BUTTIGIEG. On August 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, KARMEN, aged 69, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a very long illness borne with great Christian fortitude. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Wilfrid, her sister Miriam and her mother Ersilia, her brother-in-law Joseph and his wife Pauline, her sister-in-law Marlene, her brother-in-law Albert and his wife Janice, her sister-in-law Bernadette and her husband Frank, her sister-in-law Monica Grima and her daughter Olivia Ann, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, most especially her long lifetime helper and carer, Tessa Micallef, who nursed and looked after her incessantly, and Enzo Gusman who was always there to help her throughout the early stages of her illness when she worked for Barclays Bank Ltd. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15am for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. A special word of thanks goes to the medical staff at the Mater Dei Emergency Ward, most especially the CPR Unit, who worked really hard trying to save her life. Good Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAMENZULI. On August 16, BERNARD, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He will be sincerely missed and always remembered by his beloved wife Joyce, his daughter Sarah Jayne and Alex, his son Sean and Janine, his siblings Astrid, Mario and Herbert, their spouses, numerous nephews and nieces, his in-laws Carmen, Rita, Marianne, Lawrence and Tony, their respective families, other relatives, colleagues and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, August 19 at 8.30am for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FAVA. On August 14, EMANUEL, of Cospicua, aged 86, passed peacefully away at his home, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Mary née Zammit, his children Marlon, Prof. Stephen Fava and his wife Dorianne, and Joanne and her husband Stefan, his grandchildren Marie Claire, Leanne, Matthew, Mark and Emma, in-laws Joseph Zammit and his wife Jean, Emma Croonen and her husband Ralph and Lawrence and his wife Anna, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Cospicua parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret to inform that they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord grant him eternal rest.
GALEA. On August 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY, Is-Silevi, of Floriana, residing at Gżira, aged 91, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Josephine, his children Georgina and her husband Lawrence, Joseph and his wife Romilda, Louise and her husband Edwin, and Martin, his grandchildren Vanessa, Karl, Kurt, Alexia, Krystie, Ruth, Ryan, Rebecca, Martina, and Roberto, their spouses, his great-grandchildren James, Luke, Alli, Jamie, Julian, Luigi, Eve, Jeremy, Joseph and Lawrence, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GATT. It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of CHARLES GATT Jr. Born in Sliema on August 7, 1934, to Carmela and Charles, Charlie passed in his sleep comfortably in Norwalk, Connecticut, on August 13, 2015. Charlie was the loving husband to Sallie, his bride of over 50 years, and father to twin sons Chuck and Peter and his daughter Heather. Charlie was the central figure in his large and extended family and survived by his long time sweetheart Sallie, Peter, and Heather, his precious sisters Dorothy and Margaret, brother Frank, sister-in-law Julie, his nine grandchildren, and 11 nieces and nephews, and friends. His epic blowout bash celebrating his 50th birthday with family and friends in Malta is highly memorable. We are so happy that one of his last trips included Malta and visits with lifetime friends and members of the ‘Poodles’ Carnival company and Lyceum school. A memorial service will be held in Malta by his cousins and friends in the coming days. May he rest in peace.
PACE. On August 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN née Bellizzi, aged 97, of Valletta, widow of Gulio, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her only son Alfred, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.30am for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regrets they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SAMMUT. On August 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, LUKE, of Rabat, aged 19, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church and surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved parents Rita and Samuel, much loved and missed by his brothers Matthew, Thomas and Isaac, his grandmother Doris and grandfather Publius, his uncles and aunties, Paul and his wife Madeline, Antoinette, widow of Ruben Sammut, Ruth and her husband Wilfred Aguis, Daniel and his wife Jennifer, Noemi and her husband Evarist Brancleon, and Jahel, his cousins, other relatives and numerous friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.30pm for St Paul’s Collegiate church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadaverewill be said at 4pm, followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares and Hospice Malta will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home.
In Memoriam
FABRI – CHRISTINE. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the first anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Alfred, her son Simon and his wife Rosa Eva, her daughter Angela and her husband Simon Montanaro and her beloved grandchildren David, Emma and Nick.
GALEA – EDMEA, née Magri Overend. Cherished memories of a dear mother and grandmother, especially today, the anniversary of her demise. Constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Mima, Cynthia and Claire.
GRECH – ALEX. On the fifth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by Mary and Simon. Today’s 9am Mass at St Julian’s parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.
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:
Between 7am and 3pm in Mġarr Road, Il-Madonna Tar-Rummiena, Windmill, St Elizabeth, Tal-Ħamrija, Rotonda, Textiles, Jean De La Valette, Independence, Ta’ Ħamet, Taċ-Ċnus, Majmuna and St Leonard streets and Mushroom Factory, Farmer’s B/H Mġarr Road, Silver Jubilee Ground, Opposite Tar-Rummiena and Farmer Centre Side areas, Xewkija.
Between 7.30am and noon in Lewis F. Mizzi, Stefano Erardi, Giovanni Curmi, Mużika, Ċitru and Geronimo Abos streets, Iklin.
Between 8am and 2pm in Għajn Żejtuna Street and Ix-Xatt Ta’ Santa Marija area, Mellieħa.
Between 8am and 2pm in Roger Debattista, Lyceum, Parish Priest Mifsud and Mgr De Piro streets, Ħamrun.
And TOMORROW:
Between 6am and 10am in St Sebastian, St Raphael, St Edward, Żinżel, New, Għaqda Id-Dejqa, Victory and St Bartolomew streets and alleys No. 3, 4 and 5 in Victory and No. 2 in St Raphael streets, Qormi.
Between 8am and 10am in St Pius V Street and The Strand, Sliema.
Between 8am and noon in Wied Ta’ Mazza and Villabate streets, Żabbar.
Between 8am and 3pm in St Paul, Toni Fenech, Għajn Rasul, Il-Veċċa and Patri Ġwann F. Grima streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8.30am and 10am in Il-Ħawt, Ta’ L-Għoqod, Ġwielaq, Ħemel and Tiben streets, Swieqi.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.