Announcements

On your birthday today, MARIA, a wonderful mother and loving wife. With lots of love from your daughters Andrea, Rachelle and Gillian and your husband Stephen. I love being loved by you.

Obituary

BARTOLO. On July 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED of St Julians (ex-RAF and ex-Airmalta), aged 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his dear children Charles and his wife Sylvia and Anna and her husband Raymond, his grandsons Karl and Clifton, his brother Joe and his sister Doris, his in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 7.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Claire Monastery, St Julians, will be greatly appreciated. The family wishes to thank all the staff of Neurology Medical Ward for their dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEIDUN. On June 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA CARMELA, from Rabat and residing at Birkirkara, aged 70, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Noel and his wife Doris, her granddaughter Celine, her brothers and sister, in laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Francis church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On July 6, at Karin Grech Hospital, RICHARD of Birkirkara, aged 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the Holy Rites. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Maria, his sons Josef and his wife Claire and Jeffrey and his wife Claire, his grandchildren Angelo, Angele, Emma and Andrew, family and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Mary parish church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers are requested but donations to Dar tal-Kleru, Fleur-de-Lys, or Dar Sagra Familja, Żabbar, will be greatly appreciated. The family wish to thank all the staff of Ward M1, Karin Grech Hospital, and Ward 3, Mater Dei Hospital, for their care and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On July 6, JOSEPHINE, née Cachia, aged 87, widow of Joseph, passed away peacefully at Apap Institute, surrounded by her family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her dear children, Walter and his wife Nadia, Alex and his wife Joanna, Jennifer and her husband John, Simone, Joseph and his wife Luana, John and his wife Theresa, her beloved grandchildren Mark and his wife Claudine, Angela and her husband David, Matthew and his wife Sarah, Luana, Chris, Nicky, Thomas, Zach, Jessica and Benjamin, and her great-grandchildren, Max, Emily, Ella and Kim, her sister Maria, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces and other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves Apap Institute, Sta Venera, tomorrow for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment in the Zammit family chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Apap Institute and the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to the dedicated sisters and staff at Apap Institute. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In memoriam

ATTARD - Lt. Col. WILLIAM JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the first anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Helma, Wilhelmina, George and Martyn.

CAMILLERI. Treasured memories of HELEN, today being the 14th anniversary of her demise.

There is a smile
I will always remember
Of a wonderful mother
I miss so dear.
Fondly remembered by her daughter Odette.

CHETCUTI. Loving memories of CARMELO on the 26th anniversary of his death. Rest in peace. Cousins Annie and Mary.

FENECH - CONNIE, née Nassetta. On the fifth anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband John. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at the Dar tal-Kleru Christus Sacerdos chapel, Fleur-de-Lys, Birkirkara. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

PULLICINO - JANE. On the 11th anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Patricia, Sandra and Edward, her grandchildren, and her sister Gladys.

SCERRI - CARMELO. In loving memory of our dear father on the 11th anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by his sons Victor, Alex, Joe, Geoffrey, David and their families.

VELLA - CARMEN. In loving memory, on her first anniversary. Carmen.

VELLA. In loving memory of JOSEPH, today the 10th anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Stella, née Tonna, his daughters Ninette and Rosalie and their spouses, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZARB. In loving memory of EDGAR, today the 17th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities today:

From 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in parts of F. Zahra Street, Dun F Sciberras and Sammy Bartolo streets in Mellieħa.

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in parts of Ħammieri, L-Iżbandola, 10 Ta' Settembru and Xitwa streets, Bard and Biegħa streets in Qormi.

From 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in parts of Farinal and Ħtajriet streets, Parjan and Bonnijiet streets and the surrounding area in Mosta.

The following localities will experience power cuts tomorrow:

From 7.30 a.m. to noon in parts of Sir Patrick Stuart, Sir Charles Cameron and Xatt streets in Gżira.

From 8 a.m. to noon in Ħas-Saptan Street, the Tal-Ġiebja and Ta' Gandolli areas in Għaxaq.

From 8 a.m. to noon in parts of Sienja, Marina, Melchiore De Robles, Sta Filumena and Sir Agostino Portelli streets, parts of Arċisqof Gonzi Square, San Ġużepp and Xatt streets, Marina alleys 1-3 in Kalkara.

From 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Patri Ġjac Camenzuli, Forn il-Ġir, Patri Manwel Magri, Marsalforn, Mattia Preti, Belliegħa and Ġilju streets, Grazzja Valley in Victoria.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Kappuċċini, Letmija, Nicholas Cottoner and Żingla streets in Żabbar.

Secular music

The New Choral Singers, under the direction of Robert Calleja, will be presenting Songs for Summer, a concert of secular music, at the courtyard of the President's Palace, Valletta, on July 18 at 9 p.m. The concert forms part of the Malta Arts Festival.

Tickets are available through the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, Casa Gaspe, 230, Republic Street, Valletta between 9 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.

Victoria concert

The Gaulitanus Choir will be presenting a concert entitled Another Night With The Musical Theatre at the Citadel Granaries, Victoria, on Friday at 9 p.m. The concert forms part of the Gran Castello Summer Nights, organised by the Gozo Cultural Office. Entrance is free.

University Q & A

An informal student question-and-answer session will be held by the University's Faculty of Information and Communication Technology on July 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Campus' Common Room.

Local council meetings today

Żejtun 6 p.m.

Fgura 6.30 p.m.