AGIUS. On May 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA, née Alessandro, widow of John, of Senglea, residing at Marsascala, went to meet the Risen Lord, aged 97. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Rose and her husband Tony Mifsud, Carmen and her husband Louis Bishop, Laura, and Fr Victor Agius of the Philippines, her grandchildren Adrian and his wife Nathalie, Joanne and her husband Ivan, Daniel and his wife Karen, her great-grandchildren Marija, Klara, Karl, Aiden, Kieran and Emma, and her relatives, including Bishop Joseph Alessandro of Kenya, Fr Joseph Bonnici, OP, and Fr Harry Formosa, SJ, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.15am for Marsascala parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ATTARD BONDI. On May 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, Dr VICTOR ATTARD BONDI, MD, formerly of Victoria, Gozo, residing in Sliema, widower of Irene, née Camilleri, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his only son Dennis and his wife Michelle, his beloved grandchildren Emma and Matthew, his sisters Lina, wife of Eddie Sullivan and Grace, wife of Frank Fenech, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends both in Malta and Gozo. As former president he will be greatly missed by Victoria Hotspurs and Luqa St Andrews Football Clubs. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Arka Foundation, Għajnsielem, will be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at the ITU, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BUTTIGIEG. On May 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH (Director, Fast Freight Services Ltd), aged 62, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his much beloved wife Marion, née Fenech, his children Matteo and his wife Geneviève, Marco and his wife Louise and Clara and her husband Alessandro, his precious grandson Jamie, his mother Giovanna, his brothers Emilio and his wife Rita, Albert and his wife Maria and Arturo and his wife Loredana, his in-laws Joan and Joseph Brincat, Elizabeth and Joseph Musu, Simon and Christine Fenech, Doreen and Wilfred Bonnici, Frankanne and Bertil Damato, Patricia and Marcel Coppini, Noel Fenech, Felicienne and John Mallia Borg, Victor and Alexandra Fenech, Edward and Victoria Fenech, Adrian and Nicolette Fenech, Clare and Marco Burlo, Ian and Nikki Fenech, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 pm for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Tal-Ibraġ, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks to the medical staff and nurses at the ITU. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CILIA. On May 6, at Casa Arkati, Mosta, PAUL, of Lija, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Aida, his daughter Josette and her husband Colin, his grandson Craig and granddaughter Jade, his sisters Theresa and Laura, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Arkati tomorrow at 8am for Christ the Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
McMONAGLE. On May 5, at Villa Messina, Rabat, JOAN, née Azzopardi, of Floriana and residing at Villa Messina, widow of Daniel, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Sandra and her husband Wally, Steve and his wife Antuanette, Patrick, Charles and his wife Sue, Carry and her husband Benny, Dorithy and her husband Joe, Kathleen and her husband Joe, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives in Ireland and friends. The funeral leaves Villa Messina tomorrow at 7.45am for Gżira parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
PACE. In memory of RAYMOND, a loving father who dedicated all his life to his family, who passed away on May 5, aged 54. He is mourned by his wife Lynn, his children Beverly and her fiancé Anthony, Kirsten and Stuart, his mother Josephine, his brothers Brian and Alex and their respective families, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held at Attard parish church tomorrow at 2 pm followed by private interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCIORTINO. On March 29, in Orlando, Florida, Sr MARIA SCIORTINO, SNJM, of Attard, aged 66, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her religious community, her sisters Sr Tessie OP and Jane, her brothers Michael, Joseph and Anthony and their respective wives Sylvia, Mary and Mary Ann, her uncle Joseph and his wife Miriam, nephews and nieces,relatives and friends in Malta and in the US. Sr Maria served St Mary Magdalen Catholic School for 37 years as a Maths teacher to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and was assistant principal. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at Attard parish church at 4.30pm followed by interment in the family grave at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Żebbuġ. Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BOOKER. Treasured memories of a dear, beloved sister, ELVIRA MARIA, on the fourth anniversary of her demise. Her sister Mary, brothers Edwin, Alex and family.
CALLEJA – JOHN. Loving and treasured memories of a dear son, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Always in my thoughts. Ray.
CALLEJA – JOHN. Loving memories of a dear brother, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts. Steve, Karen, Zoe, John and Julia.
CAMILLERI – JOE. On the seventh anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tanya, Steven, Julian, spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CHIRCOP SALIBA – THERESE. A loving aunt always remembered, always loved. Her family.
FELICE GAY. Fondest memories of dear aunt HENRIETTE on the first anniversary of her demise. Fiorentina and David. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI MAEMPEL. Cherished memories of JOHN, today the 39th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Connie, Gerard, Johanna and Nicola.
SULTANA – HERBERT MAX. Cherished memories of a devoted husband, father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. May, Karmen, Peter, Karl, Simon, and their families, relatives and friends.
VELLA CLARK. Sweet and loving memories of our daughter REBECCA, especially today the 24th anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts, Lino and Crocy. Mass in her memory will be said today at 6.30pm at St Publius parish church, Floriana.
VELLA CLARK – REBECCA. On her 24th anniversary. We still miss you and wish you were still here. You’re an angel watching over us. Love Vivienne, Audrey and Natalie.
Power cuts
Between 7.30am and 2pm in Għar Dalam Street, Żejtun.
Between 7.30am and 2pm in Għar Dalam, Tax-Xerriek, Torri and Żejtun streets, Birżebbuġa.
Between 8 and 11am in Ċentru Ewkaristiku and Pitkali streets, Marsa.
Between 8am and 1pm in Vitale, St Paul, Ċentinarju Tal-Parroċċa, Barbara, Dun Edgar, Ix-Xagħra Tal-Knisja, Main, St Francis and St Pius streets, in Mġarr.
Between 8am and 2pm in Maħsel, Munxar, Qaliet and Skiet streets, Marsascala.
Between 8am and 2.30pm in Madonna ta’ l-Abbandunati and Ras il-Wardija streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8am and 3pm in St Andrew, Main and Church streets, Lija.
Between 8am and 3pm in St Andrew, Luigi Apap, St George, Ross and Qaliet streets, in St Julian’s.
Between 8.30am and 3pm in Għar Ilma, Qasam San Ġorġ and San Niklaw streets, Kerċem.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Ein Karem, Ħelsien, Main, L-Isqof Mikiel G Molina, St Publius, St Żachary, Santa Marija and Torri Gorgun streets,in Xewkija.