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 today 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, would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FAVA CALAMATTA. On April 10, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, JOHN, aged 95, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Pauline, née Grasso Jones, his children Henriette and her husband Maurice Cordina, Mary Anne and her husband Christopher Falzon, his grandchildren Anne Marie, Pauline and her husband Joseph Galea Gingell, Maurice Junior, his great-grandchildren André and Janice, his sister Hilda Spiteri, his brother-in-law George and Pauline Grasso of Canada, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends, and mostly his nurse Mario Sammut and his devoted carer Maribel. The funeral cortège leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence today for Tarxien parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (upper gate). No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PARIS. On April 10, Dr PEPPI, aged 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his wife Mary, née Caruana, his children Anna and her husband Michael, Peter and his wife Maria, Pat, Marie and her husband Nicolo, Michael and his wife Tina, John and his wife Jane, his grandchildren and their spouses, his sister-in-law Maria Paris, his brother-in-law Anthony and his wife Cynthia Caruana, his nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Għaxaq parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Crèche and Salesians St Patrick’s will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank all who assisted in his last days. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TESTA. On April 10, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, GIOVANNA, aged 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her husband Felix, her children Lawrence and his wife Jean, Joe and Mary, Paulette and Alfred, Mona and Vincent, Bernardette and Lawrence; her 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law Jinnie, Liza and her husband Lino and her brother-in-law Francis and his wife Carmen. The funeral cortège leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Lawrence parish church, Vittoriosa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at St Lawrence Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Foundation, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, Ward G2. 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 today 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.
In Memoriam
ABELA. Treasured memories of ADRIAN, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his family.
ATTARD – JOSEPH (Peppino). In loving memory, on the third anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His children John, Paul and Simone, grandchildren Charlie and Ellie, and families.
ATTARD – Dr JOSEPH (Peppino). In loving, treasured memory of a very dear father, grandfather and brother on this his third anniversary – John and Larissa; Paul, Jacqui and Ellie; Simone, Douglas and Charlie; Raphael and Diana. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ATTARD. Remembering a very dear friend, Dr PEPPINO, on the third anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Elvia, Edward and family.
AXISA – JOHN. On his eighth anniversary. Always in our thoughts. His children and in-laws Gerald and Maryanne, Marguerite, John and Jay, Peter and Marica, all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of our dear father VICTOR, today the 15th anniversary of his death. Fondly loved and cherished by his sons and daughters, Alex, Edward, Jennifer and Kate and their families.
CUTAJAR – CHARLES. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by his wife Victoria, his children Jeffrey, Godwin, Sheila, Lina, Lilian and Tania, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEBONO. In loving memory of our dearest brother GEORGE on the anniversary of his tragic death, 11.4.’44. Marie Louise and Victor.
FORMOSA – VINCENT. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Years have gone by, there has not been a day when we did not think of you. Tears we have shed as you are very sadly missed. Memories we treasure in our hearts. Our love for you will never die. Eileen, Anthony and Joseph.
FRENDO. In ever loving memory of my brother JOHN on the 56th anniversary of his death, of FRANZ and my sister THERESÈ. Fondly remembered by Ġuża and Mario.
GINGELL LITTLEJOHN – EDDIE. Loving memories of a dear father and grandfather, today being the eighth anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his children, in-laws, and grandchildren. Mass being said today at 9 a.m. at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
PERESSO. In loving memory of MICHAEL, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his brothers, sisters, in-laws and children. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TALIANA. In loving memory of EMANUELE on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Annie, his children and all their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
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.
World Youth Day concert
This year’s World Youth Day concert will be held on April 21 at the Attard Parish Centre auditorium, with the collaboration of Kummissjoni Djoċeżana Żgħażagħ and Attard’s youth group, Youth Reach. The entrance fee is €2 and tickets can be bought from the KDŻ offices in Sta Venera, by calling on 9999 9761 or 2148 4506 or logging on to www.youthreachmalta.org
Plans for childcare centre in Ethiopia
Maltese development organisation Kopin is collecting donations to build an early childcare and development centre in Akaki Kality, one of Addis Ababa’s sub-cities in Ethopia.
The centre will cater for a large number of abandoned, neglected and vulnerable children, giving them proper care while providing support to parents and training for teachers.
Donations can be made by sending a text message to 5061 6126 for €1.16, 50617388 for €2.33, 50618094 for €4.66 and 5061 8908 for €6.99. Alternatively, a cheque can be sent to its offices at 195, Suite 2, Naxxar Road, San Ġwann or through direct bank transfer to its APS Bank account “Donations”, numbered 2000110670-4.
Fundraising for Island Sanctuary
The Island Sanctuary is organising a fund-raising pasta night on April 27 at 8.30 p.m. at Il-Coniglio Bar and Restaurant, Xemxija. For bookings e-mail islandsanctuaryfundraising@gmail.com, call 7901 8901 or go to Facebook page Fund Raising in Aid of The Island Sanctuary.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Binġemma area in Rabat.
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Sliema, Ħuttaf, G. Despott, Gardell, Bufula, Malvizz, Virdun, Ċawl, Russett, Falkun and Merill streets in San Ġwann.
Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Old College Street in Sliema.
Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Fabri and Old College streets, St Julians Road and Birkirkara Road in St Julians.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Mannu Street in Xagħra.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Marsalforn Street in Victoria.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. and in Kuljat, Ħarrax and Wied Gerxija streets in Żebbuġ.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Tan-Nemel area, Burmarrad Road, Rumans, Sardines and Ta’ Campra streets in St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Papa Piju XII, Santi, Ċagħaq and Iskrivit streets in Mġarr.
Between noon and 10 p.m. in Arkati, Kappillan Franġisk Azzopardi, Pope Benedict XV, D’Homedes, Dingli-Cornelio, Our Lady of Sorrows, Garden, Grigal, Senglea Ramp, Ponta, Kunċizzjoni, Kurċifiss, Archbishop Mattei, Miġja Tal-Papa, Mina Tax-Xatt, Portu Salvu, St Philip, St Francis, St Julian, St Lawrence, St Michael, St Peter and St Paul, St Catherine, St Angelo, St Ursula, 4th September Square, Siren, Bastion, Victory, Two Gates streets in Senglea.
Volleyball Marathon needs volunteers
Applications for volunteers and players who want to take part in the annual 2012 BOV Volleyball Marathon in aid of Dar tal-Providenza are open.
The marathon, which has become an annual event, will collect much needed funds for the residence for disabled people.
Now in its fourth edition, the marathon will take place in the car park of Dar Tal-Providenza, limits of Siġġiewi, at the end of June. Those wishing to apply can visit www.facebook.com/Volley4DTP. The closing date of the applications is April 30.
Book conservation
As part of the series of monthly talks held at Din l-Art Ħelwa’s premises in Valletta, Theresa Zammit Lupi will speak on the meaning of the book as seen through the eyes of a book conservator. Her purpose is to raise awareness on the urgency to invest into the rescue of Malta’s national identity by highlighting how conservation can save irreplaceable national collections. The talk, in English, will be held at, 133, Melita Street, Valletta, tomorrow at 6 p.m.