ATTARD. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, former coach of the national football team and former teacher, from Floriana but residing in Marsascala, passed away peacefully, aged 77, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Edwien and wife Susan, Alex and wife Christine, Ian and wife Sonia, Patricia and husband Michael, his brothers and in-laws and their families, grandchildren Kurt, Monique, Laura, Rebecca, Claire and Mark. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. to St Anne parish church, Marsascala, where Mass praesente cadavere will be held at 9 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family wishes to thank consultant Tonio Piscopo and the staff at M5 ward as well as other relatives and friends.
BALDACCHINO. On March 27, ERNEST of Attard, aged 85, husband of the late Mary neé Gatt, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Herman, Hubert and his wife Josette, and Helga, his beloved grandchildren Lara and her fiancé Marvic, Nathan and Noah, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karen Grech Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Attard parish church where mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by internment in the family grave 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.
BONNICI. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, ĊENSINA of Valletta, aged 81, member of the MUSEUM society – St Paul’s Shipwreck, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Sr Carmen of the Carmelite Order, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday for Our Lady of Mount Carmel basilica in Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GILFORD. On March 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE née Aquilina, widow of Spiridione, of Cospicua, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Walter Tonna, Louise and her husband Joe Mizzi, Maria and her husband Michael Cassar, grandchildren Mariella, Matthew, Michelle, David and Audrey, her brothers Anthony and Francis Saviour, her sisters Cettina Aquilina and Tessie Bugeja, their respective spouses, all their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception collegiate church in Cospicua, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Requiem Mass
Tomorrow being the 24th anniversary of the death of MARIKA NAUDI, née Hili, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ, St Andrew’s. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
BONELLO – JULIAN (Wembley Motors/Spinola Band Club, St Julians). On the 10th anniversary of his death. His 12 children and families, relatives and friends. The 7 p.m. Mass at St Julians parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.
BRADLEY – ANNE. Remembered and loved by all who knew her, on this, the third anniversary of her death.
CARABOT – EDGAR. Fondest and treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his passing away. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His wife Lina, Mary Ann, Philip, Alfred and Sandra, in-laws and grandchildren.
CILIA. In loving memory of our parents ANTHONY and SALVINA who died respectively on March 28, 1986 and March 16, 1993. Deeply missed by their children Joe, Louis, Ronald, Vince and their families. Remember them in your prayers.
DARMANIN – JOHN. Today the seventh anniversary of his passing away. Much loved and sadly missed. His daughter Anne.
FARRUGIA. Remembering dear uncle EDGAR on his anniversary. Mabel and Constance and their families.
GRECH. In loving memory of dear BRIAN, today the 29th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Jennifer and sons Matthew and Jonathan.
MILNE. In loving memory of A.W. (PAUL) of Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK, on the first anniversary of his death, March 28, 2010. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Cherished father of David, Kate and the late Barbara (who sadly passed away on March 9, 2011). Paul Milne worked and holidayed in Malta over three decades. He and Barbara loved and missed Malta, as we are left to love and miss them.
PACE – JOSEPHINE. Today the eighth anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her daughter Helga and family and her sister Terry and her husband Joe Pantalleresco.
ROSSO. In ever loving and cherished memory of VICTOR on the second anniversary of his demise. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Josephine, his daughters Carla and Alida, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his in-laws and his brother Dominic.
Just think of him as living
In the hearts of those he loved
For nothing loved is ever lost
And he was loved so much.
VASSALLO – JOSEPH PAUL (JP). In loving memory of our beloved and exemplary father on the 16th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Stephen, Peter, Joe, Christine, Francis, Elsa, widow of his eldest son Luis, and all their family.
Japan donations appeal
The Civil Protection Department is collecting funds for the victims of the tsunami and earthquake in Japan. Donations can be made at the following bank accounts: 078-002391-050, (HSBC Bank Malta), 40018758443 (Bank of Valletta), 01440800001 (Lombard Bank), 20000889551 (APS Bank) and 0008322418 (Lombard Bank).
As the CPD is also raising funds for the Libyan people, it is asking those donating money to indicate who their donation should be directed to.
Aspects of heraldry
A lecture entitled Aspects Of Heraldry In Malta with special reference to the Knights will be given by Adrian Strickland today at 6 p.m. at Palazzo Parisio, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Valletta.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. in Fredrick Borg and Carmelo Pace streets in Iklin.
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the areas of Kunċizzjoni, Santi, Fomm Ir-Riħ and Abbatija in Rabat and Mġarr.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Ġużè Flores and Kerċem streets in Kerċem.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Knisja street in Għasri.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in 13th December Square, Gregorio Bonnici Square, Republic Square, Karlu Diacono Square, Mikiel Anton Vassali Square, Misraħ St Mary Square, Bonito, Palm, Marsaxlokk, Mater Boni Consiglii, Victory, Saviour, Rajsa, St Adeodato, St Felix, St Publius, St Victor, St Isidorus, Nazzareno Gauci, Antonio Micallef, Gwiedi, Ħabel, Xgħir, Our Lady of Sorrows, Freedom, Ħerba, Main, Constitution, Our Lady of Mercy, Sacrfed Heart, Għannejja, School, Holy Spirit, Liċata, Luqa Briffa, St Francis, St Gregory, St Joseph, St John, St Lucian, St Paul, St Emidius, Santa Faustina, St Catherine, St Lucy, St Monica, St Augustine, Tavlin and Vendome streets and Marsaxlokk Road in Żejtun.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Immaculate Conception, Bajada, Hompesch, Dukkar, Main, Lunzjata, Marloċċ, Sanctuary and St Domenica streets and Peace Square in Żabbar.