BORG. On March 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIA DOLORES of Qormi, aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Ludgardo, her children Victor and his wife Marthese, Carmen and her husband Emanuel Pace, Polly and her husband Joe Azzopardi, Twanny, George and his wife Marlene, Joe and his wife Anna, Mario, Helen and her husband Saviour Mallia, Emanuel and his wife Lorraine, Doris and her husband Joseph Mangion, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sister, brothers and sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for St George parish church, Qormi, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Qormi. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated.

CUSCHIERI. On March 13, JOHN, of St Paul’s Bay, widower of Mary, née Bray, former director of Jonstore Ironmongery, St Paul’s Bay, passed away peacefully at Dar il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa, at the age of 89. He leaves to mourn his children Perit Joseph Cuschieri and his wife Maria Dolores, Sylvia and her husband Carmel Grima and Anthony and his wife Victoria, his grandchildren Karen and her husband Conrad Borg, Daniel and his fiancée Anne Marie, Ritianne and her husband Kevin Chircop, Stephen and his wife Petra and Mariangela and her husband Stuart Vella Bonello, his four great-grandchildren, his brothers and sisters and their respective families, his in-laws and their respective families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Dar il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa, today at 2.30 p.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul’s Bay, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Ħniena Divina Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GALEA. On March 13, ALFRED, aged 74, passed away peacefully at his residence, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Elvia, his daughter Trishia and her husband Neil Dent, his son Manfred, his grandchildren Kelly, Jamie, his brother Charles and his wife Winnie, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

LAFERLA. On March 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, MICHAEL, aged 74, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Shirley, his children Sandra and Michael and their families, his grandchildren, his sisters Sarah Abela and Lily Fitz, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today at 2 p.m. at St Gregory parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA. On March 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, GREGORY of Naxxar, residing at Attard, aged 63, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Doris, née Bellia, his daughters Stephania, wife of Rossano Cuschieri, Lara and her fiancé Karl Degiovanni, Charlene and her boyfriend Joseph Galea, his brothers and sisters and their families, his in-laws and their families, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for St Mary parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Naxxar cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family wish to thank the medical and nursing staff at Mater Dei Hospital for the care and attention given to him. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BONNICI – PAUL. Everlasting memories of a beloved father on the 23rd anniversary of his demise.

Life still goes on for us,
But our hearts still ache.
No one will ever know
Our thoughts are always with you
And we miss you still,
For ever since you died
23 years ago
Your place no one can fill.
Our love and prayers
Are all we can give,
These you shall have
As long as we live.
Never forgotten by Paul, Joanna, Paul Anthony and Sarah.

CUTUGNO. In loving memory of ARTHUR, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Violet, his children and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

FALZON SANT MANDUCA – ALBERT. On the 31st anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his son-in-law John and grand-children Philip, Julian and Mary Ann. Lord, grant him eternal peace.

GOUDER – ADRIANO. Treasured and loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Forever in our hearts. His family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

TAGLIAFERRO – IRIS, née Pace. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother and grand-mother on the first anniversary of her demise. Masses for the repose of her soul will be said today at 7 a.m. and on Saturday at 5.15 p.m. at Attard parish church. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Josanne, Anton and Robert, their families, relatives and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Public speaking

The English-Speaking Union of Malta will be holding a half-day public speaking workshop on Friday between 9 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. at its premises in Valley Road, Msida. The workshop is intended to help those who dread speaking in front of an audience. Malcolm Naudi will be helping participants overcome the fear of public speaking, develop fast-thinking skills through impromptu speeches and show them how to give and receive feedback. For information visit www.esumalta.org or book on info@esumalta.org.

Prayer meeting

The committee of the Moviment Madonna Tal-Konsagrazzjoni will be holding a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siġġiewi, on Sunday at 4 p.m.

Feast of St Joseph

The Little Sisters of the Poor of Ħamrun will be celebrating the feast of their patron, St Joseph, in the chapel at St Paul’s Home with Mass on March 19 at 5 p.m. Apostolic Nuncio, Mgr Tommaso Caputo will officiate.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Ktajjen and Sirk streets, Swieqi.

Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Skrivit and Tax-Xagħra area and Pope Pius XII, Santi, and Ċagħaq streets and Ġnejna Road, Mġarr.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Speranza alley and Speranza and Salvu Zahra streets, Mosta.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Qbajjar Valley, Daħlet l-Għarajjex and Forn, Port, Santa Marija, Torn, Valley and Ulisse streets, Żebbuġ, Gozo.

Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Wesgħet Dun Joe M. Camilleri and Church and St Andrew Square, Dun Joe M. Camilleri, Parish, St Andrew, St Paul and St Joseph alleys and Dun Ġulju Muscat, Dun Pawl, G. Tragance, April 9, Dokkiena, Tal-Ħabaq, Karmnu, Papa Innoċenzju, Parish, Rixtellu, Aħwa Vassallo, Mons. Ġużeppi Debono, Patri Damjan Taliana, Pawlu Magri, Pietru Saliba, Salvu Żammit, St George, St Joseph, St Paul, St Andrew, Wied il-Knejjes and Wiġi Briffa streets, Luqa.