ATTARD. On June 23, Dr EUCARISTICO ATTARD of Xagħra, Gozo, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sons George and his wife Juliette and Joseph and his wife Michelle, his grandchildren Krista, Oliver, Philippa, Maria and George, his sister, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 5pm at Xagħra parish church. Lord, grant him eternal peace.
ATTARD – PAUL A., president of The Foundation of St John’s Co-Cathedral, former Chairman of the Public Service Commission, former president of the MCAST Board of Governors and former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, residing in Birkirkara, aged 72, joined the Risen Lord on June 22. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Margaret, née Chase, his son David Paul and wife Sharon, his daughter Christine and husband Robert and his grandchildren Martina, Nicky, Maia Laura and Sofia Alina. Also deeply mourned by his brother Anthony and wife Grace, his sisters Sally, Therese and Rosemary, in-laws George and Carmen, Charles and Anne, Maryrose and Alfred, Barbara and Michael, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8.45am for St Therese Sanctuary, Valley Road, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, or Holy Family Home, Naxxar, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONDIN. On June 24, RONALD , aged 72, passed away peacefully to meet the Good Lord. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved wife Mercedes, née Galea, his daughter Ingrid and her husband Filippo, his son Gordon and wife Roxanne, his grand-children Marco, Alessandro, Miriana and Andrea, as well as his brothers and sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30pm for San Ġorġ Preca parish church, Swatar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated. May the Almighty grant him the fruits of his lifelong labour and suffering for the greater glory of His Holy Name.
CADEDDU. On June 24, GABRIELE, passed away peacefully after a short illness so bravely borne. He leaves to mourn his loss his most beloved wife Moira and her sons Kurt and Karl, his dear daughter Eleonora and her husband Michele and his most adorable granddaughter Matilde, his only sister Elvira, relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will be held today at 9.30am at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at Boffa Palliative Ward and the medical staff of MMDNA for their sterling work and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CORDINA – ERIC, 1948-2012. In loving memory. Albert.
SCERRI – JOSEPHINE, née Gatt. Loving memories of our beloved mother, today the eighth anniversary of her death. Margaret and John, Joan and Gerald, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
TABONE FERRANTE. In loving memory of RICHARD on the 28th anniversary of his death. Forever in our hearts and memories. Shirley and Sarah.
Talk by Richard England
Maltese architect Richard England will be giving a talk called The Spirit of Place + Places of the Spirit tomorrow at the recently inaugurated Society of Christian Doctrine Conference Centre at Santa Venera, which he had designed.
Organised by Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, the talk will focus on Prof. England’s early work and religious buildings, among others. Those who want to book can visit www.faa.org.mt or call 2702 2777.
Local Council meeting
Today
Swieqi at 5pm.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts tomorrow in, or parts of, the following areas:
Between 5am and noon in It-Tiġrija and Tal-Virtù streets,in Rabat.
Between 8 and 9am in Ta’ l-Għaqba and Ta’ Wied Ħanżir streets and in Tat-Twil alley, in Siġġiewi.
Between 8 and 11.30am in Is-Sajf ta’ San Martin, Il-Girna and Il-Palazz streets, in Rabat.
Between 8.30am and noon in Il-Merkanti, Ta’ Santa Ċilja, L-Imġarr, Il-Qigħan and L-Imrejżbiet streets, in Għajnsielem.
Between 8.30am and noon in L-Imġarr Street, Xewkija.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.