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GRECH. On August 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE MARY, aged 69, of Birkirkara, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Gaetano, sons Joseph and his wife Rachel, Peter and Simon, brothers Joseph, David and Perry, sister Margaret, and her granddaughter Anya, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.15 p.m. for Santa Theresa parish 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. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses who looked after her. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

HILI. On August 21, at her residence, DORA, née Xerri, of ­Xewkija, widow of Ġanni, aged 94, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph (of Hilite Hardware Store) and his wife Lucia, Marija (MUSEUM member), Francis and his wife Marija, and Carmen and her husband Frans Azzopardi, her grandchildren Brian, Jonathan, Reuben and his fiancée Rowena, Melvin and his wife Antonella, Mario and his fiancée Emma, Connie, Vanessa and Bernadette and several nephews and nieces residing in Gozo and in Australia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 5 p.m. for St John the Baptist Rotunda, Xewkija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 5.30 p.m. followed by interment at Xewkija cemetery. Lord grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA – CHARLES. Today the sixth anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his sons John and his wife Marianne, Noel, David and his wife Kate, and his grandchildren Tara, Ben and Georgina and Timmy.

BERTUELLO. Treasured memories of my beloved sister ISABELLE, today her second anniversary. Forever in our hearts and prayers. We will always miss you. Josette, Adrian, James and Mark.

CARDONA – IDA. Everlasting memories of a loving mother, today the ninth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her children and their families. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEGIORGIO LOWE – ANTHONY (Teddie). Sadly missed and lovingly remembered. Lord, grant him eternal rest. His family.

FARRUGIA – JOSEPH LOUIS, DD.S, Ph.C. With fond memories of a loving father on the 23rd anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Joe, Mary Rose, James and Rosalind and their families.

FRENDO. In ever loving memory of my brother FRANZ on the second anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his sister Ġuża, nephew Mario and family.

HARRIS – JOSETTE. Fond memories of a loving wife and mother, today the seventh anniversary of her passing away to a better life. We miss you greatly, but the love and faith you shared live on in the hearts of all whom you touched. Harold, Sandy and Fiona. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at San Ġwann parish church. May God grant her eternal rest.

SCIBERRAS – JEANNE D’ARC. On the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family.

SCIBERRAS – JOE. Today the 16th anniversary of his demise. With fondest love and forever cherished memories. His wife Louise, sons Mark and Clyde, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO GATT. Remembering our beloved mother AIDA, today the 30th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her children Antionette, Emilie, Marcelle, Claudine, Marguerite, Victoria, Dolores, Salette, Joseph and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Re-opening today for business as usual.

Elderly person of the year award

Nominations for the elderly person of the year award will be received by the Parliamentary Secretariat for the Elderly and Community Care until September 13.

Application forms are available from the Department for the Elderly and Community Care in Saint Joseph High Street, Santa Venera and the Department for the Elderly at St Francis Square, Victoria.

They are also available at https://ehealth.gov.mt/HealthPortal/elderly/premju_anzjan.aspx .

Youth of the year award

Nominations for the Youth of the Year award are being received by OASI Foundation.

For more information call 2156 3333 or 2155 0189, send an e-mail to info@oasi.org.mt or visit www.oasi.org.mt.

Sub-post office closure

The sub-post office at 1, Misraħ Frenċ Abela, Dingli will be closed until Sunday, August 29.

Power cuts

Power will temporarily be suspended for scheduled maintenance today in the following localities:

From 8.30 to 11 a.m. in Dun Santu Agius, Carthagenians and Manwel Sciberras and parts of Żurrieq, Byzentines, Tempest and Fenicians streets, Qrendi.

From 8.30 a.m. to noon in it-Torri tal-Kaptan and parts of St Mary, Gauci Tower, V. Boron, F. W. Ryan and St Publius streets, Naxxar.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Maggie Moran, St George and Nuns streets and streets and Żabbar Road, Fgura.

It will also be suspended tomorrow:

From 8 a.m. to noon in Church and St Rocco and part of Għar Bettija streets and Ġużé Abela, Dingli.

From 8 a.m. to noon in Dun Mattew Magro, Dwardu Borg, Francesco Buhagiar, Ħal Mann, Castillians, Rose, Normans, is-Siġġiewi, Angovines and Aragonese streets and Mqabba Road and parts of Byzantines, Tempest and St Catherine streets and Francesco Buhagiar Alley, Qrendi.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Ibraġ, Ħabba, Pinta, Barmil and Iskud streets, Ibraġ.

From 8.30 to 10 a.m. in parts of Kajjik, Ġulinu Maniscalco and Duncan streets, Marsaxlokk.

From 8.30 a.m. to noon in parts of Kurat Callejja and Tower streets, Mosta.

Card Party For Charity

A card party in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be held at the Preluna Hotel in Sliema on September 1 from 10 a.m. For bookings call Blanche Martin on 21330387

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