ATTARD. On January 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, CLARA LILIANA, (known as Lily), née Demajo, aged 90, widow of Chev. Reginald Attard, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Catholic Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her ever-loving children John, Maria, Michael, Paul, Helen, Eileen and Anne and their respective spouses and partners, her grandchildren Roberta, Paul, Vanessa, Pamela, Mark, Joanna and her husband Romeo, Keith, Kevin and his wife Jackie, Rhian and her husband Paul, Luigino and his wife Antonia, Ruth, Joseph, Paula-Antonia, Michael, Reginald, Kurt, Jade, Kristina, Claire and Suzanne and her eight great grandchildren, her brothers and sisters Helen (k/a Nelly), Mary, Ronnie, Claire and Joseph and her in-laws, relatives and friends in Malta and abroad. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday at 1.30 p.m. for Għargħur parish church 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 charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On January 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMANUEL (Ex-PC 538), aged 89, widower of Antonia, of Mosta, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Rose and her husband Victor Gatt, Carmen and her husband George Gatt,Joe and his wife Alice, Sylvia and her husband Patrick Raymond,Mary and her husband Albert Mifsud,Emanuel and his wife Susan,John and his wife Rita, Angelo and his wife Catherine,grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. The funeral will be held on Friday, January 14, at Mosta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m.The family would like to thank all the nurses at M5 and carers and nurses at Casa Arkati, Mosta, for their care and support throughout his stay at the home. May God grant him eternal rest, together with his late wife Antonia, his son George and his wife Sylvia.
Requiem Mass
A requiem mass will be held on Sunday January 16 at St John’s Co-Cathedral at noon for the repose of the soul of Colonel TOMMY ANASTASI PACE KM, OBE, MD, L/RAMC who died in London on November 22, 2010.
In Memoriam
CARUANA – MARY, née Borda, passed away on January 12, 1968. Always remembered in our prayers. Her children Lilian and Rosemarie Sansone and her grandchildren Bernadette, Thérèse and Marie.
CHETCUTI – PAUL. In loving memory of a dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his wife Josephine, his sons Hector, Oliver and Paul, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DELICATA – DORIS. Cherished memories of a beloved mother on the eighth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children, their respective husbands and wives, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
IZZO – LILY. In memory of a most loving mother and grandmother on the 14th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter Dorothy and family.
MICALLEF GRIMAUD – GLADYS. 17 years have not dimished our memory of you nor lessened our love. Marie Anne, Etienne and families.
REFALO – LAURA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 11th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Michael, Mary, John and their families.
ROSSO – JOHN. Treasured memories of our dear father, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family.
STAFRACE – VICTOR. Unfading memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Josie and Suzanne, Odette and Patrick and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VASSALLO-GRANT – MADELEINE, 6-01-65, and TONY, 12-01-96 - eternally together. Lovingly cherished by Jeanne, Simon and family.
Australia day in Gozo
The Gozo Branch of the Friends of Australia Association will be celebrating Australia Day on January 23 under the auspices of Australian High Commissioner Anne Quinane. The event will be held at the Valle D’Or Restaurant, Rabat Road, Xlendi. Tickets being sold at €15 for adults and €8 for children can be booked on 9942 7633 or via e-mail on friendsofaustraliagozo@onvol.net.
Epilepsy talk
The Caritas Malta Epilepsy Association will hold its bi-monthly meeting on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Caritas Building, 5, Lion Street, Floriana. A talk will be delivered by Karl Soler who will be explaining the importance of the family doctor in epilepsy management.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Three Churches, Il-Providenza, Santu Rokku, Alley No 3, Bertu Fenech Square, Il-Kbira, Alleys No 1, 2, 3, Idmejda, Sisner, St Valentine, Pope Alexander, Dr J. Zammit, Annunciation, St Francis, Zekkuk, Ġuże Bonniċi, Balaguer, Wiġi Ebejer, Sigismondo Dimech, Dun Ġwann Zammit Hammet, Antonio Bosio, Ġuże Bonniċi, Sir Antonio Micallef, Ġulju Cauchi, Balzan Valley, Bontempo Estate, Dr J. Zammit and St Francis streets in Balzan.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Tal-Qroqq, Żakkew, Bishop F.S.Caruana, School, Victor Denaro streets and Msida Circus in Msida.
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Old Prison, La Vallette, Our Lady of Monserrat, Il-Palazz l-Antik tal-Gvernatur, Pjazzetta San Filippu and St Lawrence streets in Vittoriosa.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Il-Magħtab, St John, Sta Klara streets and surrounding areas in Magħtab.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lampara, Kampanjol, Tunnara, Xbiek, Iskall, Sibbiena, Qalet Marku, Anton Manwel Caruana, Sikka and L-Isbark tal-Franċizi streets and surrounding areas in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Tal-Qoton Alley, Il-Klima Valley, and Dun Ġorġ Żammit, Il-Belle Isle, Il-Kus, Il-Port Ħieles, Ir-Raddiena, Tal-Ġebel and Il-Papa streets in Birżebbuġa.
Cultural talk
Fantasy And Reality: A Life In Art, is the theme of a presentation that sculptor Joseph Casha will give tomorrow at 6 p.m. at 133, Melita Street, Valletta. The event is organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa.
Prayer meeting
The Committee Moviment Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni will be holding a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siġġiewi on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Rabat band march
A march by the L’Isle Adam band will be held as part of the celebrations of the feast of St Anthony the Abbot at Rabat on January 16 at 9.30 p.m.
The band will march along St Joseph Street, L’Isle Adam Square and Saint Augustine Street under the direction of Mro Joseph Galea. The feast is being organised by the Arch-Confraternity of Our Lady of Consolation and Saint Anthony the Abbot.