AGIUS. On November 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSETTE (former teacher at Guardian Angel School, Ħamrun), aged 49. She leaves to mourn her loss her father George and his partner Pauline, her brother Christopher and his wife Venus and her nephew David. She had generously offered to bequeath her body to the Anatomy Department of the University of Malta. The funeral leaves the University of Malta on Monday, November 10 at 1.45pm for St Venera parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm. The body will be bequeathed back to the University of Malta for the purpose of doctor training and research. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Great thanks will go to the surgeon and his team and to the doctors at the Anatomy Department.

AQUILINA. On November 5, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, WALTER (former Director of Sea Malta), widower of Antonia, aged 94. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Emily and her husband Dr Anton Bencini, Wilfred and his wife Jan, his grandchildren Max, Francesca and Joe, his great-grandchildren Ivy and Vivian, his brother William, his carer Anna Gauci, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadaverewill be said at 2 pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Peace Laboratory, Ħal-Far, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ATTARD. On November 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED, aged 75, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his daughter Brigitte and her husband Clive Micallef, his son Simon and his ex-wife Daniela, his grand­children Dorian and his girlfriend Cecilia, Marco and Michela, his brother Frank, his sister Carmen, his in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BONNICI. On November 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAOLA, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Carmen, Joe, John, Doris, Benjamin, Emanuel, Mario, Sister Paulanne of the Missionaries of Charity and Saviour, widower of Frances, née Bonnici, their respective husbands, wives, her sister, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, respective families and many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.15pm for the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish church, Burmarrad, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm, followed by interment at the Divine Mercy Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. The family would like to show its sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff at Mater Dei Hospital Medical Ward 4 and Casa Arkati, Mosta, where she was resident. It is the family’s wish that instead of flowers, donations be made to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUGEJA. On November 6, at his residence, ANDREW aged 75. He leaves to mourn his loss Anthony, his brother Paul and his wife Maria, his sisters Rose Sapienza and Lina Mamo, his sister-in-law Maryrose, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, November 11 at 8.15am for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEMICOLI. On November 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, MICKELINA of Birkirkara, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Alfred and his wife Doris, Doris and her husband Philip Cilia, Marlene, widow of her son Mario, her grand­children Malcolm, Roderick, Sylvanne, Duncan and John and their spouses, her great-grandchildren Luke, Gianni, Nina and Greta, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FENECH GONZI. On November 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, MAURICE, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Blandina, née Grima, and his family, Michelle and her husband Ignazio Guarrera, and their children Vincenzo, Fr Maurizio, Martha and Andrea, Marcel and his wife Beth and their daughter Courtney, Fr Raymond, Paul and his wife Alice and their children Rachel and Matthew, his brother-in-law, Dr Franco Grima and his wife Marie Rose, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, November 10 at 8am for Pope Pius X parish church, Santa Luċija, where Mass præsente cadaverewill be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Radju Marija, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GAUCI. On November 6, at Gozo General Hospital, Mgr JOE GAUCI of Kerċem, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Rita, Vitorina, Antoinette and Agnes and his brothers Gregory and Paul, his nephews, including Fr Roberto Gauci and Fr Gabriel Gauci, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital today at 4pm for Kerċem parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 4.30pm by Bishop Mgr Mario Grech, followed by interment in the family grave at St Mary’s Cemetery, Victoria. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MANDUCA. On November 7 at home, JOHN, aged 87, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his sad loss his beloved wife Sylvia née Parnis, his children Anne and her husband Francis Tabone, Martin and his wife Rachelle, Louise and her husband Christopher Morley, Anthony and his wife Rowena, his grandchildren John Paul and Joanna, Matthew and Lisa, Emma, Michael and Francesca, James, Mark, Julia and Matt, John, and his great-grandchildren Hannah and Zoe, his sister Clare Arrigo, his in-laws Isobel Manduca, Anna Manduca, Alfred and Elizabeth Parnis, Eric Parnis, Elizabeth Parnis, Anne Parnis, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends and his devoted carer Morena. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at the Metropolitan Cathedral, Mdina, today at 1.45pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ANASTASI – ELENA. In ever loving memory of a much loved mother and grandmother on the anniversary of her death. Lord, grant her eternal rest. She is lovingly remembered by Victoria and Joe, Marcus and Lidia and Emilia and Federica, David and Karina and Nicole, Mabel Desira Buttigieg, Grace Purdy, Tony Micallef Trigona, nephews and nieces, other relatives and so many dear friends.

CACHIA. In memory of JOHN, 8.11.1981. Loved in life and cherished in death. Grace Ann, Robert and JoAnn.

CASSAR – VICTORINE. In ever loving memory of a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the second anniversary of her death. Christine and family.

DIFESA – JOSEPHINE. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother, today the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers, her husband Mario, children Elaine and George, Daniel and Corinee, grandson Jake and her mother Mary.

FIORINI – ROSE, née Borg. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear mother on the 19th anniversary of her death. Her sons Ferdinand, Michael and Adrian and her grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCICLUNA – JOSEPH. In loving memory of our dearest brother JOE on the 19th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sisters and brothers.

VELLA. Treasured memories of our beloved Notary Dr CARMELO G. VELLA, LL.D. and CONNIE, née Gaffiero who passed away 46 years ago and five years ago respectively. Always close in thoughts and prayers; their son Joe, wife Vicky, grand-daughter Sarah and her husband Robert, and great-granddaughters Ella and Kyra. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

ZAMMIT – CHARLES. In loving memory, on the 20th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his five daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 5.15pm at Tal-Ibraġ parish church.

Power cuts

Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in or in parts of, the following areas today:

Between 8am and 5pm in Pluvieri, Summien and Għarajjex streets, Żurrieq.

Between 8am and 5pm in Cospicua Road, Dock, Bishop Buhagiar, Cardiff, Hartlepool, Swansea and Newcastle streets, Paola.

. . . and tomorrow:

Between 8am and 5pm in Cospicua Road, Cardiff, Hartlepool, Swansea and Newcastle, Dock and Bishop Buhaġiar streets, Paola.

. . . and on Monday:

Between 8am and 2pm in Carmel, Parades, St Paul, St Joseph and St Publius streets, St Paul’s Bay.

Between 8am and 2pm in N. Cortis, A. Azzo­pardi, Ġ. Buha­ġiar, Ta’ Ħal Mann, Ta’ Seguna and A. Portelli streets and Alley in Ta’ Sejduna Street, Lija.

Between 8am and 3pm in Mosta and San Ġwann roads, 21st September Avenue, Darnino Square, Nafra, Ħuġġieġa, St Mary,Victor Scerri, Jean De La Valette and Ħal Musulmett streets and Alley No. 1 in Darnino Square, Naxxar.

Between 8am and 3pm in Winter and Ħammieri streets and St Augustine Alley, Qormi.

Between 8am and 3pm in Rabat and Buskett roads, Rill, Liedna, Ross and Main, streets and Alleys No1 and No. 2 in St Theresa Streets, Dingli.

Between 8.30and 2pm in Dun F. Stivala, Għażżiela, Madonna Taċ-Ċiċri, Ta’ Żaqi and Skapuċċina streets, Żebbuġ.

Between 8.30am and 2pm in Ta’ Dun Luqa, Tempju tal-Imramma, Ta’ Durell and Marsilja streets, Sannat.

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