BUGEJA. On May 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, THERESA of Balzan, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband France, her children Colin and Rosanne, her brothers and sisters and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian’s, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at St Nicholas Cemetery, Qrendi. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASSAR. On April 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL, widower of Rita, née Pace, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Frances and her husband Denis Camilleri, Josephine and her husband Albert Farrugia, Anna and Mariella, his grandsons Nigel and his wife Debbie, Ian and his wife Anna, David and Adrian, his great-granddaughters Kate, Neena, Sophie, Luisa and Carla, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Rita chapel, Lourdes Lane, Swieqi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations collected during Mass will be donated to the Sisters of Mother Teresa, Cospicua. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.
DEGAETANO. On May 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, DOROTHY, née Cost Chretien, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Marianne and her husband Frederick, Angela and her husband Joseph, Andrew and his wife Josianne, Caroline and her husband Mark, David and his wife Bernadette, and Paul and his wife Josienne, her dearest 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, her sister Miriam Schembri, her brothers Joe and his wife Fay, Henry and his wife Ginnie, and Fred and his wife Marianne, besides many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GANADO. On May 2, at his home, JOE passed away peacefully, aged 90, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Angela, his son Max and his wife Veronica, his daughter Johanna and David Tonna, his grandchildren Elizabeth and her husband Adrian Camilleri, Sarah and her husband Christopher Zammit, Stephanie and her fiancé Nikolai Lubrano, Ann and her husband Reginald Meli Attard and Sandra and Richard Ferro. Also his five great-grandchildren Daniel, Giulia, Ana, Luke and Ben, his sisters Marie-Louise Firman, Yvonne and her husband Loris Bianchi and Grace Grech Orr, his in-laws Ann and Carmel Apap Bologna, Carol Harvey and Nicholas Cassar Torreggiani, his many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends and his carers Marie Borg, Aaron Nuesca and all support nurses. The funeral leaves the chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Lija, on Thursday, May 5 at 8.45am for Lija parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret that they will be unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon him.
GOUDER. On May 3, at St Vincent de Paul residence, DORIS of Birżebbuġa, widow of Carmelo, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Alex Azzopardi, Joe and his wife Miriam, Rose and her husband Joe Vella, Mario and his wife Caroline, Connie and her husband Roger Mangion, and Bronia and her husband Mark Anthony Farrugia, her sister-in-law Carmela, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence on Thursday, May 5 at 2pm for Birżebbuġa parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SERRACINO. Suddenly, on May 2, at his home, ERIC of Santa Luċija and residing at St Paul’s Bay. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Mireille and his dearest son Paul, his parents Charles and Carmen, his brother Karl and his wife Roberta, his parents-in-law Lino and Lydia Vella, his nephews and nieces, other close relatives and friends.
The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.15am for Santa Luċija parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 10am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest
SPITERI. On April 30, JOAN, née Salomone, widow of Brigadier John Spiteri. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Angela and her husband David Marinelli, her son Simon, grandchildren Steven, Helen and Alexandra, her great-grandsons Patrick and Thomas, her sister Barbara Bonavia and her sister-in-law Doris Doublet. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 8.45am at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema. The family would like to thank the staff at St Vincent de Paul JP3 for their care and dedication. May she finally rest in peace and love.
VON BROCKDORFF. On April 30, at his residence, BERNARD, aged 83, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Veronica, his dearest children David, Vanessa and Ralph Asciak, Nicholas and Alina, his precious grandchildren Michael, Sascha and Adam, his brother Albert and his wife Lina, his sister Marguerite Cachia, his brother Robert and his wife Liz, his in-laws Vivianne Cassar Desain, Christine and Lino Delia, Nathalie Saville, Michael Cassar Desain, his ever faithful and loyal Ġuża, Leli and family and Mayra, his dedicated companion and carer, besides many nephews, nieces relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, today at 1.45pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. The family regret that they shall be unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On April 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN, née Chetcuti, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her son Chris and his wife Graziella, her grandson Andrea, her beloved sisters and brothers, her father-in-law John Andrew, her brother-in-law and his wife, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8am for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at San Nikola Cemetery, Qrendi. Donations to the Capuchin Friars Floriana for Kenya will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG – JODY. As time goes by, the thoughts get deeper. In our hearts and mind, we will forever keep you. Mum and Lukan.
BORG-BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of our dearest father JOSEPH who passed away 36 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Christine and Gregory, Mark and Roberta and grandchildren Claude and Diane.
GALEA TESTAFERRATA. In loving memory of ROSE, today the 26th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family. Today’s 6pm Mass at Mdina Cathedral will be offered for the repose of her soul.
PIZZUTO – EMMA. Treasured and loving memories of a much loved mother and grandmother, today being the fourth anniversary of her demise.
Never more than a thought away
Lovingly remembered every day.
Mark and Marika, Marika, Martin, Marcelle, Margot, Greg and Roxanne. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there may be power cuts in, or in parts of, the following areas TOMORROW:
Betweeen 8am and 2pm in Nazju Falzon, Tal-Qroqq and Tower Gate streets and Msida Circus area, Msida.
Between 8am and 2pm in Żabbar Road, in Dun Ġorġ Preca, Pace Grasso, Kent, Mater Boni Consigli, St Thomas and Sponsun streets, Fgura.
Between 8.15am and noon in Siġġiewi Road, in Tal-Għaqba, Hero, Ewġenju Borġ, Wied Qirda, Ġanni Ċilia, Independenceand Ġanni Bonnici streets, Żebbuġ.
Between 8.15am and noon in Tal-Għaqba and Salvu Borg Olivier streets, Siġġiewi.
Between 8.30am and 1pm in Żebbuġ Road, in Farmers and Tal-Milord streets and Alley No. 4 in Farmers Street, Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Dun Ġużepp Galea Rapa Street and 10th December and Our Lady of Loreto squares, Għajnsielem.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in De Chambray Street, Comino.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in St Catherine Street, Rabat.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Matty Grima, John Pace, Xandru, Nelson, Regatta, St Lazarus, 8th December and St Theresa streets, alleys in St Theresa, Immaculate Conception and Nelson, Coscpicua Seafront and Xatt ir-Rizq area and Paolino Vassallo Square, Cospicua.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in St Edward Street, Vittoriosa.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Fuq Għar Ilma, 13th December, Qasam San Ġorġ and Ta’ Berrini streets and Daħla ta’ San Niklaw, WSC Borehole and Madonna tal-Ward areas, Kerċem.
Between 8.30am and 4pm in Church, St George, St Joseph, Spinola, Qaliet, Ross, Paceville and Salvu Privatera streets, St Julian’s.
Between 9am and 2pm in Mosta Road, Lija.