Announcements

BRIFFA. On September 13, CHARLES (ex Cargo-Handling Official and ITF Inspector), aged 65, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Margot née Muscat, his sons Nikolai and his girlfriend Nicola, Kristjan and his wife Michaela, Karl and his girlfriend Jeanelle, his sister Lina Cachia, his brothers Vince and Tony and their respective wives Markia and Rita, his in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. for San Ġwann parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be held at 2 p.m. Donations to the Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GALEA. On September 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Rabat (ex-Mace Bearer at Mdina Cathedral), aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children MaryJo and her husband Joe Cassar, residing in Canada, Michael and his wife Anna, his grandchildren Jonathan, Vanessa, Maris, and Charlene, his sisters and brothers, Mananni, Ċikka, Pawlu and his wife Mary, Mary and her husband Paul Buhagiar, Karmena, widow of his brother Kelinu, Carmelo and his wife Hilda, residing in Australia, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Mdina Cathedral where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MERCIECA. On September 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN, née Zammit, at the age of 73, from Senglea, passed on to eternal life, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Beloved in life and cherished in death by her husband Charles, her daughter Anna, her son Michael and his wife Christine, née Micallef, her grandchildren Julia, Matthew, Sarah and Jonathan, her brother Vincent and his wife Rachelle, her sisters Vicky and her husband Walter Spiteri, Dolores and her husband Victor Cristina, her in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Basilica of Our Lady of Victories, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, or Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

A Mass for the repose of the soul of Capt. JOE AGIUS will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St Patrick’s church, Sliema.

In Memoriam

BETTS – CHARLES. On the 25th anniversary of his passing away. Forever loved and remembered. Pauline, John Charles, and Sandra.

BEZZINA – MARY STELLA. Remembering with love our dear mother on the 14th anniversary of her demise. Her daughters Lina, Georgette, Rose Marie, Antoinette and their respective families.

GAUCI BORDA – VICTOR. Unforgettable and treasured memories of a dear husband and loving father, today the 17th anniversary of his death. His wife Dorina and his children, Annette and Albert, Joseph and Antoinette, Alexis, Claire and Vince, and his grandchildren Peter, Rachel, Rebecca, Victor, Kristina and Adéle.

GRASSO – JOSEPH LOUIS. In memory of my dear brother who died in Australia on September 19, 1997. A prayer is solicited. Albert and family.

MIFSUD – REMÓ. In loving memory of our dear son who left us only one year ago. We thought you would be with us forever until we had to take leave from this world, but you left us with just your memory. We will always love you, darling. Mummy and daddy.

MIFSUD – REMÓ. Remembering our dear brother on the first anniversary of his passing away. Marietherese and Alfred, Joseph and Jacqueline, Lucienne and Alexander and his nieces Kyra and Gloria. May you always swing with the angels, brother.

MIFSUD – REMÓ. Cherished memories of a great person whom we all miss very much. A toast to you, Remo! Elena, David and Mark Borg Costanzi, their spouses, Renzo, Johanna and Sharon and their children.

MIFSUD – REMÓ. Fond memories on the first anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Margaret and Albert Borg Costanzi.

VELLA – KENNETH. On the fourth anniversary of his demise. Very much missed by Betty, Mark, Danielle, his family and friends.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

From 8.30 a.m. to noon in Kostinjus Street and the Budaqq ta’ Qala area in Burmarrad.

From 8.30 a.m. to noon in parts of Fisher and St Peter streets, Konkorsi Teatrali Street and the surrounding area in Mġarr.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Dingli Street, Ta’ Sabbat and Buskett streets, Ta’ Sabbat Alley in Dingli.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Markiża Bugeja, Parades, Parish, St George, St John and St Publius streets in St Paul’s Bay.

St Paul’s Bay sub post office

The sub post office at Paul’s Arcade, Kaħli Street, St Paul’s Bay will be closed for business between September 16 and 18, both days included.

During this closure the public will be able to use the St Paul’s Bay branch in Xama Alley, St Paul’s Bay.

Call for volunteers

The International Tree Foundation is asking for volunteers to man its stand during the Non-Governmental Organisation Fair on September 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Natural History Museum, Mdina. For more information call Anna Mousu on 2138 4361.

Philately meeting

The Valletta Fund Management Philately Club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, today at 6 p.m. For more information call 7931 5509.

Local council meetings today

Għargħur 6p.m.
Fgura 6.30p.m.