BORG. On April 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY PAUL, aged 65, passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Antoinette, née Xerri, his children Geraldine, Joanna and her fiancé John-Paul Tabone, and David, his brother Joseph and his wife Agnes, Marguerite, widow of his brother Victor, and his sisters Lina and her husband Aldo Portelli, Licia, widow of Paul (Lino) Vella, Doris, Jane and her husband William Shaw, his nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Poor Clares, St Julians, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GALEA. On April 9, ROMEO, aged 94, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Ronald, Yvonne and her husband Anthony Mamo, Robert and his wife Elizabeth, Margaret, his sister Juliet, his niece Claire, his nephew Patrick, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at St Vincent de Paul residence, St Joseph Ward 4. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GAUCI. On April 8, at Villa M. SSma Annunziata, Balzan, Sr M. CELINA GAUCI (Giuseppina) of the Sisters of Charity, aged 97, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the congregation of the Sisters of Charity, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 9 a.m. at the chapel of the convent of the Sisters of Charity, 55, Birbal Street, Balzan, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MUSCAT. On April 8, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, MARIO of Balzan, residing at Birkirkara, aged 73, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Sorely missed by his children Brian and his wife Sharon, Maria and her partner Gordian and Lara, his grandchildren Neil, Aaliyan and Alicia, his brother Freddie, widower of Rożina, and his sisters Ġiorġina and Lucy and her husband Joe Scannura, Bice, widow of Nenu Nappa, and Rose, widow of John Azzopardi, their respective families, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Balzan cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Thanking the Lord for His presence in our lives, may He grant him joy in His presence.
SCHEMBRI. On April 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSETTE, of St Julians and residing in Siġġiewi, aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Emanuel, her children Emmanuel and his wife Donatella, Maria Pia and her husband Alex, her grandchild Mikael, her mother Violet Agius, her mother in-law Maria Schembri, in-laws, cousins, nephews and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA BONNICI. On April 7, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, CARMELINA, née Bonnici, widow of George, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Therese, Gaetano, Joseph, Dorothy, Kathryn and their respective spouses, her grandchildren, her sister Evelyn, her brother Frans, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Żabbar parish church. Special thanks to the staff at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital and at Casa Antonia, Balzan. Lord, grant her eternal peace.
Requiem Masses
On the first anniversary since the passing away of ALEXANDER DIMECH, ex IT Teacher at St Martin’s Institute of IT, Ħamrun, and ex-Laboratory Technician at Maria Regina, Blata l-Bajda, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at Ta’ Mlit church, Mosta. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
On the 11th anniversary of the death of VICTOR PACE, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AMATO GAUCI – PHILIP. On the second anniversary of Philip’s birth to eternal life, his wife, Victoria, their eight children and 13 grandchildren, remember him with love while cherishing fond memories of happier days and lighter moments shared. He is also deeply missed by his two sisters, Terry Gera and Jean Soler, their families, his cousin Cecil Amato Gauci, other relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Masses for the repose of his soul will be celebrated as follows: today at 9 a.m. at St Patrick church, Sliema, and tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Sarria church, Floriana.
PACE – MARA, née Peralta. On the first anniversary of her departure to a better life. Deeply missed by Neil and Sacha, Johanna and Leonard, Carol and Maria, Kevin, Alan, Gerry, Nicky and Gan Francesco.
PAPAGIORCOPULO – EVELYN. Treasured memories of a dearest mother and grandmother on the 49th anniversary of her death. Josie, Lina, John, George and Mark.
PAPAGIORCOPULO – EVELYN. In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother today the 49th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by all her family. May God grant her eternal rest.
TABONE FERRO – MARY. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today the third anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by Joanne, Mario, Joseph, Antoinette, Nathania, Erica, Gabby, Andrew, Rebekah.
To whom it may concern
I, Sara Louise Corson, single, of Flat 9, 217, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar, Malta, intend to marry Stephen David Mault, single, of Flat 9, 217, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar, Malta, at the church of Sant’Appiano, Italy, on July 19, 2012. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify: British High Commission, Whitehall Mansions, Ta’ Xbiex Seafront, Ta’ Xbiex XBX1026, Malta GC.
I, Stephen David Mault, single, of Flat 9, 217, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar, Malta, intend to marry Sara Louise Corson, single, of Flat 9, 217, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar, Malta, at the church of Sant’Appiano, Italy, on July 19, 2012. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify: British High Commission, Whitehall Mansions, Ta’ Xbiex Seafront, Ta’ Xbiex XBX1026, Malta GC.
Power Cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and noon in Ramiro Barbaro, Mikielanġ Borg, Mario Agius, Ġeraldu Azzopardi, Main, Alley No. 1, St Andrews and Chuch streets in Lija.
Between 8 a.m. and 3p.m. in Ġnejna Road in Mġarr.
Between 8 and 11a.m. in Msida Valley in Msida.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Daħla ta’ Merżuq in Żebbuġ.