ATTARD. On May 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, MONICA of Balzan, aged 67, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joe, her children Dorianne and her husband Paul Ferrante, Jonathan and his wife Claudette, her six grandchildren, Luca, Lena, Martina, Nicolai, Leah and the little one, Jack, her sisters, the widow of her brother, her in-laws and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said 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 greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASELLI. On May 19, at his residence in Kappara, San Ġwann, ANTONIO, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, passed away peacefully, aged 37. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved father and mother, Arnaldo and Nancy, née Bonello, his brothers Alessandro and his wife Romina and Terry, his nephew Mathis and his niece Emily, his uncles and aunties, cousins, and numerous friends in Malta and all over the world. The funeral cortège leaves his residence today at 8am for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. There is no need to wear black as we celebrate his joy of life. Special thanks to his neurologist for his infinite care and dedication, to Hospice Malta, Balzan, for their help and support. Donations to Hospice Malta, Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On May 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTON of Victoria, Gozo, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife, Ursula, née Abela, his children, Maria and her husband Grazio Mercieca, Joseph and his wife Miriam, Emanuel, and John and his wife Charmaine, his adored grandchildren, Deborah and her husband Alan, Caroline and her husband Adrian, Anton, Elena, Lara, Michael Edward and his fiancée Francesca, Kristina, Susannah, Emma, Luke, and his great-grandchild Leah, his brother Mgr Joseph Farrugia, his sister Maria, his brother Louis and his wife Doris, his sister-in-law Victoria, numerous in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves lowerRepublic Street, Victoria, tomorrow at 3.45pm, accompanied by the Leone Philharmonic Society Band, of which he was Honorary President. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 4.30pm at the Gozo Cathedral, Victoria, followed by interment at Santa Marija Cemetery. The family thank the staff and doctors at the CCU, Gozo General Hospital, and ward M5, Mater Dei Hospital, for their dedication and care. The family are also thankful to the many who have sent their condolences and expressed sentiments of appreciation for his life's work. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PSAILA. On May 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA, widow of John Mary, of Qormi, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Francis and his wife Mary, Carmen, widow of Anthony Buhagiar, Andrew and his wife Margaret, Sebastian and his wife Eileen, George and his wife Pauline, Joseph and his wife Phyllis, Grace and her husband Charles Farrugia and Mary Rose, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
TONNA. On May 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIOVANNA of Valletta, widow of Anthony, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Karmenu and his wife Frida, Vivienne and her husband Philip Moran and Monica, her grandchildren Helga, Kevin, Marie-Cheryl and Gordon and his wife Louise, her great-grandchildren Martina, Luke, Zara and Anna, her sister Anna Abdilla, all other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.15am for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addo-lorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On May 20, at Casa Leone XIII, St Julian’s, MARIA DOLORES, (k/a Dolly), widow of Carmel of Sliema, passed away peacefully at the venerable age of 102 comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her only brother Joseph Farrugia and her in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Friday, at Casa Leone XIII chapel where a Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to St Joseph Home, Sta Venera, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
On the occasion of the trigesima die since the death of VINCENT (Ċensu) TABONE, Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 7pm at Lapsi church, St Julian’s. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONAVIA – MARY. In treasured and loving memory of a dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 22nd anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosette, Aurora and Reggie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
BUGEJA – VINCENT. Treasured memories of a very dear husband, father and grandfather, especially today being his birthday.
You’ll never be forgotten
And now your birthday’s here
We’ll lay some flowers where you lie
And shed more than a tear.
We’ll whisper ‘Happy Birthday’
And ask the Lord above
To kiss you gently on your cheek
And give you all our love.
Frances, Katya, Karen and grandchildren Martina and Francesco.
DIACONO. Cherished memories of SALVATORE, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Rita and all the family.
FALZON – GEORGIA, May 21, 2001. In loving memory of a beloved and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother on the 14th anniversary of her passing away. Deeply missed but always remembered with much love and gratitude by her loving husband Vincent, her two sons Anthony and Andrew, her grandson Aidan and sisters-in-law Margaret, Pauline and Antoinette. “In death’s dark vale I fear no ill, with thee, dear Lord beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me”.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts today:
Between 7am and 8am in Mons. F.X. Zahra, It-Tliet Knejjes, San Rokku, Il-Providenza, , It-Tabib J.Żammit, San Franġisk, Il-Kbira, Santa Marija, San Valentin, Sisner, Il-Papa Alessandru VII, Kardinal Cardijn, Idmejda, L-Annunzjata, Balaguer, Wiġi Ebejer, Dun Spir Sammut, Iż-Żekkuk, Antonio Bosio, Dun Ġwann Żammit Hammet, Sigismondo Dimech, Ġuże’ Bonniċi and Ġulju Cauchi streets and Alleys No1 & No3 in Il-Providenza, Alley No1 & No3 in It-Tliet Knejjes, No1 & No2 in Il-Kbira and No1 Santa Marija and Wied Ħal Balzan and Buontempo Esate areas and Bertu Fenech square, Balzan.
Between 7am and 9am in Antonio Bosio, Balaguer, Dun Ġwann Żammit Hammet, Sigismondo Dimech, Ġuże’ Bonniċi, Wiġi Ebejer and Dun Spir Sammut streets, Balzan.
Between 7.30am 2.30pm in Il-Buskett and L-Imnarja and Alley Tal-Marġ streets, Dingli.
Between 8am and 1pm in Sant’ Antnin, Titu Brandsma, It-Tagħlim, Il-Buqexrem and Il-Karmnu streets, Fgura.
Between 8am and 2pm in Il-Parilja and Ġuże Flores streets, Santa Venera.
Between 8am and 4pm in Burmarrad, Il-Witja, San Pawl, Il-Knisja and Toni Camilleri streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 9am and 1pm in Santa Marija, Sant’ Antnin and San Xmun streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 9am and 1pm in Il-Kartoċċ, Il-Kejla, Il-Kwarta, M. Pianta, Ta’ L-Ibraġġ, Ġ. Lebrun, It-Terż, Il-Miżura, F.Assenża, C.Troisi, Il-Keffa, Il-Qratas and Il-Meżża streets, Swieqi.
Between 9am and 2pm in Tax-Xerriek and It-Torri streets, Birżebbuġa.
Between 9am and 2pm in Vittorio Cassar, Ta’ Pompei, Iċ-Ċippi, San Ġużepp, Il-Kajjik, Melqart, Tonin Attard, Iċ-Ċiċerun, L-Iskola l-Antika, Il-Beatu Bartolo Longo, Santa Katerina, Cadeo and It-Torri streets and Alleys No1 - No3 in Iż-Żejtun street, Marsaxlokk.
Between 1pm and 3pm in Il-Modd, Ta’ l-Ibraġġ, L-Istasija, Il-Wejba and Il-Miżien streets, Swieqi.