AZZOPARDI. On May 3, PAUL, from Tarxien, aged 85, at Mater Dei Hospital, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his children Lesley and her husband Martin, Norman and his wife Brigitte and Maurice and his wife Sue, his grandchildren Sarah-Anne, Paige and Alex, his brother Mike, his sister-in-law Lucy, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for the Lunzjata parish church in Tarxien where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Tarxien cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG - PHYLLIS, aged 83, on May 4, at St James Capua Residence, Sliema, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Albert and his wife Margaret, Joe and his wife Cecile, her sister Muriel Degiorgio, nieces, nephews and friends. The funeral leaves St James Residence, Sliema, today at 8.15 a.m. for the Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery chapel, where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Special thanks to the staff at St James Residence.
BUTTIGIEG de PIRO. CECIL dei'MARCHESI de PIRO, on May 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his brothers Anthony and Joseph and his wife Corinne, his niece Victoria-Jane, her husband Roman Krejcˇí and their son Pavel-Jan, his nephew David, his wife Priscilla and their children. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for the chapel of the Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, where mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dar tal- Providenza will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the Directors of the Dar tal-Providenza and his carers for their tender care.
CACHIA. On May 4, at her residence, SALVINA, aged 84, of Safi, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Peter Paul Busuttil, Jane widow of Carmel Busuttil, Pauline widow of Michael Wallace, Anthony and his wife Rita, Maryanne and her husband Martin Farrugia, Joe and his wife Josephine, Grace and her husband Vincent Farrugia, and Dorothy and her husband Emmanuel Debono, her sister Pawlina Zammit, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence today at 3.45 p.m. for St Paul parish church, Safi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m. followed by interment at Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery, Safi. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAMENZULI. On May 4, at St James Hospital, Sliema, PAULA CARMEN ROSE, aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She went to join her beloved father Louis and mother Carmen. She leaves to mourn her loss her two cherished sons Jason and Andre Adams, her daughter-in-law Lindsay, her special grandson Charlie Moon, her partner Tony and her respective relatives and friends in Malta and abroad. The funeral leaves St James Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for St John of the Cross Church, Ta' Xbiex where Mass will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement in Balzan will be greatly appreciated. Mum, always wanted to be remembered as a happy person.
CARUANA. On May 4, at Mater Dei Hospital JOHN , of Cospicua, residing in Birżebbuġa, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Pauline, née Spiteri, his children David and his wife Rose, Robert and his wife Lydia, Henry and his wife Marake, and Doreen and her husband Mario Fenech, his grandchildren and great grandchild, his brother and sisters Gaetan, Mary, Elizabeth and Joyce, their families, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at Birżebbuġa parish church at 2 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to Fondazzjoni Nazaret, Żejtun will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SULTANA - CARMELO, 71 years, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital on May 4, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his devoted wife Pauline, his children Monica, Miriam and her husband John, Speranza and her husband Deo, Lawrence and his wife Paula, his grandchildren Dylan, Felicity, Duncan and Elena Marie, other relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at the Mosta parish church tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. followed by an interment in the family grave at the Mosta cemetery. The family wish to thank the doctors and staff of the MITU at Mater Dei Hospital for the constant care and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Requiem Masses
A Mass for the repose of the soul of JOSEPH BARBARA will be celebrated today at 7 p.m. at St Julians parish church, being a month from his demise. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend. May he rest in peace.
Today, being the 41st anniversary of the death of WILLIAM M. D'AMATO, Masses said at the Parish Church of Saint Augustine, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of his soul. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Patrick's Church, Sliema will be offered for the repose of the soul of TESSA VASSALLO.
In Memoriam
BALZAN. In ever loving memory of our dearest father JOSEPH, today the 28th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family.
BALZAN - JOSEPH. In ever loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the 28th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Frank, Beatrice, Keith, Janice and Kurt. A prayer is solicited.
COLEIRO. Remembering our dear parents ESPEDITO and RITA. Precious memories of two lovable persons. Mary Rose, Joe, and Antoinette.
D'AMATO - WILLIAM. In loving memory of our dear father, today the 41st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, John, Joseph, George and in-laws.
SATARIANO - CARMELO. Treasured memories of a beloved brother and uncle today being the anniversary of his demise. A prayer is solicited.
SCEBERRAS TRIGONA - Notary Dr ALEX SCEBERRAS TRIGONA. In loving memory of a beloved and dedicated father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and always remembered with love and gratitude by his son Alex and his wife Johanna, his daughter Anna and his grand-daughters Alexia and Angela.
VASSALLO - TESSA. In ever loving memory of our dear Tessa on the third anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her family.
VASSALLO - TESSA. In loving memory. Mabel.
VASSALLO - TESSA. Lovingly remembered always. Maud and J.G.
VASSALLO - THERESE, née Mallia. Unforgettable, precious memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 23rd anniversary of her passing away. Her daughters Lydia Attard Montalto and Rosemary Cachia, their husbands and families.
Pasta night for missions
The Ignatian Youth Network will put on a pasta night to raise funds for its missionary work in summer on Friday at 7.30 p.m. at the San Antonio Hotel and Spa in Qawra.
For tickets call 7990 6196 or 2340 2341 or send an e-mail to inygo@jesuit.org.mt or chaplaincy@um.edu.mt.
Concert for charity
A concert to raise money for families in need and for an educational centre for children and adolescents will be held on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the St Augustine parish church in Valletta. It will feature baritone Joseph Lia and organist Romina Morrow.
Pietà jumble sale
A jumble sale is being held in aid of the Our Lady of Fatima church at the parish centre, Pietà, until May 17 between 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. It opened yesterday.
Literary evening
The National Book Council will mark the 100th anniversary from the birth of poet Ġorġ Pisani with a literary evening on Friday at 6 p.m., at the Robert Samut Hall, Floriana.
Sale of endemic plants
Indigenous and endemic plants, some of which are quite rare, will go on sale between tomorrow and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Argotti Gardens in Floriana.
Local Council meeting today
Swieqi 5 p.m.