AXIAQ. On March 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELA, widow of Publius, aged 80, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Doreen and her husband Charles, Anna and her husband Charles, Pat and her husband Eric, Odette and her husband Charles, Mario and his wife Connie, Joseph and David, her brothers Fr Edmond Caruana, O.Carm., Paul and his wife Monica, Emanuel and his wife Helen and her sister Alfreda, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Sta Venera parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
AZZOPARDI. On March 6, JOSEPH (Is-Sur Joe), ex-Manager at Marsovin, of Sliema, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Margaret (Maggie), née Cassar, his children Josie and Elizabeth, Mary Lou and Ernst Pienaar, Anton and Louise, John and Isabelle, Bridget and Andre Tabone, his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sisters Agnes and Carmelina and his in-laws, their respective spouses and families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or Inspire, Żejtun, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to all doctors and staff of Medical Ward 1, Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital for their professional caring and support. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
D’AMATO. On March 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, HELEN (Lily) of Birżebbuġa, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mary and her husband Alfred Farrugia, Tony and his wife Catherine, Joan and her husband Frans Cini, residing in Canada, Doris and her husband Manuel Seguna, Josephine, widow of Joseph, Connie and her husband Stanley Spiteri, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Antonia, and Żarena, widow of her brother Frans, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for Birżebbuġa parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEBATTISTA. On March 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, TONI of Ħamrun, (ex-Serviceman, RAF and an active member of St Cajetan Band Club and GWU Pension Association), aged 91, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Mario, Rose and Rita, 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 at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On March 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMILIA, widow of Victor, née Bonnici, from Sliema and residing at Mtarfa Home, at the venerable age of 90, went to meet the Risen Lord, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved daughters Monica and her husband Guido Bonello Ghio, Marcelline and her fiancé Paul Vella, her grandchildren Alberto, Luke, Davina, Emil and Lorraine, Letizia and James, Fabio, Sean and Abigail, her great-grandchildren Nicky, Michela, Sara, Dino and Benjamin, her sisters Delina Darmanin and Doris Gauci Bonnici and her brother Peter Bonnici and his wife Mona, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. for Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance from the upper gate). No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family thanks all the staff and nurses at Mtarfa Home who looked after her with great care and dedication and doctors and nurses at the Cardiac Medical Ward at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
RUTTER. On March 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, EDMOND (Dondu), aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his nephew Brian Hladnik, and his wife Madeleine, his sister-in-law Shirley Rutter in the UK, other nephews and nieces, grand nephews and nieces, cousins and many friends in Malta, the UK and the USA. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA – JOHN, Major. Remembering our dear John. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 40th anniversary of his passing away. Mona, Bob, Audrey and grandchildren.
CREMONA. In loving memory of our dear father OSCAR on the 54th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His daughters Monica and Maria.
FARRUGIA – SUNNY. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, remembered with love on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his wife Marlene, his six daughters and their families, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. In ever loving memory of SUNNY on the anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered, so sadly missed. His in-laws Angèle, Ray, Louis and Michael, their spouses, nephews and nieces. A prayer is solicited. May God grant him eternal rest.
FILLETTI. Loving and unfading memories of our beloved mother JANE on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her family and friends.
GALEA – Chev. JOSEPH (artist). In loving memory of our beloved father on the 27th anniversary of his demise. His sons Edwin and Charles, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
RANDON – VINCENT. Fondly remembered, today the third year of his meeting with the Lord, by his brothers and sisters Tony, Eileen, Mae and Alex and their families. May he rest in peace.
VELLA. In loving memory of our dear father ISAAC, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Edith and Louis, Cecilia and Vincent and grandchildren.
Definitive set
Maltapost will today issue a philatelic set of two stamps which adds to the definitive set originally issued on December 29, 2009.
The set depicts a gold coin (Byzantine period) and the George Cross Medal (British period). As well as having different background colours, the two stamps bear additional values to reflect the increased postage tariff introduced on July 29, 2011.
Orders may be placed online at www.maltaphilately.com or by mail from the Philatelic Bureau, Maltapost, 305, Qormi Road, Marsa, MTP 1001. Call 2596 1740 or e-mail info@maltaphilately.com.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Barjol, Kultellazz, Waqqafa and Antinni streets in Mosta.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Bistra, Civil Defence, Maltese Missionaries, Tal-Qares and Constitution streets in Mosta .
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Brazil, Windmill, Cili’, Spain, Għakkies, Gibraltar and Tuffieħ streets in Naxxar.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Linja Street in Balzan.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in A. Caruana Gatto, Ant. Schembri, Bacchus, Inbid, Għenba, Linja, Passulina, A. Durer, Pawlu Borg, Ferrovija, Għenieqed and Mario Cortis streets and Mosta Road in Attard.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Tower Street and Qui-Si-Sana in Sliema.
Between 11.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. in August 15, Salvu Barbara, Ta’ Kaspru Palace, Dun Wistin Azzopardi, Tal-Wej, Dun Anġ Dingli, Mons Mikiel Azzopardi, Anton Schembri Adami, Madre Tereza, Dun Karm Schembri, Ta’ l-Awrora, Bajtar, Carmelo Schembri, Main, Santa Margerita and Karlu Darmanin streets in Mosta.
Lenten talks
Lenten talks in Maltese organised by The Friendship Group will be held at Sarria church, Floriana, between March 20 and 22. Mass at 7 p.m. will be followed by a talk by Fr William Bartolo.
Prayer meeting
A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and for priestly and religious vocations will be held on Saturday at 9 p.m. at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta’ Xbiex. It will be followed with Mass and adoration.