BARTOLO. On January 13, TWANNIE (n-Nizzu) from Mellieħa passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, at the age of 62, surrounded by his loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife May, his children Nerida and her husband David, Nathan and his fiancée Jessica, his mother Maria, his grandchildren Kyle and Sean, his brothers and sisters Mary and her husband Fabio, Marthese and her partner Noel, Joe and his wife Anna, Evelyn widow of his brother Sammy, in-laws and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Marija Bambina parish church, Mellieħa where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Queen of Victories Cemetery, Mellieħa. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all staff at surgical ward 2 at Mater Dei Hospital for all kindness their shown. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BOWMAN. On January 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, ADRIAN of Vittoriosa, aged 63, ex-Customs Senior Inspector, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, following an accident at his residence. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Pauline, his son Frederick Lawrence and his wife Charmaine, his daughters Joanna and her husband Derek Saliba, Elizabeth and her husband Edward Tagliaferro, his grandchildren Michael Lawrence, David, Laura Marie and Luisa, his brother Joseph and his wife Anna of Australia, his brother David and his wife Anna of Australia, his sisters Mary Anne of Australia, Bernardette and her husband Frederick Formosa of Australia, his in-laws Lawrence Ciantar and his wife Ivy, Joseph Ciantar and his wife Maria Concetta, Sr Sophia of the Franciscan Order of the Sacred Heart, Anthony Ciantar and his wife Lillian, Jane and her husband Joseph Tabone of Australia, his nephews and nieces, all his relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Lawrence parish church Vittoriosa where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at St Lawrence Cemetery, Vittoriosa. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza Siġġiewi in lieu of flowers by request will be greatly appreciated.

CAMILLERI. On January 12, CONCETTA, aged 79, of Mosta, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Spiridione, to whom she had been married for 60 years, her children Rose and her husband Roger Agius, Joe and his fiancée Doris Ciangura, Ray and his wife Marvic, Mariella and her husband Hector Camilleri, Simon and his wife Roberta, her grandchildren, Denise and Claudia, Sarah and Karl, Matthew and Genevieve, and Emma, her great-grandchildren, Luke and Kurt, as well as other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Mosta parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30 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 greatly appreciated. At this time the family respectfully wish not to receive any visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. On January 13, EDGAR, aged 90, of Mosta, residing in Balzan, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ena, his children Nadya, Joseph and his wife Josette, Ray and his wife Stephanie, his grandchildren, his sister Winnie, his brother Joe, cousins, nephews and nieces as well as other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday at 2 p.m. for Maria Annunzjata parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said 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 greatly appreciated.

CASSAR. On January 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, JANE CASSAR, LRSM, of Sliema, aged 92, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Lina Micallef, her sister-in-law May wife of Benny, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for St Gregory the Great Parish Church, Sliema where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Ursuline Creche, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GRECH. On January 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMANUEL of Paceville, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Joseph and wife Elizabeth Grech Sollars, his daughter Joan and husband Vincent Harmsworth, his grandchildren Christopher and wife Marlene, Bernard, Alexia and husband Jean-Carle Pirotta, Matthew, three great-grand­children, his brothers and sisters, his in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass praesente cadavere will be said on Monday at 8.30 a.m. at Mater Boni Consigli church, Paceville, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On January 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, MANUEL, (owner of J and M Butcher Gżira), aged 50, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jacqueline, his son Christopher, his father Ġulinu, his mother Catherine, his brothers and sisters Joe and his wife Lina, Tania and her husband Ivan, his mother-in-law Mabel, his in-laws Monica and her husband Carm, Raymond and his wife Doris, Roma and her husband Gaetano, nephews and nieces other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Mount Carmel parish church Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Inspire will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

Today being the 14th anniversary of the death of LILY PACE, Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AGIUS – EVELYN. Remembering my dear mother on her 51st anniversary. Always in my thoughts and prayers – Moira.

AGIUS – EVELYN. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Brigida.

BELLIZZI. Treasured memories of our loving mother ROSE on the anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Cecilia, Myriam, Dora, Tanya, Louis and their families.

CINI – GIOVANNA. Treasured and loving memories of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DARMANIN. In ever loving memory of NICKY on the 31st anniversary of his death. Deeply missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

GRECH – EDWARD L. In loving memory of my dear father, on the 63rd anniversary of his death. Always in my prayers. Lillian.

MULA – ANDREW. Cherished memories of a dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Tessie, son Ivan and grandchildren Alex and Yasmine. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ORR. In loving memory of our dear parents DOUGLAS and MELINA. May they rest in peace forever. Dorren Delicata and Anna Sillato.

VALENZIA. In ever loving memory of ARTURO and VIOLET, beloved parents and grand­parents, fondly remembered on the anniversary of their death. Sr Marie Claire, Brian, Geoffrey, Madeleine and their families.

ZARB. In loving memory of GEORGE on the 10th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his son Anthony Zarb Dimech, his wife Petronela, and daughter Alexia-Sara, and by his nephews John and Dr Francis Zammit Dimech. A prayer is solicited.

Personal

Anthony Ventura and Angelica Galea together with their families would like to thank the clergy and all those who attended Mass celebrated on the demise of their sister JOSEPHINE VENTURA who went to meet the risen Lord on December 24, 2011. They would also like to thank all whose who conveyed their condolences. Special thanks to all who assisted her during her illness. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Blood donation

The mobile blood donation unit will be available for blood donation in front of the Domus in St Gregory Street, Żejtun, tomorrow, from 8.30 a.m. till 1 p.m.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts as follows tomorrow:

Between 8.30 and 11.30 a.m. in Għajnsielem and Mġarr roads, and Baħħara, Gleneagles and Magħdija streets, Għajnsielem.

Between 2.30 and 5 p.m. in Ta’ Ċenċ, Ta’ Dun Luqa, Kalati, Palazz Palina and Ta’ Skerla streets, Sannat.

There will be power cuts on Monday as follows:

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Ġużeppi Calì, Ħotba, Tarxien and San Anard streets, Tarxien.

Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in V Boron, F. W. Ryan, Santa Marija and Sant’Anton Abbati streets, Naxxar.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in 31st March, 1979, 8th December, Għajn Qatet, Wistin Camilleri, Manwel Dimech, Tabib Anton Tabone and Ġużè Micallef streets, Victoria.

US Embassy

The US Embassy will be closed on Monday as the US commemorates Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. The embassy will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

Funds for charity

The Richmond Foundation and the Hospice Movement will be holding a two-day fundraising marathon in aid of cancer patients. Members of Our Lady of Lilies musical society of Mqabba will be taking phone calls for donations on January 28 between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and on January 29 between 11 a.m. and noon.

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Mass for newly-weds

Archbishop Paul Cremona will celebrate Mass at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta, today at 6.30 p.m. for couples who tied the knot last year.

Mass will be celebrated on February 12 at St John’s Co-Cathedral at 6 p.m. for those who plan to marry this year.