BORG. On Saturday, January 25, FRANCIS JOSEPH, B.Pharm. (known as Joe), aged 85, passed away peacefully after a long illness so bravely borne. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Martin and his wife Muriel, Anton and his wife Sarah, Anne and her husband Francis Cuschieri, his beloved grandchildren Sarah, Matthew and Malcolm, James, Katie and Joseph, Krista and Kurt, and their partners, his sister May Borg and sister-in-law Margaret Vassallo, his nephews and nieces, all relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will becelebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Dementia Society, c/o Room 135, Pharmacy Building, University of Malta, Msida MSD2080, would be greatly appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to his doctors and all the staff at CSW, Mater Dei Hospital and at LiveLife Rehabili-tation Centre. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DARMANIN. On February 2, ANTONELLA, née Lanzon, aged 82, resident of Birguma, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband George, her children Graziella and Joseph Delia, Daniela and Colin McHarg, her grandchildren Julian, Stephanie and her fiancé Anthony Debono, Luke, Michael and Andrew, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for the Chapel of the Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRUPPETTA. On February 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES, widower of Rita, of Paola, aged 83, (President of the Anglo-Maltese League and Chairman of the School of Music of De Paul Philharmonic Society, Christ the King Band Club, Paola), passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Louise and her husband Joe Cardona, his sons Albert and his wife Marisa, Edward and his wife Natalie, his grandchildren Julian and his wife Andrea, Jeanette and her boyfriend Matthew, Robert and his girlfriend Becky, Philip, Miguel and Neil, his sisters Bice and Stella, his in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am, for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but don-ations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family would like to thank all medical and nursing staff of M5 for their support and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On February 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, PETER of Birkirkara, residing at Qawra, aged 86, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by rites of Holy Church. Greatly missed by his son Ray and his wife Josephine, Maria, widow of his son Melvin, his grandchildren Marilyn, Claude, Michelle and Maria, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 12.45pm for St Francis parish church, Qawra, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Archbishop’s Seminary, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
RUST. On January 31, ROBERT CHARLES, passed away, aged 85. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Joey, his children Pauline and her husband Philip, Angela and her husband Bob and Derick and his wife Louise, and his grandchildren Jason and Rachel, David and Julie, Kayleigh, Ellen and Ceiri. May he rest in peace.
SPITERI. On February 3, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, VICTOR, aged 92, from Ħamrun, widower of Emanuela, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Martin, Tanya Mallia, his grandchildren Samuel and Liza, his in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 8.30am for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ANASTASI. In loving memory of BEPPE on the fourth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Anne, his children Victor and Marceline, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 6.30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann.
ATTARD. Treasured memories of our dearest mother MARY who passed away 20 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alex, May, Kevin, Mark and Pierre, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
AZZOPARDI – DOMINIC (Wanese). In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 13th anniversary of his demise. We badly miss you, with loving thoughts, your wife Carmen, daughter Marthese and sons Kevin and Joseph, his in-laws Gaetano, Mirabel and Rebecca, grandchildren Calvin and Björk, relatives and friends.
BORG. In loving memory of EDWARD on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Helen, his sons and daughters, Paul and his wife Claire, Anton, Carmen and Theresa and his grandchildren. Masses for the repose of his soul are being said in various churches.
BUTLER – ROBERT. A dearly loved father and adored grand-father. May he rest in peace. Helen, Joe and family.
BUTLER – ROBERT, 4.2.’80. In loving memory of a dear father and nannu. Very sadly missed after 34 years. Carmen, Saviour and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CARUANA – ANDRE. On the 14th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Ines and children. Rest in peace.
CASSAR. In loving memory of our beloved FLORA who was called to a better life. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and in-laws.
MIZZI – MARCELL, LP. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the first anniversary of his passing away. Forever loved and deeply missed. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His family.
PULLICINO – MARY. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 18th anniversary of her demise. Carmen, Tessa and family.
STAFRACE – GEMMA. In everlasting memory of a dear wife and mother on the 20th anniversary of her passing away. Josie, Alexia and Stefan. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
TORPIANO – ANTHONY. Treasured and loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his death. His wife Lilian, children and families. Today’s 7.15pm Mass at St Augustine parish church, Valletta, will be celebrated for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT LUPI. Treasured memories of JOE, today his seventh anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Connie, children Anna, Peter, Claire and Roberta, their spouses Pierre, Antoinette, Edward and David and grandchildren Maria, Nicholas, Andrew, Shaun, Matthew, Daniel and Timothy.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 7.30am and 11.30am in Filippu Castagna, Raymond Caruana, It-Torri, Bur Ġlat, Il-Miġra, Santa Marija, Bir Miftuħ, Dun Pietru Farrugia, Ħal Tarxien, Il-Gudja, Pietro Gagliardi and William Baker streets, and in Ħabel Wati Alley, in Gudja.
Between 8am and noon in L-Iskola, It-Tulipani, Il-Pepprin, il-Kappella, Il-Lunzjata, Iċ-Ċiklamini, L-Ispika and Il-Ġilju streets, San Ġwann.
Between 8am and 1pm in Il-Kbira, Madre Tereża, St Pius, San Pawl, Pope Pius XII, St Francis, Vitale, Il-Bdiewa, Iċ-Ċentinarju tal-Parroċċa, Ix-Xagħra tal-Knisja, Ġorġ Żammit and L-Għelejjel streets, and the limits of Ta’ Tewma, Mġarr.
Between 8am and 1pm in Il-Fatati, Manuel Magri, Parish Priest Mifsud, Wenzu Mallia, and Qrejten streets, and in Kappillan Muscat Square, Ħamrun.
Between 8am and 1pm in L-Isptar Street, Pietà.
Between 8am and 2pm in Il-Bidnija, Ta’ Żejfa and Il-Missjunarji Maltin streets, and the limits of Il-Beżbiżija, Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Marsalforn, Pergla and Qortin ta’ Għajn Damma streets, Xagħra.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Xagħra Street, Żebbuġ, Gozo.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Ta’ Grunju Street, Qala.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Il-Mitħna l-Qadima, Karlu Borg, Ta’ Mattiju, St John, St Andrew, Dun Grezz Buttigieg, Xjuf ir-Riħ, David Cocco Palmeri, L-Emigranti and Ta’ Grunju streets, and in Ta’ Kusbejja Alley, in Nadur.