AGIUS. On May 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 79, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his sister Josephine, wife of Vincent Borg, his brother’s widow, Mary, his nephew Mario and nieces Yvonne, Marlene, Josephine and their respective families, his cousins, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated 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.
BONDÌ. On May 15, JOE, aged 86, peacefully away passed comforted by the rites of Holy Church. His great loss is mourned by his wife Maria, his son Lou and Rachel, Jacqueline, Joanna and Johnny, his grandchildren Simon, Warren and Kelly, Vanessa, Sandra, Luke and Hannah, his great-grandchildren Justin and Alessandra, his sister Yolanda, nephews, nieces and friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow, leaving Gozo General Hospital at 4.30 p.m. followed by a cortege from Sabina Square to St Mary’s Cathedral where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m. followed by a private interment in the family grave at St Mary’s cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Gozo General Hospital.
BONNICI. On May 14, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, BENEDICT, aged 88, from Żejtun and residing at Żabbar, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Mario and his wife Marisa, Alan and his wife Connie and their daughter Ann Marie, his cousins, his nephews and niece, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence today at 2 p.m. for Marsascala parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUGEJA. Tragically, on May 13, MARIO of Xewkija, aged 38, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Sylvana, his daughter Nicole, his son Waylen, his parents Francesca and Pinu, his sister Joyce and her husband Ġanni, his brother Ġanni and his wife Frances, his wife’s parents Karmnu and Ġolina, his brothers-in-law Benny and Mario and their fiancées Melanie and Maria, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4.45 p.m. for St John the Baptist parish church, Xewkija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 5.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at St John the Baptist Cemetery, Xewkija. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DE GIOVANNI. On May 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, RITA, née Pace, aged 91, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Bianca and her husband Charles Zammit Haber, Denis, David and his wife Johanna, her grandchildren Michelle and Matthew, Gerald and his wife Janice, Andrew, her great-granddaughter Francesca and Fabio, her brother John and his wife Mary, her sisters-in-law Rita and Nina, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 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, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family wish to thank the management and staff of Villa Messina, Rabat, for their dedication and care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PEROTTI. On May 14, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, REMO, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his step-daughter Valerie and her husband Joe, their children Yvette and Lara and their spouses, their grandchildren, his sisters Lydia and Rinalda, his brothers Aldo and Albert and their spouses, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence on May 17 at 8.15 a.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, 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, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CAMILLERI KAMSKY – JOHN. In loving memory of our most beloved father on the first anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered, loved and cherished by his family. Two Masses for the repose of his soul will be celebrated tomorrow at the Ursuline Crèche in Sliema at 6 p.m. and on May 20 at 10.30 a.m. at the Oratory, Birkirkara. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CILIA. In memory of our dear father JOHN, today the 18th anniversary of his passing away. His daughter Nathalie, Adrian and family.
CILIA. JOHN. Remembering our dear father on the 18th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Doris, Antoine and family.
COPPINI. In unfading memory of JOSEPHINE, a dear sister and aunt, on the 33rd anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Agnes, Vivienne and Lina, her brothers Joseph and Stephen and families.
COPPINI – JOSEPHINE. In loving memory, today the anni-versary of her demise. Loved and never forgotten by Martine, Noel, Melanie, Francesca and Julienne, Carmen, Petra and Justine.
CUTAJAR. Everlasting and treasured memories of JOE, a never forgotten father, grandfather and brother, today being the 15th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed but never forgotten by his sons George and his wife Rowena, Kenneth and his wife Marie Claire, Anthony and his wife Sarah, Gordon and his wife Karen, his grandchildren, brothers, relatives and friends. Grant him, O Lord, eternal rest.
GRIMA. Remembering our dearest father VICTOR L. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 33rd anniversary of his passing away. Mona, Suni, Jojo, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and in-laws.
NAUDI – MARIAN, née Caruana Montaldo. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on this the 17th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children and their respective families. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at St Julians parish church. May God grant her eternal rest.
First aid for babies
The Emergency Response and Rescue Corps will be offering free first aid sessions to parents-to-be in a project supported by the Council of Voluntary Organisations. The aim of these sessions is to teach basic first aid practices for parents to help their newly born babies. The sessions will cover aid techniques for choking, burn injuries and cardiopulmonary resuscitation on babies.
Contact 9980 0886 or email errcmalta@gmail.com.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
From 8 to10 a.m. in Lifurna, Manwel Magro, Naħla, Qbajjar, Qolla l-Bajda, Qolla s-Safra, Xtut, Ta’ Barda and Santa Marija streets in Żebbuġ.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Main, August 15, Dun Wistin Azzopardi, Bishop Tommaso Gargallo, Santa Margerita, Aħwa Galea, Ħtajriet, Delu, E. B. Vella, Rimona, Area Tal-Milord, Ta’ San Pawl Milqi, Ta’ Gebel Għawżara, Bidnija, Bdiewa, Milord and Taż-Żebbuġ streets in Mosta.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ta’ Ħal-Dragu, Għazzi and Bidnija streetsin Mġarr.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Burmarrad, Rumani, Sardin, Ta’ Ċampra streets and Tan-Nemel area in St Paul’s Bay.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Dawret ix-Xatt and Karmelo Ritchie streets in Xagħjra.
From 8 a.m. to noon in Papa Ġwanni Pawlu I, Papa Urbanu VIII and Main streets in Birkirkara.
From 8 a.m. to noon in Kantra street in Munxar.
From 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Ta’ Cordina, Kanal, Ta’ Briegħen, Ta’ Għar ix-Xiħ and Heliport streets in Għajnsielem.
From 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.in Ħondoq ir-Rummien street in Qala.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Fidwa, Tax-Xatba l-Ħamra, Ġanni Darmanin, Ġorġ Mangion, April 9, 1942, September 15, 1598, Barrieri, Franka, Ħarriġiet, Santa Marija Convoy, Lanġasa, Qattara, Karmenu Ciantar, Imterrqa, Mons. Alfons Caruana, San Bażilju and Xandru Farrugia streets and Valletta Road in Imqabba.
From 10 a.m. to noon in Duluri, Għar Qawqla, Menqa, Munġbell, Isqof Gużeppi Pace, Plejju, Valley and Port streets in Żebbuġ.