KAVANAGH – PATRICK ANTHONY XXXI, on August 28, at his residence, at the age of 56, after a brief illness bravely borne. Beloved husband of Susan Jenifer Firth Bernard Kavanagh. Also deeply mourned by Susan Joan Chitty, mother of his children Brendan and his wife Rose Ellen, Faye, Poppy, Gabrielle and her husband Tyler, and his grandchildren. Greatly missed by many friends and colleagues abroad and in Malta. Particularly special thanks to Dean and Kristina for making his last hours so special and precious, also to Ray Leone Ganado and to his doctor for their care. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course. The family regret they cannot receive visitors. In our hearts and thoughts forever.
SCIRIHA. On August 28, at Dar tal-Kleru, St Venera, Canon Deacon GIORGIO SCIRIHA, at the venerable age of 101, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and never failing dedication of all the nuns and carers, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brother Pio and his family, Josephine, widow of his brother Salvino, his nephews Michael, Victor, Joseph and Paul, his nieces Noella, Adelina and their respective families, other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, September 1 at 10.30am for Maria Bambina basilica, Senglea, where visitation and a vigil will be held till 2.30pm prior to the celebration of Mass præsente cadavere followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
In Memoriam
BRINCAT DUNKERLEY – JESSIE. On the 19th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her nephew Josie, his wife Dolores and their daughters Nadine and Erika. A prayer is solicited.
COSBY – RAYMOND of Sliema. On the first anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, his children Christine and her husband Colin, Simon and his wife Mariella, Sandro and his wife Josette, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
LUCAS. Treasured memories of a dear father, DAVID, on the 21st anniversary of his passing away. Lord, embrace him and grant him eternal peace. Your son Ian and family.
MELI – EDWIN. In loving memory of a most beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers, forever missed by Miriam, Joanna, Adrian, Stephen and their families.
MILLER – MARIA. Treasured and unfading memories of a loving mother, today the 12th anniversary of her demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Patrick.
XUEREB – GODFREY. A very dearly loved father, on his 64th anniversary. May he rest in eternal peace. Monica, Gordon, Norman, Patrick and all the family.
ZAMMIT – CONNIE. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the eighth anniversary of her demise. Always remembered in our prayers, her children, Mary Louise, Tony, Rosette, Yvonne, Victoria and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts today in, or parts of, the following areas:
Between 8am and 3pm in Sir Arturo Mercieca Street, Sliema.
. . . and on Monday:
Between 8am and noon in St Rita, St Cathaldus and Catacombs streets, Rabat.
Between 8am and noon in Cospicua and Hompesch roads, St Agatha, Rudolph Saliba, Catacombs, Ħal-Bajjada, Wistin Levanzin and Tal-Gallu streets, Alley No.1 in Ħal Bajjada Street and St Agatha Alley, Fgura.
Between 8am and 1pm in Mdina Road, Main, Ġanni Bonnici, Dun Luret Callus and Nerik Sant streets and Alley No. 1 in Main Street, Żebbuġ.
Between 8.30am and 11.30am in Qobra Ta’ Ħammat and Kappella Ta’ Santa Marija streets, Naxxar.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.