BOXALL. On September 29, at QA Hospital, UK, STACEY, née Sammut, formerly of Mellieħa, aged 39, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreplaceable loss her husband Darren, her son Adam, her mum and dad, Miriam and Anthony Sammut, her sister Sandra and husband Eddie Debono, her niece Gabrielle and nephew Jean Pierre, grandmother Judith, uncles, aunts and cousins, her in-laws Ken and Jasmine Boxall, and other relatives and friends. A requiem Mass for her repose will be celebrated on October 29 at 3.30 p.m. at Maria Bambina parish church, Mellieħa. Relatives, friends and members of Gruppi Familji Nsara (Kana) are invited to attend.
BUGEJA. On October 26, at Boffa Hospital, Sister CARMEN of the Augustinian Sisters, Birkirkara, aged 62, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the Augustinian Sisters, her father Ġużeppi, her sisters and brothers, Doris and Michael Borg, Fr Manuel, Ursola and Joe Gauci, Ċettina and Tony Scriha, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Sebastian parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
GRIMA. On October 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED, aged 69. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Doreen, their children Priscilla and her husband Joseph, Adrian and his wife Nathalie, Andrew and his fiancée Vicky, his grandchildren Christine, Sanwel and Rafel, his sister Mary and her brother Joe and their spouses, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will he held at St Julians parish church today at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
LUCIA. On October 24, STEFANO, aged 36, passed away under tragic circumstances. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mariella, his children Andrea and Michele, his loving mother Doris, his sisters and brother, Marisa and her husband Henri Portelli, Alfredo and his wife Anna, Patrizia and her husband Tony Gauci, Liliana and her husband Stephen Warrington, his in-laws George and Frances Attard, his sisters-in-law Annette, wife of David Bonello, and Nadia, all his nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Burmarrad cemetery.
VELLA. On October 26, FILOMENA, aged 82, of Żebbuġ, residing at Balzan, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Marylouise and her husband Saviour, Antoinette and her husband John, Josephine and her husband Joseph, her grandchildren Joseph William and his wife Lisa, Kenneth, Nicoletta and her husband Anthony, Ian, Mark and Robert, her great-grandchildren Ana and Katrina, her brother Philip Saliba of the Christine Doctrine Society (MUSEUM), her in-laws Joseph Vella and Rose Galea and other relatives. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZARB. On October 23, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, CARMELO of Għargħur, aged 85, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Anna, his daughters Maria and her husband Mario Psaila, Teresa and her husband David Birmingham, his nephews Declan, Ciaran, Roisin, Aidan and Elise, his sister Lieni, Berta, widow of his brother Kelin, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence today at 2.30 p.m. for St Bartholomew’s parish church, Għargħur, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at St Bartholomew Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In memoriam
BONAVIA – ROSA, née Gauci Borda. Today being the 29th anniversary of her demise. Her family. A prayer is solicited.
BONELLO. In loving memory of CARMEN on the third anniversary of her passing into eternal life. Fondly remembered by her husband Philip, her beloved children Karen, Nikki, Tina, Sarah, their spouses and grandchildren.
BONNICI. In loving memory of JOSEPH L., a wonderful father, today the 40th anniversary of his passing away. Alfred, Elda, Lilian, Bob, Marilyn and Vincent.
CUSCHIERI. In loving memory of ERSILIA (Sisi) on the 48th anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Dear mum, while remembering how you taught us to love the Lord but loved us best loving each other, pray to the good Lord, to whom we are sure you are so near, to keep us under His care. Your family.
FENECH. Fondest memories of our dear auntie KATIE on the 14th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Jane and Frans, MaryAnn and Joseph, Rayan and Matthew Ben. A prayer is solicited.
GERMAN – JOSEPH. On the 15th anniversary of his death, greatly missed by his son Herman, his grandchild Arienne E. Sullivan, his great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.
HABER – MARIA. Today the 20th anniversary of her demise. Her daughters.
DLĦ concert and dinner
The 45th anniversary autumn concert and dinner organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa will be held on November 27 at the Auberge de Castille, in Valletta at 7.30 p.m. under the patronage of Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi.
The event will feature a vocal recital by Maltese soprano, Lydia Caruana, who will present a varied programme comprising arias by Mozart, Puccini and Cilea, famous operetta arias and some immortal art songs by Arditi, Leoncavallo and Gastaldon.
The recital will be followed by pre-dinner drinks on the grand landing of the auberge and dinner in the Ambassadors’ Room. Invitations for the event are issued against a donation of €42 per person and are available through the offices of DLĦ at 133, Melita St, Valletta.
For more information call 2122 0358/2122 5952.
All funds raised will be dedicated to DLĦ’s restoration projects.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Ibraġġ, St Andrews, Qasam, Ratal, Wiżna, Tiben, Qatta’ and Uqija streets in St Julians.
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dun Ġwann Barbara, Caruana Dingli Napuljun, Gagliardi Pietru, Main, Kurunellas, St Francis, St Mary, Ta’ Sardinja, Marju Schembri, Ġananton Tanti, E.B. Vella, Valerio Vigorelli and Wilġa streets and Żejtun Road in Tarxien.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Dun Mikiel Xerri, Wied ta’ Rmiedi, Prinjoli valley, Palm, Ċitru, Qiegħa, Alfred Camilleri, Dun Ġwann Theuma and Dorga streets in Attard.
From 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in parts of Hieronymus Negiser, Giacomo Bosio and G. Sandes streets in Naxxar.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ras il-Wardija and Madonna tal-Abbandunati streets in Wardija.
From 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Ċawla Street in Victoria.