CUOMO. On November 3, at Karin Grech Hospital, JOSEPHINE, aged 66, passed away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers John, Lino and his wife Lina, Tonio and his wife Lina of Canada, Mario and his wife Maryanne, her sisters Marisa and her husband Edwin Zammit and Jean, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, 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.
SALIBA. On November 3, Chev. Dr JOSEPH SALIBA, MD, PhC, KStJ (ex-Member of Parliament, Commissioner of St John’s Ambulance), formerly of Vittoriosa and residing at Marsascala, aged 84, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Maria née Pisani, his children Joe, Mario and his wife Yvonne, Monica and her husband John Sammut and Marco and his wife Marica, his grandchildren Ritienne and her husband Darren, Jodie and her husband Marlon, Andrew, Matthew, Luke, Mark, Lothar and Thomas, his only great-granddaughter Courtney, the family life-long companion Lora Psaila, his sisters, Sr Rosanna of the Dominican Order, and Laura, widow of Reno Borg, his in-laws Joe Pisani and his wife Maria of Australia, Frances and her husband Eric Dudley and Edwin Pisani and their respective families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Our Lady of the Annunciation church, Vittoriosa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAHRA. On November 2, at Karin Grech Hospital, SALVINA of Żejtun, residing in Fgura, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Angelo and his wife Miriam, Yvonne and her husband Vince Abdilla, Edwidge, widow of Saviour Debono and Godfrey, widower of Catherine, grandchildren and their respective spouses, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem mass
Today being the trigesima die of the death of CHARLES GATT, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Mary Immaculate parish church, Tal-Ibraġ. May he rest in peace.
In memoriam
AZZOPARDI – PEPPINO. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 30th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Hilda, Anna, Mario, Ray and their respective families.
CLEWS – VERA A. In loving memory of a devoted wife, mother and grandmother on the 27th anniversary of her passing. Stanley, Lauren and Narcy, Michael and Antoinette, Paula, Matthew, Michael Jnr. and Sarah.
CLEWS. Remembering our dear sister VERA. Always in our thoughts and prayers especially on the 27th anniversary of her passing away. Mona, Suni, Jojo, Marian, nephews and nieces.
VINCENTI – WILLIAM. In fond memory, today the 31st anniversary of his passing to the Lord. Anne and family.
Personal
With grateful thanks to Our Lord for favour received through the intercession of Our Lady of the Grotto, Rabat. Hail Mary. M. Cassar, Rabat.
Mass for 1958 graduates
Mass for the repose of the souls of departed colleagues and wives of medical course 1958 graduates will be celebrated at the Jesuits’ church, Merchants Street, Valletta, on November 13 at noon. Family members and friends are welcome.
Mosta mass
The philanthropic society Talent Mosti will be holding a Mass for the repose of the souls of its members and benefactors. It will be celebrated by Mosta archpriest Fr Mario Tong on November 16 at 6.30 p.m. at the Mosta parish church.
Benjamin Tonna lecture
The Institute for Research on the Signs of the Times will be holding the Benjamin Tonna Lecture 2010 on Teilhard De Chardin And Contemporary Mystic Quest with Ursula King, from the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Bristol, as guest speaker. The event will be held on November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana.
Pharmacy Of Your Choice
The pharmacy at the Gżira health centre closed down this week as a result of the roll-out of the Pharmacy of Your Choice scheme in Sliema. Those who have not yet registered with the scheme have to do so as soon as possible.
Patients who received gluten free products from the Gżira health centre should go to the Floriana health centre pharmacy to make alternative arrangements. Otherwise call on 2124 3314. For more information call 2248 1800/2210 6350.
Symphonic concert
The Leone Philharmonic will hold its annual symphonic concert – Leone Band in Concert – at the Aurora Theatre in Victoria on November 14 at 7.30 p.m. Entrance is free, seats are first come, first served and doors open at 7 p.m.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts tomorrow as follows:
From 8 to 10 a.m. in Tal-Iskalun and Tal-Karri areas in Attard.
From 8 to 11 a.m. in Luqa Briffa Tal-Palazzi, Id-Dejma, Beland, Il-Kantur, St Gregory Street, Dellimara, Bishop Emm. Galea and Xatbet L-Andar streets in Żejtun.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Pantar and Labour Streets and Valletta Road in Lija.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ċippi Street, Melqart Street, Il-Kajjik Street, Żejtun Road, Ċiċerun Street, Galjazz Street, Pompei Street and parts of St Joseph’s Road in Marsaxlokk.
From 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in parts of Nikol Muscat Street and Constitution Road in Mosta.
From 7.45 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Vendom Street, S. Zerafa Street, Republic Street and the environs in Għargħur.
From 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Grima Karmni Street, Kan Franġisk Mangion Street and neighbourhood in Għarb.
Christmas cards
The Malta Hospice Movement will be selling Christmas cards for 50c each from its offices in Balzan.