BALZAN. With regret we announce the death of ERNEST, from Marsascala, who passed away peacefully at Casa Francesco on January 31, at 79 years of age. He will always be loved and remembered by his children Martin and his wife Diane, Michael and his wife Doreen, Suzanne and her husband Kevin Gatt, his grandchildren Gabriella, Deborah, Leann, Adrianne and Gianluca, his brother Walter and his wife Vivianne, their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass præsente cadavere will take place tomorrow at 2pm at St Anne parish church, Marsascala, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would appreciate if, instead of flowers, donations in his name be sent to Villa Mgr Gonzi or Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORDA, on January 30, MARIANNA, widow of Joseph, of Ħamrun and residing in Dar il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa, aged 91 years, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph, Andrew, Margaret, Freddie, Rita, Anna and Rose, their respective spouses, Catherine widow of her son Charles, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-granddaughter, her sister in-law Tonina Spiteri, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30pm for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment at Naxxar Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to all the staff at Dar il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA. On January 31, at Id-Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, Rev. Monsignor Canon ĠUŻEPPI, of Vittoriosa, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church after a life time of service. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Lawrence and Charles, his sister Grace, his beloved nephews and nieces, the Reverend Chapter of the Collegiate church of St Lawrence, the people of Vittoriosa, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Id-Dar tal-Kleru today at 3pm for the Collegiate and Conventual Church of St Lawrence, Vittoriosa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 4pm followed by interment in the vault of the Reverend Clergy at St Lawrence Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Kleru will be appreciated. The family regret to advise that they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CHETCUTI. On January 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIO of Mosta, residing at St Paul’s Bay, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Marlene, his children Mark and his wife Anabelle and Lisa and her husband Anthony, his beloved grandchildren Yasmin, Chloe and Elias, his brothers Joe, Dr Paul Chetcuti, Valentino, Tonio and their spouses, nephews and niece, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, February 3 at 3pm for Mosta parish church were Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
FIORINI. On January 30, passed away peacefully at his home in Toronto, Canada, Dr GODFREY FIORINI. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Rita, his children Maureen, Cynthia and Lloyd, his sister Eileen, his brother Cecil, his grandchildren, nephews and nieces, and his many friends in Malta and Canada. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRECH. On January 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Zammit, widow of Alfred, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Henry and his wife Cecilia, James and his wife Emily, and John and his wife Anna, her three granddaughters Sara, Nicole and Rebecca and their fiancés, her brothers Joseph, Paul and his wife Antoinette, Rita Zammit, widow of her brother Frank, her sister-in-law Ġemma and her husband Carmel Debono, her brother-in-law Fr Carmel Grech, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.15pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Fleur-de-Lys, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Resurrection Cemetery, Qormi. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MELI. On January 31, MIRIAM née Darmanin, widow of Edwin, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Joanna, Adrian and Mylène, Stephen and Lorraine; her grandchildren, Alexia and Mark, Mark and Sacha, Sean, Hannah, Sascha, Edward and Daniela; her great-granddaughters Sophie and Sienna; her sisters in-law Mary Rose Darmanin and Josephine Meli, her nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9.30am at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetary, entrance through the top gate. The family would like to thank the nurses, carers and staff at Casa Antonia for their dedication and care. No flowers by request, but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD. On January 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOE of Sliema, at the age of 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his devoted wife Georgette née Bezzina, his children Gordon and Christine, Steve and Charisse, Glorianne, Melvyn, Carolanne and Ivan, his dear grandchildren Francesca, Bettina, Stephanie, Deborah, Frederika, Vova and Izak, his in-laws Lina and Josie Papagiorcopolo, Rose Marie Zammit, Antoinette and Aldo Micallef, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for Stella Maris parish church Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Adolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to Caritas, Floriana will be gratefully appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG. In loving memory of a dearest mother and grandmother, COTTINA, today being the third anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Fondly remembered by her daughter Angela and her husband Stephen Tabone, her son Adrian and his wife Marika and grandsons Andrew and Michael. A prayer is kindly solicited. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAMILLERI – EDWARD H. In loving memory of our dear Eddie, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Always in our prayers. Lillian, Sandra, Adrian, Rose, Karen, Alain and Julia.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in, or in parts of, the following areas TODAY:
Between 8am and 10am in Giovanni Pullicino, Ta’ Wiċċ ir-Raħal, Kandlora, New, Karlu Gimach, Grazzja, Ta’ Gianpula, Ta’ Trapna and Buskett streets and San Blas and Tar-Ramel areas, Żebbuġ.
Between 8am and 2pm in Bidnija Road, Rużar Briffa, Biedja, Camillo Sciberras, Patri Ġużè Delia, Mgr Edgar Salomone, Ta’ Żejfa, Francesco Napuljun Tagliaferro, Maltese Missionaries and Sir Temi Zammit streets, Il-Beżbiżija area and Millbrae Avenue, Mosta.
Between 8am and 4pm in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, St John the Evangelist, Santa Klara, New and Natural Heritage streets, Naxxar.