Mr ANTHONY CACHIA and Miss DOREEN BAYLISS
The marriage between ANTHONY and DOREEN took place on January 31, 1968, at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Congratulations to mum and dad on your 40th wedding anniversary. Lots of love from Chris, Martina, Jackie, Simon and grandchild Nicky.
Golden Wedding
Notary Dr MAURICE A. GAMBIN, BA, LL.D. and Miss CAROLINA GATT
The marriage took place on January 26, 1958, at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema. Congratulations and fondest love from your children John, Louisa, Mariella, Gabriella, Colin, Michelle, their spouses and your 15 grandchildren.
Mr DOMINIC MICALLEF and Miss ANTONIA BORG
The marriage took place on January 26, 1958, at St Paul's collegiate church, Rabat. Congratulations, fondest love and gratitude from your children Carmen and her husband Lawrence, Fr Mario Micallef, MSSP, Sister Emma, asjm, and grandchildren Sister Ninette, asjm, Karl, Katya, Matthew and Mark. God bless you.
Obiturary
CASSAR. In loving memory of our beloved JILL who passed away peacefully on January 24 at Mater Dei Hospital. She leaves to mourn her loss her loving husband Edward and her children Denise and her husband Gerald, Michael and Julie, her grandchildren Sasha and her fiancé Matthew, Kay and Tommy, Yazmine and Sam, Hannah, Benjamine, Michela and Thomas, her brothers, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Mellieha parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Mellieħa cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Cancer Research Fund will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at this time.
May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
LEWIS. On January 25, at Boffa Hospital, JOHN of Valletta, residing at Birkirkara, (ex-employee, Allied Newspapers Ltd), aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Georgina, his children Marica and her husband Joe Pace, Jesmond and his wife Romina, and Gerald and his wife Katrina, his grandchildren Ryan, Jasmin and Amy, his brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Boffa Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Fleur-de-Lys parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
McCARTAN-MOONEY - MAUD, née Vassallo, passed away peacefully at Casa Antonia, Balzan, after a short illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her beloved daughter Carol and her husband Philip Zammit-Briffa, her beloved son Desmond, Rosemarie, her grandchildren Adam, Christopher and Nicola, her sisters Yvonne Eastman and Christine Tabone, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral was held privately. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated on January 28 at 6.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema.
PORTELLI - SAM of Mosta, physiotherapist, aged 93, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother Tony, residing in America, nephews, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 1.30 p.m. for Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Ta' Braxia Cemetery, Pietà.
ZAMMIT - DOLORES, née Salinos, aged 99, formerly of Valletta, widow of Agostino, passed peacefully to the Lord on January 24 at Casa Arkati, Mosta. She is sadly missed by her son and daughters, especially George, Doreen and Monica, wife of Alfred Micallef Attard, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral leaves Casa Arkati today at 8 a.m. for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
Tomorrow is the sixth anniversary of the death of ARTHUR AQUILINA. Always remembered by his wife Maria, his children Roger and his wife Marisa, and Josephine. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on January 28 at 6 p.m. at Ta' Ġieżu church, Rabat. The attendance of family and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
CALAMATTA - RACHELA. Treasured and unfading memories of a most loved mother on the eighth anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. To remember you is easy, I do that every day. Your eyes smile at me, but your presence I miss so much. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Helen.
CALLEJA. Remembering with love our dearest MICHAEL (ex-PS962), on the seventh year of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Deeply missed by his wife Mary, his children Marthese and her husband Noel Sultana, Maurice and his wife Louise, and Martin, his grandchildren Jennifer, Carolanne, Mandy, Michelle and Matthew, relatives and friends. Always in our hearts and prayers. O Lord, grant him eternal, peaceful rest.
ELLUL - MARIA. In loving memory of my dear sister on the 12th anniversary of her demise. Risette and family.
ELLUL GALEA - CARMENA. Treasured memories of a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Mary, Lora, Alfred, Antoinette and their families.
GALEA - MARIO. Loving memories of a beloved brother, today the 13th anniversary of his tragic death. Deeply missed by his brothers and sisters, Saviour, Paul, Cynthia and their families.
GINGELL. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, MARY, on the fifth anniversary of her death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughters Priscilla, Lorna and her husband Colin, and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
HILI - THERESE. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother, today being the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, her son Paul and daughter Bella. A prayer is solicited.
LAPIRA - HUGH. Remembering with so much love and affection our dear father on the 46th anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Noel, Myra and Monique, in-laws and grandchildren.
RAGONESI. Of your charity remember in your prayers ANNA, a most beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whom the Good Lord called unto Himself 21 years ago today. On her soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy. Her family.
SCIBERRAS. Ever loving memories of FILOMENA, today the 38th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sons, their wives, and her daughter Lilian.
VELLA-ZARB. Treasured memories of my dearest mother RITA on the 18th anniversary of her demise. Anne.
ZAMMIT-GERMAN - ARTHUR. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 11th anniversary of his demise. Elizabeth, Sharon and Karl. A prayer is solicited.
Church Models
The annual exhibition of church models and statues and other sacred items, organised under the auspices of the commission of Christ the King parish feast, Paola, will be held between March 2 and 9 at the parish hall in Church Street, Paola.
Talk On Climate Change
Martin Scicluna will give a talk on Climate Change And Malta's Future Sustainability, organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa, at the Ministry for Gozo, St Francis Square, Victoria on Thursday at 6.30 p.m.
Mr Scicluna will trace Malta's economic, social and environmental development in the last 20 years and look ahead to the challenges facing Malta in the next 20 or so critical years to 2030 when the threat of climate change will be making itself increasingly felt.
He will discuss the unprecedented challenges facing Malta's economy, its society, environment and quality of life in the face of the changes in Malta's climate and, especially, the effects of climate change.
Mr Scicluna is a member of the National Commission for Sustainable Development, a council member of Europa Nostra and sits on the board of the International National Trusts Organisation.
Open Day At Ħaġar Qim
Ħaġar Qim temples, outside Qrendi, will be open to the public tomorrow, enabling visitors to learn about the conservation works being undertaken in conjunction with the installation of a temporary shelter.
The site will be open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. with the last admission at 4.30 p.m.
Tickets can be bought on site at €4.50 (Lm 1.93) for adults, €2.25 (Lm 0.97) for students and senior citizens and €1 (Lm 0.43) for children between the ages of six and 12.
Qormi Roadworks
Patching works will be carried out along Triq Manwel Dimech in Qormi on Monday between 8.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. The road will remain open to two-way traffic. The Malta Transport Authority urged motorists to proceed with caution.