ASCIAK CHAPMAN. On May 14, MAUDIE, of Birkirkara, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her cousins, in-laws, her devoted carer Miriam Spiteri, and many friends. Funeral Mass will be said today at 8.30am at St Francis church, Msida Street, Birkirkara, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BARBARA. On May 14, at St Paul’s home, Ħamrun, JOSEPHINE, née Ciancio, aged 86, of Ħamrun, wife of the late Anthony, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Margae and her husband Patrick Anastasi, Joseph and his wife Bernardette, Michael and Tano, her beloved grandchildren Janica, Kathleen and Giorgi, her sisters Yolanda, Lydia and Jane and her husband Frank Mizzi, her brother Louis, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves St Paul’s home tomorrow, Saturday, at 8.30am for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CATANIA. On May 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA, aged 63, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her father Ġużi, her sisters Manuela and her husband Malc, Anna, and Lucienne and her husband Sandro, her nephews and nieces Anita, Paula, Mark, GianLuca, Mark, Andrew and Lisa, her cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, May 18 at 8.30am for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass will be celebrated at 9am, followed by interment in the grave of the San Franġisk Community – Ħamrun, at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GIUDICE. On May 14, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, MARY DORIS, known as Doris, née Rolè, widow of Gino Giudice, formerly of Sliema, aged 78, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sons Francis and his wife Jane, née Grech, and Colin and his wife Cornelia, née Camilleri, her grandchildren Lara, Luca, Francesca and Beppe, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, at 8.30am for Jesus of Nazareth church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. It is appreciated that instead of flowers donations will be made to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi. The family thanks Noel Borg, nursing manager, and all the staff of Care Malta for their dedication conveyed at all times. Lord, grant unto her eternal rest and may she rest in peace. Amen.
TANTI. On May 15 at Mater Dei Hospital, Sr M. LAURA (Filippina) of the Sisters of Charity, aged 98, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, her nephew George Caruana and his wife Carmen, her niece Doris and her husband John Cassar, other relatives and friends. She was the foundress of the St Jeanne Antide Welfare Campaign, presently known as St Jeanne Antide Foundation. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for the Sisters convent at 55, Birbal Street, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BONANNO – JOSEPH. In everlasting memory of a much loved husband and father, today the 27th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Tessie and daughter Anna.
LA FERLA – Dr ALFRED LA FERLA. Always remembered, today being his 16th anniversary. Maggie, Frieda, Michela, Claude and Jacques. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts today in, or parts of, the following areas:
Between 7.30am and 2.30pm in Il-Buskett and L-Imnarja streets and Alley in Tal-Marġ Street, Dingli.
Between 8am and noon in Il-Kurċifiss, San Ġiljan, D’Homedes, San Mikiel, Id-Duluri, Il-Ponta, Santa Katerina, Sant’Anġlu, San Franġisk, Is-Sur, Ix-Xatt Juan B. Azopardo, San Filippu and Il-Grigal streets, Alley in Il-Ġnien Street and Andrea Debono Square, Senglea.
Between 8am and 2pm in Il-Kartoċċ, Il-Miżur, Il-Mezza, C. Troisi, It-Terz, Il-Kwartin, G. Bessiera, Il-Keffa, New Street in Il-Kwartin and Il-Qantar streets, Swieqi.
Between 8am and 2pm in Il-Ħsad, L-Andar, Salvu Curso, Santa Margerita and Mon. Mikiel Azzopardi streets, Siġġiewi.
Between 8am and 2pm in Tal-Ħriereb, Nazju Falzon, Tal-Qroqq, Ta’ Bieb it-Torri and E.H. Furse streets, Msida.
Between 8am and 3pm in L-Isqof S. Faffiero, Antonio Zammit and Santa Katerina streets and Tal-Ferħa area, Għargħur.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in L-Għarb Street, Alleys in Fgura and Nos 1, 2 and 4 in Franġisk Portelli Streets, Għarb.
And tomorrow....
Between 5 and 8am in Republic and Ordinance streets, Valletta.
Between 8am and 1pm in Il-Gudja, San Anard, Il-Witja, Ħal Għarrat and Odilone Caruana streets, Tarxien.
Between 8am and 1pm in Turisti, Tamar and Ras Il-Qawra streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8am and 1pm in It-Tamal street, St Julian’s.
Between 8am and 3pm in San Leonardu street and Alley in Fwieni street, Żabbar.
Between 8am and 3pm in Dwardu Ellul street and Alley in Ta’ Dungur street, Xgħajra.
Between 8am and 3pm in Cappadoċia, G. Depasquale and Ġuże Ellul Mercer streets, Qormi.
Between 8am and 5pm in Valletta, Patri Indri Schembri, San Pawl, San Gakmu, New Street, Andre’ Vassallo, Anton Falzon and Rixtellu streets, Luqa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.
Friends of the Augustine
A meeting of the Friends of Augustine will be held at Wishing Others Well, Paceville, on Thursday at 7.30pm. Dr Mario Tabone will share reflections on Discovering Dostoyevski.
Radio launch
The Radio Commission within Our Lady of the Lily Musical Society of Mqabba will be launching the thirteenth schedule of Mqabba’s Community Radio Station Tal-Gilju FM 95.4.
The station will officially kick-start June 12 at 4pm with a special inaugurative programme at the club’s premises.