AQUILINA. On April 12, YVONNE, née Bamber, of Paola, widow of Saviour, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Michael, Robert, Jeffrey and Maria and their spouses, her grandchildren and great-grandson, her sister Eileen, and her brother Richard, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30am at Christ the King parish church, Paola, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
AZZOPARDI. On April 11, at Loyola House, Naxxar, Fr ANTON AZZOPARDI, SJ, aged 90, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Mother Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brethren in the Society of Jesus, his sisters Maria, widow of Edward Micallef, Sina, widow of James Marsh, Karmen, widow of Paul J. Naudi and his sister-in-law Aida, widow of his brother Louis, nephews, relatives, friends and ex-students of St Aloysius College and the Seminary in Gozo. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 3pm at the Naxxar parish church, followed by interment at the parish cemetery in Naxxar. No flowers by request but donations to the Jesuit Province Infirmary for the aged and sick Jesuits will be greatly appreciated. May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord.
CORDINA. On April 11, JOSEPH of Paola, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Marianne, née Calleja, his daughter Lydia Caruana and her husband Robert, his son David and his wife Josianne, his grandchildren Deborah and her husband Brian, Jonathan and Rebecca, Shawn and Maria, Yanika and Daniel, his beloved great-grandson Daniel, his only living sister Maria and her husband Herbert, his brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins and many friends. Mass præsente cadavere to celebrate his life will be said on Friday, April 17 at 8.30am at Christ the King parish church, Paola, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May he rest in the eternal peace of the Risen Lord.
DE DOMENICO. On April 10, ANDREW, aged 71, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and comforted by the Holy Sacrament. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Madeleine, his children Debby and her husband George, Darren and Marita, Adam and Joanna, Steve and Eve, his grandchildren Sasha and her husband Matthew, Kay and Ben, Sean, Ruby and Warren, Sam, Mia, Jack and his great-grandchildren Sebastian and Daniel, his sisters Kathleen, Elizabeth, Nathalie, Sandy and their respective families and his many friends. Mass præsente cadavere, will be celebrated today at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, at 9.30am. No flowers by request. Donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor will be appreciated.
GRECH. On April 10, MARIA, widow of Anthony (tax-Xuxi), aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Nancy, Mary Rose, Reno and his wife Doreen, Grace and her husband Joe Navarro and Frances, her grandchildren Emanwel and David, John Anthony and Andrew, her sister-in-law Concetta Buttigieg, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4pm for the cathedral, Victoria, where there will be prayers of Psalms at 4.15pm and Mass præsente cadavere at 4.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Cemetery, Victoria. No flowers by request but donations to Sacred Heart Seminary, Victoria, will be appreciated.
VASSALLO. God in His goodness answered LEONARD’s prayer by taking him back on April 10, aged 75. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Marie (My Mou), his brothers Raymond and his wife Mariella and Bernard and his wife Lucia, his sister Dorothy Rizzo, nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces, other relatives and friends. The Mass celebrating Leonard’s life will be said on Wednesday, April 15 at 8.45am at St Gregory the Great parish church, Sliema. Thank You, Lord, for the treasure you gave us in Leonard.
In Memoriam
AGIUS – JOSEPH, ex-Consultant Engineer. Unforgettable memories of a loving father and grandfather on the 18th anniversary of his demise. Doris, Madeleine and David.
AGIUS – JOSEPH, ex-Consultant Engineer. Fondest memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather called to eternal life 18 years ago. Loved and missed by his daughter Monica and Lawrence, Mark, Gabby and Godwin, Rafael and Clara.
DEBONO. In loving memory of our dear sister THELMA. Fondly remembered by Doreen Delicata and Anna Sillato and their families.
ENGERER – EDWIN. Treasured memories of a very dear father and nannu, especially today the sixth anniversary of his calling to the loving arms of Our Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Janet and Anthony, David and Joan, Pat, and grandchildren.
FARRUGIA – MARY. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the 14th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers, her sons and daughter Joe, Neville, Victor, Rosette, Mario and Noel. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
GHIRLANDO – HENRY. In ever loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 33rd anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Victoria, his daughters Stephanie and Margaret and his son Robert, and their families. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
GUILLAUMIER – JOSEPHINE. In loving memory of a dear mother on the 26th anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her sons and daughter, Tony and his wife Yvette, John, Marlene, Renate, widow of Paul, her grandchildren Jonathan, Gordon, Lara, Colette and Sarah, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MICALLEF – CARMEL (Charles, ex-Commissioner of Inland Revenue). Remembering with love and gratitude my dear husband who passed away 24 years ago. Always in my heart and prayers. Masses are being said for the repose of his soul. Your wife Josephine, daughter Marthanne and her family. Lord, grant him eternal peace.
ROSSIGNAUD – NORMAN. Today being the second anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Margaret, children Yvette and Claude and their families.
SMITH – HENRY. Treasured memories of a dearly loved husband, today being the 20th anniversary of his death. Still deeply loved and never forgotten. Gloria. Lord Jesus, grant him eternal rest.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts today in or in parts of, the following areas.
Between 7am and 2:30pm in Ġarġir, Għajn Qajjet and Skultura streets, Rabat.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Tal-Manġu, Komittiva, Tal-Għajn Hosana, Ta’ Mannar, Ħarrub, Ġnien Xibla, Qasam ta’ Dun Anton, Ta’ Gajdoru, Għajn Qamar, Agostinian Priests, Tal-Masri, New street in Gajdoru, Kalipso Ġużeppi Bajada, Ta’ Bertrja, Ta’ Bullara, Libert Grech, January, Laurent Ropa and Hunters streets and Daħla Tal-Fellis, Ta’ Dun Anton, Daħla ta’ Bullara and Home Ownership Scheme areas, Xagħra.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Tal-Għajn, Xagħri, Ta’ Mulejja, Għajn Tuta and Wara l-Idjar streets and Alley in Kaputt Street and Lunzjata Valley and Drainage Pump areas and Fountains Square, Fontana.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Xlendi Road, Munxar.
Between 4pm and 6pm in Bell, Luiġi Onofrio, Graffitti Navali, Tower, Tas-Sisla, Girgor Gatt, Ġużeppa Psaila, Ġużeppi Xuereb Xudi and Ġanni Attard streets, Birkirkara.
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Between 8am and 2pm in Lapsi, Wied Għomor and Main streets and Spinola Seafront, St Julian’s.
Between 8am and 2pm in Vajrita and Niġel Dennis streets, Marsascala.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Naxxar and Valley roads, College, Old Railway, St Theresa, Carmel and P.P.Castagna and Alley No3 in Valley Road and St Aloysius Square, Birkirkara.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Birbal and Main street, Balzan.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in John Otto Bayer, Bishop Rużar Farruġia, Ġużeppi Grech, Imqades and Windmill streets and 8th September Avenue, Xagħra.
Between 9am and 3pm in St Aristarcus, Ċensu Tanti, Ġifen and Paderborn streets, St Paul’s Bay.