AZZOPARDI. On November 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY of Rabat, residing at Ħamrun, aged 80, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved son, Mr Justice Joseph Azzopardi and his wife Maria, her beloved daughter Mary Rose and her husband Mario Lia, her beloved grandchildren, Dr Annalies Azzopardi and Michelle Lia, her brother Edward and his wife Maryanne and her sister Antida and her husband Vincent Aquilina, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CAMILLERI. On November 22, at Casa Arkati, Mosta, JOE of Sliema, widower of Sophie, née Ripard, aged 101, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Mourned by his daughters and their families, Margaret and Joe Costa, Vick and Norman Pace Asciak, Carole and George Pace Balzan, Rita and Vincent Rizzo, and Ben, his grandchildren Clarissa and Marcel, Veronica and Kenneth, Jackie and Peter, Debbie and Simon, Nikki and Julian, Roberta, Mark, Vincent and Steffi, Edward, Luisa and Karl, his 16 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He will live forever in our hearts. The family thank all the staff at Casa Arkati for their constant attention and dedication. We also thank Sina and Aldo for their help whenever we needed them. The funeral leaves Casa Arkati tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., 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 him eternal rest.
ELLUL. On November 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH RONALD, of Balzan, aged 81, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife of 51 years Carmen, his son Christopher and his wife Svetlana, his daughters Simone and her fiancé Craig, Yvette and her husband Mario, his grand-children Philip, Alexia, Andrew and Peter, his sister Maria, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Balzan parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Mater Dei ITU for the excellent care given. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GRIMA. On November 22, at St Vincent de Paul residence, GIOVANNA, sive Jane, of Valletta, aged 81, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Domenic, her children Raymond and his wife Agatha, Maryanne and her husband Stephen and Albert and his wife Louisa, her grandchildren Rachel and her husband Simo, Daniel, Kurt, Sheryl and Thomas, her brothers and sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 7.45 a.m. for Our Lady of Porto Salvo (St Dominic) parish church, Valletta, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at 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.
In Memoriam
ABELA – PAUL. Remembered with love, today the 26th anniversary of his death. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. His daughter Sonia and family.
ATTARD. Treasured memories of our dearest father WILFRID G. on the 10th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alex, May, Kevin, Mark and Pierre, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEBONO – SALVINO. In loving memory of our dear father on the 31st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by all the family. A prayer is solicited.
DESIRA – CONCETTA, née Gravino. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away 19 years ago. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Antonio, Maria, Carmel sive Lino, Edwidge, Blanche, Joan and family.
MIFSUD - In loving memory of HERBERT on the 1st anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Mary and children.
US Embassy closed tomorrow
The US Embassy will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving Day and will resume normal business hours on Friday.
Book fair
A book fair will be held at the Archbishop’s Seminary, Tal-Virtù on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. preceded by Mass at 8 a.m.
Ottoman view in Great Siege of 1565
The next cultural lecture organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa will be delivered by John Saré who will be focusing on the Ottoman perspective as portrayed in the book by Joseph Ellul in The Great Siege of Malta 1565. The lecture will take place on December 15 at 133, Melita Street, Valletta, at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Tal-Palma and St Paul’s Bay Street in Mġarr.
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Kottoner Avenue and Tal-Gallu, St John, Wistin Levanzin, Hompesch, Bieb, Misk and Sur streets in Fgura.
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Kottonera Street in Cospicua.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Francisco Ximenes, Bajja tas-Salini, Barrakki tal-Melħ and Kappella tal-Lunzjata streets in Naxxar.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in G.P.F. Agius De Soldanis, Ġuże’ Bonnici, Madonna ta’ Fatima, Madonna ta’ Lourdes, Xagħri, Imnarja and Isqof M.F. Buttigieg streets in Nadur.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Bieb is-Sultan, Castaldi, Alessio Erardi, Għasel, Gilbiena, Giuseppe Micallef, Saħħara, Santa Duminka, Santa Klara and Santa Tereża streets and Alofju Wignacourt square in Żabbar.
Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Toni Bajada, St George, St Paul, St Paul’s Bay, Parades, Martino De Redin, Emmanuele Pinto, Dawret San Pawl, Knisja, Isouard, Markiża Bugeja and Parroċċa streets in St Paul’s Bay.
Local Council meeting today
Għargħur - 6 p.m.