Announcements

BUTTIGIEG. On March 8, at his residence in Qawra, ALBERT of Ħamrun, aged 54, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his father Emmanuel, his brothers Anthony, Edgar, Joseph, Michael, Raymond and Mario, their spouses, nephews and nieces, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on March 12 at 8.30 a.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEBONO – GEORGE. On March 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, aged 87, residing at Sta Venera, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his wife Mary, née Romano, his son Tony, Ambassador for Jordan, and Roseanne, his daughters Rose and her husband Charles and Marcelle and her husband George, his grandchildren Roberta, Miguel, Anatole, Kenneth, Leander, Petar and Thomas, his brother and sister, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St Francis church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEBONO. On March 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA CARMELA of Birkirkara, aged 89, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her nephews Vince and his wife Ruth and their sons Matthew and Daniel, Anthony and his wife Sorraine and their children Gabriella, Justin and Andrew, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

GALEA. On March 8, INEZ, aged 82, passed away peacefully, at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Rosette and her husband Nicholas, Charles and his wife Alice, her grandchildren Justin, Nicolette, Liam, her sisters, their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church in Fgura where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PICCININO. On March 9, MARY, residing at Casa Leone XIII, St Julians, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe and his wife Tania, Dorothy, Paul and his wife Mary, Tonio and his wife Rose, Carmen and her husband Emmanuel, Hector and his wife Lucia, Mary Grace and her husband Mario, brothers, sisters, in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, followed by private interment. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġ­ġiewi, will be appreciated.The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BOOKER – EMILY. Loving memories of a dear beloved mother and grandmother, today her anniversary. Her family.

BORG BARRY. In loving memory of our dearest mother VIOLET on the sixth anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Patrick, Sr Johanna, Monica, Sr Valerie, Terry, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kindly remember her in your prayers.

CURMI. In ever loving memory of our beloved ROSE, a dear wife and mother who entered eternal life five years ago today. Always in our hearts and prayers. Her husband George, her children Ann, Michael and Anne, Margaret, Robert and Joanna, Julian and Maureen, Stephen and Edna, and her grandchildren Mark, Nicholas, Simon, Paula, Maria, Michael, Alex, Kristina, Andrew, Timothy and Matthew. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO. Cherished memories of our beloved TERESA, today being the second anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Deeply missed by her sons Joe and Paul and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FARRUGIA. In loving memory of LEONNARD on the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Inez, his children Pauline, Martin and Dorianne, their spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

LAFERLA – JOHN. In loving memory of a dear friend, today being the eighth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by Lilla, Gino, Miguel, Kira and Keith.

MEILAK. In loving memory of MARY, today the third anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her children Antoinette, Charles, and Simeone, their respective husbands and wife, grandchildren and great-grandsons Dejan and Jeyden. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MONTANARO. In loving memory of Chev. ANTHONY MONTANARO who went to meet the Risen Lord on March 10, 2004. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Frances and all the family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SALOMONE. In loving memory of ANTOINE, today being the 14th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Christine, Adrian and Martina, Michael, Joanna and Albert and grandchildren.

WARRINGTON – Col. THOMAS, late RAMC. Unfading and treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 17th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Anne and Victor, Rosalind and Jovin, and his grandchildren.

XUEREB. In loving memory of MARIA, today the third anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by Dorothy and family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

Between 8 a.m. and noon in Nawfragju, Xemxija and Fekruna streets in St Paul’s Bay.

Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Marsaxlokk Road, San Anard Alley, and Bajda, Kotob, President Anton Buttigieg, St Dominic, St Peter and Santu Kristu streets in Żejtun.

Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Ta’ Dragut and Xatt ta’ Qui Si Sana streets in Sliema.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Ta’ Doti, Klula, Qasam San Pawl, Santa Lucija, Santwarju Puniku, Għadira, Gamiem, Mintoff Wenzu, Xagħri Area, Madre Margerita De Brincat, St Gregory, G. Briffa, Wied Ħmar and Xuxa, Wied il-Lunzjata streets and surrounding areas in Kerċem.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Buttigieg Girgor, Arċ Saver Cassar, Pope John Paul VI, Kenuna Tower, Telegrafu, Dun Karlu Dimech, Agius De Soldanis, Bonnici Ġużè, Bishop Buttigieg, Imnarja, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes and Xagħri streets and surrounding areas in Nadur.

Cultural talk

Ella Samut-Tagliaferro will speak on the Religious Aspect of Medicine in Ancient Egypt at 133, Melita Street, Valletta today at 6 p.m. The cultural presentation is organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa.

Local Council meeting today

Żejtun - 6 p.m.

Half-day seminar

The Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and the Speech- Language Department (SLD) will today hold a half-day seminar to mark European Speech Language Therapy Day. It starts at 8.30 a.m. at the multipurpose room, Third Floor, Administration Building, St Vincent De Paule.