CIAVOLA AZZOPARDI. On October 9, NIRVANA, aged 40, passed away peacefully. She will be deeply missed by her husband Marius, her sons Sam and Noah, her parents Anna and Joe, her family and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Julian’s parish church where Mass will be said at 2pm, followed by private interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Nirvana expressed the wish that those attending Mass will not wear black but colours.
PERALTA. On October 8, at St Julian’s, LUCY, widow of Carol and of Roy Flery, aged 99, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her son Hugh and his wife Christine, whom she dearly loved, her grandchildren Filippa and her husband Simon, Carl and his wife Karen, her great-grandchildren Emilia, Paul, Helena and baby Alexander; her brother Louis Naudi, her step-daughter Marla and her husband John Vidrinskas and the Flery family in the USA, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 2.30pm at Balzan parish church, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZAMMIT GERA. On October 9, at her residence in Ħamrun, CAROLINA passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, at the age of almost 100. After 50 years as a daily voluntary organist at St Francis church, she was bestowed with a spiritual merit and gift – the Franciscan Figliolanza attached to the Maltese Province of St Paul the Apostle of the Franciscan Friars Minor. Also a member of the Franciscan Secular Order, OFS (Third Order instituted by St Francis for lay persons). She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers the Franciscan friars of the Maltese province, her nephews, nieces and their spouses, great nephews and nieces, members of the Franciscan Secular Order, OFS, the choir and the choir master of St Francis church, many relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2.30pm at St Francis of Assisi church, Villambrosa, Ħamrun, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (entrance back gate, Luqa side). The Ciappara and Borg families (nephews and nieces of Carolina with whom she lived) wish to thank for the spiritual care during her long illness, the parish priest and his vice, Fr Henry Balzan and Fr Joe Gatt, the Franciscan Guardian, Fr Anton Farrugia, OFM, and also all those ministers of the Eucharist. We also wish to thank for the physical care given by the doctor, and her niece Epiphania, who took care of her during the last 10 years, day and night. Prayer: Eternal Father, we offer Thee the body, blood, soul and divinity of Thy most beloved son, Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for the immortal soul of Carolina, and in atonement for our sins and the sins of the whole world. Amen. (Divine Mercy)
In Memoriam
BAJADA – ANGELA. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the 29th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Cecilia, Brian and Claude.
CAMILLERI – RITA. Treasured and loving memories of a dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the fifth anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 7pm at the Chapel of Santa Klara Monastery, Kappara. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CHIRCOP – Dr KARL, MP. In loving memory, on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Adriana and his children Jan and Zoe, Francesca, Christian and Keith, his grandchildren Karl and Max, his mother, sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at Tal-Lunzjata chapel, Gudja.
Dei BARONI ATTARD MONTALTO. In fond rem-embrance of a dear aunt, LINA. Her nephews and nieces.
GRECH. In loving memory of JAMES, today being the eighth anniversary of his passing away. Deeply missed by his parents Doris and Victor, his sister Miriam, twin brother Joseph and grandma Giorgina. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Santa Venera parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.
MAISTRE. In ever loving memory of a dear husband, LINO, today the seventh anniversary of his death. Very much missed by his wife Lilian, née Shephard, never forgotten by his children Bryan and Jackie, Sharon and Terry, and John, and his beloved grandchildren Georgina, Eunan, Carla, Luke, Jamie and Megan. Please remember him in your prayers.
MAISTRE. In ever loving memory of my brother-in-law LINO on the seventh anniversary of his passing away to meet the Risen Lord. Please remember him in your prayers. Mary Shephard.
Osteopathic assembly
The general assembly of the Forum for Osteopathic Regulation in Europe is meeting in Malta on October 19 and 20 at the Intercontinental Hotel, St Julian’s.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts as follows tomorrow:
Between 8am and 9am in Awwista, L-Oqbra Puniċi, Pwales, Xatt il-Pwales, Ridott, Simar, Telgħet ix-Xemxija and Ħagra l-Wieqfa streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8am and 2pm in Ta’ Ħanxara, Ta’ L-Argentar and Xagħra tal-Garrun areas, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 8am and 3pm in Il-Miżieb and Limbordin areas and Għajn Tuffieħa and Tal-Miżieb streets and limits, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 1.30pm and 2.30pm in Awwista, L-Oqbra Puniċi, Xatt Il-Pwales, Pwales, Ridott, Simar, Tal-Qadi and Ħagra l-Wieqfa streets, St Paul’s Bay.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.