AGIUS. On Wednesday, November 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED, aged 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his partner John Muscat and close friends, comforted by the rites of Holy Church after an illness borne with Christian fortitude. He leaves to mourn his loss his relatives, numerous friends and colleagues from the Office of the President, and more recently the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.15am for the Collegiate parish church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Senglea, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 7.45am. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Community Chest Fund, Valletta, Hospice Malta, Balzan, and the Missionary Society of St Paul, Rabat, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

AUFIERI. On November 11, MARIA LUCIA née Giorgio, widow of Giovanni of Guardamangia, aged 76, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Vito, George and Massimo, her grandchildren Tommaso, Francesco, Stefania and Marianna, her brothers, sisters and in-laws, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for the chapel at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FLERI-SOLER. On November 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, TANCRED, aged 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his son Peter and his wife Caroline, his daughter Paula, his beloved grandchildren Jeremy, Michaela and Ally, his sister Rose and her husband Joseph Galea, his brother Tony and his wife Anne, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30pm for St Julians parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Requiescat in pace.

SPITERI. On November 8, JOSEPH MARK, former police superintendent, aged 97, passed away to eternal rest, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved niece Luigia and her husband Charles Camilleri, their sons Frank, Brian and his wife Isabella, Neville, and Christopher and his wife Maria, his brother Henry, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Sunday, November 15 at 2pm for St Lawrence, Collegiate parish church, Vittoriosa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ATTARD MONTALTO – PHILIP.

Though absent you are always near
Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His beloved wife Marie, his children and their spouses, grandchildren, brothers and in-laws.

BORG-BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of our dearest mother JANE who passed away 25 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Christine and Gregory, Mark and Roberta and grandchildren Claude and Diane.

CACHIA. In loving memory of MAE who departed this life on 13.11.’10. Robert, JoAnn and Grace Ann.

DELICATA – JOSEPH. Cherished memories of a dear father on the 20th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children, their respective husbands and wives, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FERRANTE SOMERVILLE. In sweet, loving memory of my dear parents CARMELO THOMAS and MARIÈ on the 34th and 12th anniversary of their death, respectively. Forever in our daily thoughts and prayers. Isabel and Michael, Juliana and Malcolm Scerri Ferrante.

GRECH. Unfading memories of GODWIN who passed away 17 years ago. In our hearts you will live forever. Until we meet again. Doris, Carol, Debbie, Timmy, Jay and Rebecca.

MONACO. In loving memory of MYRIAM, a precious mother and friend laid to rest six years ago Every day bears a memory of her love and embrace. Greatly missed by Charelle and Reuben, Anne Marie and Henri and grandson Mark.

PORTELLI – JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the third anni­versary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. May and John.

To whom it may concern

Lost details of my sister Mrs Denise Wallace who lives in Malta. I would like her to get in touch with me at my new address in Hampshire, England. My name is Derek Partner. Please phone 02392 179334 asap.

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 2pm in Ġwielaq, Sejjieħ and Ħemel streets, Swieqi.

Between 8.30am and 11am in Windmill, New, Patri Peleġju Mifsud, Serafin Tanti, Kandlora, Karlu Gimach, Grazzja and Qubbajt streets, Żebbuġ.

Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Ta’ Ħida, Ramla l-Ħamra and Wied Binġemma streets, Nadur.

Between 8.30am and 3.30pm in Santa Marija Street, Żebbuġ.

And TOMORROW:

Between 7.30am and 2.30pm in Bell, Luiġi Onofrio, Naval Graffitti and Tower streets, Bikirkara.

Between 8am and 2pm in Daniel Spiteri Sacco, Tal-Ħandaq and Anthony John Coleiro streets, Qormi.

Between 8am and 3pm in Bidnija Road and Taż-Żebbuġ Street, Mosta.

Between 10.30am and 3.30pm in Fortress, Tas-Salib, Anthony Sammut, Ta’ Masrija, Il-Council of Europe, Garżella, Barrada, Pitirross, Qortin and Main streets, Mellieħa.

For assistance, contact Enemalta on 8007 2224.

FAA ghost tour

Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar this evening will be organising a ghost tour of Valletta.

Bookings are being accepted via email on admin@faa.org.mt or on 21310720/99846088.

Bazaar and furniture sale

A bazaar and furniture sale will be held between today and Sunday November 15, at Sala Villa, Lija (Main Street Lija).

All proceeds in aid of the restoration of paintings by Calì found in the Lija parish church.

Opening times between 9am and 7pm (Saturday closed 1 pm – 4 pm).

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