BRINCAT. On September 29, at Boffa Hospital, ANTHONY of Qormi, residing at Żabbar, aged 51, passed on to eternal life, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Juliet, his son Glen and his fiancée Audrienne, his mother Mary and his father Alfred, his sister Carmen and her husband Twanny, their son Steve and his wife Shirelle, his mother-in-law Ċettina and his father-in-law George, his aunties, uncles and cousins, among them aunt Rose and her husband Kekoo Modi, his cousins Shireen and Yasmin, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St George’s parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at St George’s Cemetery, Qormi. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff of Neuro Medical Ward at Mater Dei Hospital, the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Boffa Hospital, Hospice Malta, Balzan, and the Malta Community Chest Fund for their care, support and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
COCKBURN. On August 14, PATRICIA, at home with loving family, passed onto glory with God fortified by the rites of Holy Church. Married in the private chapel at Villa Portelli, Sliema, 1954, the start of a happy family life and long love-affair with Malta and its people. Cherished wife of William (Bill), treasured mother of Mary-Ann, Barbara and Frances, loving twin of the late Michael K. McGrane. She was forthright, warm, fiercely loyal and generous. “Hold her close to your Sacred Heart, close as locket or bracelet fits, not Death itself is so strong as Love”.
FILLETTI. On October 2, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, SUNNY of Msida, residing at Iklin, aged 78, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Ċensina, his children Raymond and his wife Marthese, Joe and his wife Mariella, and Marthese and her husband Vincent Micallef, his grandchildren, Beppe, Martina, Justine and Mireille, sister and brothers Carmeline, Joe, Louis and his wife Agnes, his in-laws, Rose, John and his wife Helen, Marlene and her husband John, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital and family friend Dr Antoine Vella, for their support and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On September 30, Dr FRANCIS XAVIER, aged 87, passed away peacefully,comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Nanette, née Schembri, his children Joseph, Mariella, John, Anton, and their spouses, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister Miriam, her husband Don and their children, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 3.30pm at the Mosta Rotunda church, followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to local charities will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal peace.
MUSCAT. On September 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, DOLORES of St Paul’s Bay, residing in Qormi, aged 78, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Loved and remembered by Charles, her children Pauline, widow of Anthony Borda, Victoria and her husband Joe Ciantar, John and his wife Natalie of Canada and Mario and his wife Pamela of Canada, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.30am for St Paul’s Bay parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8am, followed by interment at Burmarrad cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CARUANA. In loving memory of MARY on the third anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Marian Paris, Henry, Joan, in-laws and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DEBONO. In ever loving memory of our dearest mother, MAY, née Soler, today being the 25th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered with love by her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Merciful Jesus grant her eternal rest.
MANGION – CARMEL. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 15th anniversary of his death. Greatly missed by his daughter Carmen, her husband Mario, Jonathan and Vanessa.
SCHEMBRI. Treasured memories of our dearest father EDWIN on the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Godfrey, Joe, Silvana and all the family.
VELLA. Treasured memories of GUIDO, today the 23rd anniversary of his demise. His son John Vella Laurenti and daughter Monica Pace Gouder. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Balluta parish church will be said for his intention.
ZAMMIT TABONA. In loving memory of ANNE, today the 22nd anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Cultural calendar
The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts is collecting infor-mation on cultural events scheduled for January, February and March 2013.
Cultural and artistic event organisers are being asked to send a three-line description of each event, preferably in English. They should include the date, time and venue of the event. Where possible, photos and visual material in Jpeg or Tiff format at 300dpi should alsobe attached.
All information should reach the council’s offices at 230, Republic Street, Valletta, VLT 1116 (attention Isabelle Gatt) via e-mail – isabelle.gatt@maltaculture.com – or fax, on 2123 3902, by not later than November 9.
More information on 2123 2515/2124 7913.
Local Council meeting
Today
Birżebbuġa at 5.30 p.m.
Prayer meeting
A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and priestly and religious vocations will be held on October 13 at the Archbishop’s Seminary, Tal-Virtù, Rabat. Mass starts at 9pm and will be followed by adoration until 11pm.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts as follows tomorrow:
Between 8am and 3pm in Castelletti, San Vinċenż and San Lawrenz streets, Sliema.
Between 8am and 3pm in It-Tabib Chetcuti and Salvu Dimech streets, Mosta.
Between 8.15am and noon in Herakles, De Redin and Għar Dalam streets, Birżebbuġa.
Between 8.30am and 1.30pm in Fortunato Mizzi and Republic streets and Presi-dent J. F. Kennedy Square, Victoria.
Between 9am and noon in Id-Dawr, Il-Gżari, In-Nasba, L-Istiratur, Il-Planeċ, Il-Bdoti, Il-Ballata, Alofju Wignacourt,It-Trinċetta, Il-Mitħna, Durumblat, Il-Kultellazz, L-Alwetta,Il-Bufula Ħamra, Ir-Rużinjol and Iż-Żakak streets and Independence Avenue, Mosta.
Between 2 and 8pm in Ir-Rampa Ta’ Xbiex and L-Imradd and Sir Ugo Mifsud streets, Ta’ Xbiex.