FENECH. On January 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA, of Paola, aged 95, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and her husband Joe, Sheila, Frans, widower of her daughter Emily, Victor, widower of her daughter Frida, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Guido and families, her sisters Tessie and Gemma, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, January 6, at 9.15am for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 10am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRIXTI. On Monday, January 1, JOSEPH, of Sliema, aged 87, widower of Catherine, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Antoinette and her husband Frans, Diana and her husband Dietmar, Denise and her husband Alain, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sisters and brother, his in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, January 6, at 8.15am for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
LAPIRA. On December 28, LIONEL, passed away unexpectedly. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Dorothy, his children Nicola and Luke, his brother Alec and his wife Enza, sister Aida and her husband John Tortell, and his sister Josette and her husband Mark Miceli Farrugia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital, tomorrow, Saturday, January 6, at 8.30am for Mdina Cathedral where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by private interment in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu in his name will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest and peace until we meet again. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
LOPORTO. On Friday, January 5, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, Mater Dei Hospital, SILVIO of Pietà, aged 76, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Josette, his children Pippo, Roberto and Sandro, his grandchildren Mia, Amelia, Pippa, Marcus and Sebastian, his brother Lino, his in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, January 6 at 2pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, 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 him eternal rest.
MICALLEF. On January 4, at Casa Leone, St Julian’s, YVONNE, of Sliema, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Anna and her husband Peter, Martin, Rita and her husband Paul, her grandchildren John and his fiancée Marilyn, Michael, Julia and Amanda, her great-grandson Thomas and her brother Joseph Micallef, amongst other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Leone today, Friday, January 5, at 8.45am for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Order of Malta, Casa Lanfreducci, Jean De Valette Square, Valletta, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family wish to thank her doctor and the staff at Casa Leone for their care and dedication.
MIFSUD. On January 4, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE (Ġuża), aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Emmanuel (Lolly), her children Charles and his wife Anna Marija, Rita and her husband Charles Micallef, Franco and his partner Margaret, Pauline and her husband Paul Grima, and David and his wife Rita, her grandchildren Bernard Charles, Jeffrey and his wife Charmaine, Marika and her husband Charlot, Jonathan, Christopher and his wife Leah, Erika and her fiancé Duncan, Rachel and Miguel. She also leaves behind her beloved great-grandchildren Ilona, Nathan and Tessa, relatives and many friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, January 6, at 8.30am for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Angela House, Guardamanġia, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PARKER. On January 2, at her residence, MARY ANNE, née Tabone, of Sliema, aged 87, died peacefully in her sleep. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Carol Anne and her husband Alfred Mifsud, Angela and her husband Giovanni Arena, her grandchildren Robert and his wife Marie Claire, Michael and Daniel, her brothers and sister, nephews and nieces, her dedicated carers Joann and Marie Therese. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Friday, January 5, at 8am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to ALS Foundation, Ħamrun, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SCICLUNA. On January 5, at St Vincent de Paul Residential Home, ANTONIA (Nina) of Valletta, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Harry and his wife Carmen, her cousin Lina Vella and her nephew Charles Camilleri, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be said tomorrow, Saturday, January 6 at 2.30pm at Ta’ Ġieżu church, Valletta. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT. On January 3, LUCIENNE, née Camilleri, beloved wife of Charles, devoted, caring and loving mother of Stephanie, aged 56, passed away peacefully. Mourned by her brothers Andrew and his wife Anna, Victor and his wife Doris, Frank and his wife Angie, her sister Lynn and her husband John Magro, her long-time friend, and godmother to Stephanie, Margot Debono, her parents-in-law, Francis and Josephine Zammit, brother-in-law Joseph and his wife Simone, aunties, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Friday, January 5 at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian’s, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations in memory of Lucienne, if desired, to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be appreciated. Special thanks to all those who in any way cared, helped, assisted and supported Lucienne during her difficult times. She will be greatly missed. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG – WILFRED T. In ever loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 16th anniversary of his passing. Forever in our hearts and fondly remembered by his wife Nathalie and his son Matthew. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG – WILFRED T. On the 16th anniversary of his passing, remembered with love by Anthony and Bukurie, and Anne and Herbert. Rest in peace.
BORG – WILFRED T. Fond memories of our dear brother-in-law and a cherished friend on the 16th anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and never forgotten. Maria and Lawrence, Henrietta and Louis, Michael and Sandra, Johanna and David, nephews and nieces.
CINI. In loving memory of WALTER on his fourth anniversary of his passing. Fondly remembered by his wife Ivy, his children Gisele, AnneMarie, Lucienne and Anthony, his grandchildren David, Sarah, Jeremy and Sophie. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6pm at the Chapel of the Ursuline Crèche Sisters, Sliema.
FALZON – CHEV. ANTHONY A. FALZON, OBE, KM, Comp. IEE. Treasured memories of a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather on the 43rd anniversary of this death. Lucienne, Marylene, Stephen and Alexia.
GIALANZE. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother, IRENE, on the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Michelle, Karl, Sarah, Lisa and Edward. A Mass will be said today at 6.30pm at St Julian’s parish church.
SALIBA. In loving memory of ESTHER on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by her family.
VELLA – PAULA. In loving memory of our mother, today her first anniversary. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons Mark and Ray and their families.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there may be power cuts tomorrow in, or in parts of, the following areas:
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Burmarrad, Il-Knisja, Toni Camilleri, Patri Wistin Magro, Il-Magħsar, Ir-Rumani, San Pawl, Papa Gwann Pawlu II and Is-Sardin streets and San Pawl Milqi area, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8.30am and noon in Għaxqet L-Għajn, Is-Salvja, Ir-Rand and Ir-Rignu streets, Marsaskala.