AZZOPARDI. On March 5, JOHN BAPTIST of Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, ex-Senior Customs Inspector, aged 62, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by his wife Josephine, née Gilson, his daughter Sonia and her husband Christian Axiak, his son Neville and his wife Charlene, née Zammit Moore, his grandchildren Nathan, Lauren and Christine, in-laws, his father and mother-in-law, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1 p.m. for Santa Marija tal-Anġli church, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, instead of flowers, will be much appreciated. Special thanks to all staff at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital (Palliative Care Unit), for their loving care and attention.
CUSCHIERI. On March 5, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, CHARLES of Ħamrun, aged 59, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his daughter Therese and her fiancé Mario Farrugia, his brothers Gaetano and Alfred and his wife Carmen, his sisters Annie and her husband George Seguna, Pauline and her husband John Young, Antoinette and her husband Jerome Mintoff, his mother-in-law Josephine, his sister-in-law Mary and her husband Carmelo Rapinett, residing in Australia, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the St Joseph Band Club, Ħamrun, grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEPASQUALE. On March 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, Dr VINCENZO AGOSTINO, aged 91, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Laura, his beloved children Cecilia, Theresa and her husband Giovanni Rizza, James, his grandchildren Francesco, Maria Laura and Louisa, his sister-in-law Mafine, widow of Leslie Grech, nephews, nieces, relatives and his many friends, among whom Charles Farrugia. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Paul Shipwrecked parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
LA FERLA. On March 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, STEPHEN (Effie), aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his sons Anthony and his wife Moira, Roger and his wife Corinne, his grandchildren Karl, Giselle, June, Mylene and Karine, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance through back gate). The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MALLIA. On March 5, at St Vincent de Paul Hospital, CARMEL (Charlie, ex-nurse Mt Carmel Hospital) from Birkirkara, residing at Siġġiewi, aged 66, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Lourdes, his children Peter and his wife Doris, Antoine and his wife Josephine, Dorianne and her husband Bernard, his grandchildren Samuel, Aaron, Aimee, Aiden, Gareth and Liam, his sisters Helen, widow of Eddie Borg, Mary and her husband Vince, Jessie, Annie and her husband Tony, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for Siġġiewi parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MERCIECA. On March 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY of Ħamrun, residing in Sliema, ex-Permanent Secretary, GRTU, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, née Bezzina, his son Tony and his wife Dorothy Tabone, living in the USA, his son Martin and his wife Anna Zammit Endrich, his daughter Anna, wife of David Abela, his grandchildren Alan, Nadia, Robert, Steven, Giulia and Luke, his sisters-in-law Josephine Depares and Carmen Bezzina, numerous nephews and nieces. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory 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 the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at Casa Leone, St Julians, for their care and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TABONE. On March 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, SAVIOUR of Tarxien, aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gina, his children Anton and his wife Carmen and Marthese and her partner Konrad, his grandsons Matthew and Ludwig, his sister Lina and her family, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.15 p.m. for Tarxien parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Tarxien cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hos-pice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
von BROCKDORFF. On March 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, GLADYS, née Critien, passed away peacefully, aged 83, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Edward and his wife Maria, her daughter Mandy and her husband Philip Darmanin, her granddaughters Luisa and her husband George Farrugia and Nicola and her fiancé Mark Buttigieg, her brothers Joe, Eddie, Albert and Tony and their families, her niece Sandra, daughter of her late sister Lilian, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Charella Home, Sliema. Special thanks to the doctor and his team and the staff at the Day Care Unit, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG – FRANK. In ever loving memory of our dear father, today, the 38th anniversary of his passing away. A prayer is kindly solicited. His sons Martin and Alex.
CARUANA – EVELYN. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother, today, the seventh anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosella, Inez, Donald, Gabriella and Sarah.
GALEA CURMI – PAUL. Fond and grateful memories of a loving father, tomorrow the fifth anniversary of his passing away to a better life, joining our mother Josette forever. We miss you both greatly, but the love and faith you shared live on in the hearts of all whom you touched by your life. Their children and families. A Mass celebrating their life will be said today at 7.30 p.m. at the old church of the Annunciation, Balzan.
ZAMMIT. Remembering our dear uncle FRANZ on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Tony and Nadya, Eddie and Marielou, Mimi and Arthur, Sarah, Alexia, Lisa and Edward. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Sliema bazaar
A bazaar is being held at 49, Cathedral Street, next door to Stella Maris parish centre, Sliema, from tomorrow to Saturday. Open all day from 9.30 a.m.
TV marathon prizes
The organisers of the television marathon Agħti Sehmek are advising that prizes won during this marathon are to be collected by Monday from Hospice Malta, 39, Good Shepherd Avenue, Balzan, which will be open between Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local Council meeting
Today
Marsascala at 6 p.m.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Black Sea, Ta’ Marmora, Baltic and Adriatqic streets in Balzan.
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Bies, Bosfru, Sirti, Sanctuary, Ortolan, Jonju and Arznu in San Ġwann.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in San Anard Street in Żabbar.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Ta’ Dungur Alley and Dwardu Ellul Street in Xgħajra.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Independence Avenue and Tower, St Sylvester and S Fiteni streets in Mosta.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Main, Ta’ Mellu, Tumas Dingli, Rifuġjati tal-Gwerra, Gio Maria Camilleri, Cyclists, Tal-Blata l-Għolja, Poet, Għonnella, Dun Karm Sciberras, Ħbit bl-Ajru and Antonio Miruzzi streets in Mosta.
Between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Dawr, Gżari, Nasba, Istiratur, Planeċ, Bdoti, Ballata, Alofju Wignacourt, Trinċetta, Mitħna, Durumblat, Kultellazz, Alwetta, Bufula Ħamra, Rużinjol and Zakak streets and Independence Avenue in Mosta.
Sale of antiques
A sale of antique and old furniture will be held at St Helen parish centre, Birkirkara, this week, from 5 to 8 p.m. between Thursday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon, between 4.30 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday.