ADEY. On December 18, in Melbourne, Australia, widow of Geoff, EDITH, née Kelly, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Michael and Jenny, Kenneth and Ellen, Jennifer and Brendon, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On December 18, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, TARCISIA, née Aquilina, of Sliema, aged 78, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will always be loved and remembered by her husband Silvio, her daughter Marthese and her husband Emanuel Said, her son Adrian and his wife Grace, her grandchildren Mark, Jeantide, Justin, Luke and Miguel, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow Wednesday, December 21, at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’sCancer Support Group will be greatly appreciated.
DEBONO. On December 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELA k/a CARRIE of Sliema, widow of Victor H., aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Vincent Difesa, Anna and her husband Mario Tabone, Mark and his wife Marica and Joseph and his partner Michelle Borg, her grandchildren Kristen Joy, Adrian Mark and his fiancée Claudia, Daniela Marie and her boyfriend Malcolm, Paula, Nicole and her boyfriend Chris, Andrei and his girlfriend Ariana, and Roberta, her brother-in-law Albert DeBono, her sister-in-law Sour Agnes of the Little Sisters of the Poor, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, December 20 at 1.30pm for Stella Maria 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DECELIS. On December 18, DORIS, widow of Anthony, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Lino, Edward, Rita and Geoffrey, and their spouses, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren, her brother and in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei hospital today, Tuesday December 20 at 1.30pm 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 Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza would be appreciated. Special thanks to Ms Joyce Grima. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GULIA. On December 17, Judge Emeritus OLIVER JOHN GULIA, widower of Joanne Antida, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his deep loss his loving sons Kenneth, Alan, and Gavin and his wife Fleur, his adorable grandchildren Martina and Luigi, his sister-in-law Nancy, widow of Judge Emeritus Professor Wallace Philip Gulia, his nieces and nephew, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Tuesday, December 20, at 2pm for St Philip parish church, Żebbuġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenzaa, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On December 18, at Casa San Paolo, Qawra, JOSEPH, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his two sons Noel and Pierre and his family, his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be said tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 8.30am at Mosta parish church.
VASSALLO. On December 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, NOEL of Birkirkara, aged 64, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Nathalie, his children Justin and his wife Rachel, Janika and her fiancée Savio, his mother Antonia, his sisters Mary and Silvana, his brother Deo and their respective spouses, his in-laws Maria and Mona and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21 at 8am for St Mary’s parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Balzan cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AZZOPARDI – LILLIE. A dear mother lovingly remembered by her daughters Margaret and Marika, son-in-law and grandchildren.
BELLIZZI. In loving memory of our dear aunt MELITA VICTORIA on the anniversary of her death. Cecilia, Myriam, Dora, Tanya and Louis, and their families.
BORG. In loving memory of ALFRED (ex-Tower Store), today the 16th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Melita, his children Theresa, Noel, Andrew and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA – AMY ROSE. In loving memory of a dearest mother, today being the 16th anniversary of her death. A wonderful mother whose loving care, thoughtfulness and captivating smile is embedded in our memories. Anthony and Mary-Anne, Christian and Francesca and Nikki. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA – AMY ROSE. In memory of our dearest nanna who passed away 16 years ago today. Forever in our thoughts Philip, David, Martina, Julian, Matthew, Alexia, Sarah, Allan, Andrea and Alexander.
MESSINA FERRANTE – VINCENZA. In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 16th anniversary of her death. Never forgotten, Josephine, Herbert, Monica and all the family. May she rest in peace.
VASSALLO – JOSEPH. Today 36 years from his sudden departure to eternal life.
We cannot see you
But no matter how many years go by, papa
Your smile
Your laugh
Your kindness
Your gentleness
Are preciously engraved in our hearts.
Your children Lina and Louis, Joe and Dorothy, Nathalie and Anthony, Marthese and Terry, Marianne and John.
VASSALLO – JOSEPH.
Nannu Joe,
We wish that we could see you, nannu,
For just a little while,
We wish that we could hug you and
See your lovely smile,
But wishing gets us nowhere,
And longing is in vain.
So we will hold you in our heart
Until we meet again.
Claire, Joanna, Kevin, Louise, Laura, Jackie, Joseph, Hannah, Tara, Francesca, Ben
ZAMMIT CUTAJAR – VICKY. On the sixth anniversary of her passing to a better life. Greatly missed by Edward and Anna, John and Alaine, Liz, George and Charlotte. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Closed for Christmas holidays. Re-open Monday, January 2, 2017.
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 1am and 5am in Eugenio Borg, St Cajetan, Victory, St Fidiel, Giovanni Barbara, Pawlu Debattista, Dun Frans Camilleri, Drivers, Loġġa, Pawlu Saliba, Birds, Anton Buttigieg, Duke of Edinburgh, St Francis, Melintone Scerri, St Mary, Atocia, Karmnu Abela, Manwel Attard, Wenzinu Mifsud Bonnici, Joseph Abela Scolaro, Ħamrun Victims and 7th June 1991 streets, Ħamrun.
8am and 11.30am in Silla, Siberia and Fishermen streets, Marsascala.
Between 8am and noon in Gilormu Dingli, St Paul and Doni streets, blocks one and four in Għeriexen Street and Wesgħa tal-Muzew Area, Rabat.
Between 8am and 1pm in Luzzu, Frejgatina, Kajjik and Xewkija streets and the Seafront area, Kalkara.
Between 8am and 2pm in Factories, Mulett, Leonard Mahoney and Kolu Vella streets, Alley No. 1 in Church Street and Wesgħet Il-Ħelsien area, Xgħajra.
Between 8am and 2pm in Old Salt Pans and Caves streets, Mellieħa
Between 8.30am and noon in Tal-Franċiż, Keffa and Menville streets, Swieqi.
For more information, phone Enemalta Customer Service on 8007 2224.
Philately Club
The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, today at 6.15pm. All stamp collectors are welcomed.
For more information please call 7931 5509.