ABELA. On December 19, at San Pietro Hospital, Rome, Fr JOHN ABELA, ofm, aged 56, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother friars of the Maltese Franciscan Province of St Paul the Apostle, his mother Vitor, his brother Karistu, many relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves the old Luqa airport today at 1.30 p.m. and proceeds to St Mary of Jesus Friary (Ta’ Ġieżu), Rabat. Tomorrow at 9.15 a.m. the funeral cortège leaves for St Mary of Jesus church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the chapel of the Franciscan Province at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, will be greatly appreciated.
ABELA. On December 22, at Casa Antonia Home, Balzan, MAURICE, of Attard, aged 79, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marion née Navarro, his children Kenneth and his wife Carmen, Norman, Sr Francesca, Jackie and Stephen, his grandchildren, brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia Home, Balzan today at 8.30 a.m. for St Mary parish church, Attard, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.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 greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CALLEJA. On December 21, VINCENT of Valletta, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children, George and his wife Antoinette, Twanny and his wife Josephine, Fr Joe Calleja, Freddie and his wife Maria Assunta, Mary and her husband Ronald Cachia, Paul and his partner Maribelle, Karmenu Abela, widower of his daughter Carmen, grandchildren and their respective spouses, great-grandchildren, his in-law Polly Attard, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for St Dominic’s parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FENECH. On December 22, CARMEN, née Abela, aged 55, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Vincent, her daughter Melita and her husband Michael Debattista, her son Neil and his wife Veronique, her beloved grandchildren Michela, Elona and Mattea Pia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
JONES. On December 21, IGNATIUS GEORGE, aged 78, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife May, née Bonello Du Puis, his children Simon, Cecily and her husband Nicky Grech, Clarissa and her husband Jean-Paul Fleri Soler, his precious grandchildren Liam, Nicola, Ella and Edward, his brother Cecil and his wife Edwidge, in-laws, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paule residence today at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere, will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks to all the staff at St Joseph ward. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On December 21, DORIS, née Pulè, aged 71, of Kalkara, widow of Salvinu, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Rita Psaila, Maria and her husband Eugenio Formosa, Tessie and her partner John Callus, Cettina and her husband George Briffa, Vince Micallef Pulè and his wife Claire, her grandchildren Roderick and his fiancée Janice, Sylvana, Ramona and her fiancé Etienne, Francesco, Kristina, other relatives and many friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated today at 9 a.m. at St Joseph parish church, Kalkara, followed by interment at St Lawrence Cemetery, Vittoriosa. Donations to the Malta Community Chest Fund will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
NAUDI. On December 21, RITA, née Debono, aged 90, widow of Anthony, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters, Marlene wife of Edward Scerri, Josette wife of Laurence Bonnici, Grace wife of John Wagstaff, residing in the UK, Simone wife of John Caruana, her son-in-law Alexander Gouder, husband of her late daughter Nathalie, her grandchildren and her great grandsons, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for the Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema 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 Puttinu Cares will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
POLIDANO. On December 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, DOLORES, of Floriana, widow of Carmelo, aged 90, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Francis and his wife Mary, Carmen and her husband Emanuel Camilleri, John and his wife Tessie, Carmen, widow of Anthony, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Publish parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks go to the staff at M2 for their dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONELLO – JOHN. Today the 33rd anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his son Alan and his wife Patricia, his son Adrian and his wife Sylvana and their children Suzannah and John. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
BORG – MOLLY, née Parnis England. In ever loving memory of our dearest Molly on the 14th anniversary of her passing. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Anthony and Bukurie, Anne and Herbert, Nathalie, and Matthew. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BUGEJA – VINCENT. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather on the ninth anniversary of his demise. Frances, Katya, Karen, in-laws and grandchildren. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.
BUGEJA. In loving memory of our dear father, Chev. VINCENT BUGEJA, on the ninth anniversary of his demise.
A tribute of love
To a dad so dear
So close to our hearts
Each day of the year
We will always have memories
To treasure and to hold
Of a wonderful dad
More precious than gold.
Katya and Karen.
BUGEJA – VINCENT. Precious memories of a dear brother-in-law and uncle, today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and forever in our hearts and prayers. Rose and Benny, Sandra and Steve, James and Lydia.
BUGEJA – Chev. VINCENT. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear friend who went to meet the Risen Lord nine years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and family.
CASSAR SAID – SELINA. Today the 17th year of her meeting with the Lord.
Dear Selina,
Wherever you may be
We know within our hearts
The love we shared together
Still lives though we’re apart
Because though you are no longer in our lives
You are forever in our hearts.
From your parents, brothers and sisters and their families. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Masses at St Julians and TaI-Ibraġ parish churches, and other Masses during Christmas time, especially the midnight Masses in both churches, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
CAUCHI. Fondest memories of our dear father WILLIAM on the 56th anniversary of his demise. His children Godwin, Rosalind, Lilian, Isabelle, William and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CHETCUTI BONAVITA – JANE. A dear mother fondly remembered on the 33rd anniversary of her demise. Joseph, Noel, in-laws and grandchildren.
CINI PORTANIER – DORIS. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 13th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her son, daughters, grandchildren and in-laws. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
DE BRINCAT. Treasured memories of FRANCIS, a beloved father, today the 56th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His family.
FARRUGIA – JOSEPH, BSc, BE&A, A&CE. In loving memory of a dearly beloved father and grandfather on the 13th anniversary of his death. So sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Gillian and Carm, Monica and Tonio, Anne and John, Louise and Victor, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
PRECA – VIOLET. Cherished, treasured and unfading memories, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Forever remembered as most loving and caring to all. Always in our hearts. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and their families. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. All Masses said today at St Patrick’s, Sliema, will be for the repose of her soul.
THOMAS – DAVID GWYNNE, 23.12.’97. Never forgotten, always missed, forever loved by his wife and children. Merciful Lord, grant him eternal rest.
TORPIANO. In loving memory of our dear aunt MARY on the third anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her nieces Marcelline Cuschieri, Suzanne Abela, Alexandra and Doreen Clarke.
WELLS – JOHN. In loving memory of a devoted father on the 23rd anniversary of his passing away. His children Mary Ann and George and their respective families. Lord Jesus, grant him eternal rest.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Closed for Christmas holidays. Re-open Monday, January 3, 2011.
Season’s greetings
Dr and Mrs Cachia Zammit wish to extend season’s greetings for Christmas and the New Year to all their relatives and friends. They will not be sending cards this year but a donation to Dar tal-Providenza will be given instead.
The European Commission Representation
The European Commission Representation in Malta at Dar l-Ewropa, 254, St Paul Street, Valletta, will be closed for the festive season between today and Sunday, January 2, 2011, both days inclusive. The Representation will resume normal working hours on Monday, January 3, 2011.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts as follows tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and noon in Il-Lanġas and Franġisku Pisani streets, parts of Il-Ħawħ, Ġnien iċ-Ċirasa, Ir-Ragħajja and High streets and the surrounding areas in Naxxar.
Maltapost branches
Maltapost branches will be on shutdown on Monday but will reopen on Tuesday. This change in schedule was made by agreement with the Malta Communications Authority.
St Julians mail services
The St Julians Maltapost branch at Lombard Bank will be open between 8.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The closest alternatives are: SPO Golosa, 146, Swieqi Road, Swieqi; Maltapost branch, 95, Naxxar Road, San Ġwann and 118, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema.