GAFFIERO. On March 23, at St Vincent de Paul residence, ERNEST FRANCIS, best known as Gaffy, of Senglea, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, his children Graziella and her husband Andrew Manduca, Mario and his wife Benny, Pierre, Jean and his wife Lucienne, grandchildren Paul and his wife Rachel, Michela and her husband Matthew Fiorini Lowel, Shanna, Andrea, Angele, Rebecca and Katrina, his great-granddaughter Sacha, his very dear sisters Mary Pace and Josephine Leaver, his sister-in-law Marlene Copperstone, nephews, nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere shall be said at 9.30 a.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. The family wish to thank the Lourdes Ward team at St Vincent de Paul residence for the impeccable care they gave Gaffy. May God grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AGIUS-GILIBERT – WILFRED. Loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his death. Heydi, Clive and Jonas.
AGIUS-GILIBERT – WILFRED. Treasured memories of a dear brother, especially today the fourth anniversary of his death. Gladys, Lina, Lilian and Marionne and their families. Kindly remember him in your prayers.
AQUILINA – LINO. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Margaret, his children Tony, Eddie, Mimi, Tito, Emma, Helena and Julia, in-laws and grandchildren.
CARUANA – IRIS. 12 years ago you passed away. You left behind so much pain. In our minds you’ll always stay until we meet again. Love you, mum. Maurice, Antonella, Elena, Maria, Hugh and all her grandchildren.
CARUANA BISAZZA. Treasured and unforgettable memories of our dear SANDRO, a precious son and brother, always in our hearts and prayers. Henry, Laura, Claude and Nisha, Leon and Clara. Tomorrow being the 17th anniversary of his meeting with Christ, a Mass will be celebrated at the Jesuit chapel, Dar Manuel Magri, Tal-Qroqq at 6 p.m. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
COLEIRO – THERESA (Tessie). On the fourth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons and their families, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 6.30 p.m. at St Julians parish church. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GHIRLANDO. In loving memory of our dear MARIA on the first anniversary of her death. Very sadly missed but ever present in our thoughts and hearts. “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Her husband Robert, daughter Lou, son James and daughter-in-law Vicky.
GHIRLANDO. Treasured memories of a beloved sister, MARIA, on the first anniversary of her passing away. So sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Connie and Edgar, Tanya, Martin and their families. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
MERCIECA – OLGA. On the first anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her daughters Marguerite and Franca and their families. Kindly remember her in your prayers. Today’s 7 p.m. Mass at St Patrick church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
PARLATO TRIGONA – CHARLES. Treasured and unfading memories of a very dear father on the 20th anniversary of his death. Joe, Tony and Tanya and their families.
PULLICINO – EILEEN. In loving memory of a much loved mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her death. Always loved and deeply missed by her daughters Stephanie and Winfried, Patricia and Chris and Graziella, her grandchildren Francesca, Alexia and Elviana. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema today at 6 p.m. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PULLICINO. In ever loving memory of EILEEN, née Naudi, on her fifth anniversary. Always remembered by her sister Tania, wife of Peter Paul, her niece Clarissa, nephews Fr Claude, Pierre and André. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Masses for her repose will be said at St Julians parish church.
SALOMONE REYNAUD. In loving memory of HELEN on the second anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sister, brother, in-laws, nephews and nieces. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at the Carmelite parish church, Balluta today at 6.30 p.m. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SOLER – JOHN (Wanny). Unfading memories of a dearly beloved dad on the seventh anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts. His children Ronnie, Walter, Arthur and Maryanne.
Spirituality and culture
A seminar on Spirituality and Culture in the Mediterranean will be held from June 20 to 25 by the University’s Faculty of Theology and the Theological Commission, in collaboration with the Malta University Holding. For more information contact Maria Bugeja via maria.bugeja@muhc.com.mt or on 2124 0746.
Money for charity
The Mission Fund thanked donors who helped raise €102,356 in aid of a new maternity wing at a hospital in Tanzania and a centre for the poor in Guatemala. Special thanks went to President George Abela and Archbishop Paul Cremona.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts between 8.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. tomorrow in Skultur and Mastrudaxxa streets in Qormi.