BONELLO. On November 29, at Capua Hospital, ANGELE, of Sliema, aged 61, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sons Marcus and his wife Christine, Miguel and his wife Annabelle, her beloved grandchildren Jasmine, Leah, Louis, Emma and Andrew, her longtime friend Victor, her aunts Joan Camilleri, Iris and her husband Eddie Bonnici, her many other relatives and friends including Maryanne Bonello. She will live forever in our hearts. Special thanks to the specialist and medical team and the staff at Capua Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
DEPASQUALE. On November 29, at his residence in Qormi. Mgr ANNETTO DEPASQUALE, Titular Bishop of Aradi and Auxiliary Bishop, went to meet his Lord and Master. He leaves to mourn his great loss his brothers and sisters Paul and Gemma, Maria and her husband Frank Stagno Navarra, Joseph and his wife Nelly, Anton and his wife Carmen, George and his wife Doreen, Giovanni and his wife Doris, and Carmel and his wife Gemma, his nephews and nieces Natalie, Pierre, Ivan, Lennart, Edgar, Isabel, Maria, Karl, Sandra, Herman, Erika, Ruben, Helga, Blanche and Claude and their families, other relatives and friends. He will be lying in state at St George parish church, Qormi, today from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m. A prayer vigil will be held at 6 p.m. The funeral cortege will leave Qormi parish church for St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta, tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. where he will lie in state till1 p.m. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m. followed by private interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
FARRUGIA. On November 29, at Mater Dei Hospital, SAVIOUR of Rabat (ex-Headmaster, Mosta Primary School), at the venerable age of 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons Albert and his wife Jacqueline, Alex and his wife Mary, and Dr Mario and his wife Dr Victoria, his grandchildren Mark and his girlfriend Marylyn, Nigel, Hannah and Erika, his sisters Jane and her husband Charles Galea and Lola, widow of Denis Collingwood, residing in the UK, Margaret, widow of his brother Victor and Elizabeth, widow of his brother Francis, also residing in the UK, in-laws, their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Augustine church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family wish to thank the staff at Villa Messina, Rabat, MITU and M1 Wards, Mater Dei Hospital, for their care and support. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG. Loving memories of ANGELA, so deeply missed. Johanna, Marisa and Louis.
D’AGATA. In cherished memory of my beloved father FRANCIS, the 64th anniversary of his demise. Franco.
DARMANIN. Fondest memories of our dear auntie MARIA, née Ellul Bonici, on the first anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, Marina and Cora. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GASAN – LILIAN, née Mercieca. Today is the 16th anniversary of her passing into eternal life. Fondly remembered with much love and gratitude by her children Paula and her husband Tonio, Sylvia, Joe, Veronica and her husband Michael, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her brothers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. “We know that God, who raised the Lord Jesus to life, will also raise us up with Jesus and take us into His presence”. 2 Corinthians 4v14. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 7 p.m. at the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa. Relatives and friends are welcome.
GERMAN. In ever loving memory of Dr LINO, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, on the sixth anniversary of his passing away to a better life on St Andrew’s feast day. His wife Maureen, daughter Ingrid and family in Australia, son Karl and family in Malta, and daughter Nadya. A prayer is solicited.
GRUPPETTA. In ever loving memory of DOMENIC on the 33rd anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his sons Arthur, Victor and Maurice. A prayer for his repose is appreciated.
LAFERLA – GUIDO. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, November 28 the eighth anniversary of his meeting the Lord. Deeply missed by his wife Mary Rose, his children and their families. A Mass for the repose of his soul is being said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Gregory parish church, Sliema. May he rest in peace.
MAMO – VANNA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 23rd anniversary of her death. Rest in peace. Albert, Helen, Vanessa and Mark.
MEA. In loving memory of a dear father-in-law and grandfather, AURELIO, on the 30th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by Herman German, his granddaughter Arienne E. Sullivan, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.
O’NEILL. Fond and loving memories of our dear RAYMOND, today the 11th anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Never forgotten by his mother Doris, his brothers, sister, their families, relatives and friends. Masses and prayers will be offered for the repose of his soul.
VASSALLO – ROSE. In loving memory of our beloved mother on the 14th anniversary of her death. She was an exemplary mother, loving, generous and kind to everyone. Still so very sadly missed and forever in our hearts and prayers. Her children Stephen, Peter, Joe, Christine, Francis and Elsa, widow of her eldest son Luis, and their families. Kindly remember her in your prayers.
WARRINGTON – MARY. Unfading and treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her passing. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Anne and Victor, Rosalind and Jovin, and her grandchildren.
Prayer meetings
The Secular Fraternity of Charles de Foucauld (Gozo) invites lay Catholics for its monthly prayer meeting on December 10 at the Good Shepherd Pastoral Centre, Taċ-Ċawla, Victoria, starting at 7.15 p.m. For more information contact 2155 3610, 7996 8020; or faf@go.net.mt.
The Moviment Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni will hold a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siġġiewi on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Weekend fair
A Christmas fair will be held at the Msida Bastion Historic Garden on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family event is being held to raise funds for the maintenance of this garden that overlooks Marsamxetto Creek. It is best reached by taking the first turning left on Great Siege Road and then the first fork left again after the Excelsior Hotel.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. in St Paul, St Joseph and Doni l-Qadima streets, Rabat.
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Ġlormu Cassar and Ħarifa streets, Mosta.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Dejr Entrance and Tabija, Għajn Kajjet, Edward J. Nicolas, Patri G. A. Bonelli, Fejgel, Ħobbejża, Nigret, Gargir, Toni Farrugia, Ħaddiem and Bir ir-Riebu streets and Mogħdija tal-Faqqiegh and Għajn Kajjet blocks, Rabat.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in A. De Contreras, E. Bradford, Sir H. Luke, Bachillier, Kappella ta’ Xagħra, Torri Gauci, J.H. Newman and St Timothy streets, Naxxar.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Għar il-Lembi, Main, Main and St Paul streets, Sliema.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Karmnu, Librerija, Providenza, Sir Arturo Mercieca, St George, St John, Santa Marija and Vajringa streets and St Augustine and Fuq it-Tomba squares, Victoria.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Ta’ Santa Ċilja, Imrejżbiet, Mġarr, Qigħan and Merkanti streets in Għajnsielem.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Alessandro VII, Baħrija, Berebis, Dliela, Dun Salv Sciberras, Madaffa and Żabrella streets, Żabbar.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Fugass, Melħ, Ta’ Nawċiera, Qala, Porzjunkula, Frejgatina, Xtut, Qawra, Tamar, Skuna and St Maximilian Kolbe streets, St Paul’s Bay.