DIMECH. On October 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, THERESA (Sina), née Magrin, of Sliema, widow of George, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Renato and his partner Josette, May and her husband Leslie Mirasole, and Marthese and her husband Aurelio Tanti, her grandchildren, David and his wife Anita, Elaine, Gillian and her fiancé Shawn, Christian and his fiancée Marie Claire, her great-grandson Jake, her brothers, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, October 13 at 8am for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GROVES. On October 1, BRIAN, aged 74. Will be sadly missed by his wife Liz and his family in UK. Private burial took place on October 3. Our grateful thanks to the teams at SAU and ITU, Mater Dei Hospital, for their dedication and support.

PORTELLI. On October 9, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, ALBERT, aged 75, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Alice, née Magri, his dearest daughters Veronica, Paula and her husband Fabrizio, and Helena, his loving granddaughters Emma and Hannah, his brother Maurice and his wife Nadette, his in-laws, May, Doris, Elsie, Cecil, Margaret and Mona, and their respective spouses, his other in-laws Margareta and Gill, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves St James Capua Hospital today at 2.15pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to the staff at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCHEMBRI. On October 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, GODWIN of Mosta, aged 66, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lilian, his children Eric and his wife Elaine, Lee Marvin and his fiancée Debby, Fitz Patrick and his girlfriend Thea, his grandchildren Elijah and Ejla, his brothers and sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for Mosta Rotunda parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere 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.

SCICLUNA. On October 6, in Norwich, England, JOHN, days before his 48th birthday. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving partner Angie, his two sons Matthew and Daniel, his parents Lino and Marlene, his brother Paul and his wife Nadine and their two sons Nicholas and Marcus, aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will take place in Malta. Arrangements will be announced later.

In Memoriam

BAJADA – ANGELA. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, today the 30th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Brian, Cecilia and Claude.

CAMILLERI – RITA. Unfading memories of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, especially today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Monday, October 13 at 7pm at the Chapel of Santa Klara Monastery, Kappara. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GRECH. In loving memory of JAMES, deeply missed, today the ninth anniversary of his passing away at the age of 28. Always cherished by his parents Doris and Victor, his sister Miriam and twin brother Joseph. Today’s 6.30pm Mass at St Venera parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul.

MAISTRE. In ever loving memory of a dear husband, LINO, today the eighth anni­versary of his death. Very much missed by his wife Lilian, née Shephard, never forgotten by his children Bryan and Jackie, Sharon and Terry, and John, and his beloved grandchildren Georgina, Eunan, Carla, Luke, Jamie and Megan. Please remember him in your prayers.

MAISTRE. In ever loving memory of my brother-in-law LINO on the eighth anniversary of his passing away to meet the Risen Lord. Please remember him in your prayers. Mary Shephard.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of PIA on the 10th anniversary of her death. Richard, Liz and family.

MUSCAT – Dr FRANK, MD, B.Sc., Ph.C. Remembered with love on the 31st anniversary of his demise. Marlene and Miriam.

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 7am and 3pm in Għeriexem, Edward J. Nicolas and Tat-Tabija streets, Għajn Kajjet Block E Door 1 and Block H areas and Labour Avenue, Rabat.

Between 8am and 2pm in St Joseph Street and St Julian’s Road, San Ġwann.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

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