Announcements

CAMILLERI. On March 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, YVONNE, of Gżira, aged 76, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children John, Charles, Joe, Tony and Rita and their respective spouses, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Danny and sister Catherine and their respective families, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital at 1.45 p.m. tomorrow for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gżira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.

GRECH. On March 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, SALVINA of Qawra, aged 91, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her daughters Antoinette, Doris and her husband Philip Zammit, and Victoria, widow of Mario Zahra, her grandchildren Ivan and his wife Jennifer, Marcella and her husband Mario, Roberta and her husband Ian, her great-grandchildren Maya, Ella, Gulia, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Francis of Assisi parish church, Qawra, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On March 13, at Karin Grech Hospital, MARIA SALONNA of Birkirkara, aged 80, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Ġiljan, her children Charles and his wife Josephine, John, Doris, widow of her son Emy, Margaret and her husband Joe and Joseph and his wife Sharon, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister and her in-laws and their families, other nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by private interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PORTELLI. On March 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, widow of George, of Sliema, aged 86, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Lino and his wife Vincenzina, Joe and his wife Margaret, her daughters Helen and Rose-Marie, her grandchildren Sergio and his wife Lorraine, Nikolai and his fiancée Simone, Ivana and her husband Luke Vassallo, Mirko and his fiancée Alison, and Enrica, her two great-grandsons Marco and Matteo, her surviving sisters and in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TAGLIAFERRO. On March 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, IRIS née Pace, aged 82, widow of Antoine, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Josanne and her husband Frank Vella Bardon, Anton and Robert, her grandchildren James, Louisa, Alfred, Edward and Georgia, her brothers and sisters and their families. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for Balzan parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 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.

ZERAFA. GEORGE, from Paola, aged 72, known as Il-Palance, passed away on March 14 in United Kingdom after a long illness. He leaves behind him his stepdaughter Louise, his grandchildren Toni and Gary, his brother Carm in United Kingdom, his sister Maria in Norway, nephews and nieces in Canada and Malta.

In Memoriam

CROTTY. Cherished and unfading memories of CLARE, née Cesareo, a most loving wife, mother and sister on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Constantly and tenderly remembered by her husband Dave, her daughter Felicity, her sister Anne and her brothers Martin and Randolph and his family in Australia. Masses for the repose of her soul are being said today at the church of the Holy Cross in Plymouth, Devon and in several institutes, chapels and churches in Malta.

GAUCI MAISTRE. In loving memory of MARIE ROSETTE today being the fifth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

MANGION – ALEX. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his passing. His family.

MANGION – ALEX. Remembered with much love and affection on the third anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Mum, Ronnie (Shake), Louise, Natalie and Joe, nephews and nieces.

MANGION. In loving memory of our dearest ALEX on the third anniversary of his passing to eternal life.

In a moment of silence
I hear your voice once more
And I try hard to imagine
You’re just behind my door.
Mum, Ronnie, Louise, Natalie and Joe.

Philately Club

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.

Power cuts

There will be no electricity in the following localities tomorrow:

Between 8 and 11 a.m. in Suffara Square and Dingli Road in Dingli.

Between 8 and noon in l-Għerusija, Luigi Muscat, Daniel Sammut, Andrea Zammit, Fr Ġwann Zammit Hammet, Ġulju Cauchi, Sir Antonio Micallef and Ġużè Bonnici streets in Balzan.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Tal-Isperanza Chapel, Ta’ Kaspru Palace, Bishop Tumas Gargallo, Fr Wistin Azzopardi, Main, Sta Margerita, Tal-Isperanza and Incoronation streets and surrounding areas in Mosta.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Dun Edgar Alley and Dwardu Ellul Street in Xgħajra.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in San Anard Street in Żabbar.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Pietru Felci, Fr Ġwann Cilia, Ġorġ Zammit, l-Eroj ta’ Santiermu, Anġlu Borg, Ġużè Cardona, Pawlu Sammut and Nikol Baldacchino streets in Qormi.