AZZOPARDI. On February 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, SITA, née Audibert, aged 95, of St Julians, widow of Anthony Charles Azzopardi, MBE, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Anthony and his wife Carmen, Carmen and her husband Tony Foland, Noel and his wife Mary Rose, Martin and Simon, her grandchildren Malcolm and his wife Bettina, Alison, Nikki and Ollie, Andrew, Rebecca, her great-grandchildren Ben and Max, her in-laws Rose Loporto, Fr Arthur, OFM, Sister Rose, Edgar and Maggie, Violet Azzopardi and Antoinette Azzopardi, her nephews and nieces, her dedicated carers Cecilia and Margaret, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church, where Mass will be celebrated at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FALZON. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, EDGAR of St Julians, widower of Nancy, née Scerri, aged 73, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Karl, Maria and Charles, Jacqueline and David, Edgar and Nathalie, Paula, Joseph and Rosanne, Alan, Mark and Claudine, his grandchildren Rebecca, Rachel, Nicky, Gabriel, Matthew, Andrew and Ylenia, his brother Anthony and Marthese, his sister Liliana, his brother-in-law Charles and his wife Doreen, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
McNERNEY – CHARLES. On February 13, at 11.31 a.m. at Humber Valley Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, aged 81, of Gżira, residing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Jessie, his children David and his wife Laura, Allan and his wife Sandy, his grandchildren Ryan and his wife Lesley, Elina and Alex, his sister Frances, widow of Teddy Kane, his brother Tommy McNerney and other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held today at 9.15 a.m. at St Paul the Apostle church, Ontario, followed by interment at Assumption Cemetery. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated in Malta, at a date to be announced. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On February 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, LUIGI, residing in Baħrija, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Charles, Paul and his wife Louise, Mary and her husband Tarcisio, Joseph and his wife Vincenza and Francis and his wife Mary, his grandchildren, their wives and fiancés, his in-laws and their respective spouses and families, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3 p.m. for St Martin church, Baħrija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at Rabat cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SERGE. On February 13, IRIS, née Formosa, widow of Alfred, aged 86, residing in Sliema, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her sons Denis, Rene’ and Cecil, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Rene’ and his wife Yvonne, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass 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 Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI. On February 11, in San Francisco, CARMEN, formerly of Ħamrun, aged 92, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Charles, George, Tessie and Josie, their spouses, her grandchildren, her sisters Mary, Emily and their families, her sister-in-law Therese and her family, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral takes place in San Francisco today. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SULLIVAN. On February 15, at Boffa Hospital, PETER JOSEPH of Sliema, aged 71, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Carmen, née Cefai, his sister Patricia and her husband David Polack, his brother Hugh and his wife Mary of the UK, his in-laws Marian Biasini, John and Josette, Michael and Elsie, Marie Grech, Margaret and John Chapelle Paleologo, Antoine and Doris, and Vivien Lean, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends in Malta and UK. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on February 18 at 6.30 p.m. at St Patrick’s church, Sliema. Relatives and friends are cordially requested to attend. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Boffa Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
THEUMA. On February 15, EVELYN, née Tanti, aged 86, widow of Lawrence Theuma, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Victor and his wife Alison, Josie and his wife Brigitte, Marisa and her husband Maurice, Anton and his wife Nadia, her grandchildren, her sisters Mary, Rose, Phyllis and Iris, and their respective husbands, her brother Oswald and his wife Alice, and her sister-in-law Louise, wife of her late brother Joe. The funeral leaves St Peter Home in Lija tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Our Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Peter Home will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
VELLA. On February 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANNIE of Attard, widow of Louis, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Jessie and her husband Carmelo Bugeja, Frankie and his wife Marianne, Marthese and her husband Dennis Gatt and Louise and her husband Godfrey Grima, her grandchildren Pauline, Jacqueline, Etienne, Elaine, Andrè, Kirsty, Sander and Melanie, her sister Pauline, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Attard parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at San Andrea Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donation to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow being the fourth anniversary of the death of MONICA BORG COSTANZI, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema.
In Memoriam
ATTARD – CARMELO. 11 years ago today. Always in our hearts and prayers. Betty, Maurice, Yvonne.
We know that you are with us
Standing always by our side
We think of you each day
With so much love and pride.
BORG – ROBERT (Robbie) of Floriana. Treasured memories of a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today being the 28th anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Remembered with love and gratitude by his son George, Antoinette and family.
CALLEJA. In loving memory of ELSA, today the second anniversary of her demise. Forever remembered with love by her daughters, sons, in-laws, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Merciful Jesus, grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA – ANTHONY (Il-Bormliż). On the 10th anniversary of his demise. Missed by his three daughters and two sons, other relatives and friends.
CARUANA GALIZIA – JOHN. In ever loving memory, on the 12th anniversary of his death. Marcelle, Peter and Daphne, Antonia and Matthew and the grandchildren.
GENGAROLI – CARMELINA. In loving memory, on her 22nd anniversary. Her nephew Joseph Cacopardo.
PACE. Treasured memories of our dear mother MARIA ASSUNTA, today the 15th anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PORTANIER – RUPERT. On the ninth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts and prayers and fondly remembered by his wife Johanna, his daughter Rachel and husband Karl, his son Michael, family and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PORTANIER. In loving memory of our dear brother RUPERT. Always remembered by his brothers and sisters, Kenneth, Herbert, Marika and Silvana. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SALIBA – MATTHEW. In loving memory of our only, beloved grandson and nephew on his fifth anniversary with the Lord. Forever you live on in our hearts and thoughts, but still we miss you so much. Nannu Frans and Ġemma, Marianne and Sue.
VASSALLO – Dr FRANK XAVIER VASSALLO, LLD. In loving memory of a special husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his family daily.
Power cuts
There will be no power in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Stella Maris, Church, Cathedral, High, Għar id-Dud, St Paul’s, Amery, Milner, Tower, Franġisk, Nazzarenu, Nicolo Isouard, Dun Karm Psaila, Old College and Nazju Ellul streets in Sliema.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Chesney AG, Dawret ix-Xatt, Church, L-Ispnott, Sajjieda, St James, Sant’Elija, il-Villeġġjanti and in Wied Glavan streets in Xgħajra.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Erardi Alessio, Capuchins,Convent and in Santa Duminka streets in Żabbar.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Ta’ Vnezja, Family Cumbo and Il-Bdoti streets and surrounding areas in Mosta.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in L-Iskorvit Area, il-Papa Piju XII, Is-Santi, Iċ-Ċagħaq and surrounding areas in Mġarr.
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the government farm (Għam-mieri) in Luqa.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Bajjada Giuseppi, Ta’ Bertrija, Ta’ Bullara, Daħla Egħzien, l-Għar ta’ Xerri, Grech Liberat, Jannar, Ropa Laurent, Ta’ Sansuna streets, Imrik Garden and surrounding areas in Xagħra.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in St Catherine and Bishop S. Gaffiero streets and surrounding areas in Għargħur.
Between 1 and 3 p.m. in Belveder, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and St Albert streets in Gżira.
Sub-post office closed
The sub-post office at 51, George Borg Olivier Street, in Mellieħa, will be closed for business between Friday and March 22, both days included. During this period the public can use the postal services provided from 100, New Windmill Street, Mellieħa.