ARMENI. On April 5, TESSIE, widow of Francis, aged 81, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Tessie and her husband Anthony Spiteri, Julie, widow of her son Alfred, Carmen, widow of her son Manuel, Charles and his wife Yvonne, Joe and his wife Helen, Rita and her husband Joseph Bugeja, Miriam and her husband Francis Chircop, Tonio and his wife Carmen, and Leonard, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephew, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 2pm at St Francis church, Villambrosa Street, Ħamrun, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CACHIA. On April 5, at Villa Messina, Rabat, LUIGIA, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Richard and his wife Josephine, Arthur and his wife Catherine, Charles and his wife Cellina, Henry and his partner Doris, her grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Villa Messina today at 8am for St Dominic’s church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at the Ħniena Divina Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow being the trigesima die of the demise of JOHANNA ABELA, Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 12.15pm at Tal-Ibraġ church.
Tomorrow’s 7.30pm Mass at St Patrick’s church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of PHILIP AMATO GAUCI, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
In Memoriam
AGIUS – VALERIE. Ever loving and treasured memories of my dear daughter who was called to the loving arms of Our Lord 35 years ago today. Always remembered in our prayers. Mum, Angèle, Simone and Neville.
MIFSUD – MARY, née Montanaro Gauci. On the 21st anniversary of her death. Ever remembered in prayer with love and gratitude. Frank, George, Joyce, and grandchildren. Eternal her memory.
REFALO. Treasured memories of ELENA, née Stilon de Piro, who was called to eternal life 19 years ago today. A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Loved and missed by all her family. Our prayerful thoughts.
VASSALLO – ANTHONY. Celebrating the 24th anniversary of his birth to eternal life. Always remembered by his wife Gladys, sons Tonio and John and his wife Suzanne, his grandson Samuel and Yasmin. Always in our prayers.
First edition of Malta Jazz Contest as part of Jazz Festival
The first edition of the Malta Jazz Contest will give young soloists the opportunity to perform in front of a distinguished foreign jury as part of the annual jazz festival.
The contest, being held in collaboration with the Maltese Embassy in France and Malta International Airport, will be launched at this year’s Malta Jazz Festival.
Running from July 18 to 20 in the open air setting of Ta’ Liesse, in Valletta, contemporary music comes together with a touch of history for one of the main annual highlights in the island’s cultural and artistic calendar.
The Malta Jazz Contest, on July 21, is open to jazz soloists of Maltese nationality up to the age of 35. Participation is free.
Participants are required to send a CV and an mp3 recording of a number from the jazz standards repertoire or an original composition to isabelle.gatt@maltaculture.com. Deadline for submission is May 15.
The winner will participate in the Les Sons d’Une Île Festival in Paris, organised by the Maltese Embassy.
Missions talk
Fr Giuseppe Cardamone, a missionary with the Servants of the Poor of the Third World, will give a talk on April 12 at 6pm at the Missions Office, 7, Merchants Street, Valletta. More information on info@missio.org .mt or call 2123 6962.
Health walk
The Richmond Foundation will be holding a walk tomorrow, themed Mind Your Health, to mark World Health Day and promote the concept that there is no health without mental health. The walk leaves at 10am from near the Love Monument in St Julian’s and ends at Sliema Ferries. For more information contact Richmond Foundation on 2144 0324/2148 0045 or visit www.richmond.org.mt.