CACHIA CARUANA. On March 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARION, aged 87, widow of Maurice Pace and most beloved mother, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. Now reunited with her daughter Carol, she leaves to mourn her loss her children Helen wife of Paul Grima, Anna wife of Norman Mifsud, Margaret and Tony Abbott, Christian, his wife Antonia Gandini and Myriam, her beloved grandchildren Nikki, Michael, Sarah, Oliver, Ruth, Maurizio, Alessandro, Mark, Kate and her great-grandson John, her in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday March 12, at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where a Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. Grateful thanks to staff and doctors of Ward M8 Mater Dei Hospital.
Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On March 9, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, VALERIE residing in Lija, aged 63, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her brother Ray and his wife Odette, her sister Pamela, her nieces Petra and Tristan, Justine and Jan, nephew Karl and her beloved great niece Sophie, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Lija parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.15pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Oncology Ward 1 for their care and dedication during her illness.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASSAR. On March 8, at Id-Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara, Fr MAURICE CASSAR ofm Cap, aged 78, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss the Franciscan Capuchin Friars, his brothers Twanny, Emanuel and his wife Bernardette, his sisters Sr Beatrice, Doris, Rita, Tessie and her husband Peter, his nephews, amongst whom Fr Joe Giuliano and nieces. Mass præsente cadavere will be said tomorrow at the Capuchin Holy Trinity parish church, Marsa at 9am followed by interment at the Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DYSON. On March 5, in Melbourne, Australia, MARIKA, née Barbaro Sant, passed away peacefully, a few months short of her 70th birthday. She is deeply mourned by her husband John, her children Andrea and Monique and their families, her brother Tony and his children Fiona and her husband Thomas Lee, and Patrick, her numerous cousins, relatives and friends in Malta, UK and Australia, and her childhood friend Louise and her husband Norman Farrugia. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at Tal-Ibraġ parish church, on Wednesday March 16, at 5pm. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated. Donations in Marika’s memory may be made to the Hospice Malta, Balzan. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PIROTTA. On March 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rose (née Jelley), his brothers Lino and his wife Rose of US, Lolly and his wife Mary, his sister Lily Galea Pirotta widow of Carmel, Michael Sultana widower of his sister Mary, Carmen widow of his brother Victor, his sister-in-law Sylvia Galea and her husband Joseph and their families, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday March 11, at 8.15am for Naxxar parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am, followed by interment at the Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Poor Clares of St Julians, will be appreciated. The family regrets they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PSAILA. On March 10, MARIA STELLA, passed away peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, aged 90, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved niece Christine Sullivan wife of David, their daughters Nicola, Stephanie, Rebecca and their spouses, her great-grandnieces and grandnephews Michelle, Timmy, Daniel, Nick, Max and Sophie and all her other nieces and nephews in Malta and the U.K. Also, her cousin Yvonne Debono and her carer Jean. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CARUANA CURRAN - MAURICE. In everlasting memory of our beloved husband and father on the first anniversary of his passing.
Be thou not afflicted!
In Heaven I love you,
I think of you, I pray
For you, and as in life
I am still with you.
St Bonaventure.
Cettina, Simone and Paul.
CARUANA CURRAN – Judge MAURICE CARUANA CURRAN, 10.3.2015. Remembering Maurice with much affection, today and always. Stefan, Lucienne and Erika.
CARUANA CURRAN – MAURICE. In proud remembrance of Judge MAURICE CARUANA CURRAN, our Founder President and leader, who passed away a year ago today. His vision and example will remain an inspiration to us all. The Executive President and Council of Din l-Art Ħelwa.
COPPINI – LOUIS. Today the first anniversary of his passing away to meet the Risen Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly remembered by his wife Blanche, his children John and his wife Caroline, Adrian and his wife Rachael, grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church. Relatives and friends are invited to remember him their prayers.
CURMI. In sweet and unforgettable memory of our beloved mother ROSE, who was called to eternal life 10 years ago today. Always loved and dearly missed by her children Anne, Michael and Anne, Margaret, Robert and Joanna, Julian and Maureen, Edna and Stephen, her eleven grandchildren and great-grandson. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FARRUGIA – LEONARD. Today the eighth anniversary since his demise. Never forgotten, always in our prayers. Lord, grant him eternal peace. His wife Inez, children, respective spouses and grandchildren.
GALEA – NELLIE. In ever loving memory of a dear aunt and Godmother on the 15th anniversary of her departing to meet the risen Lord. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Rosette.
HERSEY. Treasured and sweet memories of a beloved wife, mother and sister, DORIS, today the fourth anniversary of her demise. Always fondly remembered with love by her son Mark and her many brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces through prayers and thoughts. All her many relatives and friends are also kindly asked to remember her in their daily prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
LEAN – PHILIP. In loving memory of a beloved husband and wonderful father, today the 10th anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Vivien, Edward and Francesca.
MEILAK. In loving memory of MARY, today the eighth anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her children Antoinette, Charles, and Simeone, their respective husbands and wife, grandchildren and great-grandsons Dejan, Jayden and Zayon. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
MIFSUD. In loving memory of MARIA, née Engerer, a devoted wife and mother, on the second anniversary of her death. Remembered today and every day with much love. Henry, Peter and Diane. Today’s 6.45pm Mass at Paceville church will be offered for the repose of her soul.
MONTANARO. In loving memory of Chev. ANTHONY MONTANARO, former editor of The Sunday Times of Malta, today being the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our hearts and sadly missed by his wife Frances, his children Josette, Godwin, Alex and Alan, his in-laws, and grandchildren. Never forgotten and always in our hearts. May he rest in perpetual peace.
SALOMONE. In loving memory of ANTOINE, today being the 19th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Adrian and Martina, Michael, Joanna and Albert and grandchildren.
WARRINGTON – Col. THOMAS WARRINGTON, late RAMC. Unfading and treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 22nd anniversary of his passing. Always in our thoughts and prayers, Anne and Victor, Rosalind and Jovin, and his grandchildren.
XUEREB. In loving memory of MARIA, today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sister Dorothy and family. The 6.30pm Mass at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ZARB COUSIN – JOSEPH. Sweet and cherished memories of a loving and devoted husband, grandfather and great-grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Joe, you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Lilian, Christopher, Audrey and Salvo, Pamela, Luca and Diego, Giampiero, Sarah, Emma and Sofia and Sabrina. Lord, grant him rest.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there may be power cuts in, or parts of, the following areas tomorrow:
Between 8.30am and noon in Kulleġġ Street and alley in Madre Maria Teresa Spinelli Street, Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ġdida, Makna tas-Serrar, Antonio Bosio, Monsinjur Dandria and Antonio Sciortino streets, Msida.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Buskett, Qala, Żernieq and Sant’Indrija streets and Daħla ta’ Patrik and Daħlet ix-Xagħra ta’ Barbra areas, Nadur.
Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Ġ.P.F. Agius De Soldanis, Palma, Dun Karl Bondi, Is-Suq and Ir-Repubblika streets and alleys 1 and 2 in Ġ.P.F. Agius De Soldanis and L-Indipendenza Square, Victoria.
Between 9 and noon in Trunċiera, Ħalel and Bajja streets and Dawret il-Gżejjer area and Bajja Square, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 10am and 11am in Sant’Anna, Sir Temi Zammit, Imqades, Iskorba, Saqwi, Fuħħar l-Aħmar, Ta’ Qarawas, Ġnien id-Dwieli, Sebħ, Żebbiegħ, Vanilja, Misq and Melissa streets, Mġarr.
Between 10am and 11am in Tal-Qanfud, Ġnien id-Dwieli, Mġarr, Ras il-Ġebel, Sir Temi Zammit, Bidnija, L-Imqades, Saqwi and Għajn Tuffieħa streets, Mġarr.
Between 10am and 11am in Tal-Ħżejjen and Girna streets, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 10am and 11am in Sagra Familja Street, Mosta.
Between 10am and 2pm in Tal-Miżieb Street and Limbordin area, St Paul’s Bay.
Between 11am and 4pm in Heronymus Megiser, San Mark, New Street and Sir Hannibal P. Scicluna streets, Naxxar.
Between 1pm and 6pm in Ġ. Galilei, J. Kepler and I. Newton streets, Mellieħa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.