BONAVIA. On February 8, at his home in Essex, JOE, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by his beloved family. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Sandy, his daughter Natasha and her husband John, his mother Mary, née Grech, widow of George, of Canada, in-laws, his sister Connie, brothers George and Lawrence and their families, his uncles and aunts Joe, Polly, Renzo, Doris, Timmy and families, Carmel and Fr Silvester, OFM Cap., relatives in UK, Canada, US and Malta. The funeral took place in Essex. A Mass for his repose will be said next Monday, February 14 at 6 p.m. at Żabbar Sanctuary parish church. Relatives and friends are kindly requested to attend. May he rest in peace.
BUSUTTIL. On February 11, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, ROSE of Sliema, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Frank and Louise, Margaret and Ronald and Dominic and Rose, her grandchildren Rowena, Ian, Mark, Kristina, Francesca, Mark, Gillian and Caroline, her great-grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence on Monday at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On February 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIANNE, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nieces Josephine and her husband Adrian Chetcuti, Mary and her husband Andrew West, and Marlene and her husband Ray Micallef, her grandnephews and grandnieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today for Tarxien parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Ta’ l-Erwieħ Cemetery, Tarxien. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
SCICLUNA. On February 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, GIOVANNA, née Dimech, of Ħamrun, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charles and his wife Ann, Freddie and his wife Rita, Albert, Mario, Joseph and Doris, her grandchildren Suzanne, Michelle, Sarah, Kenneth and Paul and families, her great-grandchildren, her brothers, in-laws, their respective families, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, whereMass 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 Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD. In loving memory of our dear mother GRACE on the third anniversary of her meeting her Risen Lord. So loved and so missed and forever in our hearts. Her son David and his wife Charmaine, her son-in-law Raphael and her sister Rose.
ATTARD. Treasured memories of our dear grandmother GRACE on the third anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her grandchildren Paula, Joanna, Christopher, Adrian and Felicity.
BAJADA. In loving memory of JOE (Ex-President, MAAA), today the 17th anniversary of his passing away. Gone but never forgotten, always in our thoughts and prayers. His brother Alfred and his wife Julie and their family.
BAJADA. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Marianne.
BORG – EDWIN. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved and dedicated husband, father and grandfather, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, his children Johanna and Alex, Joseph, Maria and Leif and his grandchildren Alexia, Angela, Francesca and Michela. May God grant him eternal rest.
BUHAGIAR CALÌ – EUGÉNIE. Cherished memories of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today being the second anniversary of her passing away. Her family.
CALLEJA. In loving memory of HENRY B., today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Alice, his children Cynthia and Chris and their families, relatives and friends.
CAMILLERI. In loving memory of EDGAR, today the sixth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered and never forgotten by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest. A prayer is solicited.
DEPASQUALE. Precious memories of our dearest father SAMUEL on the 21st anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sons Franco, Henry and Tonio, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Gone but never forgotten.
FELICI – JOSEPHINE. Treasured memories of our dear mother, especially today, the 12th anniversary of her death. Phyllis, Myriam, Eileen and their families.
GRECH – CARMELO. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the ninth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his children and family.
GULIA – VIOLET. In loving memory of mummy on the 11th anniversary of her tragic death. Antoinette, John and Simone.
MARICH. Remembering with love, today and always, our dearest LOUIS F. on the anniversary of his death. His beloved wife Yvonne, his children Joanna, Barbara and Clarissa, his grandchildren and in-laws. Lord Jesus, grant him eternal rest.
PULLICINO – ANTHONY. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the eighth anniversary of his death. Forever loved and sadly missed by his daughters Stephanie and Winfried Mose, Pat and Chris Curmi and Graziella, his grandchildren Francesca, Alexia and Elviana, his brother Victor and in-laws. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SAID – JOSEPHINE. Cherished and unfading memories, especially today the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family. Tomorrow’s 11 a.m. Mass at Tal-Ibraġ church will be offered for the repose of her soul.
SAID – PUBLIUS. Remembering with love a dear father, especially today the 63rd anniversary of his death. John and all the family.
SCHRANZ – MARY. In memory of a beloved mother on the anniversary of her death. May God grant her eternal happiness. Her family.
TABONE FERRO. Treasured memories of ERIC, today the eighth anniversary of his sad demise. So fondly remembered as such a dear husband and loving father by his wife Mary, his children Joanna and Mario, their respective spouses Joseph and Antoinette and his grandchildren Nathania, Gabrielle, Erica, Andrew and Rebecca. May Our Lord grant his soul eternal rest. Amen.
Stolen
Fiat Seicento, ENG 111, on February 8 from Cathedral Street, Sliema. Anyone seeing it is asked to phone 2133 2282, Sliema police station.
Rosary chain
A rosary chain will be held at Borg In-Nadur Hill, Birżebbuġa tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The rosary will be recited every half-hour.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities on Monday:
Between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. in Dun Lawrenz Degabriele Street, Żejtun.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. in Saviour Square, Dun Karm Caruana, Salvu Gambin, Church, Wilġa, Wied Sara and Dun G. Buttigieg streets and the surrounding areas in Għasri.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. in Dun Karm, Freedom, Main, Bishop Mikiel Molina, St Publius, St Zachary, St Mary and Gorgun Tower streets and the surrounding areas in Xewkija.
Blood donation
The mobile blood donation unit will be available for blood donation near St Sebastion parish church, Qormi, tomorrow, from 8.30 a.m. till 1.30 p.m.