DARMANIN. On December 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, NINETTE of Vittoriosa, residing at Marsascala, passed away peacefully at the age of 78, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Miriam and Marie and her husband John Mifsud, her nephew Mark and her niece Vanessa and her husband Stefan Zammit, and their children Andre, Luke and Samuel, all other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, December 31 at 9.15am for St Anne’s parish church, Marsascala, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, Paola, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FELICE. On December 27, SALVU of Birkirkara, aged 80, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Agostina, his children Mario and his wife Chiara, Rita and her husband Joseph Micallef, his grand­children Maris, Jurgen-Joe and Mattia, their relative spouses and fiancée, his great-grandchildren Martina and Giulio, his aunt Rosalie, Ġużi, widower of his sister Madalen, Ġuża, widow of his brother Ġużeppi, cousins, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Francis of Assisi church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MELLOY. On December 26, MARIE ANTOINETTE of D. Cocco Palmieri Street, Nadur, Gozo, passed away peacefully. Dearly loved wife of John, mother of Tony, Neil, David, Paul, Tina and Anne-Marie; mother-in-law of Sharon, Bridget, Ray, Lorraine, Caroline and Alastair; granny Gozo to Alexandria, Sinead, Luke, Abigail, Rebecca, Josh, Tiggy, Jacob, Sam, Megan, Sean, Caitlin, Josef and Erin Rose. Friends and family join us for Requiem Mass at St Peter and Paul’s Basilica, Nadur, on Thursday, December 31 at 3pm. “She cared deeply, gave freely, thought kindly and acted gently.”

SPITERI. On December 26, DANIEL, aged 28, passed away. He is loved and remembered by his mother Marlene and his father Twannie, his beloved siblings Diana, Amanda and John, his grandmother Doris Cassar, other relatives and friends. The funeral (confirmed) leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm, for St Julians parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Angela House would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO. On December 27, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, ANGELA, née Spiteri, of Birkirkara, aged 45, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Sandro, her daughter Michela and her boyfriend Lian and her daughter Enrica, her mother Mary Rose, widow of Henry Spiteri, her brother Sergio and his girlfriend Frida, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, her uncles and aunties, cousins, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Mary’s parish church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by private interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord Jesus, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

DEBONO – VINCENT. Cherished memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 25th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

GONZI – JOSEPH. Cherished memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on his eighth anniversary in eternal life. Fondly remembered with love and affection and sadly missed by his wife Rosemary, his children Michael, Mariella and John, in-laws and grandchildren, relatives and friends.

GRASSO. In ever loving memory of my beloved husband LOUIS ANTHONY, today being the 13th anniversary of his death. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Lovingly remembered, Gladys.

GRECH. Remembering our dear KARIN today and always. Auntie Val and family.

GRIBBON – NIKKI, née D’Ancona. Everlasting memories of my sister and our aunt on the 20th anniversary of her death, Christmas Day 1995. Much loved and much missed. Always in our hearts. Please remember her in your prayers. Dorothy and family.

MAGRI OVEREND – REGINALD. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear father and grand­father on the 39th anniversary of his demise.

Those we love, don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near;
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

Andrew and Caroline, Julian, Jonathan and Ingrid, Nicola and Stephen, and his grandchildren Michael, Amanda, Jamie, Lisa, Adam and Thomas. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

SALNITRO – JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a loving father and grandfather on the 55th anni­versary of his demise.

XUEREB – BICE. Loving and unfading memories of our dearest mother, today the 23rd anniversary of her demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her children.

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 2pm in Farmers, Taż-Żebbuġ and Tal-Milord streets and alley No. 4 in Farmers Street, Mosta.

Between 8am and 2.30pm in St Joseph High Road, Dun Frans Camilleri, Carini, Kukkanja and Well streets, Santa Venera.

Between 8am and 2.30pm in Melħa Street and Għar Żerriegħa area, Rabat.

And TOMORROW:

Between 8am and 2pm in Istrinġell, Windmill, Dawr, Istiratur, Ta’ Vnezja, Ballata, Bdoti and Alofju Wignacourt streets, Mosta.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

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