CROKER. On Sunday, March 20, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, HILDA, née Caruana, of Paola, widow of Vincent, aged 93, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Mary Rose and her husband Mario Zammit, Dorothy and her husband Emmanuel Vella, and Joseph and his wife Marthese, Charles Camilleri, widower of her daughter Mildred, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sisters Ċettina, Katie and Maria, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre tomorrow at 8am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GALEA. On March 21, at her residence in Rabat, ANASTASIA, née Muscat, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Madeleine and her husband Anthony Falzon, Maria Assunta and her husband Joe Vella, Joe and his wife Michelle, and Fr Paul Galea, OFM, her grandchildren Vincent, Franco, Denise, Statsianne and Joseph, her great-grandson Gianni, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence today at 3.15pm for Ta’ Ġieżu church, Rabat, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to the Sisters of the Poor Clares, St Julian’s, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ROSSI. On March 20, ANNE, née Mallia, widow of Antoine, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her dear children Albert and his wife Stephanie, Ernest and his wife Doreen, Margaret and her husband Louis Naudi, and Stephen and his partner Ruth, her daughter-in-law Anna, her beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadaverewill be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SMITH. On March 20, MARY, née Grech, widow of David, at the venerable age of 99, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Marcel and his wife Wilhelmina, her nephews Ġorġ and Joe Grech and the rest of the Grech family, Tony and Anna Galea, her carer Miriam Camilleri, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 9am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
TONNA. On March 20, CARMELA of Mdina, aged 84, passed away peacefully after a short illness borne with Christian fortitude, surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, Doris, Lina, widow of her brother Consiglio, Mary and her husband Roger Bugeja, John and his wife Annie, Nicholas and his wife Marthese, Paul Alfred and his wife Mary, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.15pm for the Metropolitan Cathedral, Mdina, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Mass for the repose of the soul of MARIA GHIRLANDO, who passed away on March 25, 2010, will be celebrated today at 6.30pm at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
In Memoriam
BRUNO – LUIS. On his 25th anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Graziella and Jo, Daniela and Colin and his beloved grandchildren.
D’AGATA. In loving memory of our dearest MARCO on the 13th anniversary of his tragic death. Never forgotten by his beloved daughter Rebekah, his sisters Ria and her husband Frank and Didi, his nephews and niece Alex, Nicholas and Martina. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, will be said for the repose of his soul.
FALZON – PETER. In everlasting memory of our dear father, today the 56th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Yvonne and Wilfrid. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FARRUGIA. In loving memory of CONNIE. Fondly remembered today and always by Kathleen and Moira and their families. Rest in peace.
GLANVILLE. In loving memory of a dear father, CARMELO, today the 29th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his daughter Carmen and family.
MAHONEY – OLGA. In everlasting memory of a dear mother, today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
PULLICINO – ALFRED. In ever loving memory of a dear father on the 46th anniversary of his demise. His sons and daughters.
SCICLUNA – ANGELA. In loving memory of a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 21st anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her children Fr John Scicluna, SJ, Chev. Carmel Scicluna and his wife Marlene, Joe and his wife Jennifer, May and her husband Eddie Balzan, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Missing sister
Mrs Laura Thompson, née Ireson, aged 100, born 1915, Wolverhampton, UK, also lived in India before returning to live in Exeter. She is believed to be living in a hotel in Malta. Time is marching on and her remaining siblings, Geoff, Ken and Doreen would very much like to hear from her or anyone who knows of her whereabouts. Please e-mail: geoffrey.ireson@btinternet.com
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there may be power cuts in, or parts of, the following areas, TODAY:
Between 7.30am and 2pm in St John Bosco, Rill, Liedna, St Mary, St Domenica, Main, Buskett and Għajn streets, Dingli.
Between 8am and 1pm in Cospicua Road, Ġużi Abela, Perellos, Busuttil, Zahra and Dun Ġużepp Theuma streets and Alley No. 2 in Żabbar Road and Wesgħet l-Għajn tal-Bhejjem areas, Żejtun.
Between 9am and noon in Claire Engel, Michelanġelo Caġiano, Fagu and Ta’ Ġiorni streets, St Julian’s.
Between 9am and 2pm in Islands’ Promenade area, St Paul’s Bay.
And TOMORROW:
Between 8am and 2pm in Lorenżo Żammit Haber, It-Torri Gorgun, Sant’ Elija and Tas-Salvatur streets and Ta’ Lambert area, Xewkija.
Between 8am and 2pm in Il-Ħareb, Ir-Rebbiegħa, Tal-Wilġa and Il-Ħannieqa streets, Għaxaq.
Between 8am and 2pm in Għaxqet L-Għajn, Ħabaq, Kosbor and Riġnu streets, Marsascala.
Between 8am and 4pm in Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq area, Naxxar.
Between 8.30am and noon in Karmnu Street, St Julian’s.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Borg Geritu, Qasam San Ġorġ, Pope John Paul II and St Ursula streets, Victoria.
Between 9am and 11am and between 4pm and 6pm in Żurrieq Road, St Philip, St Patrick, St John, Alessandru, St Francis Xavier, Bonnici, Profs. Anton Tabone, Birżebbuġa, Our Lady of Sorrows, St Edward, Żibra, St Vincent, Carthagenians and Free Port streets, Summit Square and Wesgħa Carmelo Caruana and Pretty Bay areas, Birżebbuġa.