Announcements

AGIUS VADALÀ. On December 13, MARION, aged 86, widow of Comm. Maurice, née Stilon De Piro, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her children, Sr Celia (Congregation of St Dorothy), Marisa and her husband Anthony Hayhurst, Christine and her husband Hugh Peralta, Tom and his wife Patricia, John and his wife Julia, her beloved grandchildren Richard, Paul, Robert, Filippa, Carl, Francesca, Michael, Emma and Sophie, and their respective spouses, and her treasured great-grandchildren, her brothers Rudolph and his wife Joan, Franco, her sister Mila and her husband Antonio Pignatelli, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadvere will be held at the Balluta parish church on Thursday at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the MSSP will be appreciated.

CASSAR. On December 8, suddenly at his residence in St Julians, PAUL, aged 54, entered eternal life comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his unexpected loss his beloved wife Kay, his sisters Josephine, Rose-Marie Garzia, widow of Carmelo, his brothers Rev. Fr Julian of Baker City, ­Oregon, US, Marcel and his wife Maria, his dear nephews Julian and Peter, his in-laws and their families in the UK, other relatives and many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow, at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Monastery of the Poor Clares, St Julians, and the Piccolo Clero (altar servers) ­Foundation, the Seminary, ­Tal-Virtù, will be greatly ­appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CIANGURA. On December 13, GIORGINA, aged 91, widow of Carmelo, from Floriana residing at Birkirkara, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul Residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Doris and her husband Prof. Charles Farrugia, Victor and his wife Carmen, Lina and her husband Tony Cilia, Fr Anthony OFM (Cap.), Rose and her husband Manuel Farrugia, Violet and her husband Raymond Farrugia, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sister Phyllis, widow of Joseph Cassar, her brother Carmelo Galea and his wife Adriana, along with many relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 9 a.m. at the Capuchins church in Floriana, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolarata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Capuchins Mission in Garissa, c/o Capuchins Friary Floriana, will be appreciated. May she rest in peace.

TAGLIAFERRO. On December 12, EDWIN, 74, widower of Tessie née Salerno, passed away at Mater Dei Hospital comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Mourning him deeply are his children Raymond and his wife Maria, Rita, Miriam and her husband Joseph Camilleri, his grandchildren Elaine and her husband Frank Debattista, Tiziana, Christina and her husband Daniel Cauchi, his great-grandchild Hailey, brothers Joseph (Australia), Edward and his wife Anita, sisters Emma and her husband John Pendlebery, Miriam and her husband George Cassar, Evelyn and her husband Joseph Caruana, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends, among whom a close family friend Ruth Agius. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CALLEJA – MARY, née Demajo. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother on the eighth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and daily prayers. Antoinette and Manfred.

CASSAR GALEA – Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LLD. Everlasting and cherished memories of a most loyal husband and father. Pauline and Liliana. Today’s 6 p.m. Mass celebrated at Christ the King parish church, Paola, will be said for the repose of his soul.

CASSAR GALEA – Dr JOSEPH F. Everlasting proud memories of a dear papà and nannu, especially today the 21st anniversary of his passing away to a better life. Please remember him in your prayers. Adrian and Anna, Lara and Nicolà.

CASSAR GALEA – Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LLD. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather. So sadly missed. Adriano, Vikki and Ben.

CASSAR GALEA – Dr JOSEPH FERDINAND, LLD. Treasured memories of a very dear dad and loving nannu today, the 21st anniversary of his demise. Always in our heart. Marie, Claude, Debbie and Karl.

DONE CIANTAR. Treasured memories of a dearly missed mother and sister, MAY, especially today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Matthew and Adam, Pierre and Anna.

FLERI SOLER – HUGH. On the second anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his parents and family.

ZAMMIT – CAROL, née Holland. Treasured memories of our beloved daughter, today the 17th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret and John.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of our beloved CAROL, née Holland, on the 17th anniversary of her death. Simon, Annabel and David.

ZAMMIT – In loving memory of CAROL on the 17th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rose and family.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

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

Capital of Culture information meeting

An information meeting about Malta hosting the European Capital of Culture in 2018 is being organised for interested bidders.

The event will take place on Friday and will provide information about the selection process of the locality and region that will eventually host the event.

Information will be given about the application process and the aims of the European Capital of Culture, the Education Ministry said.

The project follows the European Cities of Culture programme which was founded in 1985 by Melina Mercouri, then Minister for Culture in Greece. The Cities of Culture programme format ended in 2004 and the Capital of Culture 2005-2019 was then established by the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers.

While the government has an important role in the project, it would also involve artists, cultural organisations, local councils and all those contributing directly or indirectly to the arts sector, the ministry said.

The event will be held at the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry in Republic Street, Valletta, at 8.30 a.m. For bookings call Joanna Bowman on or 2124 5168 by Wednesday.

Philately meeting

The BOV 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 meeting today

Għargħur - 6.30 p.m.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities today:

From 8 a.m. till noon in parts of Ħal-Far Road, parts of Kan. Dun Ġużepp Portelli, St Martin, St Agatha, St Andrew Street and Vincenzo Caruana streets in Żurrieq.

From 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. in St George, St Joseph and Żonqor streets in Marsascala.

From 8.30 a.m. till 3 p.m. in Midbaħ and Għasel streets, parts of Il-Qalbiena Mostin Avenue, Biżbisija area, and Sir Temi Zammit, Mons Edgar Salamone and Sir Luigi Preziosi street in Mosta.

From 8.30 a.m. till 2 p.m. in Fisherman Street, parts of Xagħra Road and surrounding areas in Marsalforn.