ATTARD. On December 14, TESSIE, aged 59, passed away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Albert and her daughter Lorna, her brother John Gatt, her sisters, Eva, wife of Edwin Psaila, Mary Grace, wife of Joe Vella, Marlene, wife of Joe Scicluna, Monica Gatt and Victor Bonnici, Ruth, wife of Hans Klotzek, Maria, widow of her brother Salvu Gatt, Audrey and Anthony, children of her late sister Mary Anne Pulis, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at the Holy Family parish church, Iklin, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
BUGEJA. On December 14, at his residence, ANTHONY, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ginny, his daughter Patricia and her husband Lawrence, his son Joseph and his wife Susan, his daughter Marina and her husband Mario, his daughter Joanna and her fiancé Christopher, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
DAMATO. MARCELLE, aged 85, widow of Dr Francis Damato, died on Sunday, December 4, 2011, in Stockton on Tees, UK. She is mourned by her daughters Isabelle and Josette, their husbands, Mark and Tony, and grandchildren Emily, Nicky, Christine and Tamara. She will be sadly missed. A funeral Mass will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel, followed by burial. Donations to St Vincent de Paul, a charity beloved by Marcelle.
MUSCAT. On December 14, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, ALFRED, widower of Marcelline, ex-customs and ex-Public Lot-to/Maltco official, aged 71, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Marisa, Charmaine and her husband Etienne, and Clare and her partner Dr Chris Cilia, his grandchildren Miguel, Andrea and Beppe, his brother Joe and his wife Josette, his helper Michelle, in-laws, nephews, nieces and his many friends. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St Publius parish church, Floriana, followed by burial in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
WALLBANK. On December 5, BRIAN, aged 57, passed away peacefully in India comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Nadia, née Zammit, his daughter Stephanie and her husband Kasi, and his son Malcolm, his mother Carmelina, his brothers David and Charles and his sister Marion and their spouses, his mother-in-law Mabel, his brothers-in-law Trevor and Clive and their spouses, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, December 17 at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the entire Allampalli family of Kakinada, India for all their help and support throughout these difficult circumstances. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of the soul of WALTER DeBONO is being celebrated by Fr Mahoney at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. Relatives, Legion of Mary members and friends are invited to attend. May he rest in peace.
In Memoriam
ATTARD. In treasured memory of my beloved aunt MARIA, (ex-headteacher) of Balzan, who passed away 46 years ago today. Forever loved. Nancy Coleiro and family.
BONNICI – ANTIDA. Fondly remembered, today the fifth anniversary of her demise, by her husband Anthony and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUGEJA – MARIA DOLORES (Doris). Today the 10th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children, grand-children, relatives, in-laws and friends.
CALIGARI – AGNES, née Mifsud. Cherished and unfading memories of our dearest mother, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Her children Miriam, Dorothy, Charles, Rita, Paul and family.
CAUCHI – RITA is remembered with love on the 28th anniversary of her death, a beloved mother and grandmother. Sadly missed by George, Madeleine, Jason and Marcus Cauchi. Lord, grant her peace.
De MARTINO. In loving memory of Dr JOE De MARTINO, MD, DIH, DMSA, DPH today the 46th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Josephine and his children Kenneth and Sandra.
FLERI SOLER – CHARLES. In loving memory, on the 29th anniversary of his demise. His family.
GRIMA – ALFRED. Today the fifth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and remembered with love. His wife Victoria, his daughter Alessandra, son Angelo and their respective families. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
SAID – MARY and FRANK. In loving memory of our mother and father on the 12th and 40th anniversary of their passing away. Sadly missed, fondly remembered and always in our prayers. Bunty, Simon, Ian and Gillian, their spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
WETZ – ADOLF and INEZ. In loving memory of our dear parents on their 17th and 12th anniversary. Fondly remembered by their children Stephanie, Karin, Anthony and Anna.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Tuesday, December 20, 2011, re-open, Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts today as follows:
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Agatha Barbara, Alessio Erardi, Wiġi Bongailas, Bikri, Kappuċċini, Karmnu, Lembija, Palm, Qalb Imqaddsa, Rihan, Żinġla, Kunvent, Indivja, Lia, Nicholas Cottoner, Patri Matteo Sultana, President tar-Republika, Xgħajra, Skola and Santa Duminka streets, Żabbar.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Bidnija, Saqwi, Għajn Tuffieħa, Ħżejjen, Ras il-Ġebel, Sant’Anna, Sir Temi Zammit, Imqaddes and Skorba streets, Mġarr.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Xatt Street, Għajnsielem.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Ħut, Lampuka, Qawwara, Nadur, Vjola, Sibbien, Silla, Aħmar, Għassies, Imriekeb, Isfar, Patri Wistin Born and Tal-Ħamrija streets, Marsascala.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Efesu, Ġulju, Ħarifa, Ħġejjeġ, Ħatab, Ċensu Tanti, Ramel, Konverżjoni, Alka, Tempesta, Paderborn and Sir Luigi Preziosi streets, St Paul’s Bay.
There will also be power cuts in the following towns tomorrow:
Between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Ċirku tal-Imsida, Punent and Skola streets, Msida.
Between 8.30 a.m. and noon in Anfori Square and Għar ta’ Karolina, Ġostra, Madonna tal-Karmnu, Qroll, Ranċiż, Sajjieda, San Xmun, Sant’Indrija, Sienja, Żirżieb, Xlendi and Rabat streets in Munxar and Xlendi Bay.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Tabib Nikol Żammit, Dun Manwel Zammit, Kirċippu and Manwel Bonnici streets, Siġġiewi.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Albert W. Ketelby, Franġisk Portelli, Arċipriet Ġamri Camilleri, Tumas Cassar and Karmni Grima streets, Għarb.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Salvu Buħaġiar, Friefet, Gross, Ħabberxa and Ħortan streets, Marascala. Between 1 and 3.30 p.m. in Biżantini, Kantra, Kavallieri, Merkurju, Puniċi, Qsajjem, Rumani and Torri streets, Munxar.
Extended hours for postal service
MaltaPost has extended its local delivery service and the opening hours of some of its post offices, including the parcel office in Marsa, until December 23.
Postal services at head office will be available on weekdays and Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., while the parcel office (for the collection of notified non-dutiable parcels, bulky packets and EMS items) is open between Monday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Customs clearance service at the head office is available weekdays from 8 a.m. till 12.45 p.m. and from 1.45 until 7 p.m., while on Saturdays it will be open between 8 a.m. and 12.45 p.m.
MaltaPost may also clear items from Customs on the customer’s behalf at a nominal fee upon receiving authorisation from clients. Post offices in Mosta, Rabat, Birkirkara, Paola and Sliema are open on weekdays from 7.30 a.m. until 12.45 p.m., and from 4 until 7.30 p.m. and on Saturdays between 7.30 a.m. and 12.45 p.m.
MaltaPost’s nationwide delivery service is being extended until9 p.m. seven days a week, until December 23.
A Santa Claus post office has also been set up opposite the Law Courts in Republic Street, Valletta, offering postal services and personalised stamps with Santa Claus between tomorrow and Friday and on December 19 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 4 until 7 p.m.; on December 17, 18, 20, 21, 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on December 24.
A letter box was also installed next to Santa’s Post office for the Christmas period.