MIFSUD. On January 30, at Gozo General Hospital, EMANUEL, aged 90, went to meet the Risen Lord comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved children MaryRose and her husband Eddie Vella, Sunny and his wife Marlene, Polly and her husband Emanuel Debono, Victor and his wife Sonia, and Doreen and her husband Mario Bugeja, his beloved grandchildren Stephanie, Gordon, Bernice and Kirsten Debono, Dr ShirleyAnn Vella MD, Dr Christian Vella B.Ch.D and Yanica Vella, Analise, Charmaine, Manuela and Mariana Bugeja, Steve, Denis and Paula, James and Brian Mifsud, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. for St Peter and St Paul Basilica, Nadur, Gozo where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 4.15 p.m. followed by interment at Nadur cemetery, Gozo.
PACE. On January 31, GINA, aged 76, formerly of Batu Haberdashery, Victoria, Gozo, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sisters, Carmelina, Lucy and her husband Joseph Buttigieg, her sister-in-law Maryanne Pace, Bert and his wife Tessie, Mary and her husband Teddie Mallia, Anton and his wife Maryanne, her nephews and nieces, many relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4.30 p.m. for St George's Basilica, Rabat, Gozo, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Cemetery, Xewkija, Gozo. Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BELLIZZI - PAUL BELLIZZI, MBE. Treasured memories of our dear father on the anniversary of his passing away. Cecilia, Myriam, Dora, Tanya, Louis and their families.
BUHAGIAR - COST. On the ninth anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Yvonne, his daughters Stephanie and Maria, in-laws and his beloved grandchildren. Rest in peace.
CAMILLERI. In everlasting memory of CARMELO (Neni), today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Sally, his sons and their wives, Peter and Marlene, Michel and Miriam, Robert and Rose Marie, Simon and Josanne, and his beloved grandchildren. A prayer for the repose of his soul is kindly solicited.
CIANTAR - ROSINA. On the 43rd anniversary of her demise.
February comes with sad regret,
The day, the month
We won't forget.
You went so quietly
Without goodbye
But our love for you
Will never die.
Your daughter Mary and her husband Joe Vella Briffa.
DARMANIN. Unfading memories of a loving husband CARM, on the 21st anniversary of his call. Wife Maria.
DARMANIN. Treasured memories of our dear uncle CARM on the 21st anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by Tony, Marina and Cora. Lord grant him eternal rest.
DARMANIN - MAUD. Today the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Always loved and sadly missed by her daughter Anne.
MAMO - SALVINO. In loving memory, on the 26th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by Albert, Helen, Vanessa and Mark. Rest in peace.
PAPAGIORCOPULO. In loving memory of CHARLES on the 10th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Violet and family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 4.45 p.m. at Msida home for the elderly.
PAPAGIORCOPULO - CHARLES. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 10th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VINCENTI. Remembering with love and gratitude my dear mother MARIA STELLA on this 21st anniversary of her passing to eternal life. Hilaire.
Power cuts
Enemalta Corporation said a number of localities will be without power today and tomorrow as maintenance work is undertaken on the electricity distribution system.
Power cuts will affect the following streets today:
St Paul's Bay (8 a.m. till 3 p.m.) - San Pawl, Dawret San Pawl, It-Tarag, Ix-Xaghra tal-Bandieri, Tal-Bypass.
St Paul's Bay (8.30 a.m. till 3.30 p.m.) - part of San Anton, Ix-Xitwa and parts of Dawret il-Gzejjer and San Xmun.
Mosta (8 a.m. till 2 p.m.) - parts of Is-Saghjtar, G. Vella and its environs.
Kalkara (8 a.m. till 5 p.m.) - Il-Barklori, Bighi, Patist Borda, l-Ghassieli, Il-Luqqata, Sqaq Marina 2, Il-Missjoni Taljana, Luigi Pisani, Sir Agostino Portelli, Ir-Rinella, Is-Salvatur, San Guzepp, Is-Sibi, Is-Sienja, L-Isptar Navali and Il-Villa Ta' L-Ammirall.
Marsascala (9 a.m. till noon) - Apap Bologna, Il-Btieti, Salvu Buhagiar, Tal-Buttar, Ic-Crieki, Id-Dug, Il-Friefet, Gebel Hanxul, Il-Gemmugha, Il-Gross, Il-Habberxa, Il-Hortan, L-Iskal, Il-Maghluq, parts of Gemmuha, Il-Gross, Ir-Rummien, l-Skall and Zafran, Guzé Pesci, Qrempuc, Razzett Tal-Hbiberija, Sant' Antnin, Ix-Xatt, Ix-Xibka and Iz-Zinzell.
Tomorrow, the power cut will affect these streets:
Birzebbuga (8.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m.), parts of Santa Rita, San Guzepp, San Mikiel, Zaren Dalli, San Pietru and Birzebbuga;
Qajjenza (8 a.m. till 5 p.m.) - Il-Folklor, Id-Daqqaqa, Il-Merzuq, Id-Daqqaqa, L-Ghannejja, Mikiel Abela, Il-Kittarristi, Il-Mandolina and L-Izbark tat-Torok;
Swieqi (8 a.m. till 2.30 p.m.) - parts of Il-Gizimin, Is-Swieqi and Il-Qasam.
Electricity will also be temporarily suspended tomorrow in Xewkija due to maintenance works between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
There will also be no electricity in Zabbar from 7.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in these streets: Il-Bikri, Il-Bur, Caligaria, Tal-Horfa, Il-Kapuccini, Il-Lembija, Il-Liftija, Il-President tar-Repubblika, Ir-Rihan, Is-Selq, Iz-Zingla, Wigi Bongailas, A. Caligari, Elessio Erardi, L-Indivia, Il-Karmnu, Lia, Il-Palm, Il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Santa Duminka and L-Iskola.
And in Qormi in Il-Gizi, Il-Gladjoli, Babisku, Il-Hamrija and Vjal il-Labour streets.
MGRM volunteers
The Malta Gay Rights Movement is calling for volunteers to man the National Gay Helpline, 2143 0006.
The helpline has been in operation for the past six months and has responded to about 75 calls. It is run by a team of volunteers who have received training from Agenzija Appogg.
The line is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 6 and 9 p.m.
Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call 2143 0006 or send an e-mail to helpline@maltagayrights.org.
An application form may be downloaded from www.maltagayrights.org and mailed to MGRM, 32, Parish Street, Mosta MST 03.
All helpline volunteers will be expected to attend training before commencing their service. A minimum commitment of two shifts per month for a period of six months is required.
Power supply
The power supply in Qawra was yesterday suspended due to maintenance work on the electrical system in the following streets: Nicola Ardonio, Il-Bekkun, Il-Brankutli, Andrew Cunningham, Carmelo De Lucca, Giuseppe Despott, Stamnar, Ruggero Loria, Il-Majjiera, Montbatten, Il-Mulett, Horatio Nelson, Il-Port Ruman, It-Tamar, Il-Luzzu and Il-Qawra.
Enemalta said the work had to be continued after hours and was expected to be completed by midnight yesterday.
For further information phone 2122 3601.
Cartoons contest
The Cartoons on the Bay 2005 - 9th International Festival on Television Animation will be held in Positano, Italy between the April 27 and May 1.
The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts said persons interested in taking part should send their work to the secretariat of the competition at the e-mail address underneath by not later than February 15.
For further information visit www.cartoonsbay.com, send an e-mail to cartoonsbay@raitrade.it, phone +39 06 37498 315 or fax +39 06 37515631.
Carnival tickets
The National Folklore Commission is offering a number of complimentary tickets for carnival celebrations in Valletta to persons with a disability and to organisations caring for such people.
Tickets, which will be given out on a first-come-first-served basis, may be collected from the National Commission Persons with Disability, Centru Hidma Socjali, Sta Venera during office hours.
Blessing of children
The Catholic Action women's section is inviting parents to the presentation of infants and the blessing of children which will be held tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. at Ta' Pinu Sanctuary during a concelebration led by Bishop Nikol Cauchi.
What's On Today
12.35 p.m. at Sala Isouard, Manoel Theatre, Valletta, lunchtime concert featuring pianist Charlene Farrugia. Entrance is free.
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of over 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.