ABELA. On April 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOE (Maġġur), of Sliema, at the venerable age of 94, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary née Gatt, his children Alida and her husband Kenneth Lanzon, Paul, widower of Marvi, Lucienne and her husband Norbert Miceli Demajo, his grandchildren Kayne and Gabi, Melanie and David, Kristina and Ludwig, Niki and Lisa, Jeffrey and Amanda, and Luisa, his great-grandchildren Benji, Thomas, Max, Sophie, Seb, Faye and Nicholas, his brothers Morris and Reggie, his inlaws, nephews and nieces. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2pm at the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, 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.
BORG. On April 16, RICHARD PHILIP (Perit) of San Ġwann, passed peacefully on, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, with family by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Carmen and their children Charlotte and her husband John Vander Velde, Louis and his wife Tessie, Angèle and her husband Marcus Seifert and Denise and her husband Marco Seifert; and by his cherished grandchildren Rachel, Klive, Jacques, Lucia, Lukas and Eva. He also leaves his dear brothers and sisters, his in-laws, his nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège will leave Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, followed by Mass praesente cadavere at Our Lady of Lourdes parish church in San Ġwann at 8.30am. The family would like to thank the staff at Mater Dei Hospital for all their kindness and support. If you wish to donate in memory of Richard, please consider Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or a charity of your choice. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BRIFFA. On April 19 at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANKIE (Howard Store, Sliema), passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family aged 76 and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Dearly missed by his wife Doris, his sons John and his wife Dorianne, Louie and his wife Marvic, his daughter Ann Marie and her husband Mark, his grandchildren Kym, Tiffany, Matthias and Aidan, his sisters Doris and Husband Joe, Tessie and Helen and their respective families, his wife’s family, in-laws, nephews and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3.30pm to the Naxxar parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4pm followed by interment at Naxxar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Creche, Sliema will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On April 19, MICHAEL, passed away peacefully at the age of 76, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Angela, his children Martin, Josette and her husband George, Anna Marie and her husband Tony, his four grandchildren, his brother Joseph, his sisters Mary and her husband John Byrne, Therese and her husband Reynold Portelli, his nephews, nieces, and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of Grace parish church, Żabbar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Żabbar Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG CARDONA. In loving memory of Judge STEPHEN, a beloved father and friend, today the 24th anniversary of his demise. Lovingly remembered by his son Stephen.
PACE ASCIAK – MARCELLA. On her sixth anniversary. Always remembered daily by her mother, sisters Ingrid, Anna, Josian, nephew, nieces and in-laws.
It hurts to think of that moment
That moment when everything became a blur
A sickening dream yet it was a reality
That moment that defined us
Our future and everything.
Years have passed and we still look back
At that moment when we lost it
And all those memories come back
In one clear moment
When even the unexpected happened.
Each day is like climbing a mountain
The challenges being our stepping stones
Just for us to see the next teacher
And we can’t help but wish for that moment
For us to go back in time
Just for us to feel you again.
It is clear that everything happens for a reason
Yet we still can’t understand the impact
Why did that moment have to happen
The only hope is that we will all pass through it
That moment when everything changes around you
Yes that moment…
PILLING – GLADYS, née Busuttil. In loving memory of a dearly beloved mother, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her son Raymond, grandchildren Leah and Sam, sisters, brother, in-laws, nieces and nephews.
SALIBA – VIOLET. Cherished, unfading memories of a loving and devoted wife, mother, granny and friend. Forever you live on in our hearts and thoughts, especially today the 32nd anniversary with the Lord. Frans and Gemma, Joe and Liz, Marianne and Sue, Becky and Matthew, Tasha and David, Ellie, Sophia and Mia.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts, in or in parts of, the following areas today:
Between 8am and 12pm in Marsascala Road, Il-Kopp and St Anard streets, in the Tax-Xaqqa area and Tal-Għargħar Alley, Żabbar.
…and tomorrow:
Between 8am and 4pm in Valletta Road, Flowers, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of the Lily, St Catherine,Carmelite, Ghigo Brothers, Vinċenti Tower, Karmenu Ciantar, St Basil, Tax-Xantin, St Michael and Pear streets and Parish Alley Nos.1, 2, 3 & 4, St Catherine Alley No. 2, Flowers Alley Nos. 1 & 2, Valletta Alley Nos.1 & 2, Church, Blanzuni, Hospital, and Barriera alleys, and Fidwa and Church squares, Mqabba.
Between 9am and 1pm in Ursuline Street, Pietà.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.