Announcements

CAMILLERI. On February 26, at Casa Antonia Residence, Balzan, VIENNA, widow of Oscar, of Valletta and residing in Sliema, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Austin and his wife Mona, Joseph and Cecil and his wife Joanna, grandchildren Gordon, Clyde, Alexia, Graziella, Sarah and Kurt, their respective spouses, great-grandchildren, her sisters, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia Residence today at 2 p.m. for Balzan parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On February 20, at her residence in Victoria, Gozo, DORIS, aged 58, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Vincenza, her brother Mario and his wife Maria, her nephew David, her niece Ruth, relatives, friends and her students she loved so much. The funeral is to take place today, leaving Gozo General Hospital at 4.30 p.m. for St Francis Square and then proceeds to St George Basilica where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On February 25, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, ANTIDA, née Bray, of St Paul’s Bay and residing at Birkirkara, passed away peacefully at the age of 72, surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Anthony, her children Reuben Vella Bray and his wife Christine, Sonia and her husband Mario Micallef, her grandchildren Macky and his fiancée Nicole Borg, Karl Andrew and Roberta, her sisters Antoinette, widow of Joe Farrugia and Evelyn and her husband Benito Marino, Caesar Scerri, widower of her sister Lina, her sister-in-law Mary Diacono, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Our Saviour parish church, Lija, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BALZAN – VICTOR P. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, always remembered, especially today being the 16th anniversary of his demise, by his wife Mary, née Demajo, his children Pierre, Mario, Yvette, Jacques and Brigitte, their spouses and grandchildren. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

BARBARO OF ST. GEORGE – Marquis ANTHONY, OBE. Lovingly remembered on this 41st anniversary of his death. His family.

BONELLO. Loving memories of our dear uncle EDGAR on the anniversary of his demise. His nephews and nieces.

de GRAY. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother, MARIA CONCETTA (Cissie), today the 36th anniversary of her passing away to a better world. Kindly remember her in your prayers. Her family.

MARICH – JOSEPH. With fondest memories or our beloved uncle on the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed by his nieces and their families. Please remember him in your prayers.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of JM (Miki), today the eighth anniversary of his death. Always loved and deeply missed by his wife Emma, daughters Annamaria, Lucia, and their families, as well as his sister Mary, family and friends. May God grant him eternal rest.

ORR – GEORGETTE. Treasured and everlasting memories. Never forgotten and specially missed, today the 41st anniversary of her death. Her daughter Angela, her sons William and Joseph, her in-laws Vincent and Carmel. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.

PACE – HENRY. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather on the seventh anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Roberta, Michael and Suzanne, Celia and Harry, Maxine, Yazmin and Andrew. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PACE GOUDER. In loving memory of FRANK, today the 20th anniversary of his demise. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balluta parish church is for his intention.

PEARSON. In loving memory of MARIA on the 15th anniversary of her demise. Her sons, daughters, nephews and nieces.

Local Council meeting

Today
Żebbuġ, Gozo at 2.30 p.m.

Msida roadworks

Transport Malta will be carrying out works on Triq M.A. Vassalli, Msida (the road linking the Skate Park Area to Misraħ il-Menqa, Msida) today from 8 p.m. onwards. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.

Mediaeval chapels open

The mediaeval chapels of Ħal Millieri and Bir Miftuħ, and the Msida Bastion Historic Garden in Floriana, will this Sunday be open between 9 a.m. and noon. Admission is free but donations to Din l-Art Ħelwa for the upkeep of these historic sites are welcome.

Lecture on Mattia Preti

Din l-Art Ħelwa is organising a lecture by Giuseppe Mantella at Sarria Church, Floriana, on March 6 at 6 p.m., to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of Mattia Preti. Admission is free but a donation to DLĦ would be appreciated.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Ballut Street and St Paul’s Bay Road in Mġarr.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Carmelo Dimech, Tin, Bridge, Baskal Buhagiar, Biċċerin, Gio C. Dei Marchesi Mallia Tabone and Rużar Mizzi streets in Mosta.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Blajjiet Street in Marsascala.

Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Vines and Xambekk streets in Naxxar.