Announcements

GAUCI. On May 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, proprietor of Jupiter and Grape Vine, aged 57, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Veronica, née Camilleri, his children Farquher, Teofania, Kardwen and Rianon, his mother Maria, née Bonavia, his sister Antoinette and her husband Magistrate Lawrence Quintano, his brother Raymond and his wife Carmen and his sister Marcon and her husband Joseph Lanzon, his father-in-law Joe Camilleri and his wife Alexandra, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be said today at 4 p.m. at Maria Bambina parish church, Naxxar, followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

MICELI. On May 19, at Dar Sant' Anna, Senglea, MARIANNA of Paola, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Julie, wife of Samuel Chetcuti, Jane, widow of Silvio Attard, Victoria, wife of Nunzio Murabito of Catania, her sister Teresa, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Dar Sant' Anna today at 2 p.m. for Maria Bambina Basilica, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Sant' Anna will be greatly appreciated. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.

MUSCAT - VIOLET, née Vella, widow of Vincent, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on May 18, at Casa Leone, St Julians, aged 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children Marthese, widow of Albert Tabone, Joseph and his wife Mariella née Bonnici; grandchildren Claire and her husband John Muscat, Ian, Julian, Krista and her fiancé Christopher, Anthea and her husband Gawain DeBono, and Adam, her great-grandchildren Pierre, Paige, Jacques and Seth. The funeral leaves Casa Leone, St Julians, tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family wishes to thank the management and staff of Casa Leone for their dedicated care and attention. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PACE. On May 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTOINETTE, nèe Tabone Ferro, aged 67, of Sliema, residing in Pembroke, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church, three days before her 46th wedding anniversary. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband John, her son Ray and his wife Marie Therese, her daughter Joanna and her husband Silvan Mifsud, her grandchildren Marc Edward, Maria Chiara and Mariella Pia, her brother Richard and his wife Josephine, her sister Doris and her husband Alfred Camenzuli, her in-laws Imelda and Edward, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for the Immaculate Mary Mother of the Church parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement, Puttinu Cares Foundation and Radju Maria will be appreciated. Lord, Grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CARUANA - JOZEF. Seven years have passed away but your memories will be with us always. Your friends Charlie and Ġuża.

CORDINA - JOSEPH. On the 13th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Frances, his children and grandchildren.

DESIRA - ANTHONY. In ever loving memory of a much beloved husband and father, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Maryanne, son Fiorenzo and wife Dorianne, daughter Tiziana and husband Lawrence.

GRECH. Treasured and loving memories of a dear mother, RITA, on the 38th anniversary of her death. Her children Mary Rose, Vincent and Margaret, in-laws and grandchildren.

GRECH HARDIE. In loving memory of Dr CHARLES GRECH HARDIE, MD, B.Pharm., a beloved husband and devoted father, on the 36th anniversary of his death. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his wife and children.

PICCININO - HENRY. Cherished memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 15th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Violet and all the family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

RAUSI - CARLO. Cherished memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 20th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO - Brigadier ALFRED SAMUT-TAGLIAFERRO, CBE. In ever loving memory. Lilian, Mark and John and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO - EDWIN. Remembering our beloved father always, but especially today the fourth anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and prayers. His daughters Lydia, wife of Paul Attard Montalto, and Rosemary, wife of Harry Cachia, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA - TARCISIO. Lovingly remembered today on the anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Always cherished and always missed but never forgotten. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family.

VELLA - TESSIE, née Cassar. In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always remembered by her husband John, her children PJ, Jenny and Louis, Valentina and Mark and her grandson Gabriel. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Debate

A debate on the future of transport between Malta and Gozo will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Circolo Gozitano, Victoria. For more information e-mail circologozitano@gmail.com.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

From 8 a.m. to noon in parts of San Ġużepp and Ħerba streets, and Ħelsien, Santa Monica and Santa Fawstina streets in Żejtun.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lord Byron street and the surrounding area in Naxxar.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Napuljun, Caruana Dingli, Alfier De Medran, Randon Agostino, San Franġisk, Dingli, Santa Marija, Tanti Ġananton, Zejtun, Għarix, Għasel, Ħadd, Nies, Labour, Newl, San Ġużepp, Sant'Antnin, Tal-Plier and Villabate streets in Tarxien.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in parts of San Xmun, Santa Marija and Sir Luigi Preziosi streets, Bognor Beach Street and Gżejjer bend in Buġibba.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in parts of Sliema and Verdun streets, and Falkun, Merill, Gardell, Despot, Malvizz, Ħuttaf, Alwett, Tellerit and Ċawl streets in San Ġwann.

From 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Arznell, Luzzu, San Piju V and Salvatur streets in Marsaxlokk.

From 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Erwieh, San Pawl, Santwarju, Għollieqa, Dun Belin Azzopardi and Vella Salvinu streets, and Żjara tal-Papa Square in Mellieħa.

French Institute conference

Gabriel de Broglie, Chancelier de l'Institut de France, will be conducting a conference in French on the topic of The Institute And Academies: Traditions And Stakes In The 21st Century, at the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, St John's Cavalier, Ordnance Street, Valletta on May 26 at 6.30 p.m.

Entrance is free and the public is invited to attend. Send an e-mail to info@alliancefr.org.mt for further information.