MELITO. On June 17, JOHN of Gżira, aged 83, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Marie Antoinette, his brother Joe, his sisters Mary and Carmen, his in-laws Arist, Isabelle, Anthony, John, Victoria, Edwina, Carmen, their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church in Gżira where Mass will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MERCIECA. On June 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, Fr DIONISIUS MERCIECA, OCD, priest at St Theresa friary, Birkirkara, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss the Discalced Carmelite Fathers, his brothers Fr Ġwakkin Mercieca OFM Cap and Lonzu and his wife Maria, his sisters Ġużeppa, Liza, Rita and Mary, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Today, Fr Dionisius will be lying in state at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hall, Birkirkara (Kunvent il-Qadim) from 9.30am onwards. Tomorrow at 9am a funeral cortège leaves Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hall, Birkirkara, for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.15am, followed by interment. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On June 17, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, CARMELA of Ħamrun, widow of Ernest, at the venerable age of 95, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Doris and her husband Richard, Myriam and her husband Eddie, Leslie, widower of her daughter Polly, Vera and her husband Tony, Ernest and his wife Doris, Alfred and his wife Iris, Gejtu and his wife Marlene, Tony and his wife Doreen, Joe and his wife Elizabeth, Raymond and his wife Carmen, and Carmen and her husband Mario, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre today at 7.45am for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.15am, followed by interment at the Mater Dolorosa Cemetery, Dingli. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On June 17, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 72, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Carmen, widow of Charles Borg, Mary, widow of Karm Delicata, Helen and her husband Sancio Azzopardi, Catherine and her husband Konrad Gatt, his brother Emmanuel and his wife Oksana, nephews, nieces and families, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 22 at 8.30am at St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at the Day Care Unit, Mater Dei Hospital, for their dedication to his care. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONELLO GHIO. In ever loving and cherished memory of LOUIS, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother always and especially today the 12th anniversary of his passing away. His wife Rita and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG CARDONA. In loving memory of MIKELA, today being the fourth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Stephen. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
dei CONTI STAGNO NAVARRA – RICHARD. Cherished memories of a wonderful brother, today the fifth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed always in our thoughts and prayers. Peter, Stephen, James, Adrian, Patrick and Lorraine. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TUFIGNO. In ever loving and grateful memory of TESSIE, née Vella, on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Sandro, Maureen, Antonio and Luisa.
VASSALLO. In everlasting memory and love of our dear GUNNEL, née Olsson, who was taken from us for her eternal rest 12 years ago today. Please think of her and pray with us. Her husband John, her children Henrik, Christina and Gustav, their spouses and children, her brother Christer and family, as well as her in-laws and friends in Sweden, Belgium and Malta.
VASSALLO – LUCIA. Treasured and unfading memories of my dear mother on the fifth anniversary of her passing away. Remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Josette and George Fabri.
Power cuts
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 Colonel Mas, 25th March, St Thomas, Dejma, Leonardu Abela, Arkata Normanna, Ta’ Sardinja, St Francis, Fieres and Dun Ġwann Mamo streets, Tarxien.
Between 8am and 1pm in Qasab, Lanzon Tower and Sebuqa streets, San Ġwann.
Between 8am and 3pm in Dura, 1st November 1950, Honey, Midbaħ, St Rocco and Għadajjar streets, Mosta.
And TOMORROW:
Between 8am and 2pm in Parish, Peace, St Publius, St John the Bapatist and St Francis streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8am and 3pm in Ta’ l-Għaqba and Ta’ Wied Ħanżir streets and Alley in Tat-Twil Street, Siġġiewi.
Between 8am and 4pm in Tal-Ġebel Street and Alley in Ta’ Salvun Street, Birżebbuġa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.