SILLATO. On January 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Cheryl, née Gafà, and Adrian, God’s precious gift of a first-born son – MATT. Thanks to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Special thanks to the staff at Obs 1 for their care and attention.
Obituary
ARRIGO. On January 13, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, GIOVANNA (Vanna), aged 85, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved sons Edgar and his wife Alice, and George and his wife Lorraine, her grandchildren Anita and Robert, Julia and Mark, Mark and Analisa, Simon and Steffi, and Matthew and Luca, her beloved great-grandchildren Luke and Benji, her sister Liliana Stellini, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ELLUL. On January 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY (Il-Koj) of Paola, aged 92, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Carmen, Joseph, Frances, Alfred, Victor, Doris and Patricia, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.45am for Paola parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addo-lorata Cemetery.
GATT. On January 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES of Pietà, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary Rose, née Felice and his precious daughter Christina and her partner Simon Bonello, his brothers Herman and his wife Lorenza, Dr Horace and his wife Dr Louise, nieces, nephew, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GIUDICE. On January 12, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, EUGENIO, known as Gino, residing in Sliema, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Doris, née Role’, his sons Francis and his wife Jane, née Grech, and Colin and his wife Cornelia, née Camilleri, his grandchildren Lara, Luca, Francesca and Beppe, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence at today at 9am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On January 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, VIVIENNE, née Pace, of Valletta and residing in Blata l-Bajda, passed away peacefully at the age of 67, surrounded by her loved ones and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her loving husband Joe, her two daughters Michelle and Danielle and her husband Jimmy, her beloved only grandson Zach, her brothers and sister, her in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and numerous friends in Malta and abroad. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for St Paul Shipwreck church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Tal-Erwieħ Cemetery, Tarxien. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow’s 9.30am Mass at the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, St Julian’s, will be offered for the repose of the soul of EGBY, née CASSAR TORREGIANI.
Today being the 16th anniversary of the death of LILY PACE, Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.30pm at Ibraġ parish church.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AGIUS. In dear memory of my mother EVELYN. Remembered with love, Brigida.
BELLIZZI – ROSE. Loving memories of our dear mother on the anniversary of her demise. Cecilia, Myriam, Dora, Tanya, Louis and their families.
CACHIA. In loving memory of SHAWN on the 16th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and loved by his mother Lilian, his sister Luana and Chris, families and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at St Dominic church, Rabat.
CINI – GIOVANNA. Unfading memories of a dear mother, today the seventh anniversary of her demise. Her children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRECH – EDWARD L. In loving memory of my dear father on the 65th anniversary of his death. Always in my prayers. Lillian.
MICALLEF EYNAUD – VERONICA. In loving memory of our dearest mother Vera. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Cecily, Greta, Philip.
PSAILA. In remembrance of our father and grandfather, JOSEPH M. who died on January 14, 1993. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
SMITH. In loving memory of our dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, SARAH, today the first anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VALENZIA. In ever loving memory of ARTURO and VIOLET, beloved parents and grandparents, fondly remembered on the anniversary of their death. Sr Marie Claire, Brian, Geoffrey, Madeleine and their families.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8am and midday in Main, Ġnejna and San Ġwann streets and L-Isperanza Alley No 1, Mosta.
Between 8am and 2pm in Sirti, Ortolan, Bies, Jonju and Baltiku streets, San Ġwann.
Between 8am and 3pm in Ponsomby Street, Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Daħla ta’ Grunju and Ta’ Grunju street, Qala.
Between 8.30am and 3pm inSt Andrew, Dun Grezz Buttiġieġ, Ta’ Kusbejja, L-Emigranti, Ta’ Grunju and David Cocco Palmeri streets, in Nadur.
For assistance contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.