BUSUTTIL. On June14, at Mater Dei Hospital, VITTORINA (Victoria) née Calleja, aged 82, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Victor, her children Lydia Libreri, Antoine and his wife Joanna, her grandchildren Lisa and her husband Chris Spiteri, Lara, Julian and Martina, her great-grandchildren Krista and Luke, her sister Maria Carbone, her brother John and his wife Winnie, her in-laws Evelyn and Catherine Calleja Urry, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2pm for St Peter’s parish church, Birżebbuġa where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (upper gate). No flowers by request but donations to the Puttinu Cares Foundation, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank all the staff at CCU, MAU 1 and IDU at Mater Dei Hospital, as well as the staff at the Żejtun Residential Home for their constant care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SULTANA. On June 14, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, ANTHONY, aged 86, of Marsa, residing in Attard, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children Mary Anne and Mario Portelli, Grace and Tony Coleiro, Antoinette, Raymond and Suzanne, and Margaret and Jack Cilia, his grandchildren Mireille, Neil, Yanika, Daphne, Lara, Cleaven, Esther, Ann and Sarah, his great-grandchildren Kendria and Maya, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence today at 2pm for Attard parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
WIRTH. On June 15, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY née Cassar Trigona, aged 87, beloved widow of Oliver, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her loving children Ian and his wife Christiane, Ann and her husband Gianfranco Selvaggi, Patrick and his wife Mariella, her grandchildren Andrea, Luca and Gianni, John, Elaine and Bernie, Louisa and Karl, and their spouses and partners, and her great-granddaughter Milu, her close and beloved sister Nellie Demajo Albanese, her devoted carer Ruby Briones, her in-laws Odette and Frances Cassar Trigona, Mollie Wirth, Yvonne Marich, Willie and Jolly Wirth, Laurie and Anna Wirth, Babs Cutugno, Monica Borg Testaferrata, Edgar and Nanette Wirth, Irene and Risette Wirth, Gladys Wirth , Ronnie Pace Decesare, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital at 9am on Wednesday for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetry. Merciful Jesus, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BRINCAT. Beautiful memories of my dear mother ANNE on the 28th anniversary of her passing. Though the years have gone by, that last look so clear, the pain of your loss still hard to bear. I know one day we’ll meet again, mummy dear. May you forever rest in peace. Your loving daughter Therese, grandchildren Andrew and Ana-Klara.
FORMOSA – MARCELLE, née Distefano. Cherished memories of a beloved wife and mother on the 16th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Lawrence and her sons André, Etienne and Jean Pierre and their respective spouses. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Masses being said today at 7am and 7pm at St Julian’s parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul.
GAUCI – IRENE. In ever loving memory of a devoted and special wife, mother and grandmother, today being the 13th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Her husband George, her children Tracy and husband Brian, Adrian and his wife Nadine, and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GRIMA – JOSEPH. Loving and cherished memories of his 51st anniversary. Sadly missed and never forgotten. Mary Coleiro, Josephine Voehringer Grima, Enzo and family.
MICELI – FRANK. In loving memory on the 13th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his loving wife Evelyn, his five children and their spouses, his grandchildren, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PERESSO. In loving memory of EMMA, today the 12th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
XUEREB – MARY ROSE, née Briffa. Remembered with love always and especially on this the 22nd anniversary of her passing. Her family.
Fourth of July dinner
A Fourth of July dinner will be held at Haywharf Bistro and Clubhouse, Floriana at 8.30pm in aid of Butterfly Children, an associated member of Debra International. The event will include a raffle and an auction.
More information on www.butterfly-children.com.
DLĦ fund-raising event
The 49th fund-raising dinner in aid of Din l-Art Ħelwa will be held on June 27 at 8pm under the patronage of President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca at San Anton Palace Gardens, Attard. More information at info@dinlarthelwa.org or on 2122 0358/2122 5952.
Cinema Digitisation Scheme
A second call for the Cinema Digitisation Scheme has been launched.
The scheme was announced in the last Budget to help cinemas switch to digital technology by partially funding the purchase of a digital projector and related equipment.
Through the first call, more than €340,000 of funding was approved, assisting five cinemas and 23 screens.
Applications for the second call are available on www.culture.gov.mt and have to be submitted by July 25 at the Culture Directorate, Auberge d’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta.
More information on 2291 5054.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in, or in parts of, the following areas today:
Between 8am and noon in Kopp, San Anard, Limits of Tax-Xaqqa and Wied il-Għajn streets and Tal-Għargħar alley, Żabbar.
Beween 8am and 1pm in Main, Mejjilla, St Paul and St Peter streets and St Peter Nos 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 alleys and St Francis Square, Qormi.
Between 8am and 1pm in Miġbha, Għasel, Sagħtar and Mgr Franġisk Xuereb streets and In-Narċis area, Mellieħa.
Between 8.30am and noon in Naxxar Road, Giovanni Gafà, Bishop S.Gaffiero, Antonio Żammit, Xwieki, Gaspare Formica, Tal-Balal and St Catherine streets and Ix-Xwieki limits of Għargħur.
Between 8.30am and noon in Tal-Balal Street, Naxxar.
. . . and tomorrow:
Between 8am and noon in Bishop Pietru Pace, Palm, St Edward, Tifkira, New and Britannia streets, Paola.
Betwen 8am and 2pm in Dun Mikiel Xerri, Victor Vassallo, Railway, Prinjoli and Wied ta’ Rimiedi streets, Attard.
Between 8.30am and 9.30am in Riġnu, Sagħtar, Spring, Freedom, Honey, Tal-Ħlas, Wenżu Gafà, Summer, Bħajra, Autumn, Bees, Plejju, Dragon, Fine Gold and Vine streets, Qormi.
Between 8.30am and 11.45am in Il-Ġnien, Dun Franġisk, Il-Baħħara and Bengħażi streets and Indipendenza Square, Għajnsielem.
Between 8.30am and noon in Kappella ta’ Santa Marija, Tarġa, Kampanjol, Magħtab and Rummiena streets and Il-Qbiela alley, Naxxar.
Between 8.30am and noon in Ferdinand Von Hompesh, Dejma, Sir William Jervois, Ħal Musulmett and Jean De La Valette streets, Naxxar.
Between 8.30am and 12.30pm in Katerina Vitale, New and Piscopo Macedonia streets, St Paul’s Bay.