BUGEJA. On May 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN MARY of Mosta, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Laura, his children Miriam, Pauline, John, Diana, Thomas, Cathy and Dorothy, their spouses, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, May 21 at 8am for Mosta parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family thank the staff and doctors at ward M7 for their dedication and care throughout his illness. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRIMA. On May 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, VICTORIA of Msida and Għajnsielem, Gozo, widow of John, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Joseph, Benny, Philip, Paul, Rose and Joan, their spouses, grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45pm for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. The family thank the staff and doctors at the MITU ward and ward M2 for their dedication and care throughout her long illness. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIZZI. On May 16, at home, after a short illness, ANTHONY surrounded by his family, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, aged 86. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Lilian, née Attard-Manche, his children Sandra and Peter, Susan, Andrew and Dora, Alex and Alexia, his beloved grandchildren Daniel and his wife Eliza, Francesca, Joe, Matthew, Adam, Anthony, Adel and Aaron, his brother Albert and wife Elda, his sister Sophie Grech, sister-in-law Rita Mizzi and brother-in-law Derek Vella, his brother-in-law George Attard-Manche and his wife Jane, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow, close to the trigesima die since the death of MAGDA CAMILLERI, the evening Mass at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. The rosary starts at 6pm, followed by Mass at 6.30pm. All relatives and friends of Magda are invited to attend.
In Memoriam
DISTEFANO – FRANK. Treasured memories of a dearly loved husband, father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Rose, and his children Ivan, Claude and Nicolette and their families. May he rest in peace.
GALEA. Cherished memories of Dr FRANK GALEA, MD, especially today the 16th anniversary of his demise. Constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Mima, Cynthia and Claire.
GREGORY – MAURICE. Everlasting memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 42nd anniversary of his death. May he rest in the peace of the Lord’s green pastures. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children Walter and Joanna, Cecilia and Godfrey, Francis, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
MESSINA FERRANTE – EDWARD. In everlasting memory of a much loved father and grandfather, today the 33rd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family.
SCIBERRAS – PAOLA of Qrendi. Everlasting and treasured memories of a never forgotten mother, today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed and always in our hearts. Carmel, Emmanuel, Catherine, grandchildren Daniel, Jean Paul, and Sefora.
SELVAGI. In loving memory of our JOAN. Always in our thoughts and so greatly missed. Lucienne, Christopher, Marianne, Edward, Lara and Andrew.
SELVAGI. In sweet and loving memory of my dearly beloved sister JOAN on the sixth anniversary of her meeting the Risen Lord. So loved and deeply missed by David and Charmaine.
SELVAGI. Cherished memories of our joyful and affectionate auntie JOAN, today being the sixth anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers, her nephews Christopher and his wife Olha, Adrian and her niece Felicity.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts today in, or parts of, the following areas:
Between 8am and 2pm in Rabat, Marsalforn roads, Bakery, Qbajjar, Frank Debono, Lapsi, Valley, Harbour, St Mary, Ulisse, Luzzu, Munġbell and Tower streets and Daħlet l-Għarajjex and La Playa Guesthouse areas, Żebbuġ, Gozo.
Between 8.30am and 1pm in Don Luigi, Burma, Manwel Buhagiar and Luigi Rosato streets, Pembroke.
Between 8.30am and 1pm in Tal-Gardiel, Torri Mamo, Id-Daħla ta’ San Tumas and Ta’ Rumi streets, Marsascala.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Tat-Tarġa and Telegraph streets, Nadur.
Between 9am and 2pm in Valletta Road, Torri ta’ Kalamija and St Christ streets and Alley in Vova Street, Għaxaq.
Between 9am and 2pm in Tal-Barrani Road and Alley 2 in Tal-Barrani Road, Żejtun.
Between 9am and 2pm in Luqa Road, Għeneb id-Dib, Ħalib it-Tajr, Ġuljetta Lopez, Bwieraq, Katerina Vitale, Ħannewija, Lellux, Żnuber, Fuxa, Ċinerarja, Anżalor, Għorgħar, Ir-Rand, Prinjoli, Margeriti, Pensjeri, Iris, Tursin il-Bir, Peprin, Helen Buhagiar, Garnaw, Dun M. Mifsud, Dun A. Gambin, St Pius X, Inez Soler, Maria De Dominicis, Ġirasol, Żafran, 7th July 1961, Ċikwejra, Biċe Mizzi Vassallo, Ġilju and Għansar streets and Dawret It-Torri area, Santa Luċija.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.
Philately meeting
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting at Fatima convent in Guardamangia today at 6.15pm. For more information call 7931 5509.
Local Council meeting
Today
Pembroke at 5.30pm.