Annoucements

CARUANA. On August 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, DORIS née Byers, of Żebbuġ, aged 57, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Alfred, her children Mary Anne, Philip, Kristina and her fiancé Jonathan, Ronald and Lena, her grand­children Aiden and Damian, her parents Charles and Carmen, her siblings Vince and Rita and their families, her in-laws and their families, uncles and aunts, including Sr Adelgiza Byers of the Dominican Order, many other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 3 p.m. for St Philip parish chuch, Żebbuġ, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Żebbuġ. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appre­ciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors, while thanking the doctors and staff of the Neuro Medical Unit Ward at Mater Dei Hospital for their dedication and care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MERCIECA. on August 8, Joseph, of Żebbuġ (director of Pace & Mercieca Ltd), aged 85. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife Jinny nèe Borg, his children Charles and his wife Anna, Josephine and her husband Notary Lino Martinelli, Alexander and his wife Emma, Victor; his daughter-in-law Doreen, widow of William Mercieca, his grandchildren Matthew, Peter, Anthony, Alessandra, Elaine, James, Bernardette, David, John and Philip, great grandchildren, in-laws, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated today at 2.30 p.m. at St Philip’s Parish Church, Żebbuġ, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. May God grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CARUANA CURRAN – LIANA. Sweet memories of a very dear friend, today the second anniversary of her passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers. Giorgio and MaryAnn.

CARUANA CURRAN. My dearest and beloved LIANA, today two years from your sad departure, I think of you and miss you. Your memory is always with me. Mamma.

CARUANA CURRAN. In loving memory of LIANA, today on the second anniversary of her sad passing. Always missed and forever remembered. You live on in our hearts and we thank the Lord for the time we shared with you, Tita and Nick, Jordan and Manuela.

COPPINI – MARGARET. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 16th anniversary of her passing away. Lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters Joseph, Raymond, Anthese, Carmen, Marcelle, Dorienne, in-laws and grandchildren.

MICALLEF. Cherished and ever loving memories of our parents EDGAR and HELEN (née Anastasi) on the third anniversary of our father’s demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Giovanna, Margaret, Rosemarie, Theresa and their families.

MUSCAT – JOSEPH. Today the ninth anniversary of his death. Unfading, loving memories of a dear father and grandfather. Marlene and Victoria. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCHEMBRI. Remembered with so much love, MARY, especially today the first anniversary of her demise. Her sons William, Patrick his wife Michelle, Lillian, Joan her husband Joseph and her nephews Nigel, Gareth, Josef, Jeremy and other relatives. Forever in our thoughts and prays. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. Cherished memories of our beloved TONY, on the seventh anniversary of his demise. So sadly missed by Sina, Stefan, Jo, Mary Rose, Mona, Anna, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Junior Song finalists chosen

Just over 20 songs from 54 entries have been chosen as finalists in this year’s Malta Junior Euro Song, the junior version of the Malta Song for Europe, Public Broadcasting Service said yesterday.

The winner will be representing Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Minsk, Belarus on November 20.

The song to represent Malta will be picked by a panel of six judges.

Comino Tower

Comino’s Santa Marija Tower will be closed for maintenance on its bridge from Wednesday to Friday, opening again on Saturday.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities today:

From 9 to 10 a.m. in Għar ta’ Karolina, Ġostra, Madonna tal-Karmnu, Qroll, Rabat, Ranċis, Fishermen, St Simon, St Andrew, Sienja, Żirżieb, Xlendi, Seafront, Biżantini, Kantra, Kavallieri, Merkurju Biżantini, Puniċi, Qsajjam, Rumani and Tower streets, Anfori square and Xlendi seafront in Xlendi.

From 8 a.m. to noon in parts of Kurat Chetcut and Kbira streets in Mġarr.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ħas-Sajjied and St Anthony street in Żabbar.

The following localities will power cuts tomorrow:

From 8 a.m. to noon in parts of Ġużeppi d’Arena, Żurrieq, Biżantini, Main and Tempest streets, Vjatku, Antonio Chircop, Dun Pitru Pawl Xuereb, Dun Rajmond Ellul, Dun Santu Agius, Filippo Zammit, Ġużè Cassar, Ġużeppi Muscat, Feniċi, Fulija, Ġwiewel, Ħniena, Kartaġiniżi, Pirinej, Puniċi, Karlu Darmanin, Loretu Sciberras, Luigi Galea, Manuel Sciberras, Massabielle, Mikiel Ciantar, Nazzareno Mifsud, Nicolò Communet, Patri Nikol Magri, St Johachin, St Bernadette and Subirous streets, Żurrieq alley 1 in Qrendi.

From 8.30 a.m. to noon in parts of Kurat Calleja, Tower streets and the surrounding area in Mosta.

From 8 a.m. to noon in parts of G. Abos, Stefano Erardi, Ċensu Bugeja, L-Iklin and San Mikiel streets in Iklin/Lija.

From 8 a.m. to noon in Barocci Federico, Belvedere, Taċ-Ċawl, Kappar, Klin, Wied Biljun and Żewwieqa streets in Qala.

From 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Busuttil Michele, Forn il-Ġir, Mattia Preti, Sagħtar and Wied is-Seqer streets in Victoria.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Farrugia Xandru, Gargallo, Bishop Tumas, Imqades Tal-Qedem, Pellikani, Russett, St Thomas, Dun Karm, Mons Gius. Schembri and Wilġa streets in Tarxien.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ġdida, Ninfa Calypso, Ciappara Vincenzo, Ġnien Inġraw, Main, Madonna Ta’ Fatima, Madonna tal-Għar, Kapillan Magri, Modd, Parish, Qalb Imqaddsa, Qigħan, St Luke, St Anne, St Helen, North, Valley and New Windmill streets, Barrani and Ta’ Pennellu areas of Mellieħa.