CARUANA. On May 4, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, JONAS, of Luqa, aged 69, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Connie, his children Catherine and her husband Karmenu, Jason and his wife Carol, Peter and his wife Maria and Andrina and her boyfriend Jean Paul, his mother Katarin, his grandchildren, his sister and brothers, Adelaide, Charlie and Victor, his in-laws Kitty, Carmen, Joe, Frank, Manuel and their spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital today at 3 p.m. for St Andrew’s parish church, Luqa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Luqa cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant himeternal rest.
PIZZUTO. On May 3, at her residence, EMMA, née Darmenia Grech, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Mark, Marika, Martin, Marcelle and Margot and their respective families, her beloved grandchildren Gregory and Roxanne, her sisters Rose Distefano and Therese Darmenia Grech, her nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of MARIKA MALLIA will be said today at 6 p.m. at Sarria church, Floriana.
In Memoriam
BALZAN. In ever loving memory of our dearest father JOSEPH, today the 31st anniversary ofhis death. Fondly remembered by his family.
BALZAN – JOSEPH. In ever loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the 31st anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Frank, Beatrice, Keith, Janice and Kurt. A prayer is solicited.
D’AMATO – WILLIAM. In loving memory of our dear father, today the 44th anniversary since he went to meet the Risen Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, John, Joe, George and their families.
ELLUL – TONY. In lovingmemory of a dear brother who died tragically 53 years agotoday. Marie.
SATARIANO – CHARLES. In ever loving memory of a dear brother and uncle on the anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
VASSALLO – TESSA. In loving memory of a very dear daughter and sister. We cherish the memories. Mummy and Johanna.
VASSALLO – TESSA. Loving memories on the sixth anniversary of her passing away. Maud, J.G. and family.
VASSALLO. In loving memory of our beloved mother THERESE, née Mallia, on the 26th anniversary of her passing to eternallife. Always remembered byher daughters Lydia, wife of Paul Attard Montalto, and Rosemary, wife of Harry Cachia, andtheir families.
Prayer to St Rita
St Rita, model wife and widow, patron saint of impossible and hopeless cases, you yourself suffered in a long illness showing patience out of love for God. Teach us to pray as you did. Many invoke you for help, full of confidence in your intercession. Deign to come now to our aid. To God all things are possible; may this healing give glory to the Lord. Amen. God, through the prayers of St Rita, may we learn to bear our crosses in life in the same spirit in which she bore hers. Amen.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 and 10.30 a.m. in Port and Ulisse streets in Żebbuġ.
Between 3 and 5.30 p.m. in Batterija, Għajn Mhelhel and Xwejni streets in Żebbuġ.
There will be power cuts in the following localities on Monday:
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in San Vinċenz, San Pawl, Għabex, Marsa, Dawl, Sebħ, Tiġrija, Balbi, Iskola, Sliem, Ross and Qaddiefa streets in Marsa.
Between 8 a.m. and noon in Akwedott, Arkati, Ewwel Ta’ Mejju, Passju, Żugraġa and Qarċilla streets in Birkirkara.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Manwella, Għammiel tal-Bejt, Bufula Ħamra, Ħuttaf, Waqqafa, Valletta, Kulleġġ and Madre Maria Teresa Spinelli streetsin Mosta.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.in Magħsar, San Pawl, Rumani and San Publju streets in St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Kappuċċini, Karmnu, Qalb Imqaddsa, Żingla, Lia, Santa Duminka and Iskola streetsin Żabbar.
Between 12.30 and 4 p.m. in Ballata, Tal-Barmil, Bennejja, Gużè D’ Amato, Dun Grezz Farrugia, Imġarr, Madonna tal-Ħniena, Manwala, Mitjar, Naġġara, Rotonda and San Bert streets in Xewkija.
Open day at Fort Rinella
Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna will hold its annual open day tomorrow with the firing of the 100-ton gun at Fort Rinella in Kalkara at noon as the main highlight. This year’s event, Victorian Garrison Day, will be held between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Third Age certificates
The Association of the University of the Third Age has invited all its members to attend the certificates of attendance awards ceremony on Monday. The ceremony is being organised on the initiative of the European Centre for Gerontology at the University. It is being held at the Catholic Institute Theatre in Floriana from 6 to 8 p.m. Certificates will be awarded by distinguished personalities.