BUTTIGIEG. On September 10, ĊETTINA, née Portelli, of Ħamrun, residing at Mosta, widow of Joseph, aged 89, returned peacefully from her home to her Father and Creator. Cherished as a devoted mother by her children Joe and his wife Anne, Marcette, Grace, Marika, Franco and his wife Nancy, John and his wife Kay, Myriam and Lucienne, grandchildren and great-grand children; also mourned by her brothers, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated today at 9.15am at Mosta parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to Radju Marija, Rabat, and Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

LA FERLA. On September 11, at St Catherine’s Home for the Elderly, VICTOR of Balzan, aged 94, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife May née Debono, his sons Professor Godfrey and Christopher and his wife Barbara née Castillo, his grandchildren Michele and Maria Elisa, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortege leaves St Catherine’s Home tomorrow at 8am for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery (upper gate). Special thanks to his very devoted carer Mary Farrugia and the nuns at St Catherine’s home. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

POLIDANO. On September 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, VINCENZA, widow of Anthony, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Ray and his wife MaryRose, Maria and her husband Jojo Spiteri, and Doris and her husband Alex Fenech, her grandchildren David, Christine, Caroline, Clara, Kim and Stephanie, her great-grandson Corey, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow at 8.30am at Ta’ Ġieżu church, Rabat, followed by interment at the Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. The family would like to thank the staff at Saura Home, Rabat, for their care and dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

VELLA. On September 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY Vella LRSM, of Sliema, aged 92, daughter of Paul Vella and Helen née Giorgio, both deceased, died peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her brother Dr Frank Vella MD and her sister GeorgAnn Thumm, both in Canada, their respective families and other relatives in the UK, Australia and Malta. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Special thanks to all the staff at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BUSUTTIL. Cherished memories of our dear MARIA CONCETTA on the 29th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her daughters Jane and Frans, Maryann and Joseph, her grandchildren Rayan and Ben, Matthew and Claudia. A prayer is solicited.

DINGLI – CATHERINE. In loving memory of dear auntie Kittie on the fifth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Marguerite and David Fuller and family.

DINGLI – KITTY. In loving memory of our dearest aunt, today being the anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her nephews and nieces in Malta and Australia.

HILI – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today being the fifth anniversary of his demise. Remembered with love and gratitude by his wife Rose, his children and their families. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

MIFSUD. In loving memory of MICHAEL, a beloved father, grandfather and great-grand­father, on the sixth anniversary of his going to the Risen Lord. May the Lord grant him eternal rest. A prayer is solicited. Maryse and Brian, Colin and Elaine, Philippa and Gregory.

NAUDI. Cherished memories of JOSEPH, ex-Sanitary Inspector, on his anniversary. Never forgotten by his sister Tania and Peter Paul Portelli.

PORTANIER – Dr JOHN, MD. On the 13th anniversary of his death. Remembered always with so much love and gratitude by his daughter Magdalene and grandchildren Christopher and Eleana.

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 noon in Busewdien and Il-Girna streets, Busewdien Alley and the Ballut Quarry and Tal-Ballut areas, St Paul’s Bay.

Between 8am and 1pm in Spring, Summer, Honey, Bħajra, Autumn and Bees streets, Qormi.

Between 8.30am and 6.30pm in The Strand, Msida Road, Sir Ugo Mifsud and Garden streets, Gżira.

Between 8.30am and 6.30pm in Onorato Bres, Antonio Nani, Testaferrata, San Ġwann tas-Salib, Sir Ugo Mifsud, Giuseppe Calì, Abate Rigord, Sir Augustus Bartolo, Princess Elizabeth, Embassies, Alfred Craig, Imradd, Princess Margaret, Prinjolata and Alfredo Mifsud streets, Sir Temi Zammit Avenue and the Ta’ Xbiex area, Ta’ Xbiex.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

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