AGIUS – GEORGE of Sliema, passed into eternal life on December 5. Mourning him deeply are his loving wife Lydia, his sons Raymond and his wife Shirley, Michael and his wife Lily, his daughter Lorna, his cherished grandchildren, Brittany Agius Bailey, Stephanie Wilson, Michelle Dix, Sarah VanOsten, Dylan VanOsten, his precious great-grandsons Levi and Liam and his loving brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, December 9 at 1.15 p.m. for Balluta parish church 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 the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated.
AZZOPARDI. On December 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANCO M. of Luqa, aged 56, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Ruth Maria and Keith Mario, his mother Rose, his brother Raymond Mario and his wife Marisa and their son Kevin, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for St Andrew’s parish church, Luqa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Luqa cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BRINCAT. On December 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, LAWRENCE of Rabat and residing in Paola, aged 91, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Emma, his children Tania, widow of Oliver Cauchi, Pierre and his wife Jacqueline, his grandsons Ryan and Owen, his brother, his in-laws and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Anthony church, Għajn Dwieli Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CORDINA. On December 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, WILLIAM of St Julians, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Spira, his children Charlie and his wife Josephine, John and his wife Patricia, Mary and her husband Bill Slade, Joe and his wife Pauline, Rita and her husband Pio Farrugia, his numerous grandchildren, his brother and sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral took place last Saturday. The family would like to thank all those who attended the funeral. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MORANA. On December 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTOINETTE, née Pisani, of Luqa, aged 62, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Anton Morana, her children by her late husband William Gill, her son Robert Gill and his wife Dominique, her daughter Maria Gill and her husband Emmanuel, her daughter Andrea Morana and her fiancé Massimo, and her grandchildren Martina, Thomas and Elizabeth, her mother Frances of Ħamrun, widow of Carmel, her brother Dr Saviour Pisani and her sister Miriam, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.30 a.m. for St Andrew the Apostle parish church, Luqa, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Żabbar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family wish to thank the staff at the Gynaecology Ward for all their care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PISCOPO. On December 6, at his residence, TWANNY of Floriana, aged 76, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother and sisters, Paul, Mary and Doris, the Bonnici family, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves his residence today at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TABONE. On December 6, at her home in Victoria, ĠORĠA, ex-midwife, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss nephews and nieces, amongst whom Mgr. George Tabone, Fr Marcel Tabone, Sister Maria Assunta, OSC, Sister Doris Tabone of the Qaddejja taċ-Ċenaklu, and Ġiġa, who used to look after her, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence in Library Street, Victoria, Gozo, today at 3.30 p.m. for Gozo Cathedral where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at St Mary Cemetery.
In Memoriam
AGIUS. In loving memory of our beloved ANNA on the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her mother Yvonne, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BARTOLO – LINO. Loving memories of a devoted father and grandfather on the 30th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Marthese, Godwin, Neil and Annalise.
DALLI – DENIS. On the 32nd anniversary of his demise. A loving husband and devoted father fondly remembered and sadly missed, forever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Carmen, sons Donald, Denis Jr, Marcel, his daughter Danielle and their respective families. May he rest in peace. Today’s 6.30 and 8.30 a.m. Masses at St Rita’s chapel, St Julians, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
DEBONO – THOMAS. A dear father fondly remembered on the 34th anniversary of his demise. Marguerite, Consuelo, Mariella, Carol, Louis, Miriam, in-laws and grandchildren.
LAPIRA – MAY. Evergreen, cherished memories of a wonderful mother on the 33rd anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Noel, Myra and Monique, in-laws and grandchildren.
MIZZI – Major JO. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his death. His wife Marion, Gordon, Kenneth, Veronique, Angele and Corinne. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MUSCAT – Dr PAUL MUSCAT, MD. Lovingly remembered on the eighth anniversary of his demise by his wife Phyllis, his children Robert, Mariza, David, Sandra and Simon, in-laws and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St Patrick’s church, Sliema. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SPITERI. In loving memory of LAURA, today the third anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her mother Angela Gauci Borda, her brother John and family. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Publius parish church, Floriana, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
SPITERI – LAURA. Treasured memories of a loving mother on the third anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin and Tyron.
VELLA SAID. Treasured memories of our dearest mother GRACE on the first anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Josephine and Marlene.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities on Thursday:
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Bidni, Il-Gross, Swejda and Żafran streets in Marsascala.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Ta’ Doti, Għadira, Klula, Qasam San Pawl, Sta Luċija and Is-Santwarju Puniku streets and the surrounding areas in Kerċem.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Marsalforn Road, Daħla Tal- Ħarrax, Ta’ Gerxija and Ta’ Kuljat valleys, Tal-Mannu and the surrounding area in Marsalforn.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Tal-Għall Street, Qasam ta’ San Ġorġ, Ta’ Mejjieli and ta’ Ħabel Żwejra area and the surrounding localities in Salina.
There will be no power on Friday between 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Bir Rix, Sta Luċija, Qasam San Ġorġ streets and Sta Luċija Square and the surrounding areas in Sta Luċija.
Seminar on women’s rights
A half-day seminar titled Why Are Women Always Demanding More Rights? will be held on Friday between 8.30 a.m. to 12.20 p.m. at the Radisson Blu Resort in St Julians.
The aim of the event, organised by the Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations, is to highlight international and local legislation as well as policies that regulate society and how these impact women’s lifestyles.
Discussion will focus on the present issues women face in the various sectors and move towards proposals for the way forward. Entrance is free. Those wishing to take part can send an e-mail to reneelaiv@yahoo.com or phone 7956 4598.
Prickly meeting
A meeting for Cactus and succulents enthusiasts will be held at the Din l-Art Ħelwa heaquarters, 133, Melita Street, Valletta, on Sunday at 9.45 a.m.
Mater Admirabilis Training College
To mark the 50th Anniversary since the end of the training course at MATC between 1959 and 1961, a reunion is planned for June 2011. For more details call on 2133 1888 or 2189 6436 or send an e-mail to matc1959to1961@gmail.com.
Musical concert
The Philharmonic Society La Vittoria of Mellieħa and the local council will be holding their annual musical concert on Saturday at the Mellieħa primary school hall at 7.30 p.m. Everyone is invited.