Announcements

DIMECH. On May 12, at St Jean Antide, Attard, STELLA, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Manwel and his wife Josephine, Frank and his wife Sandra, Charles and his wife Rose, Joe and his wife Antoinette and Martin and his wife Tessie, her grandchildren Roberta, Daniela, Stephania, Amanda, Duncan, Katia, Dean, Diane, Donatella, Fiona and Michelle, their fiancés and spouses, her most beloved grandson Nikki (Sliema mayor) and his fiacèe, her great-grandchildren, her sister Mary, her brother Joseph of Canada, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Jean Antide, Attard, tomorrow at 8.45 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GIBSON. On May 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN, of Mellieħa, born South Uist, Scotland, aged 67, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Victoria, his son Paul and partner Simone, his daughters Karen and her husband Sunny, Michelle and her husband Robin and Maria, his grandchildren Thomas, Cora, Jake, Benjamin and Zara, his brothers Eoin, Jimmy and sisters Nan, Mary and Joan, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the parish church of Our Lady of Victory in Mellieħa where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at the Sultana tal-Vittorja cemetery, Mellieħa. No flowers by request but donations to the Renal Unit at Mater Dei Hospital will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCIFO. On May 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIJA of Ta' Xbiex, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Tony and his wife Lilian, Doris and her husband Steve Davies, Joe, Pauline, Anna and her husband Hector, France and his wife Briget, her grandchildren Jason and his wife Debbie, Anna-Marie, Nathan, Aron and Antonella, Wayne and his wife Debbie, Jade, Marouska and her husband Steve Xuereb, Brian and his wife Magdalen, Alexis, Neil and his wife Susan, Sue-Ann and her husband Anton-James, her brothers and sisters, Charles and his wife Nina, Victor, Rose, widow of Spiru Mizzi, Olimpia and her husband Guido Attard, Tereżijn, widow of her brother France, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Mosta Rotunda where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Pax et Bonum Home, Mosta, especially to Sister Nazzara. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SEMPLE. On April 23, peacefully, at home, NORMAN, aged 60. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his sisters, nephews, nieces, family and friends. Former chef at the Balmoral Hotel and restaurant manager at The Cliff End Hotel and Palm Court Hotel. His funeral service will take place at Bournemouth Crematorium on May 18 at noon. Flowers and further enquiries to Head & Wheble Funeral Directors, 1a Oxford Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, BH8 8EY. Tel: 01202 551190.

TILNEY. On May 10, at home, IVOR, aged 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Emma, his children Terence and his wife Myra, Taygeta and her husband Edward, and his grandchildren Tristan, Stuart and Russel. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, today at 2.15 p.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Patrick's Salesians, Sliema, will be appreciated.

In memoriam

BRIFFA. In loving memory of ALICE, today being the 39th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her daughter Cottina, and her grandchildren Angela and Stephen, Adrian and Marika and Andrew and Michael. A prayer is kindly solicited.

DEBONO. In loving memory of JOYCE, today being the fourth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sister Anne Anastasi, nephews and nieces.

NAUDI - VIDA. Cherished memories of a caring and loving mother and grandmother on the 17th anniversary of her passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Olivia, Ilona, Vincent, Greta, David and Francesca.

NAUDI. Remembering our dearest sister VIDA. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially on the 17th anniversary of her passing away. Mona, Suni, Jojo, nephews and nieces.

PEPLOW. Cherished memories of our beloved JOYCE, a devoted wife, mother and nanna, especially today being the 14th anniversary of her passing away.

The blow was great, the shock severe
Little we thought that the end was near,
And only those who have lost can tell
The pain of parting without farewell.

Some may think we have forgotten,
Others think the wound has healed,
But no one knows the sorrows
That lie within our hearts concealed.

Always in our thoughts and prayers. Edgar, William, Alice and family.

PEPLOW - JOYCE. Treasured memories of a dear sister, today the 14th anniversary of her demise. Louise and family.

PEPLOW - JOYCE, 13.5.2005. Beloved friend, you have gone but in my heart and prayers forever you will be. Marlene.

SERGE. In loving memory of my dear father LORIS, today the 10th anniversary of his death. Simon.

SERGE - LORIS. In ever loving memory of our dearest brother on the 10th anniversary of his death. Lord, grant him eternal happiness. Yvette and Joe.

XERRI - MARY. Treasured memories of our dear mother. Lovingly remembered by all her family, especially today the third anniversary of her passing away. The 6 p.m. Mass at St George's parish church, Qormi, will be offered for the repose of her soul. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT ENDRICH. Cherished memories of our beloved CHARLES on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. His wife, children, spouses, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

ZAMMIT TABONA. In ever loving memory of DOROTHY on the first anniversary of her demise. Forever in my thoughts and prayers. Marie Zammit.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Wied iż-Żurrieq, Ħaġar Qim, Ta' Żelliqat and Armerija areas in Qrendi.

From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Santa Marija, Ġużeppi Penza and Ġdida streets in Luqa.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Għemmieri Gormerino Street, Villa Gormerino and the surrounding area in Rabat.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in part of Ħasira and Kbira streets, and Etna, Għasel, Għerien, Għoljiet, Miġbħa, Naħal, Plejju, Sagħtar, Salini l-Qodma, Snajjin, Xehda, Meżeż and Kannestru streets, Wesgħa in-Narċis and Spratt Thomas Square in Mellieħa.

From 8 a.m. to midnight in parts of Ġużeppi D'Arena, Kbira, Parroċċa, San Mattew, San Nikola and Santa Katerina streets, parts of San Mattew Square, Cagliares, Dun Nerik Mahoney, Filippu Gutenberg, Ħal Lew, Dejqa, 15 ta' Awissu, Knisja, Salvatur, Suq, Torri, J.G. Vance, Lourdes, L-Iskola, Kurat Mizzi, Mons. Ġużeppi De Piro, Rokku Buhagiar, Sant' Anna, Tabib Gregorio Mifsud, Knisja Sant' Anna Kbira 1-4, Salvatur 1-2, Torri 1 and San Nikola 1-2 alleys and Santa Marija square in Qrendi.

From 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in part of Constitution Street and the surrounding area in Mosta.

From 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Kostinjust Street, Budaqq ta' Qala area and surrounding areas in Burmarrad.

Healing Mass

St Joseph group - Nazju Falzon will be holding a healing Mass at the chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Lija on Wednesday at 6 p.m. It will be celebrated by Fr Marcello Ghirlando.

Local council meetings today

St Paul's Bay 5.30 p.m.
Żejtun 6 p.m.
Marsascala 6.30 p.m.