Announcements

Very special wishes IVAN. With love, Simone.

Obituary

GALEA BRIFFA. On January 27, Salvu of Victoria, Gozo, aged 79, at Gozo General Hospital, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Antoinette, his sisters Ġiġa, Marija and her husband Spiru, Rose and her husband Salvu, his brother Ġużeppi, Carmen, widow of his brother Anton, his aunt Mananni, his wife's brothers and sisters among whom Mgr Joe Gauci, uncle Mgr Gużeppi Azzopardi, his nephews Fr Roberto Gauci and seminarian Gabriel, his nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral will leave Gozo General Hospital tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. for Republic Street, Victoria where a cortege starts to the Gozo Cathedral. At 4 p.m Mass praesente cadavere will be said followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GANADO. On January 28, at St James Capua Hospital, MURIEL, née Orr, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her husband Albert, her daughters Berta, Rita and her husband Austin Sammut, her grandchildren Simon, Anna, Giorgio, Beppe and Giulio, her brother Fr Joseph Orr SJ, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be held to celebrate her life at St Publius church, Floriana, tomorrow at 9 a.m., followed by private interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Provvidenza, the Salesian Oratory, Sliema and Dar Gesù tal-Proxxmu, Gozo, will be appreciated. She was kind, generous and brave. She wore her heart on her sleeve. May she rest in peace.

In memoriam

ABELA - BEATRICE. In loving memory of Bessie, today being the first anniversary of her death. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Julians parish church.

AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of CARMEN on the first anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her brother Joe and his wife Marilise, his sisters Monica, Mary Anne and her husband Charles, nephews and nieces. A prayer is solicited.

BRUNO - MOLLY. Treasured memories of our beloved mother, today the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Vanni, Anna, Sandro, Vittorio, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CARUANA - WALDEMAR. In everlasting memory, today the 51st anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his son Wilford, wife Tessie, daughter Winnie, husband Charles Galea.

DEGAETANO - ANNIE, née Montanaro. In loving memory of a beloved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, today the first anniversary of her death. A prayer is solicited. Vincent, Marthese, Elizabeth and Victoria.

ELLUL GALEA - KARMENU. Treasured memories of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children Mary, Lora, Alfred, Antoinette, and their families.

STUBBS. In loving memory of PADDY on the 12th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his family and friends.

TABONE - EDGAR. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 13th anniversary of his passing away. Joe and his wife Tanya, Andre and his wife Bridget, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts today as follows:

From 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Isouard, St Gerald, St Aristarcus, Ankri, Bajja, Damasku, Gandoffli, Ħalel, Qroll, St Joseph, St Anthony and Sponoż streets; Bay Square and the Sirens ASA pitch in St Paul's Bay.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ċrieki, Dugħ, Buttar, St Anthony and St Anne streets, Marsascala.

From 8.30 to 11 a.m. in Id-Dar ta' Plutu and parts of Tankijiet, Birżebbuġa, Żarenu Dalli and Noqra streets and St George Alley in Birżebbuġa.

Local council meetings - Today

Sliema 5 p.m.

Għargħur 7 p.m.