Announcements

CAMILLERI. On March 26, FRANCESCA, née Ellul, of Luqa, aged 89, widow of Thomas, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmeline, Grace and Alfred Gatt, Theresa and Anthony Magri, Joyce and Joe Cauchi, Andre and Sonia Camilleri, Fr Rene Camilleri, Rita and Beppe Rizzo, Emily and Cecil Chircop, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brother Fr Raphael Ellul, OFM Cap., and her sisters Doris Ellul, Sr Dorothy Ellul SJA, and Rena Schembri, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Hospital tomorrow at 2.45 p.m. for St Andrew parish church, Luqa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment at Luqa cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CEFAI. On March 25, at Mater Dei Hospital, JULIAN of St Julians and residing at Serena Home for the Elderly, Buġibba, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Margareth and their four sons Martin, Brian, Edmund and Kenneth, their respective spouses and his beloved grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.15 p.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On March 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMELO (Il-Mike), Commercial Artist, of Valletta, residing in Sliema, aged 93, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Gaetana, his only son Edward and his wife Anna, his grandchildren Krista and her husband Marco, Kerstien and his wife Nicolette and Luke, his great-granddaughter, his brother Victor and his wife Milvia, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, 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 the Salesians, Osanna Pia Home, Sliema, will be appreciated. Special thanks to the doctors and staff of Mater Dei Hospital. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

SULTANA. On March 26, SHIRLEY, née Mifsud, aged 34, passed away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will be missed by her husband James, her mother Josephine, widow of Emanuel, her sisters Romina and fiancé David, Marica and Mariella, her grandmother Concetta, her mother-in-law Maria Rosaria, widow of Emmanuel, her brother-in-law Walter and his wife Lorna, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 3.30 p.m. at St Nicholas parish church in Siġġiewi, followed by interment at Siġġiewi cemetery.

VELLA. On March 19, at Royal Marsden Hospital, UK, MARCO, aged 35, former HSBC employee, passed away peacefully, com­forted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents Ġużeppi and Rita, his sisters Carmen and her husband Osterious, Mary and her husband David and Doris, his nephews and nieces, re­latives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment at Siġġiewi cemetery. The family would appreciate that instead of flowers donations will be given to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital.

In Memoriam

BORG – CARMELA, widow of Ġanġu of Victoria, Gozo. Unfading memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the 25th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter Lina and husband George Gauci, her sons George, Joe, Maurice and Victor and their respective families. Masses for her reposes will be said in various churches in Victoria. A prayer is kindly solicited.

GALEA – Professor ĠUŻE. Treasured memories of a most beloved father, today the anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marguerite, MaryRose, Frederick and the grandchildren.

GALEA – INES. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the fourth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Ronald, Hilda, Joe, Albert, Mark and their families.

LAUTIER – JOHN. In loving memory of our dearest father on his 44th anniversary. Lovingly remembered by his children and their families.

MAMO. In loving memory of my mother JANE on the ninth anniversary of her death. Rose Vella and family.

PULLICINO. In loving memory of MARION, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today the 27th anniversary of her demise.

A special person, a special face
Someone we love and can’t replace
Never selfish, always kind
These are the memories you left behind.
Deeply missed by your husband Wally, children Godwin, Yvette and Kenneth, in-laws, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

PULLICINO. In sweet remembrance of my beloved mother MARION, on the 27th anniversary of her demise.

A golden heart stopped beating
Hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
That He only takes the best.
Yvette.

SAMMUT – Notary Dr ANGELO. Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grand-father on the 11th anniversary of his passing. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Melina, his children, Maria, Henrietta, Michael, Nathalie and Johanna, in-laws and grand-children. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA – JOSEPH, 27.3.1982. Still missed, never forgotten, forever loved. Monica, Salvinu, Nanette and Paul.

SHAW. In loving memory of our dear mother ANTOINETTE, née Borg Carbott, on the 19th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Masses said today at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SPITERI LIBERTO. Treasured memories of our dear parents ITALIA and GAETANO. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant them eternal rest. Gloria, Anna, and their families.

Young theatre contest

Aġenzija Żgħażagħ and the Malta Drama Centre have launched a contest for young Maltese theatre groups.

Interested drama troupes, made up of people aged between 18 and 30, should present an original performance that has never been presented, and which is no longer than 30 minutes. The piece should target a small audience of not more than 100 people. A selection committee will evaluate and review all applications while a panel of independent judges will select the winning scripts in order of merit. The judges’ decision will be final. The three finalists will receive €500, €300 and €200 on November 2.

Applications have to be submitted by June 28 at noon. Those interested can call on 2388 6182 or e-mail the agency on agenzija.zghazagh@gov.mt

www.agenzijazghazagh.gov.mt

Commemorative stamp set

The Philatelic Bureau of Maltapost will tomorrow issue a philatelic commemorative set of five stamps to mark two internationally renowned artists: Henry Mayo Bateman (1887-1970) and Edward Lear (1812-1888) who both visited and painted scenes of Malta and Gozo.

A total of 500,000 stamps carry a face value of 20c, 60,000 stamps will carry a face value of 67c and 40,000 stamps will each have the following denominations; 26c, 37c and 97c.

The stamps measure 44mm x 31mm with a perforation of 13.9 x 14.0.

Orders may be placed at www.maltaphilately.com or from the Philatelic Bureau, Maltapost 305, Triq Ħal Qormi, Marsa, or info@maltaphilately.com.

Funds for homes

More than €50,000 was collected in the 13th edition of the annual Ħamrun Liceo Bicycle Marathon which took place recently. The money will be used by Angela House in Guardamanga and Piccola Casa Di San Giuseppe in Valletta for various projects. People can continue donating €2.33 by sending a text message to 5061 7383.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Ċensu Decandia, Dun Ġużepp Callus, Gavino Camilleri, Ġorġ Zahra, Ġeraldu Spiteri, Ġużeppi Casha, Ġużeppi Ellul, Ġwann Mamo, Mitjar, Indri Micallef, School, St Thomas, Tal-Maħznier and Tumas Galea streets in Luqa.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m in Albert W Ketelby, Feliċ Grech, Tumas Cassar, Karmni Grima and L-Arċipriet Ġamri Camilleri streets in Għarb.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Tower, Independence Avenue, St Sylvester and S Fiteni streets in Mosta.

Between 8.30a.m. and 3 p.m. in Pellikan and Ortolan streets in San Ġwann.

Between 8.30a.m. and 3 p.m. in Tower, Sir George Borg and Windsor streets in Sliema.