VINCENT C. REFALO and ROSEMARIE MASINI

The marriage took place on February 8, 1953 at the Gozo Cathedral, Victoria. Fr Edmond Tabone and Fr Edgardo Tabone, SJ, officiated. With love and best wishes from your children, Mariliana and Sammy, Michael and Nadette, Joseph and Rita, Anna, Fr Franz, Ivan and Michelle, Paul and Christine, Moira and Paul, grandchildren, Enzo and Alison, Angela and Mario, Paul, John, Vincentand Amanda, Mariella, Joseph and Lorna, Maria, Roberto, Francesca, Victoria, Rebekah, Beppe, Maria Elena and Andrea, and great-grandchildren, Haley and Katelyn.

Obituary

CARUANA GALIZIA. On February 6, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, MARCELLE, née Mamo, widow of John, aged 85, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children Peter and his wife Daphne and Antonia and her husband Matthew, her grandchildren Matthew, Andrew, Paul, Nicholas and Michela, her sisters Elsa and Sheila, her sisters-in-law Rosa, Edith, Bernadette and Ruth, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre tomorrow at 8.15am for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family wish to thank the staff at RW4, Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, for their dedicated care and attention.

GRECH. On February 6, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, EMANUEL, (k/a Lino), from Żabbar and residing in Qrendi, passed away peacefully aged 53 years, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marthese, his children Charlotte, Mariya and Analise, his father Joseph, his brothers Mario and his wife Mary, and Charlie and his wife Mariella, his niece Anna, his nephews Josef, Andrew, Shaun, Ryan and Kevin, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30pm for St Mary parish church in Qrendi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment in the family grave at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors at home. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MAGRI. On February 6, at Zammit Clapp Home, MARIA, née Deguara, of Mosta, widow of Gerald, aged 90, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, Vicky and her husband Leslie, Charles and his wife Mary, Tony and his wife Josephine, Lina and her husband Lino, Joe, and Mary and her husband Frans, her grandchildren, her brother and sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be held at Mosta Rotunda parish church today at 3.30pm, followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PSAILA. On February 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, EVELYN, née Vincenti, of Vittoriosa, residing at Birżebbuġa, widow of Joseph, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Dominic and his wife Josephine and Vincent and his wife Monica, her grandchildren Justin and Natalie, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45pm for Birżebbuġa parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TORTELL. On February 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, HENRY, aged 78, passed away peacefully after a long illness borne with Christian fortitude, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved Valerie, née Aloisio, his children Jackie and her husband Christian Ripard and Malcolm, his dear grandchildren Hannah and her husband David Martirano and Rachel, his darling great-grandchild Shaye, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30am at Mater Boni Consigli church, Paceville, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance from top gate). Lord, grant him eternal rest. Special thanks to the staff at Ward S4, Mater Dei Hospital, for their care, dedication, support and skill.

In memoriam

AGIUS-GILIBERT – LUCY. Treasured memories of our dear mother, especially today the 22nd anniversary of her death. Gladys, Lina, Lilian, Marionne and daughter-in-law Heydi and their families.

BORG-PANDOLFINO. In ever loving memory of our dear sister ALDA on the 37th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by all her family. Remember her in your prayers.

CIAPPARA. In loving memory of FRANCES (Ċikka) on the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Evelyn, her son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CILIA – EMMA. Remembering our dear mother on the fifth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Doris, Antoine and family.

De BONO – HILDA. Treasured, cherished and unfading memories of our dearest mama on the 16th anniversary of her demise. Always in our prayers. Herbert, Ivy, Mario, Suzan, and Imelda, widow of Maurice, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DUNBAR SMITH. Cherished and unfading memories of DES, a loving husband, father and grandfather, on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Sheila, Tara, Jamie, Sean and extended family. We love you forever.

ELLUL – VICTORIA (Buba). In loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother, today being the 35th anniversary of her death. Marie, Ria and Didi.

MANN BORGESE. Cherished memories of ELISABETH, founder of the International Ocean Institute, today the 11th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by the staff at the International Ocean Institute in Malta.

VELLA. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the 17th anniversary of his death. His children Mary and Tony Gregory, Vicki and Richard Escott, Leonard and Carmen, Peter Tortell, widower of Louise, and his grandchildren. Praise be to Jesus and Mary.

DLĦ meeting

The 2013 annual general meeting of Din l-Art Ħelwa will be held at 133, Melita Str, Valletta, on February 23, at 11am. All members are invited to attend.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts as follows in the following streets today:

Between 7.30 and 11am in Morphou, Nardu Sacco, Torri, San Anard and Bubaqra streets in Żurrieq.

Between 8 and 11.30am in St Edward, Xbieki, St Vincent, Żibra and St John streets in Birżebbuġa.

Between 8am and 2pm in Pont Żmien il-Bronz, Għadajjar, Fortizza tal-Mosta, Xagħri tal-Ħarrub, Qalbiena Mostin, Dura and Naħal streets in Mosta.

Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Ġużeppi Bajada, Ta’ Bertrija, Ta’ Bullara, Ta’ l- Egħżien, Liberat Grech, January and Laurent Ropa’ streets in Xagħra.

Between 8am and 3pm in Tal-Wej, Sant’Anna, Santa Margerita and Palazz ta’ Kaspru streets in Mosta.

And tomorrow:

Between 8am and 3.30pm in Daħla ta’ Sunurat street in Xagħra.

Between 1.30 and 4pm in Wied, Għargħar 1979, Għadira, Żebbuġa, Granmastru, Kus, Tin, Luqa, Manwel Dimech, Iċ-Ċawsli, Mdina, St Edward, Antonio Muscat Fenech, Il-Ġdida, St Bartolomew, Ġuże’ Duca, Iż-Żinżel, Narbona, Żebbuġ and De La Cruz streets in Qormi.

Between 8.30am and 3pm in Borg Għarib and Qala streets in Għajnsielem.

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