CASHA. On December 24, at his residence, GEORGE of Qormi, aged 85, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lina, his children Joyce and her husband Tony Buhagiar, Dione and his wife Margaret, Anna and her husband Joe Sammut, Saviour and his wife Paula, Josef and his wife Vanessa, grandchildren, his sister-in-law, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.15 p.m. for St George parish church, Qormi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the Ħniena Divina Cemetery, Burmarrad. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CORDINA. On December 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE, aged 62, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Lilian, his daughter Pamela, his sisters, brothers, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass will be said at 8.15 a.m. followed by private burial. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated.
EBEJER. On December 25, ETIENNE of Sta Luċija, aged 34, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Fiona, his beloved children Nicole, Mariah and Keah, his father Joseph and his mother Mary Connie, his wife’s parents Grazio and Adriana Theuma, his brother-in-law Eman and his fiancée Maxlene, uncles and aunties, cousins, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Pius X parish church, Sta Luċija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCICLUNA. On December 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, LAURENCE, known as Laurie, aged 53, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marisa, his sons Stefan and his wife Rita, Jean Paul and Pierre, his mother Grace, his brother Paul and wife Maria and sons Ian and Reuben, his sisters Rosaline and Maria, his sister-in-law Sylvana, her husband Giovanni and their daughter Mireille and fiancée Anthony, his mother-in-law Ginette Grech, staff at APS Bank, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for Savina Square, Victoria, followed by Mass praesente cadavere at the Cathedral church. No flowers by request but donations to OASI Foundation, Victoria, Gozo, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA. On December 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE of Gżira, aged 54, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Martin, her children Anthony and his wife Elaine, Marvin and his fiancée Nicolette, her granddaughter Emma, her sisters and their families, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on December 31 at 1.30 p.m. for Gżira 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 Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
A Mass for the repose of the soul of Fr LAWRENZE GALEA MANISCALCO (Fr Ilario) will be said tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara. Bishop Adeodato Micallef, OCD, will be celebrating.
In Memoriam
BAILEY. In loving memory of Canon Dean WILLIAM BAILEY, today the 34th anniversary of his death. Joe and Lawrence and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONNICI. In loving memory of JAMES on his sixth anniversary.
It breaks my heart
The way you went
So many could
And should have saved you
The blow was great,
The shock severe
There was no sign whatever
That the end was near.
Only those who lost this way
Can tell the pain
Of parting without farewell.
Your wife Rosanne.
BONNICI. Treasured memories of JAMES, a unique dad. Always in our thoughts and prayers, forever in our hearts. Your son Charles and family.
BONNICI – MARCELINE, née Holland. Treasured memories of a beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother on the third anniversary of her passing on to meet her Creator. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers, her children Kevin and Sandra, Daniela and Ray Lanzon, Katrina and Raymond Foster, Giuliano Ramunno, widower of her daughter Ivana, and her grandchildren Marco, Francesca, Erika, Matthew, Lisa, Luke and Jamie. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Today’s 6.45 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
CAMILLERI FLORES. In loving memory of MOLLIE on the 11th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Adrian, daughter Sheila and her husband Bernard Grech, brother, relatives and friends.
CAPTUR – MICHAEL. Cherished and unfading memories of a beloved husband and father on the 27th anniversary of his sudden death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mariella, Clarissa and Gabriella.
GRECH. Remembering our dear KARIN today and always. Auntie Val and family.
GRECH – KARIN MARIA. On the 33rd anniversary of her tragic demise, aged 15. Cherished memories of a beloved niece and cousin. Forever in our hearts. Bryant family, Bath, UK.
PIROTTA – EMANUELA. Treasured memories of a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 28th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lovingly remembered by her children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Euro to replace Estonian kroon
Estonia will join the euro area on January 1, replacing its national currency, the kroon, with the euro.
As a service to the public, all euro area central banks, including the Central Bank of Malta, will exchange without charge kroon banknotes for euro during January and February.
Kroons may be exchanged from January 3 to February 28 at the Central Bank of Malta Annexe at St James Counterguard, Valletta, from Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Banknotes will be exchanged at the irrevocably fixed conversion rate of €1=EEK15.6466 up to a limit of €1,000 per transaction.
Images of exchangeable kroon banknotes can be viewed on the website of the European Central Bank at: http://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/exchange/et/html/index.en.html
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities on Wednesday:
Between 7.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Tal-Għajn, Ta’ Mulejja, Xlendi and Għajn Tuta streets, Lunzjata Valley and the surrounding areas in Fontana.
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Judge Pawlu Debono, Esperanto and Mgr Carmelo Zammit streets in Msida.
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Ta’ L-Għall street, the Il-Qasam Ta’ San Ġorġ, Ta’ Mejjieli, and Ta’ Ħabel Żwejra areas and the surrounding areas in Salina.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Salini street, part of Santa Marija street and the surrounding areas in Marsalforn.
Half day of recollection
The Lay Fraternity of Charles de Foucauld is organising a half day of recollection around the theme of the Incarnation on Sunday, January 2, at the Capuchins Centre in Floriana between 9.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Fr Nicholas Cachia will lead the reflection. There will be a time of silent adoration, and Mass will be celebrated at noon. Everyone is welcome to participate. For more information call on 7929 8509.