BALANI. On January 11, MOHINI, aged 84, widow of Ramchand Balani, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her children John and Sapna, Robert and Jane, Susan and her husband Mohan Mirpuri, her much loved grandchildren Vishal and Jeanine, Sunaina and Malcolm Attard, Nicolette and Karl Depasquale, Justine, Gillian, Rohan, Pooja and Nikki Nainani and her great grandchildren Julian, Sam, Lisa, Charlie, Izzie, Beppe and Aarav. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 2.30pm at St Publius parish church, Floriana, followed by interment at Ta’ Braxia Cemetery in Pietà.
BONELLO. On January 9 at St Vincent de Paul Residence, MARY, widow of Victor passed away peacefully, aged 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is mourned by Monika and John, Bernadette and Tom, Joséf, Theresa, her grandchildren Winston, Ruth and Colin, Ryan, Julian and Jeremy, and her great grandchildren Zack, Jake and Krysta, her sister Nelly and her brother Alfred, her loving nieces and nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends who had come to love her along the route of her life. The funeral cortege will leave St Vincent de Paul Residence today at 8.45am towards Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUHAGIAR. On January 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Attard, residing at Dingli, former TV technician, aged 69, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his sisters and brother, Anna and her husband Nello, Rose, Maria and her husband Joe, Martin and his wife Frida, Rita and her husband Joe, and Josephine, widow of Joe, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30pm for Dingli parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Dingli cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Renal Unit, Mater Dei Hospital, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
D’AGATA – MARIE, née Ellul, passed away peacefully to be reunited with her beloved sons Tonio and Marco. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her daughters Ria and her husband Frank Gollcher and Didi Busietta, her grandchildren Alex, Rebekah, Nicholas and Martina and also her devoted carer Marthese. The funeral cortège leaves Zammit Clapp Residence today at 2.15pm for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the management, carers and staff at Zammit Clapp Home, Gżira, for their consistent care, dedication and love shown throughout the years. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCICLUNA-TAYLOR. On January 8, at St Dorothy’s convent, London, Sister PAULINE, went to meet the Risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her loss the congregation of the Sisters of St Dorothy, her sister Gladys and her husband John Thompson, her brother Godwin and his wife Edwidge, her sister Marthese and her husband Arthur Calleja, her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CARUANA – MARY, née Borda, died on January 12, 1968. Always remembered in our prayers. Her children Lillian and Rosemarie Sansone and grandchildren Bernadette Angeli, Therese Zammit and Marie Tabone.
CHETCUTI. In loving memory of PAUL, today the 28th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons Hector, Oliver and Paul, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, together with their spouses and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DELICATA – DORIS. Cherished memories of a beloved mother on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, their respective husbands and wives, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEPARES. In loving memory of CHARLES, husband of the late Josephine, who passed away on January 13, 2003. Never forgotten, and always in our hearts and our prayers. John, Elizabeth, David, Jacqueline, Will and Emilia. Masses will be celebrated for his intentions tomorrow at St Patrick’s church, Sliema.
IZZO – LILY. In everlasting memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 19th anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Fondly remembered by Dorothy and family.
MICALLEF GRIMAUD – GLADYS. Gone from our life 22 years ago, but never from our hearts. With deepest love Marie-Anne, Etienne and families.
REFALO – LAURA. Treasured memories of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 17th anniversary of her passing on to meet her creator. Sadly missed by her family and always in our thoughts and prayers. Masses said today at 7.30 and 9am at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, are for the repose of her soul. A prayer is solicited.
SCHEMBRI WISMAYER. In loving memory of our dear parents CETTINA and JOHN. A prayer is kindly solicited. Their children, in-laws and grandchildren.
SERGE – VIOLET. In ever loving memory of a beloved grandmother on the 38th anniversary of her death. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
STAFRACE – VICTOR. Unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 17th anniversary of his passing away. Josie and Suzanne, Odette and Patrick and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VASSALLO-GRANT – MADELEINE, 6.1.’65 and TONY, 12.1.’96. Eternally together. Lovingly cherished by Jeanne, Simon and family.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts today as follows.
Between 8am and 1pm in Ġostra, Ġużè Ellul Mercer and Indri Grima streets, Msida.
Between 8am and noon in Birkirkara Road, St Paul, Gallina and Rundun streets and It-Telgħa ta’ San Pietru area, San Ġwann.
Between 8am and 2pm in Quarries, Sant’Anton Abbati, Main, St Ann and Stivala streets and alleys No. 1, 2 and 4 in Sant’Anton Abbati Street, Mosta.
Between 8.15am and 11am in G. B. Debono, Philip Gatt and 12th May streets, Żebbuġ.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Karolina Cauchi, 8th December, Enrico Mizzi, Pompei, St Dominic and Dr Anton Tabone streets and Wesgħa Vincenzo Labini area, Victoria.
Between 9am and 2.30pm in Marsascala and Xgħajra roads, Qaqoċċ, Faqqus, Fiġel, Sacred Heart, Carmel, St Lawrence, Ħawt, Sanctuary, Felice, Strickland, Krexxuni, Cemetery, Misqa, Qoton, Fustan, A. Caligari, Kaħwiela, Ħas-Sajjied, Żabra, St Anard, Capers, New, Inħasa and Mehrież streets and alleys in Bursett and Fwieni streets and St Nicholas Square, Żabbar.
Between 9am and 3pm in Islands Promenade area, St Paul’s Bay.
Philately Club
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting atthe Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, today at 6.15pm. All stamp collectors are welcomed.
For more information please call 7931 5509.