BILOCCA. On June 9, at St Vincent de Paul residence, GERALD V., aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his much beloved wife Odelia, his brother Anthony Paul, his sister Lucia, all his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves the residence tomorrow for the Capuchins’ Holy Cross church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family expresses gratitude to the staff of 5, St Joseph Ward, St Vincent de Paul residence, for their dedication and care. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. On June 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCIS of Ta’ Xbiex, aged 93, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife, Salvina née Fenech, his children Joe and his wife Maria of Australia, Marion and her husband Gordon Silvester of the UK, and Pierre, his sister Rita Naudi, his grandchildren, his relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, June 13 at 8.30am for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.15am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PACE – INEZ of Sliema, passed away to eternal life, joining her husband Victor, her children Reggie, Doris, Hector and his wife Tessie, Eileen, and her grandchild Doranne, at the venerable age of 100, on June 9, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children Godfrey and his wife Catherine, Janet and her husband Alfred Sciberras, Remmy and his wife Connie of Australia, and Rosian and her husband Derek Huband, her grandchildren Doreen, Christine, Jesmond, Micheline, Marcia, Liza, Katya and their spouses, and her beloved great-grandchildren Jean Luc, Kane and Kelly, Michela and Nicholas, Tyler and Isaac, Joe, Jessica and Zara Rose, and Ylenia, her nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, June 13 at 9am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (back entrance). 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 regret that they are unable to receive visitors. We thank God for the presence of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in our lives. She taught us so much and she will live on in our hearts. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow being the trigesima die from the death of ANTOINE CACHIA CARUANA, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at 6.30pm at Casa Leone XIII chapel, Sacred Heart Avenue, St Julian’s. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
In Memoriam
ATTARD BAYLISS – JOSEPHINE. In treasured memory of a dearest mother and grandmother, today the fifth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed, always remembered with love and gratitude by her children and grandchildren.
DeBONO. In ever loving memory of our dear mother MIRIAM on the seventh anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her sons Edward, Martin and David and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on June 14 at 11am at Casa Leone, St Julian’s.
GULIA – Judge Professor WALLACE PHILIP GULIA. In loving memory of my dear brother on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Oliver and family.
GULIA – Judge Professor WALLACE PHILIP GULIA. June 11, 2000. A caring gentleman, loved, and revered. Nancy, Myra and Terence, Gabrielle and Alex, and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO – MARK. In loving memory of a treasured father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his death. We miss you so much and think of you each and every day, Nicola and Paul, Katryna, Justin and Sophie. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.45pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville. Lord, grant him eternal rest so richly deserved.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO – MARK. Remembering a beloved son and brother on the first anniversary of his death, today and always so loved and so sadly missed. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Mummy, John and Tabby.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO. In loving memory of MARK, today being the first anni-versary of his death. Maria and Henry.
SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO. In loving memory of MARK, being the first anniversary of his death. Anthony, Juliette and family.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in the following areas tomorrow:
Between 8am and 11am in Wied il-Kbir area, Qormi.
Between 8am and 1pm in Giorgio Preca, Gerolamo Gianni, Agostino Matrenza and Ġużepp Grech streets, San Ġwann.
Between 8am and 2pm in Il-Kurunell Mas, Il-Ħamsa u Għoxrin ta’ Marżu, San Tumas, Id-Dejma, Leonardu Abela, L-Arkata Normanna, Ta’ Sardinja, San Franġisk, Il-Fieres and Dun Ġwann Mamo streets, Tarxien.
Between 8am and 4pm in Burgi, Il-Ħummejr, Il-Prekursur, Il-Gladjoli, Żejni and Il-Bir streets, Swieqi.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Id-Dar Rumana, Indri Borg, L-Għarus, L-Arċipriet Ġużepp Grech, Ħamsin and Tonin Mallia Vernon streets, Xewkija.
Live Mass by France 2
Le Jour du Seigneur, a televised Sunday Mass transmission on national French television channel France 2 for French-speaking communities worldwide, will be transmitting live from Malta next Sunday at 10.45am from St Paul collegiate church, Rabat.
The Mass will be in Maltese, with French translations where necessary, such as the epistle/gospel.
Prior to the Mass there will be a 15-minute introductory documentary on aspects of Maltese history and culture. After the Mass a 30-minute news ‘magazine’ relating to Church events in which Malta will also be featured.
The 9am Mass usually celebrated at the church will not be celebrated on the day.
This special transmission is the result of a collaboration between the Malta Tourism Authority, Public Broadcasting Services, Fondation de Malte, Alliance France-Malte Méditerranée and the support of St Paul collegiate church by courtesy of Archpriest Louis Suban.