LOCHTENBERG – On June 14, in Sydney, FIONA, née Borda, at the age of 55, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after a long battle against cancer. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Mark, her son and daughter Jan and Jessica, her daughter Faye, husband John Purdon and grandson Jasper, her mother Gladys and her husband Joe Debono, her father Frank and his wife Pauline, her sisters Sabrina, Michaela, Bettina and her husband Jeremy Kirk, her brothers Mark and Paul, her in-laws Margaret and Ben, her aunts Gloria and her husband Frank Mizzi and Monique and her husband Stephen James, her brothers and sisters-in-law Jan and Carrie, Anna and Nick Williams, Michael and Jennifer, Maggie and Mark Burgess, Benedict and Jeannie, Lucy and Det Papenfuss, her nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral takes place at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Mosman, Sydney at 4pm on June 20. A memorial Mass in Malta will be announced later and in accordance with her wishes her ashes will be scattered at sea between Malta and Sicily.

VASSALLO. On June 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH JOHN, of Siġġiewi, aged 77, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rose, his children Dr Mark Anthony Vassallo and his wife Rita, Alexander, Stephen and his wife Elizabeth, his beloved grandchildren Juanita, Martina, Katia and Andrea, his in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3pm for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, were Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Siġġiewi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. 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 tomorrow at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Merciful Jesus, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI – ANTHONY. Remembering our father with love and gratitude, today the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His daughters Sonia, Olivia and Edwina and their families. May he rest in peace.

DEBARRO – ANNA, née Bonnici. 16 years have gone by without you, your memory will live forever in our hearts. A prayer is solicited. Josephine, Alex and Michael.

GALEA – PUBLIUS. In loving memory of a dear father on the 21st anniversary of his death. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. His son Valmore, Yvette, wife of Tony Guillaumier, and his grandchildren.

PULLICINO – Dr FRANCIS. In loving memory of my father on the 53rd anniversary of his death. Victor and the Pullicino family. Lord, grant him eternal peace.

WARRINGTON. In loving memory of our dear father LEWIS, today the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Lovingly remembered by his sons Eugene and Adrian, in-laws and grandchildren Emma, Eve and Isaac. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Philately meeting

The BOV Philately Club is holding a meeting at Fatima Sanctuary convent, Guardamangia, today at 6pm. For more information dial 7931 5509.

Power cuts

Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts tomorrow, in or in parts of, the following areas:

Between 8am and 11pm in Antonio Bosio and Church streets and Casolani Alley, Msida.

Between 8am and 11pm in Church Street, Ta’ Xbiex.

Between 8am and noon in Għajn Kajjet street and Għajn Klieb area, Rabat.

Between 8am and noon in Toni Pace, Il-Qortin and Main streets, Mellieħa.

Between 8.30am and 11.45am in Arċhpriest Ġamri Camilleri, Tumas Cassar, Feliċ Grech, Dun Alwiġ Miżżi, Patri Albert Caruana, Il-Viżitazzjoni, Frenċ ta’ L-Għarb, Il-Madonna tal-Virtu and Churchstreets and archpriest alley and Taż-Żjara tal-Madonna Square, Għarb.

Beteen 8.30am and 11.45pm in It-Tnax ta’ Diċembru 1957, St Paul, Żgħawri, Il-Qsajjem and Tax-Xadba streets and Tal-Knisja Square and Ta Kamleta area, Munxar.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

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