APAP. On July 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, PAULINE (retired assistant director at the Education Department), of Lija, passed away peacefully at the age of 72, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss, her sisters Carmen and Tessie, MUSEUM members, Joe and his wife Amy, Georgina and her husband James Ebejer, John and his wife Cettina, Mary and her husband John Zahra, Salvu and his wife Mary and Connie and her husband Joe Fenech and their respective families; nephews, nieces and several friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Friday, July 31 at 8am for Lija parish church, where Mass will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations towards the restoration project of Lija parish church and the central MUSEUM House would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BUGEJA. On July 25, at his residence, ROGER DAVID of Australia, passed away peacefully at the age of 59, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Loretto Therese, his children Katie, Beth, Sally and Brandley, his mother Felicia, his brother John and his sister Carmen and their families, his step children Prue, Janelle and Dimitri, his grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends in Australia and Malta. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GAUCI. On July 20, BERTU, born on May 7, 1921, widower of Concetta, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his dear loss his children Fr Bert Gauci, o.f.m, Missionary in Honduras, Salvu and his wife Carmen, Ronnie and his wife Cynthia, Mary and her husband Charles, and Martin and his wife Theresa, his grandchildren and other relatives, and friends. The funeral Mass will be held tomorrow at 3pm at Għargħur parish church, followed by interment in the family grave at Għargħur cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Missions in Honduras will be appreciated. Special thanks go to the administration, nurses and care workers of Naxxar Holy Family Home for the Elderly.

GRIXTI. On July 26, at Mater Dei Hospital, CHARLES of St Andrews, husband of Marvic, aged 66, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Marvic, his sons Philip and his wife Veronica, Jonathan and his wife Kristen, his beloved grandchildren Sean, Sophia and Luke, his aunts Agatha and Rose Grixti, his uncle Rene Grixti, his cousins, his mother-in-law Carmen Fenech Laudi, his brothers-in-law Joseph and Mark Fenech Laudi and their families, and other relatives and friends. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, July 29 at 1.30pm for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julians, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares or a charitable institution of your choice are welcome. The family would like to thank all staff and colleagues at Mater Dei Hospital for their constant care and dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On July 24, at Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre, MARIA, widow of Edmond W., aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her beloved children, Philip and Maria, David and Rose, Sandra and Charles Vassallo, Bobby and Vikki, and Chris and Charlaine; her adored grandchildren, Mark and Corinne, Daniela and Tonio, Ivan and Lauren, Alan and Roberta, Kristina and Ben, Petra and Romain, Sarah, Lana, Lisa and Kurt and Steven; her great-grandchildren, Ben, Timmy, Hannah, Millie and Matteo; her sisters Sina Marsh and Karmen Naudi; her sisters-in-law Aida Azzopardi and Elda, wife of Dr Alfred Bonnici, numerous relatives and friends. Special thanks to the carers at Roseville Home, Attard. The funeral leaves Karin Grech Rehabilitation Centre today at 2pm for Balzan parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

In Memoriam

DARMANIN – GEORGE. In loving memory of our dear father, today the 20th anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers. Helen, Margaret and Valerie.

DARMANIN – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 26th anniversary of his passing away. Never forgotten by his children, grandchildren and in-laws.

DeGABRIELE – OLGA. Treasured memories of a most beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 14th anniversary of her demise. Rest in peace dear mama. Elvia, Edward, Mariquita and their families.

GENOVESE. Cherished memories of JOSEPH LEWIS, a loving husband and exemplary father, especially today the ninth anniversary of his demise. “The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Rom 6:23). Mima, Cynthia and Claire.

GENOVESE – JOSEPH. Loving memories of an uncle and great uncle on the ninth anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Jackie and Adrian, Corinne and Joe, Mark and Audrey, and the children.

MANARA – Dr ALDO. In treasured memory of our beloved brother who died on July 28, 2005. Liana and Victor, Mireille and Norman, Edward.

MIRONE. In loving memory of a dearest husband and father, FABIO, today being the second anniversary of his passing to eternal life. So sadly missed by his wife Bobby and daughter Elena. Forever in our hearts. Today’s 8.30am Mass at Balzan parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, may perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen.

MIRONE. In loving memory of a dear brother-in-law, FABIO, today being the second anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Fondly remembered by Kay and Philip, Paul and Liz, George, Stephen and Angela, together with all his nephews and nieces. A prayer is kindly solicited.

SCICLUNA – ANTHONY. Treasured and unfading memories of a dearly beloved father, tomorrow the fourth anniversary of his passing away to eternal life. Deeply missed by his children Jeanette, Michael, Moira, Darren and their respective families, relatives and friends. Tomorrow’s 7pm Mass at Ta’ Mlit chapel, Mosta, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Lord, grant him eternal life.

Power cuts

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

Between 8am and noon in Mosta Road, Pantar, Fernand Grech, Sir Ugo Mifsud, Tabor, Robert Mifsud Bonnici, Salvatur, Karlu Darmanin, Main, Ramiro Barbaro, Mikielanġ Borg, Mario Agius, Ġeraldu Azzopardi, Giuseppe Calì, Church, Bakery, Narrow, Preziosi and Dun Karm Lia and alleys one and two in Bakery Street and Transfiguration Avenue and Transfiguration Square, Lija.

Between 8am and noon in Valleta and Eucharistic Congress roads, Gafà, Ġlormu Cassar and Augumn, Mosta.

Between 8am and noon in Tal-Labour and L-Imdina streets and Il-Labour Avenue, Naxxar.

Between 9am and 12.30pm in Valletta and Gudja road, Gardell, Merill, Dun Marcell Mallia, 1st January 1626, Tas-Salib, Ħatem, Ċeppun, Ta’ l-Iklin, St Philip, Joseph Gravina, Ġistakor, Dun Ġużepp Demicoli, Ġużeppi Vella, Ġużeppi D’Arena and Robin streets and Dawret Ħal Għaxaq area, Għaxaq.

Between 9am and 12.30pm in Joseph Gravina and Barjola streets, Gudja.

And tomorrow:

Between 8.30 and 11am in Ta’ L-Għoqod, Ġiebja, Ġonna, Ilqugħ and Ħawt streets, Swieqi.

Between 8.30 and 11.30am in Daħla Ta’ Sunarat, Daħla Tan-Nuffara and Daħla Ta’ L-Għejjun areas, Xagħra.

Between 8.30am and noon in Mġarr Road, Madre Ġemma Camilleri, Papa Ljun XII, Xandriku and David Cocco Palmeri streets and Archpriest Martin Camilleri Square, Nadur.

Between 1pm and 6pm in George Borġ Olivier, Bishop Pace, Tuna and Parish Priest Magri streets, Mellieħa.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

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