Announcements

BIANCHI. On August 28, BLANCHE, née Ayoub, passed away peacefully at her home in Madliena, comforted by rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her loving husband Vivian, her daughter Patricia Apap Bologna and her husband Michael, her son Ralph and his wife Elizabeth, her son Michael, their families, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her brother Robert Ayoub, who came from France to be at her side. The funeral will take place privately today.

MONTANARO. On August 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENZO, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Antonia, his children Tessie and husband Martin, Paul and wife Maryann, Mario and wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Abigail and boyfriend Winston, Daphne, Kirsty, Selenia and boyfriend Lydon, Petra and boyfriend Mark, Tiziana and boyfriend Sean-Paul, Gabriella, his sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at the Msida parish church at 8 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family thank doctors and staff at Mater Dei for their care and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SALIBA. On August 26, EMANUEL of Victoria, aged 75, diocesan president of the Catholic Action, passed away suddenly but peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rose, his son Fr Anthony Mario, his daughter Carol and her husband Michael Caruana and his grandchildren Claire, Joseph and Mario; his brothers Lino, Vincent and Fr Francis and their in-laws, nephews and nieces; the Gozo Cathedral parish of Santa Marija, the Leone Philharmonic Society and members of the Gozo Catholic Action. The funeral leaves the Franciscan church in Palm Street, Victoria, today at 4.30 p.m. for Gozo Cathedral, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SPITERI. On August 27, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, MATILDE, aged 78, widow of Michael, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Christopher and his wife Josette, her brother and sisters, and their respective spouses, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Gaetan’s parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ARRIGO – JOHN B. On the third anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Clare, his children James and Pippa and their families. May he rest in peace.

BUHAGIAR – FRANCES. Remembering dearest Fifi on the third anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her sisters Mary Grech Marguerat and Antida Cordina, their families and her many friends.

CARDONA. In loving memory of our dearest DION, a loving husband and father, on the fifth anniversary of his death. So sadly missed but never forgotten by Madeleine and Michela.

CARDONA – DION. Only son and brother taken away from us five years ago. Miss you tremendously. Mum, sisters and families.

CARDONA – DION. In loving memory of a special friend. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Always remembered. Nicky, Cecily, Liam and Nicola.

CARUANA CURRAN. With memories of our beautiful and loving KATE, née Gatt, first wife of Maurice and mother of Simone, Paul and Louise (d. 1968), who passed away in 1976. With unfading love. Maurice, Simone and Paul.

D’ANCONA – CONNIE, née Galea, born 1911. Remembering with fondest love a dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on this the 12th anniversary of her death and in the year of her 100th birthday. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Dorothy and family.

GALEA – ITALA. In ever loving memory, on the third anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her daughter Yvette and her husband Tony, her son Valmore, her companion Doris Galdes, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

IZZO. Treasured and unfading memories of JOE on the fifth anniversary of his meeting with the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered by his wife Marion and family, his sister Marilyn and brother Edgar and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Children’s week at ­supermarket

A children’s week will be held at GS Superstore, Naxxar between today and Saturday where children can meet cartoon characters including Buzz light-year, Potato Head, Woody, Shrek, Mickey & Minnie, Hello Kitty, Sponge Bob, Barney, Popeye and Olivia, Kung Fu Panda, Dora and Ben 10. Children can collect a free goodie bag, play games, paint each other’s faces, watch movies and get free popcorn. They can also book a cooking session with James Muscat or at the GS cooking workshop to bake simple recipes www.gssuperstore.com/kidsclub/.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

From 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Ras Il-Ġebel alley and Qaċċawiet and Ras Il-Ġebel streets in Xgħajra and in Bergamott, Farinal, Spring and Winter streets in Mosta.

From 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Għar Il-Lembi Street and Tower Road in Sliema.

From 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in Annunciation Street in Mosta.

Annual get-together

The Lay Fraternity of Charles de Foucauld (Gozo) will hold its annual summer get-together tomorrow, starting with Mass at 7.15 p.m. at Salesian Sisters’ summer residence, Don Bosco House, Xwejni Street, Qbajjar, followed by a social activity in the vicinity. Everybody is invited. For more information call 7996 8020 or 2155 3610.