agnes, widow of Alex Ciangura, and Nazzareno and his wife Bridgette, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sister Giovanna Fenech, in-laws, other relatives and friends in Malta, Australia and Canada. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 7.30am for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by internment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at St Vincent de Paul for their dedication and support. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BARTOLO. On May 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Bonnici, aged 95, passed away peacefully, comforted by her loving family and the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Lino, her sons Noel and his wife Maryrose, Kenneth and his wife Frances, and Daniel and his wife Doreen, her grandchildren Maria-Chiara and her boyfriend Neville, Andrew, Keith and his fiancée Kyra, Neal and his wife Daphne, Francesco and his fiancée Leanne, Samwel and Tamara. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for the old St Venera parish church (knisja l-qadima) where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their dedication and support. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUSUTTIL DOUGALL. On May 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JULIA, of Cospicua, aged 92, widow of George, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved children Joe and Maryrose, Charles and Lilian, George and Lourdes, Anton and Mariella and Emanuel and Marthese, her precious grandchildren, Carmen, Victoria, Rosanne and Kevin, Conrad and Gretel, Bernard and Rosanne, Ruth and Biagio, Melchior and Elaine, Nadine, Rudi, Felicity and Cedric, Pearl, Nigel, Nicholas and Janice, Daniela and Nigel and Lisa and Josef, her great grandchildren, Hannah, Chaz, Jamie, Neo and Jodie, her sister-in-law Maria and brother-in-law Saviour, nephews and nieces both in Malta and Australia, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, at 2pm for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Cospicua where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Eternal rest grant unto her, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
GRECH. On May 3, at St James Hospital, Sliema, FRANCIS P. of Sliema, aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marie Louise, his sons Robert and his wife Tiziana, Neville, his grandchildren Benjamin, Martina and Nicole, his sister Carmen, widow of Anthony Mercieca, Joe and his wife Violet, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, together with his brothers and sisters of the Neocathecumenal way Balzan community. The funeral cortege leaves St James Hospital, Sliema, today at 1.45pm for Annunciation parish church Balzan where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
HOLLAMBY. On 27 April, JOHN, aged 84, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anne, his sons Guy and Michael, his five grandchildren, daughters in law, his brother and sister, other relatives and many many friends. A memorial ceremony will be held at a later time. Donations to Hospice Malta would be appreciated. May he rest in peace.
VELLA, On April 30, David, aged 56 passed away peacefully at home in Attard. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marylynn, his daughters Roxanne and her husband Kieron, Jacqueline and Kristina and his granddaughter Tiffany, his sister Josephine, his brother Roland, other relatives and friends. The funeral will take place today, leaving Mater Dei Hospital at 2pm for Attard parish church where mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm followed by internment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow being the 47th anniversary since WILLIAM D’AMATO went to meet the Risen Lord, Masses in his memory will be said at St Augustine parish church, Valletta. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
MERCIECA – TURO. Today being the 11th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Frances, his sons Philip and Paul and their respective families. A prayer is solicited.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of JOSETTE, a beloved wife and mother who went to meet the Risen Lord on May 4, 2005, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Much loved and always missed by her husband George, her children Sarah and Chris, and Bryn and Andrea. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD – JOSETTE. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of JOSETTE, a beloved sister, sister-in-law and aunt who went to meet the Risen Lord on May 4, 2005, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Much loved and always missed by Marie, Margaret and Mannie, Monica, Joseph and Evelyn and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
RIZZO. In loving memory of HUBERT, a deeply missed husband and father, on the 27th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts. Margaret, Michael, Daniela and Richard, in-laws, grandchildren and family.
Power cuts in Malta and Gozo
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 noon in Holy Family Street and Xagħriet ta’ Fraxku area, Mosta.
Betwen 8am and 10am in St Frederick, St Paul, St Dominic, Archbishop and St Christopher streets, Valletta.
Between 8am and 2pm in Tamar, St Timothy, Garcia De Toledo and Tal-Bilbel streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8.30 and 11.30am in Sibbien Street, Marsascala.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in 13th December Street and Daħlet il-Madonna tal-Ward area, Kerċem.
Between 10am and 3pm in Qaliet, St George Street, St Julian’s.
And tomorrow . . .
Between 5.30 and 6am in Mdinar Road, Għarram, Lucas Garnier, Vincenzo Adrario, Angelo Melilli, Kantaniż, Ta’ Ħal Mula and Pawlu Mifsud streets, Żebbuġ.
Between 7.30am and 2.30pm in Qormi road, Fleur de Lys road, Dun Gejtanu Mannarino, Dun Filippu Borg, Sacred Heart, St Mary, and Salvu streets, Birkirkara.
Between 8am and 11am in St Maul and Melita streets, Valletta.
Between 8am and 1pm in Lyceum, Parish Priest Mifsud, Mgr De Piro and Roger Debattista streets, Ħamrun.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Qolla l-Bajda, Batterija and Xwejni streets, Żebbuġ.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Ta’ Ċenċ, Il-Kalati, Ta’ Dun Luqa, Barumbara tal-Bies, Palazz Palina, Ta’ Skerla and Tal-Kalkara streets, Sannat.
Between 9am and 2.30pm in Birguma Road, Lord Byron, Taylor Coleridge, Sir W. Scott, Jean Houel, J. Howard, Donald Harrison Smith, Juan B. Azopardo, Andrea Debono, P.H. Skippon, G. Sandys, Xagħra Chapel and St Paul streets and St Paul Square, Naxxar.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.