BRIFFA. On March 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, Sr ROBERTA of the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss, her brothers and sisters, Angelo, Sister Aniceta, Franciscan Sister of the Heart of Jesus, Emmanuela, Tessie, Victoria, widow of Luigi Bergonzi, Constantino and his wife Antoinette, her nieces Deborah and her husband Roberto Acerbi, Lara and her husband Fabrizio Orsi, Maria and her husband Duncan Borg Myatt, the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, today at 1.45 p.m. for St Francis church, Ħriereb Street, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PIRRONE. On March 23, Chev. UMBERTO of Gżira, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Teresa and her husband George, Carmen and her husband Charles, Silvana and her husband Raymond, his grandchildren, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Dar tal-Madonna, Mellieħa today at 1.45 p.m. for Tal-Karmnu parish church, Gżira where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCHRANZ. On March 23, Fr JOHN SCHRANZ, OFM, aged 88, former missionary in Honduras, passed away peacefully at Zammit Clapp Hospital, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother friars of the Maltese Franciscan Province of St Paul the Apostle, his brother Carmel and his wife Marie of USA, his sister-in-law Mary, widow of his brother Charles, also of USA, his nephews and nieces, their respective wives and husbands, great-nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for the Franciscan Friary in Carmel Street, Sliema, from where at 9.20 a.m. the funeral will proceed to Sacro Cuor parish, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Franciscan Chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, will be greatly appreciated.
Requiem Mass
On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the passing away of Fr JOSEPH M. GALDES, SJ, the 9.30 a.m. Mass in English said on March 28 at St Aloysius College church, Birkirkara, will be offered in thanksgiving for his life. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.
In Memoriam
BERNARD. In loving memory of PAUL on the 28th anniversary of his death. Always remembered with love and gratitude by his children. Lord, grant him eternal rest. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
BONETT - FRANK. Fond and grateful memories of a loving father on the 29th anniversary of his passing away to a better life, our mother MARY joining him forever. We miss you both dearly. Lord, grant them eternal rest. Their daughters Stephanie and Josianne, in-laws and grandsons.
BORG CARBOTT - FRANCES. Treasured memories of our beloved mother, today the 26th anniversary of her demise. Deeply mourned by her children Mary Rose and George, Vince and Ilona, Lilian and Felix and her grandchildren Denise, Stuart, Greta, Duncan, David and Francesca. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BOWMAN. In loving memory of EDWIN, today the ninth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Annie and his daughters Rosalie and Philip, Johanna and Franco, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kindly remember him in your prayers.
DANDRIA - LAURA, née Ullo. A beloved mother and grandmother, on the 31st anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited.
DE MARCO - ANTHONY (Toni). In loving memory of our dear father, today the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by his family.
FARRUGIA - FRANCO. My dearest son, on the 14th anniversary of your demise, years of sorrow and heartbreak. I miss you so much, you are always on my mind and in my heart. Love from your mother Kitty.
LEONE GANADO - HUGH. Treasured memories of a most beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your sons, daughter and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
PACE. In ever loving and unfading memory of EMILY, a dear and loving mother, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters Iris, Odette and Lydia and their families. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest in Your loving arms.
Sacred art display
The Sliema Philharmonic Society and the Sacro Cuor Feast Commission have put on a display of sacred art at the Sliema Band Club, 34, St Trophimus Street. The exhibition runs from tomorrow until Good Friday.
The opening times are: Weekdays from 5.30 to 9 p.m.; Palm Sunday and March 31 from 8 a.m. to noon and from 5.30 to 9 p.m.; Maundy Thursday from 5.30 to 11.30 p.m.; and on Good Friday from 8 a.m. till noon.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
From 8 a.m. to noon in parts of Kaffis and Ġiżi streets, and Margeritas, Tari, Fjorin and Ortensja streets in Ibraġġ/Swieqi.
From 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in parts of Tumas Dingli, Ta' Mellu and San Silvestru streets, Independence Avenue and the surrounding area in Mosta.
From 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in parts of San Ġorġ, Emm. Pinto and De Redin streets in St Paul's Bay.
24-hour rosary
A 24-hour rosary chain will start on Saturday at 8 p.m. and runs until Sunday at 8 p.m. at Borġ in-Nadur, Birżebbuġa. Contemplated rosaries will be held every 30 minutes, with intentions offered for the conversion of the world, peace, holiness of priests and families.
Local council meeting today
Xagħra, Gozo 7 p.m.