CARUANA. On April 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 55 of Birkirkara, ex-manager of Marsa Shipbuilding and ex-director at the ADT, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josephine, his children Roberta and her boyfriend Christian, Nicholas, Joseph and his girlfriend Malgorzata, his in-laws, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. for St Francis church in Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. No flowers by request but donations in support of philanthropic projects by the Lions Club will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR. On April 25, one day short of her 81st birthday, at her residence in St Julians, MARY, née Scicluna, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Josephine, Rosemarie Garzia, widow of Carmelo, Fr Julian of Oregon, USA, Paul and his wife Kay, Marcel and his wife Maria, her two grandsons Julian and Peter, her brothers and sister, Anthony P., Charles and his wife Doris, Maggie and her husband Iain Richmond, Marcel and his wife Julie, and Josephine, widow of her late brother Joseph, her sister-in-law Concetta Micallef, many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolortata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Monastery of the Poor Clares, St Julians and the Hospice Movement, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest for a life of devotion and dedication to her family.
D'AMATO. On April 24, Sr THERESE, went to meet the risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, her cousins, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St Joseph Convent, St Dominic Square, Rabat followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Sagra Familja, Żabbar will be greatly appreciated.
RIZZO NAUDI. On April 24, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTON, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved wife Iris, his children Dr Mario Rizzo Naudi and his wife Doriette, Rosette and her husband Albert Cardona, Annabella and her husband Mario Borg, Antonello and his wife Josephine, his grandchildren Karl and his wife Melanie, Julian and his fiancée Leanne, Christopher and his fiancée Michelle, Eliza and her boyfriend Peter, Giampiero, Davinia and her boyfriend Andrew, and Andrew, his brother Louis and his wife Bianca, his sister-in-law Phyllis, widow of his brother Frank, his in-laws Censina, wife of Victor Filletti, Rose, widow of Joseph Spiteri, and Michael Attard and his wife Pina, nephews, nieces, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children's Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital,will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital.
ZAMMIT. On April 25, PAWLU, aged 77, of Dingli, passed away peacefully at his home, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his daughters Connie and her husband Marco Scicluna, Tania and her husband Mario Borg, Joan, Monica and her husband Norbert Fenech, his grandchildren Clint, Rodney, Gabriel and his girlfriend Jessica Gauci, Abigail, Maria and Owen, his siblings Wiġi, Karmenu and his wife Żarena, Joe and his wife Matty, resident in Canada, Maria and her husband Joe Farrugia, Żaren, widower of his sister Rita, his wife's relatives, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.45 p.m. for Dingli parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.15 p.m., followed by interment at Dingli parish cemetery. The family advises it will not be receiving people at home after the funeral.
Requiem mass
On the 14th year of the passing away of BERNARD BORDA, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline Sisters chapel, Sliema. Please remember him in your prayers.
In memoriam
BARTOLO - ANTHONY of Sliema. On the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Never forgotten by his family and friends.
BORDA - BERNARD. Precious memories of a very dear son who passed away 14 years ago today. Bernard, you are always in our hearts and prayers. Deeply loved and terribly missed. Jesus, grant him eternal rest. Mummy and daddy.
BORDA - BERNARD. Treasured memories of a very dear brother and uncle, today the 14th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. James, Lydia, Matthew and baby Julia.
BORDA - BERNARD. In everlasting memory of a dearest brother and uncle on the 14th year of his demise. You are forever in our hearts and prayers. Sandra, Steve, Kristina and Andrew.
BORDA. In loving memory of our nephew BERNARD on the anniversary of his death. Uncle Tony and auntie Louise, John, Joseph, Anna and Maria.
BORDA - BERNARD. Loving memories of a great nephew and cousin. Bernard, you are always in our hearts. Auntie Frances, Katya and Karen.
CHETCUTI - DENISE. On the 11th anniversary of her demise. Mum, dad, Charmaine, Jeanpaul and Timmy.
CHETCUTI - DENISE. Fondly remembered. Joe, Connie, Yvette and Stefan.
GATT - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 19th anniversary of his death. Charles and Mary Ann, Andrew, Suzanne and John.
TABONE. In loving memory of a dear husband, PEPPI. Today is the anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Antoinette.
ZAMMIT - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on his 23rd anniversary. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Musico-literary evening
The St Bartholomew Philharmonic Society of Għargħur will hold a musico-literary evening at St Bartholomew parish church, Għargħur tomorrow at 7.15 p.m. The event is being held to mark the band's 25th anniversary.
Fundraising car wash
Living Ability Not Disability will be holding a fundraising car wash at the Aviation Museum in Ta' Qali on May 9.
The money raised will go towards funding specialised transport, which costs about €8,000 annually, most of the group's members being wheelchair users.
Visitors will be able to get their car washed between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. while admiring the museum's exhibits. Food stands will be available.
The group will appreciate donations of food, wine, drinks or cakes. Volunteers who can offer a few hours of their time can contact Jeanesse Abela on 7982 8787 by SMS or Daniela Schembri on 7906 0393. E-mail: landcontact@hotmail.com.
Local council meeting - today
Iklin, 5.30 p.m.