BRIFFA. On August 27 at Karen Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, LOUISETTE, née Attard Bajona, of Valletta, wife of Dr Rosario (Rużar) Briffa, passed away peacefully a day after her89th birthday. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved niece Tanya and her husband Joe Mizzi A&C.E, her nephews Joe and Tony Parlato Trigona and their respective wives, Anna and Ingrid, her stepdaughter, Celia, other nephews and nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Karen Grech Rehabilitation Hospital tomorrow at 9am for St Augustine parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, carers and staff at Ward 9, Karen Grech Rehabilitation Hospital, for their dedication and compassion. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DeBONO. On August 26, MARION, née Pisani, passed away peacefully, aged 73. Lovingly remembered by her husband Albert, and her children Brian, Roberto and his partner Clifford, and Silvana and her husband Mark Cini, grandchildren Lisa and Isaac; brothers and in-laws, other relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 9am at St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, will be appreciated. Attendees are kindly requested to refrain from wearing black ties and dresses.

DEBONO. On August 19, DONALD of San Ġwann, aged 37, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother Mary, his father Carmelo, his brother Kevin and his wife Alison, his nephew Craig, his sister Marika and her partner Kenneth, uncles and aunties, cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann, where Mass will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

LANCASTER – LEONARD THOMAS (Len) of Cospicua, aged 81, passed away peacefully at St Vincent de Paul Residence on August 28. He leaves to mourn his loss his dearest wife Emily, née West, his daughters, Theresa and her husband Demis Fsadni, Caroline and her husband Nicholas Battistino, his granddaughters Nicola and Alice, his in-laws and their families, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. – R.I.P. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

TABONE. On August 27, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, JOSEPHINE of Qormi, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers and sister, Canon Feliċ Tabone, Anthony, and Carmen, widow of Carmel Mangion, nephew and nieces, Marion and her husband Mario Spiteri Sacco, Margaret Delicata, George and his wife Julie Mangion, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence today at 2.45pm for St George’s parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3.30pm, followed by interment at the Resurrection Cemetery, Qormi. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

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

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

SALNITRO – LINO. In loving memory of my dear father, today being the 13th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by your only son Mario and family.

SMITH – RONNIE and TOM. Cherished and loving memories of a dearest father and brother on the 38th and 36th anniversary of their demise. Fondly remembered by daughters and sisters Blanche, Cecilia, Pat and their families. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

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 11am in Il-Kbira San Ġużepp, Patri Magri, San Pietru, Ħal Qorni and Is-Sorijiet iż-Żgħar tal-Fqar streets, Ħamrun.

Between 5am and 11am in Patri Magri and Il-Farfett streets, Alley No. 1 in Marsa Street and Patri Magri Square, Marsa.

Between 8am and noon in Il-Baqqunier, Il-Ġarrier and In-Naġġar streets, Mosta.

Between 8.30am and 1pm in Il-Paroċċa, Il-Paċi, San Publiju, San Ġwann Battista and San Franġisk streets, St Paul’s Bay.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

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