MERCIECA BALBI. On February 22, at St James Capua Hospital, MARIA ASSUNTA, née Theuma, of Sliema, widow of Joseph, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Maria and her husband Mario Calleja, and Tanya, her grandchildren, Graziella and her husband Malcolm Bray, Carlo and Krista, her in-laws, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leave St James Capua Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Sisters, Sliema will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord grant her eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On February 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, ĠEMMA, née Schembri, widow of Paul, aged 75, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Martin and his wife Lottie, her daughter Cora and her partner Joe, her loving grandchildren Chris, Jodie, Yani and Kaya, her brothers Tancred of Canada, Tony of Australia, Lino and Lollie, her sisters Polly Anastasi, Jessie Pisani and Connie Azzopardi, her in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and numerous friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family chapel at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital, especially the staff at the Renal Unit, ITU, M4 and CMW for their dedication and tender care.
Lord, grant her eternal peace.
ST JOHN. On February 21, JOSEPHINE of Paola, widow of Joseph, aged 99, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Edmond and his wife Joan, Claudette and her husband Alfred Cremona, Gilbert and his wife Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 2.15 p.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.
Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG - VICTORIA (Vicky), née Grech. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother. Her husband Walter and her children Phaedra, Ryan and Jake. Always remembered in our prayers.
BRINCAT. In loving memory of LINA, née Toledo, today the sixth anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by her relatives and friends. Please remember her in your prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BURLÒ - JOSEPH. Treasured and unfading memories of our dearest father, uncle and grandfather, today the 15th anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
BUSUTTIL - INEZ, née Debono, wife of the late Chev. Paul Busuttil, on the 17th anniversary of her demise. Remembered with love always by her daughters Marlene and her husband Chev. Carmel M. Scicluna, and Margaret and her husband Joseph Wismayer, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
CAMILLERI. In loving memory of our beloved FRANK on the sixth anniversary of his death.
We miss so much your love and care
You live in our hearts forever.
Deeply missed by your devoted wife Lilian, your son Gerard, daughter-in-law Charisse and your two grandchildren Andrew and Fay.
FARRUGIA. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the 26th anniversary of his death. Deeply missed and never forgotten by his wife Connie, daughters Kathleen, Moira and Joseph and his grandchildren.
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part,
God has you in His keeping
We have you in our hearts.
MANSUETO. In loving memory of my beloved grandma CARMELA on the first anniversary of her passing away.
There's a place in my heart
That's yours alone,
A part of my life
No one can own
For locked in my heart
Your memory is kept
To love, to cherish
And never forget.
I will always miss you, nanna,
Much more than words can say
And nothing on this earth
Can take the heartache away...
Ever.
Your granddaughter Maria.
MANSUETO. Remembering our dear great-grandmother CARMELA on the first anniversary of her passing away.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide
And though we cannot see you
You are always by our side.
Anthea and Martha.
MARICH - ALFRED. Remembering with love our dear father, today being the 16th anniversary of his death. Very much missed by his daughters Doreen, Caroline and Louise, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
SCOTT-TAGGART. In ever loving memory of CHRISTOPHER, today the fourth anniversary of his passing away to the Lord. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his sons, Christopher, Nicholas and James. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
STEVENS - GEORGE. Treasured memories of our dear brother, today the 29th anniversary of his death. Deeply loved and fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters. Treasure him, Lord, in Your garden of rest.
XERRI - FRANS. Remembered with love and gratitude on the fourth anniversary of his demise. His wife Tessie, son Boris and wife Lorraine, grandchildren André and Luca. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Lenten reflections
Lenten reflections for staff, professionals and graduates will be held from March 17 to 19 at 7.30 p.m. at the University of Malta's chapel. The speaker will be Irish Salesian Fr Jack Finnegan, a lecturer in spirituality in Milltown Institute, Dublin, Ireland.
Football tournament
The committee of the St Catherine Band Club Youth Section in Żurrieq will hold a one-day football tournament on March 30 at the synthetic ground of St Benedict College in Kirkop. Applications can be collected from the band club's bar and are to be submitted by not later than March 27. Each team must consist of not more than eight players. For further information one can phone 7905 6662.
Cana course in English
The Parish for English Speaking Catholics and the Cana Movement will be running a marriage preparation course in English at the Millennium chapel in Paceville. The course starts on March 25 at 7.30 p.m. For applications and further information one may phone or send an SMS to 7971 2001 or an e-mail to frcharles@bell.net.mt.
The course is mandatory for those who intend to have a Church wedding.
Monument to five victims
A monument in remembrance of the five adolescents who lost their life in Malta's most serious traffic accident, on October 1, 2005 in Triq Mdina, Żebbuġ, will be inaugurated after Mass at 10 a.m. at the Qrendi parish church tomorrow. The five adolescents were Marco Abdilla, Christian Camilleri, Fabio Magro, David Sacco and Osvaldo Vella.
Telephone service
Go customers who reside in Ċirkewwa, Marfa and Armier may have their telephone service temporarily disrupted from morning to late evening today in view of planned cable network maintenance.
Go said it will be doing its utmost to restore the service back to normal in the shortest time possible.
Prayer meeting
The Dun Alfred Prayer Group will hold its monthly meeting at the All Souls church in Merchants Street, Valletta on Friday at 10.45 a.m.