Announcements

AMATO-GAUCI. On December 3, JOSEPHINE, née Bartolo, of Sliema, passed into eternal life, aged 94, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Mourning her deeply are her husband Frederick, her children Ann and her husband Torio Gingell Littlejohn, Sandra and her husband Tim Jackson, her grandchildren Christopher and his wife Pippa, Steve and his wife Jennie, Matthew and his wife Sarah, Toby, Olly and his wife Tamsin, Alice, her great grandchildren Roger and Charlie, her devoted carer Flora, other relatives, and many friends. The funeral Mass will be celebrated today at 9.30 a.m. at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Please send donations to the Salesian Missions Overseas, c/o Fr J. Fonde, St Patrick’s Church, Sliema.

BUGEJA. On December 5 at Mater Dei Hospital, GIOVANNA, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen and Joe, Cetty and Tony, Miriam, widow of her son Joe, Lilian and Joe, Mary and Tony, Pauline and Salvu, Doris and Charlie, nephew, nieces and other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege will leave Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. and Mass will be held at St Dominic church in Rabat at 3 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery in Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Tal Providenza will be appreciated.

MANGION. On December 4, MARIA, nèe Borg, of St. Paul’s Bay, passed peacefully away at Karen Grech Hospital, at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Frank, her children David and his wife Monique, Godwin and his wife Karen, Pauline and her husband Mark Gatt, Nathalie and her husband Tonio Vella Bonello and Jacqueline and her husband Philip Camilleri, her grandchildren Davina, Nicholas, Keara, Rebecca, Noeleene, Godwin-Kyle, Luke, Daphne, Daniel, Sarah, Shaun, Dane, Francesca, Julian and Keith, her siblings John, Helen, Phyllis, Jimmy, Doris, Peter and Josephine, her in-laws and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karen Grech Hospital tomorrow Tuesday at 2.45 p.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Church, St Paul’s Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Ħniena Divina Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. Special thanks to the medical staff of Ward M4 at Karen Grech Hospital. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SALT – VIRGINIA MARY (Vera) née Frendo, widow of John, aged 85, passed away peacefully in Portsmouth, England on Sunday, November 14. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Brenda Swift, and her son Eric and his wife Gill, her grandchildren Dale, Debbie and her husband Ben Strawbridge, Justine and her husband Ben Thompson, Louis, Tom and Katy, her great-granddaughter Raegan, her brother Hector and his wife Avril, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 10 a.m. at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel, followed by interment in the family grave. No flowers by request, but donations to the Malta Dementia Society, University of Malta, will be appreciated.

VASSALLO. On December 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROSE Ta’ Dedu, widow of the late Joseph, formerly from Valletta residing in Gżira, passed to eternal life with the Lord, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She is deeply mourned by her children, who she adored, Margaret and her husband Edward, Josephine and her husband Leon, Vincent and Frankie, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Malta and England and her nieces and nephews. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Mount Carmel parish church Gżira 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 Tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. God grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA CLEWS. In ever loving memory of HENRY who passed away 37 years ago today. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. His son, daughter and grandchildren.

BOLAND – CONNIE, née Mercieca. In loving memory of our mother on the 40th anniversary of her death. Jennifer, Felicity and Patricia.

BORG – JOE. Unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the seventh anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten by Tanya, Katia and Kevin, Sam, and Emma. God grant him eternal rest.

BORG – JOE. In loving memory of our brother who passed away on December 6, 2003. Always remembered in our prayers. Joan, Walter and Louise.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of CHARISSE on the third anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and never forgotten by her father Herman German, her husband Gerard, her children Andrew and Fay, her sister Arienne and her husband Timothy E. Sullivan, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.

De BATTISTA – NADIA. In ever loving memory of our beloved daughter on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret and Victor.

DEGIORGIO. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, MARY, née Busuttil, being the seventh anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters and family.

GLASS – THOMAS. Cherished memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 15th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. So very sadly missed by his wife Edith, his sons, daughters and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest

PACE BONELLO – JENNIFER. Unfading memories of a dear friend, today the 12th anniversary of her demise. Cecilia and family.

SCIRIHA. Treasured memories of our dear CARMEN on the anniversary of her death. Pio and family.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Friday, December 17, 2010, re-open, Monday, January 3, 2011.

Power cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended as follows today:

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Dawret San Pawl, St Paul, Stella Maris, Taraġ, Tonn, Veċċja, Ix-Xagħra tal-Bandieri, Fr Ġwann F. Grima and By-Pass streets in St Paul’s Bay.

8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in part of Blue Grotto Avenue, Santu Formosa Street and parts of Mqabba and St Catherine streets in Żurrieq.

8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Midbaħ and Għasel streets, and part of Qalbiena Mostin Avenue and surrounding areas in Mosta.

8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lifurna, Tan-Naħla and Qolla streets and surrounding areas in Marsalforn.

8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Xatt Il-Palm and Ridott streets and surrounding areas in Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq.

8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sagra Familja Street, part of Tal-Milord Street and the areas of Tal-Ħireb, Ta’ Folju, Ta’ Qolla and Ta’ Ċinċli in Bidnija.

8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bidnija Road, Saqwi Street, part of Għajn Tuffieħa Road, Ras il-Ġebel amd Ħżejjen streets, Xagħriet ta’ Fraxku and surrounding areas in Żebbiegħ.

There will be cuts tomorrow in:

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in parts of Victor Denaro Street and Bishop F.S. Caruana Street in Msida.

8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Xagħriet Ta’ Fraxku area, Bidnija and Il-Girna streets, Jean De La Vallette Street, parts of Ħal-Musulment, In-Nafra, and Mosta Road, Darnino Square and surrounding areas in Naxxar.

8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Grima Karmni and Can Franġisk Mangion Street and surrounding areas in Għarb.

Fundraising concert

The Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations, with the support of US Ambassador Douglas Kmiec, will be holding an awareness-raising event about the importance of fighting violence against women within the context of addressing gender equality in all sectors and at all levels of Maltese society. A fundraising concert and reception will be held at the Ambassador’s residence in Attard on Wednesday. For more information call 9942 6238.

Local Council meeting today

Pembroke - 5.30 p.m.