Announcements

CUSCHIERI. On January 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, Prof. ALFRED CUSCHIERI, MD, PhD (Lond.), aged 64, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Monica, née Mifsud, his daughters Astrid and Thelma and their respective husbands Engineer Ivan Zammit and Aaron Saliba, his grandchildren Aidan, Rowan and Andrea and Nadia, his sisters Miriam, wife of Joe Fenech, and Therese, his in-laws Gaston, Louis, Wilfrid, Herbert and Ingrid and their respective wives and husbands, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, limits of Naxxar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, and The Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, will be greatly appreciated.

TONNA. On January 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, TWANNY of Sliema (ex-footballer Sliema Wanderers FC and Birkirkara FC), aged 76, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Antoinette, his children John and his wife Miriam, Brian, Sandra and her husband Renald Zahra, and Darren, his grandchildren Nicholas and Angelica, his brothers and sisters, Carmel, Susan, Victor and Joe, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem mass

On the first anniversary of the death of CARMEN AZZOPARDI, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Sarria church, Floriana. Family and friends are invited to attend.

In memoriam

AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of EMANUEL on the 39th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Joe and Marilise, Monica, MaryAnne and Charles, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

BUTTIGIEG DE PIRO - Marchesa ALICE. One year ago. Remembered with love today and every day. Liz.

CARLEY - MARY. In loving memory of our dear aunt on the 15th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed. Victoria, Theresa, Alfred, Sandra, Anthony, David and their respective spouses and children. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DARMANIN - VICTOR. Cherished and unfading memories of my dear father on the 10th anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by Tony and family.

DARMANIN - VICTOR. Fondest memories of a dear father and grandfather, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Cora and Michael, Marina, Annamaria, Michela and Allan and Bettina.

DIMECH - GEORGE. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our hearts and thoughts. May he rest in peace. His family.

ELLUL. Treasured memories of our beloved TETTY on the 27th anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited. Her family.

GALEA - VINCENT. A dear father always remembered with much love especially on the 40th anniversary of his demise. Josette, Angela and their families.

GRASSO - CARMELO. In memory of my dear father who died on January 15, 1961. A prayer is solicited. Albert and family.

MOHNANI - GOPALDAS (George). Treasured and fondest memories of a special father and grandfather on the 43rd anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

Stolen

Metallic beige Peugeot 405, registration number DBA 613, was parked near Eurosport, Birkirkara. Phone 7987 9395.

Storytelling in Maltese

Vers Agħtini IKM is holding storytelling sessions in Maltese every Sunday at 3.30 p.m. The interactive sessions aim to help children aged three to 11 years acquire language acquisition and communication skills and serve as an introduction to some of the island's bygone authors.

The Rakkonti are being held at the Vers Agħtini premises in Munxar Street, St Thomas Bay, Marsascala. For more information call Miriam Cassar on 2166 7001, 9922 6186 or e-mail marla@onvol.net.

Local council meetings - Today

Lija 5 p.m.
Balzan 5.30 p.m.
Ħamrun 6 p.m.
Żurrieq 6.30 p.m.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts today as follows:

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parts of Markiż Scicluna, Ġiżwiti and Ġnien streets and the environs in Naxxar.

From 8.30 to 11 a.m. in San Mattew Square, Nazzareno Sammut, Kabiri and Bali Guarena streets and parts of San Mattew and Parroċċa streets, Qrendi.

From 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Beneditt Farrugia, Dun Ġużepp Barbara, Frieres, Ħal Safi, 29 ta' Mejju 1592, Fdal Paleokristjani, Ħawħ, Karwija, Kbira, Militar, Karlu Darmanin, Artillerija, Imdina, Infanterija, Mons. Mikiel Barbara, Nejder, Raffaele Caruana, San Anard, San Benedittu, San Ġużepp, San Ġwann, San Pietru, San Remiġ, San Rokku, Tal-Aħfar and Taż-Żebbiegħ streets, San Anard and San Ġwann squares and San Anard and San Andrija alleys in Kirkop.

From 9 a.m. to noon in Isouard, San Ġerald and San Aristarku streets and the Sirens pitch in St Paul's Bay.

Tour of towers

The St Paul's Bay local council will be holding a cultural tour of five coastal towers in the north of Malta on February 8 at 9 a.m. The fee, €6 for residents and €7 for non-residents, also covers transport and a snack. Those interested can book at the council during office hours by February 5.