Announcements

Mr ANTHONY CURMI and Ms JOYCE FENECH
The marriage took place on April 24, 1960, at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Congratulations and best wishes for many more years of shared joy. Corinne and Kevin, Chris and Pat, and adored grandchildren Robert, Louisa, Francesca and Alexia.

Obituary

CACHIA. On April 22, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, Dr FRANCIS CACHIA, aged 81, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Lilian, née Vella, his sisters Cecilia, Margaret and her husband Hans Tisch, his in-laws May, Yvonne, Marjorie, Carmen, Ines, Edward, Maria, widow of Victor Vella, Lucienne, widow of Godfrey Vella, his nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Puttinu Cares Children's Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all the staff at St Joseph Ward, Zammit Clapp Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GATT. On April 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, Fr PHILIP GATT, PhB, SThB, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters, Sr Irene, OP, Ġemma and Mary, his brother Tarcisio and his wife Maria, Ivy, widow of his brother Joseph, his nephews and nieces, Frankie, Maryanne, Philip, Tonio and Joseph Galea, Maryrose, Joseph, Philip and Lino Mallia, Pierre and Michael Gatt and their respective families, the Rev. Archpriest, clergy, the parishioners of Żebbuġ, other relatives and friends. Fr Philip Gatt will be laid for the respect of the public today from 12 noon to 3 p.m.at the chapel of the Franciscan Sisters, Hospital Square, Żebbuġ. The funeral will then leave the chapel for Żebbuġ parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem masses

A Mass for the repose of the soul of PAUL RIPARD will be said tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex. Rest in peace. Dora.

In memoriam

CARUANA. Loving memories of REGGIE, today the 14th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Lucy, his children Harold and Mariella, in-laws, and his grandchildren Raissa, Miguel, Nicole and Andrea.

PIROTTA - JOSEPH M. On the first anniversary of his death. Deeply missed by his wife Lydia, his children Joe, Marlene and Doreen, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PUGLISEVICH - Chev. JOSEPH MARY PUGLISEVICH, BEM, 1905-1969, playwright, journalist and politician. On the 41st anniversary of his demise. Remembered with fondest love and respect by his four children and respective spouses and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ever in our hearts and prayers.

SALIBA. Unfading, cherished, loving memories of our dear father CARMELO. Always in our hearts and prayers. George, Violet de Marco and Madeleine Sophie James.

SCHEMBRI WISMAYER. Treasured memories of our beloved mother ĊETTINA and dearest sister MARTHESE who were called to the loving arms of Jesus on this day.

Never more than a thought away,
Quietly remembered every day.

A prayer is kindly solicited. Mary Rose, Reno, Roy, Albert, Joseph, Salvino, in-laws and grandchildren.

SPITERI GONZI - EDWARD. In ever loving memory of a dear son and brother, especially today the 27th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his family.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts as follows tomorrow:

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in parts of Old Bakery, Strait, Melita, South, Republic and St John streets in Valletta.

The electricity supply will be suspended on Monday as follows:

From 8 a.m. to noon in parts of Rummien, Skall and Żafran streets and in Friefet, Ġebel Ħanxul, Ġemmugħa, Gross, Ħabberxa, Ħortan, L-Iskal, Magħluq, Pesci Ġużè, Qrempuċ, Razzett Tal-Ħbiberija, St Anne, St Anthony, Seafront, Xibka, Żafran and Żinżell streets in Marsascala.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Anġlu Mallia, A. Mifsud, F. Buhagiar, Karmnu and Can. Karm Pirotta streets and in Toni Wizzini Street in Birkirkara.

From 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in part of Telgħa Street, in Mitħna, Cini, Fortin Sant'Anton, Surġent, Qala, Wied Simar, Wileġ and Andar Ix-Xagħari streets and in Republic Square in Qala.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ċaqra, Għajn Mellel, Għażżiela, Ġoma, Knisja, Madonna Taċ-Ċiċri, Onice, Kap Franġisk Vella, Assumption Square and in Mallia Anton Alley in Żebbuġ, Gozo.

From 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in parts of Hope and Coronation streets, in Legend Street and the surrounding areas in Mosta.

Power will be cut in the following localities on Tuesday:

From 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Mitħna, Dun Ġorġ Preca, Rapa Ġużeppi and Ġwann Camilleri streets and in Tiġrija alleys 1 and 2 in Xagħra.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Dwardu Ellul Street and Dun Ġur Alley in Xgħajra.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bikri, Bongailas Wiġi, Bur, Caligari A, Erardi Alessio, Tal-Ħofra, Indivja, Kapuċċini, Kunvent, Lembija, Lia, Liftija, Palm, President of the Republic, Sacred Heart, Riħan, Santa Domenica, Selq, School, Xgħajra, Żingla and St Anard streets in Żabbar.

Air mail

Postal services to and from Malta are back to normal after European airlines were back in operation, Maltapost announced. All mail held at Malta International Airport has proceeded for delivery.

Naxxar colletion

The collection held during the Good Friday procession in Naxxar by the members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul raised €562.65.