MAGRI. On March 12, JOHN, ex-Senior Nursing Officer, St Luke’s Hospital, of Ħamrun, residing at Fgura, aged 81, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul Residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Rose, née Bundy, his daughter Irene and her husband Brian Brincat, his son David and his wife Rita, his grandchildren Joseph and his wife Maria, Amanda, Kristina and Matthew and their fiancés, Martina, his sister Josephine Blackman, brother and sisters-in-law and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Resurrection Cemetery, Qormi. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MALLIA. On March12, ĠUŻA, widow of Ġużi, of Ħamrun, residing at St Venera, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Terry, wife of Joseph Kenely, and Marianne, wife of Maurice Zammit, her six grandchildren, Godfrey, Celine, Maria, David, Noel and Malcolm, her great-grandchildren, her brother Gaetano, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sta Venera 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 the Good Shepherd Sisters, Dar Merħba Bik, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PACE. On March 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, TESSIE, née Maggi, aged 87, passed away peacefullcomForted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Tony and his wife Laura, Josephine and her husband Alfred Bonello, Marthese and her husband Peter Mamo, Patricia, widow of Charles Grech of Australia, Saviour, and Simone, her grandchildren Ramon, Elaine, Piera and their respective spouses, Steve, Erica, Mark and Claude and her great-grandchildren, besides other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family wish to thank the medical and nursing staff at Mater Dei Hospital for the care and attention given to her. May the Lord grant her eter-nal rest.
SALIBA. On March 11, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, WENZINA, née Saliba, of Qormi, widow of Nazzareno, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Maryanne, Maria Assunta, Catherine, widow of her son Ġorġ, Irene, Emma, Looky and her husband John, Bastjan and his wife Maria, Joe and his wife Salvina and Raymond, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by inter-ment 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.
Requiem Mass
Today being the trigesima die of MARGARET TABONE, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at the chapel of the University, Tal-Qroqq. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.
In Memoriam
BARBARA. Much cherished and unfading memory of a dearest and loving wife, mother and grandmother, LAURA, on the 19th anniversary of her sudden death. Deeply loved and so sadly missed by her husband Sydney, her daughters Marthese and her husband Victor Cauchi, Elizabeth Anne and her husband John Pullicino, Angele and her husband Mark Scicluna, her grandchildren, relatives and friends. 19 years ago we had to part yet you still live forever in our hearts and thoughts. A prayer is solicited. Grant her, Lord, eternal rest.
BONNICI – PAUL. In loving memory of my beloved father on the 23rd anniversary of his death.
Time may hide the sadness
Like a smile may hide the tears,
But memories hold you dear
Despite the passing years.
Deeply missed and remembered with love, your daughter Simone. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balzan parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.
BONNICI – PAUL. In loving memory of our dear father on the 23rd anniversary of his death.
In meadows of green grass
He lets me lie
To the waters of repose
He leads me;
There he revives my soul.
We miss you so much. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, your daughter Katherine, husband Pierre, grandchildren Roberta and Keith and great-grand-daughter Ella.
BONNICI – PAUL. Treasured memories of a most beloved father and grandfather, today the 23rd anniversary of his death.
For all the times you stood by us
For all the joy
You brought to our lives
For every dream
You made come true
For all the love we found in you
We will be forever thankful.
Remembered with much love, Ray, Carmen, Vanessa and Raymond Jr.
BONNICI – PAUL. Remembering our beloved director on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your staff.
BORG COSTANZI – MARIA STELLA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother. Her family.
BUGEJA VIANI – LILIANINA. On the 12th anniversary of her passing away. Always remembered, loved and missed. John, Philip, Julian and Mary Ann. Lord, grant her eternal peace.
CAMILLERI – EDWARD. A beloved father and grandfather and husband to the late Josephine, today the 15th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children, Fr David, Barbara and Charles, Godwin and Pauline, his beloved grandchildren, Roberta Laura, Luca and Erica.
CASSAR PULLICINO. In loving memory of ĠUŻÈ on the seventh anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers by his wife Celine, his children Victor, Rachel, Louis and their families.
FLERI – WINNIE. In loving memory, on the 16th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughter Angela and her husband Stephen.
GRIMA. Treasured and unfading memories of ALFRED, a dear father, on the 40th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. His daughters Carmen and Monica.
HILI – BELLA, BA, LP, LLM (IMLI). Everlasting, treasured and unfading memories, today being the second anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. With our love, her brother Paul and family.
HILI – BELLA, 13.3.2010. Sweet memories of a very dear friend whose course in life, though short, was always chartered with high ideals and kindness. Antoinette.
SMITH. In loving memory of our dearest CYRIL J., today the 16th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His wife Sarah, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TONNA – EMMANUEL (Lolly). Treasured memories of our dear uncle on the 20th anniversary of his death. Mae, Tony and Frank. A prayer is kindly solicited.
URRY – KEVIN. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on his fourth anniversary. So sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Carol and children Francesca and Michela.
URRY – KEVIN. Cherished memories. Joseph, Marie, in-laws, nephew, nieces and auntie Eileen.
URRY – KEVIN Treasured memories of a dear son-in-law, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. AnneMarie and Joe Darmanin.
URRY. Fond memories of a dear brother-in-law, KEVIN, on the fourth anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Much loved and never forgotten by Edward and Elizabeth, Philippa and John.
VELLA BARDON – LINA. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Mark, Klaus, Frank and their families.
Humanitarian aid
The General Workers’ Union is collecting medicine, water and food for the besieged Syrian people.
Items collected on Saturday, together with the help of the Civil Protection Department, are being packed and will soon be sent to Jordan to be taken to Syria.
Clothes and shoes are not being accepted anymore.
Public lecture
The third annual public lecture in memory of Nadia Farrugia will be held at the Aula Magna, University of Malta, Valletta campus, on Friday at 6.30 p.m.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Birguma, S. Taylor Coleridge and Ph. Skippon streets, Naxxar.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Republic Avenue and Vendome, Fra Duminku Mifsud, Stiefnu Zerafa, Main and Naxxar streets, Għargħur.
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Tal-Ħaddedin area, Mġarr.
Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Ħabel Żwejra Alley and Ta’ Mejjieli, Għallis, Budaq and Qasam ta’ San Ġorġ areas, Naxxar.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Għajn Tuta, Petri and Ta’ Pejpu streets, Kerċem.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Millbrae Avenue, Beżbiżija area and Beżbiżija, Bistra, Sir Temi Żammit, Sir Luigi Preziosi, Mgr Edgar Salomone, Camillo Sceberras, Patri Ġużè Delia, Rużar Briffa, Mgr. Alan Fenech, Beata Adeodata Pisani, Għerien, Biedja, Katakombi tal-Bistra, Ġorġ Mitrovich, Maltese Missionaries, Ta’ l-Isperanza Chapel, Ta’ Żejfa, Francesco Napuljun Taglia-ferro, Tal-Ġiża and Garden streets, Mosta.
Between noon and 4 p.m. in Independence Avenue and Dawr, Gżari, Nasba, Istiratur, Planeċ, Bdoti, Ballata, Alofju Wignacourt, Trinċetta, Mitħna, Durumblat, Kultellazz, Alwetta, Bufula Ħamra, Rużinjol and Zakak streets, Mosta.
LGBT seminar
The Millennium chapel, in collaboration with the Drachma Parents’ Group, will be holding an educational seminar for parents of LGBTs at the Millennium chapel, St Julians, on Friday at 6.30 p.m. For more information dial 7944 2317.