CURMI DIMECH. On October 8, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN of Ħamrun, widower of Laura, née Jones, aged 68, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Ruth, wife of Mario Bajada, Nadine, Sarah and her partner Jason Schembri and Simon and his fiancée Nakita, his grandchildren Kurt, Omar, Ismail and Laura, his sister and brother, Rosalie, wife of John Sultana, Adrian and his partner Anna Friesenegger, and Chessie, widow of his brother Henry, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2pm for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Community Chest Fund, Valletta, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
MAMO. On October 7, STELLA née SALIBA of Sliema, aged 91, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence in Birkirkara. She leaves to mourn her loss, her children Marlene, Rosette, Arthur, Paul, Elizabeth and Victor and their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her brother Paul, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for Sacre Cour Parish Church, Sliema where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD – EDWARD (Dwardu). Today the 15th anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Never forgotten by his daughters, Victoria, Veronica, Vanessa and all the family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CARABOT – OLGA, née Calleja Gera. Today the eighth anniversary of her demise. Mass at 6.30pm at Balluta Carmelite parish church. Fondly remembered by her family.
DARMENIA – ANTHONY DARMENIA, Ph.C. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather on the 29th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. His family.
PERALTA. Loving, happy memories of LUCY on the second anniversary of her demise. Hugh, Christine and family.
SOLER. In ever loving memory of my dearest mother ADELINA (Lina), today being the 14th anniversary of her death. Always loved and never forgotten by her only daughter Gladys.
Road works
Transport Malta will be resurfacing parts of Għajn Tuffieħa Street, limits of Mġarr, from 8pm today to 5am tomorrow and again tomorrow from 8pm to 3pm on Saturday.
Transport Malta urged drivers to avoid the area during these times and to follow signs and directions by officials on site.
Fort St Angelo
Parts of the newly-restored Fort St Angelo will be open to the public on Sunday as part of this year’s Birgufest events. Heritage Malta said the fort will be officially opened later this year.
Tickets at €2 also provide same-day access to the Inquisitor’s Palace and the Malta Maritime Museum. The fort will be open between 9am and 5pm. The last admission is at 4. 30pm.
The Inquisitor’s Palace and the maritime museum will also be open tomorrow and on Saturday from 9am until late.
For more information visit the official Heritage Malta website www.heritagemalta.org or the official Facebook page.
Missio Malta
Missio Malta is organising a walk around Mosta to mark World Mission Day on Sunday.
The event will begin with Mass at 9am at the chapel within the parking area of the new complex Pama in Pantar Street, Mosta.
The walk will start at 10am from Valletta Road, towards Independence Avenue and through various streets, ending at the Mosta football ground.
Power cuts
Due to scheduled maintenance works on the electricity grid, there will be power cuts in or in parts of the following areas tomorrow.
Between 8am and 2pm in Tonin Attard, Ċiċerun, Iskola l-Antika, Beatu Bartolo Longo, Żejtun, Santa Katerina and Ċippi streets and alley number three in Żejtun street, Marsaxlokk.
Between 8am and 2.30pm in Sardinella, Fikus, Żbiba, Mixtla, Żraġen, New Street, Flora and Lorenżo Manche’ streets, Attard.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Arċisqof Romero and Birkirkara streets, St Julian’s.
Between 8.30am and 2pm in Isqof Badassare Cagliares, Forn, Kunċiżżjoni, Nadur, Tlettin ta’ Ottubru 1948, Tmienja w Għoxrin ta’ April 1688 and Telgħa streets, and San Ġużepp square, Qala.
Between 8am and noon in Anton Schembri Adami, Carmelo Schembri, Ragħajja, Isqof Tommaso Gargallo and Kbira streets, Mosta.
Between 9am and noon in Ċimiterju, Dun Frans Buhaġiar, Ħawt, San Ġużepp, Saqwi, Ta’ Lanza, Għadiba, Kaħwiela, Misqa, Serer and Krexxuni streets and alleys in number one San Pawl, Lajri and number one San Ġużepp streets and San Ġakbu and Sliem squares, Żabbar.
Between 9am and 3pm in Tonn, Madonna ta’ Fatima, Parroċċa and Kapillan Magri streets, Mellieħa.
For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.