Announcements

ABELA. On August 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, HÉLÈNE, née Madiona, aged 83, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Maurice, her children Bernadette and her husband Paul Spiteri, Carol and his wife Emma, Sandra and her husband Alan Bartoli, Angèle and her husband Andrew Pizzuto, her grandchildren Matthew and his wife Alexia, David and his wife Natasha, Peter and his girlfriend Symira, Adam and his girlfriend Iris, Andy, George, Alexia, Alison, Amy and her great-granddaughter Mia, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave 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.

CALLEJA. On August 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, PATRICK of Sliema, aged 67, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Betty, née Camilleri, his children Karl and his wife Cora, Edward and his wife Stefanie, and Kristina, his grandchildren Sam and Lisa, his sisters and his mother-in-law, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris 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 greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ELLUL – JOSEPH. On August 23, aged 84, passed away peacefully in Toronto, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He will be greatly missed by his sisters Frances, Lydia Joe and Mona, his brother Ralph Vivien, nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends in Malta. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PSAILA. On August 26, ELENA, née Mompalao of Victoria, Gozo, aged 94, widow of Saviour, passed away peacefully at Gozo General Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her deeply her children Ċettina and her husband Judge Maurice Caruana Curran, Joe, widower of Mary Jane, Mary, widow of Louis Aquilina, Frank and his wife Rose, Walter and his wife Marie Christine, and Antoinette, her grandchildren Dr Stephan Meilak and his wife Lucienne, Dr Erika Vella and her husband Dr Ivan Vella, Dr Anselm Psaila and his wife Sharon, Ivana Farrugia, A&CE, and her husband Joe, Ing Anna Maria and her husband Ing Peter Borg, Katya Bonello, A&CE, and her husband Mario Bonello, A&CE, Ramona and her husband Paul Camilleri, Alexia Maria and her husband Marvic Cassar, Brian Psaila and Kristian Psaila, her 17 great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves the Gozo General Hospital today at 5.30 p.m. to Sabina Square from where the cortège proceeds to the Gozo Cathedral for the celebration of Mass præsente cadavere at 6 p.m. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

XIBERRAS. On August 27, at the Gozo General Hospital, MICHAEL, a.k.a. Kelinu, ex-Police Sergeant 757, of Sannat, Gozo, passed away peacefully, aged 80, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Francesca, his children Lora, Marlene, Saviour, Joseph and Laurence and their families, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as his sisters and brothers, their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital tomorrow at 4.45 p.m. for the Sannat parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 5 p.m. followed by interment at Sannat cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BUGEJA. Loving and treasured memories of SALVU and ĠUŻA, today being the second and eighth anniversary respectively, of their demise. Fondly remembered and greatly missed by their children Mary, Joe, Doris, Maris and their families. Always in our hearts and prayers.

CREMONA – D.S. Lt. Col. ANTHONY GERALD. In memory of a loving and caring father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and so sadly missed by Jennifer, Peter and Nicola. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

CREMONA – Surg. Lt. Col. ANTHONY GERALD, RMA. Treasured and loving memories of a beloved father, especially today being the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by his children Kathleen, Peter, David, their respective spouses and his grandchildren.

CUSCHIERI. In loving memory of our dear father EDGAR, today being the 40th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his son, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

FARRUGIA. Cherished memories of dear auntie MARY on the 25th anniversary of her death. Mabel and Constance and their families.

GALEA – Major JOE. Today the 27th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by all his family.

MIFSUD BONNICI. In ever loving and proud memory of Professor CARMELO MIFSUD BONNICI, Il-Gross, who died on August 28, 1948. His sons Giuseppe and Ugo and their families.

SALNITRO – LINO. Fondly remembered by his son Mario and family, today being the 11th anniversary of his demise.

Local council meetings

Għargħur – today at 6 p.m.
Fgura – today at 6.30 p.m.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts as follows today:

Between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Anġlu Agius, Francesco Chircop, Melchiorre De Robles, Ġanni Raimondo, Giovanni Ricasoli, Archbishop Gonzi, Ġir, Sienja, Capuchins, Luqqata, Marina, Patri Mattew Sultana, Progress, Rinella, Ricasoli, St Lawrence, St Michael, Sta Filumena, Sta Liberata streets, the Seafront and Cemetery alley in Kalkara.

Between 8 a.m. and noon in Kirkop Road, Catacombs, Kileb, Mikielanġ Sapiano, Konvoj Ta’ Santa Marija and Tal-Mentna streets in Mqabba.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Baħħara, Klamari, Nakkri, Tourists, Kurazza, Trunċiera, Għawdex, Qarnit, Trill and Tartarun streets in St Paul’s Bay.

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

Between 7.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. in Msida Seafront, Rue d’Argens, Parish, Church, New, St Anthony, Sawmill and Johnny Catania streets in Msida.

Between 8 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. in Villa Cagliares, Sciortino, Narrow, Sta Cecilia, Giuseppe Pulis Montebello and Kebbies Tal-Fanali streets and Sciortino Alley Nos. 1 and 2 in Żejtun.

Between 8 a.m. and noon in St Bartholomew, Victory, Antonio Muscat Fenech and Fontanier streets and Narbona Square in Qormi.

Between 8 a.m. and noon in Ta’ Merenju, Ragħad, Ballut il-Ġdid and Ta’ Ċampalin areas, Sir Harry Luke and Naħħalija streets and Ta’ Ciantar and Naħal alleys in Mġarr.

Between 8 a.m. and noon in Għar Barka, Pietru Gristi, Harp, Antonio Nani, Mozart, Beninju Zerafa, Ġużepp Balzano and Tal-Lunzjata streets in Rabat.

Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in St Paul and St Paul’s Bay streets and Tal-Palma limits of Mġarr.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. in Main Street in Sannat.

Between 9 a.m. and noon in Bishop’s Alley and Danny Cremona, Madonna Tad-Dawl and Ramlija streets in Kirkop.