BAJADA. On August 4, EVANGELISTA, of Munxar, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Toni, her children Manoel and his wife Pauline, Johnny and his wife Mary Louise, Michael and his wife Grace, Mary and her husband Frank, Joey widower of Josette, Eugene and his wife Maria, Mark, Carmen and her husband Jorge, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Mgr Franġisk Debrincat and her sister Lonza Debrincat, the family of her late brother Ġanni Debrincat, her brother-in-law Lonzu and his wife Anġelika and their family, the family of her late sister-in-law Marija Mizzi, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today, Saturday, August 6, at 4pm for the parish church of St Paul Shipwrecked in Munxar where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Margerita Cemetery in Sannat. No flowers by request but donations to the Arka Foundation would be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MUSCAT DRAGO. On August 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, LUCY of Santa Luċija, widow of Joe, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Adrian and his wife Helen, Anna and her husband Joe Micallef, Carol and her husband George Portelli Hale, and John and his wife Suzanne, her precious grandchildren Daniel and his wife Sharleen, Pierre, Shaun, Alberta, Andrew, Matthew and Leanne, other relatives and friends, in particular Anthony and his wife Paulina. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Saturday, August 6 at 7.45am for St Pius X parish church, Santa Luċija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Her greatness lives on forever. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ABELA – PAUL. In loving memory of a dear father on the 12th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his sons Ronald, Edward, John, Herbert, Peter and their respective families.
AGIUS – MAURICE, former UĦM Secretary General. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 11th anniversary of his demise. His wife Maria, his daughters Jacqueline and Sandra, their spouses Luca and Ivan and grandchildren Silvio, Stefano, Andrea and Martina. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BIANCHI. We remember PAUL with so much love, always and especially today on the feast of The Transfiguration and the day, 19 years ago, when he left this life for his eternal home. We remain united in our faith in Jesus Christ. Margaret, Catherine, Alexander, Angela and James and all the family.
GALEA – EMMA. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joseph and Yvonne, Marika and Charles, Cecilia and Brian, Paula and Sandro, and grandchildren.
MICALLEF. In loving memory of a dearest father and grandfather, HENRY, on the seventh anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Maureen, Christine, Mark and Helene, and grandchildren, Jennifer, Ian, Stephanie, JJ and Amy.
MUSCAT – JOSEPH. Today the eighth anniversary of his death. In our thoughts and prayers, now and always, dear brother. Rest in peace. Marlene and Victoria.
MUSCAT – MARY ROSE. In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away nine years ago today. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughters Joanna Wallbank and Christine Muscat and their families.
MUSCAT – MARY ROSE, née Scerri. In loving memory of our sister, today the ninth anniversary of her death. Margaret and John.
SCERRI – NELLIE, née Spiteri Paris. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother, today the 22nd anniversary of her passing away. Michael, Babette and Erica.
Personal
Thanks to St Jude, Our Lady of Graces, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, for favour received through their intercession. J.H.
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:
Between 8am and noon in Valletta Road, and in New, Britannia, Queen and F. Tortell streets, Paola.
Between 8.30am and 1pm in Tal-Ħżejjen Street, St Paul’s Bay.
Remembering Dom Mintoff
The Għaqda Duminku Mintoff is today commemorating former statesman Dom Mintoff on his 100th birth anniversary.
Activities start at 6.30am with a Mass at Mqabba parish church, to be followed by a band march in Vittoriosa that starts at the Freedom Monument at 9.30am. Later on, at 6pm, another Mass will be said at Cospicua parish church.
A typical Maltese evening will then be held from 7pm onwards at Ix-Xgħajra ta’ Misraħ Bormla with the participation of Renato, Dominic Cini, Ina Robinich, Lawrence Gray, Eleanor Cassar and Geordie Debono, among other singers.
Maltese għannejja Fredu Desira l-Indjan, Fredu Abela, Anġlu Theuma Il-Ġina, Martin Tal-Pitrolju and Leli Abela Il-Bambinu will also take part.