GATT. On October 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES (ex-Deputy General Manager, Mid-Med Bank), aged 73, of Sliema, passed away suddenly comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreplaceable loss his wife Maryann, née Wells, his children Suzanne, wife of John Torpiano, Andrew and his partner Michelle Attard, his in-laws George and Silvia Wells, his nieces and his many relatives, colleagues and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be held at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
MONACO. On October 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, MAURICE of Qawra, aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Charelle and her husband Reuben Abela, Anne-Marie and her husband Henri Saliba, his grandson Mark, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PAIN. On September 25, MICHAEL, aged 67, passed away peacefully while on holiday in Italy. He leaves to mourn his great loss, his daughter Suzanne, his sons Martyn and Eugene, his beloved grandchildren Darren, Samantha, Matthew and Sam, family and friends. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Monday, October 11 at 10 a.m. at Kalkara parish church. No flowers by request but donations to the University of Malta will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SEYCHELL. On October 5, ANTONIA née Deflavia, aged 98, widow of PAUL from Marsa, residing at Sta Venera, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Mario and his wife Sylvia, Lily and her husband Freddy of Canada, Mary and her husband Joe of Australia, Andrew and his wife Katie, Josephine, Katherine and her husband Joe, Joseph and his wife Joyce, her eight grandchildren and her seven great grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fleur–de-Lys, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SIRACUSA. On October 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, EDWIN of Senglea and residing in Fgura, ex-teacher, aged 63, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his son Gianfranco, his sister Iris and her husband Joseph Debattista, his brother Oliver and his wife Marcelle, Marianne, widow of his brother Maurice, his in-laws and their respective spouses, nephews and nieces and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave 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.
In memoriam
ABELA – ANTONIA, née Samuel. Treasured memories of a dearly loved mother. Her sons and daughters.
APAP. In loving memory of BEATRICE who passed away 14 years ago today. Her family.
AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of VICTORINE on the 13th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son, step-daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.
BONNICI – ARTHUR. Treasured memories of a dear father-in-law and grandfather on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his son-in-law Giuliano Ramunno, widower of his daughter Ivana, and grandchildren Marco, Francesca and Erika. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. Today’s 6.45 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
CAMILLERI – GEORGE E., 6.10.1980. Fondly remembered on the 30th anniversary of his passing by his sons Michael, Walter and George, their wives and children. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CAMILLERI – JOSEPHINE Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the seventh anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Fr David, Barbara, Godwin, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FAVA – VINCENT. Loving memories of our father. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Mario, Reggie, Marcelline and their families.
FENECH – JOSEPH. A forever treasured husband and father, tomorrow the second anniversary of his death. Achingly missed and much loved by his wife Connie, his daughters Joanne and Annabel, spouses and grandson Kyle Jo. Two Masses for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 8 a.m. at Gudja parish church and at 6.30 p.m. at Marsascala parish church. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
HARDING – LUCY. In loving memory. Hugh and family.
KALLEYA. In loving memory of JOSEF, today the 12th anniversary of his demise. Forever remembered with love by his daughters, sons, in-laws, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest.
PORTELLI – PAUL. Precious memories of a very dear husband and father, today the 16th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Miriam, his children Ralph, Connie, Joe, Pierre and Mark and their spouses.
TESTA. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, MARIA FATIMA, especially today being the 22nd anniversary of her passing away. Michael, Jamie and Roberta.
WELLS – MURIEL. In loving memory of our dearest mother on the 15th anniversary of her death. Mary Ann and George and their families. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of M. Azzopardi, St John and Demnuq streets, Imwieġel, Bari, N. Pisani, L. Gafà, Ta’ Għolja, Old Church, St James, Dun Pawl Laferla, 6 ta’ Diċembru, Lapsi, Qrendi, Ta’ Bur il-Kbir, Kilba, Mqabba, Newba, Rebbiegħa, Swieqi, Patri G. Delia and Fawwara streets, San Nikola and Ċitta Ferdinand in Siġġiewi.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Iċilio Calleja and Żebbuġ streets in Żebbuġ.
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parts of St Luke, Conversion, Sir Luigi Preziosi, Church and Bordino streets, Ħalel Street and Islet Promenade in St Paul’s Bay.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in A. Caligari, Felice, Fustan, Ħas-Sajjied, Kaħwiela, Qoton, St Lawrence, Sanctuary and Wied il-Għajn streets in Żabbar.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ferdinand Grech, Karlu Darmanin, Saviour, Sir Ugo Mifsud, Robert Mifsud Bonnici, Ramino Barbaro, Mario Agius, Mikielanġ Borg, Ġeraldu Azzopardi and Giuseppe Calí streets, Transfiguration Square in Lija.
From 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in parts of Fortizza and Masrija streets, Bebuna and Taċ-Ċawl streets in Mellieħa.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in parts of Burmarrad Street and the Ta’ Bieb id-Dwieli area of Burmarrad.
From 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Għajn Tuta, Tal-Għajn, Ta’ Mulejja and Xlendi streets, Lunzjata Valley in Fontana.
Police band concert
The South Wales Police Band will be performing at the Sliema band club, in St Trophimus Street, Sliema at noon on Saturday.
The event is in aid of the Anglican Chaplaincy. Entry is by programme available at the door for a minimum donation of €5.