CARUANA. On May 20, at Boffa Hospital, ANGELA née Di Rubbo, of Tal-Virtù, Rabat, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband George, her daughters Sandra and her husband Richard Sladden and Marielouise and her partner Daniel Galea, her grandchildren Alec, Gabriel, Michela and Eva, her brothers Antonio and his wife Luciana, and Lorenzo and his wife Elena, her in-laws Joe and his wife Rose, Philip and his wife Kate and Ben and his wife Grace, nephews and nieces, many other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30pm for St Dominic church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment in the family grave at Żebbuġ Cemetery. Lord, grant her 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 Mercieqa, 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 lower Republic Street, Victoria, today 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 the 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.
MALLIA. On May 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIO of Attard, residing in Xemxija, aged 63, passed away after a long illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Louise, his daughter Jodie, grandchildren Emmett and Tyson, his parents Simon and Carmen, his brothers and sisters, their respective spouses, his sister-in-law Vicky and her son Dean, uncles and aunties, cousins, nephews and nieces, many relatives and friends in Malta, England and Australia. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, May 25 at 2.30pm for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Attard cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, and Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On May 20, at Casa Leone XIII, St Julian’s, MARIA DOLORES (Dolly), of Sliema, widow of Carmel, 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 Mass will be said today at Casa Leone XIII chapel 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 St Joseph Home, St Venera, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG GRECH. In loving memory of AMELIA on the 15th anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her children Lucia, Ninette, Joseph and Marcelle, Renzo and Evelyn, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May she rest in peace.
CONSIGLIO. Treasured memories of JOE CONSIGLIO, A&CE, on the 32nd anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Rosa, his children Karl, Christa, Andrew, Julian and in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CUSCHIERI – ANNIE, who was called to join our Saviour on May 22, 1983. Always on our minds and forever in our hearts. Love Nancy and Louis, Edwina and Alfred, Priscilla and Melchior.
DEPASQUALE – EDGAR VINCENT. In ever loving memory of a dear and loving father on the 56th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his sons, daughters and in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
KARDASSIS – HELEN, née Costigan. Today being the fifth anniversary of her meeting the Risen Lord. Sadly missed but never forgotten by her only son Vassilieos, by her sisters and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MALLIA – MARY, née Ciancio. Cherished and unfading memories of our dear mother on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Now as ever so close to our hearts. Michael, JoAnna and Tonio, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF – LINO. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the second anniversary of his passing. Always remembered by his wife Mariuccia, Ivan, Maria, Stefan, Ariela, Bernard and grandchildren.
MICALLEF – PHILIP MICALLEF, MD, B.Sc., DCH (Lond.). In ever loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 11th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Hilda, his son Philip and wife Marilu, his daughter Anne and husband Peter Schranz, granddaughters and grandson. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
NAVARRO GERA – CLIFFORD. Treasured memories of a much loved husband, father and grandfather, today his first anniversary with the Lord. His wife Maria, children Colette, Kevin, Deidre and in-laws, his beloved grandchildren and all the family.
TABONE – TESSIE, née Vassallo. In loving memory, today the 25th anniversary of her death. Dearly missed by her husband Joe, her daughters Patricia and Andrew, Ingrid and Stephen and grandson Neil. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Talk on Breast Cancer
Malta Café Scientifique and the Research Trust of the University of Malta are organising a talk called Surviving & Thriving: Breast Cancer Research in Malta on Monday at 7.30pm, at the Palace, Valletta.
Christian Scerri, Godfrey Grech and Shawn Baldacchino will be talking about the latest breast cancer research.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in or in parts of, the following areas today.
Bewtween 8.30am and 2.30pm in Tal-Lewż and Tal-Baqqari streets, Xewkija.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Tal-Gruwa and Tal-Lewż streets, Sannat.
Between 8.30amd and 2.30pm in Gejża Street, Swieqi.
Between 9am and 4pm in Liberty and Governor Walter Congreve streets, Għajnsielem.
And tomorrow:
Between 7.30am and 3pm in Kalċidon Gatt, S. Sommer, Sienja, Mgr Karm Bonniċi and L. Casolani streets and Alley in L-Ibgħal Street, Birkirkara.
Between 8am and 2pm in Għorgħar, St Mary, Tgħam, Old Windmill, Victory, Churchill, St Michael and South streets, Mellieħa.
Between 8am and 2pm in Sliema Road, Our Lady of the Rock, St George, Ġiaċintu Tua, Kappara Valley, Edgar Bernard, Dr Ġużè Miceli and Maria Teresa Spinelli streets, Gżira.
Between 8am and 4pm in Ġnejna Road and Tas-Santi Street and Limits of Bokka Taċ-Ċarċaqra, Ġnejna Bay, Lippja, and L-Iskrivit areas, Mġarr.
Between 2pm and 7pm in Għargħur Road, Ignażio Saverio Mifsud, Francesco Buhaġiar, Ħas-Sajjied, Deċelis, Can. Karmenu Pirotta, Jannara, Main, Ħas Sajjied, John Borg, Holy Cross, Melitella, Karm Sammut, Wegħdiet, Victory, Laqxija, Ġużeppi Licari, Mgr Emmanuel Vella, Venerabbli Nażju Falżon, Ġibjun, Dun Karm, Mgr Alfred Mifsud, Anġlu Mallia and Taħħan streets and Alleys No. 1 & No. 2 in Ħas Sajjied, Nannuwa, Rajżi and Victory streets and Block C Government Housing Estate area and Joseph Briffa Square, Birkirkara.
Between 2pm and 7pm in Għargħur Road and Ta’ Raddiena streets, San Ġwann.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.