GALEA. On August 7, LINA née Camilleri of Żejtun, residing in Marsascala, aged 79, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Laurence, her daughter Josette, her sons Mario MP and his wife Rose, Paul and his wife Joanne, John Mark and his wife Carol, her grandchildren Nathan, Nicole and her boyfriend Reno, Anthea and Neil, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.15pm for St Catherine parish church, Żejtun where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4pm, followed by interment at St Gregory Cemetery, Żejtun. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

STAINES. On August 5, ROBERT (Bobby), aged 89, suddenly went to meet the Risen Lord. He is loved and will be sorely missed by his children Susan and her husband John Farrugia, Anne and her husband Paul Galea, Nicky and his wife Corinne, Pippa and her husband Leslie Brooks, his grandchildren Stefanie and her husband Edwards, Nicola and her husband Jean Paul, Peter, Fr Robert Galea, Rachel, Joseph, Edward and David, his great-grandchildren Jessica and Sebastian, his brother Patrick and his wife Liliana, his sisters Geraldine and Margaret and her husband Marcello, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. Today is the first anniversary of the passing away of MARIA (Meme’) of Vittoriosa and lived in Paola, who left this world to join the creator in heaven at the age of 88. Never forgotten by her children Lino, Doris Rose and Charlo’, their families, cousins and friends. Rest in peace, mum, and thank you.

BALZAN. In loving memory of LOUISE, today the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always remembered by her mother Ethel Muscat, her sisters Mary, Monique and her brother Claude. Kindly remember her in your prayers.

BALZAN – LOUISE. Much cherished and unfading memories of a dearest, loving mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her passing. Rodiane and Miguel.

BORG. Treasured memories of our beloved mother DORIS, née Pirotta, on the 35th anniversary of her demise. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FORD – FRANK. In my thoughts and prayers always dad. 32 years you’ve been gone. Marisa.

SCIORTINO – JOSEPH. Remembering my dear father, today the 28th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his only daughter Maryrose. Pray for me.

VELLA – MARGARET. On the first anniversary of her passing away. Much loved and missed by her husband Charles, her daughters Daniela, Fiona, Angie and their husbands James, Kevin and Franck, her grandchildren Nigel, Becky, Ben, Timmy, Damien and Kelian. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Pyromusical show

A pyromusical display will be held on August 22, starting at 9.15pm, in Żebbuġ, Gozo with the collaboration of the Żebbuġ Saint Mary Fireworks Group and the Mqabba Lily Fireworks. More information at www.talgilju.com.

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 5.30 and 11am in Railway, Karmelitani, Ħarrub and Salvu Guillaumier streets, Santa Venera.

Between 8am and 3pm in Valletta Road and Marsa Road, Żurrieq.

Between 8am and 3pm in Valletta Road, Mqabba.

And TOMORROW:

Between 7am and 11am and between 5pm and 8pm in Mosta Road, Lija.

Between 7am and 11am and between 5pm and 8pm in Labour Avenue, Naxxar.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

Boat party

The youth section of Our Lady of the Lily Musical Society of Mqabba will be holding a boat party on August 28. Departure from Buġibba jetty at 8pm to St Paul’s Islands, Għadira and l- Aħrax tal-Mellieħa. More information on 9957 3871.

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