BEZZINA. On February 1, ANTHEA, née Grech, widow of Emanuel, passed away suddenly at the age of 49, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Alastair, Pia and Raphael, her father Mario, widower of Helen, her brother Simon and his wife Anna Lisa, her sisters Eugenia and her husband Mario Baldacchino, and Juanita and her husband Matthew Montebello, her in-laws Nazzareno and Kalcidonia, her brother-in-law Charles and his wife Cecilia, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30pm for Mosta parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 3pm followed by interment at St Bartholomew Cemetery, Għargħur. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutes will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
BORG. On February 1, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, COTTINA (COSTANTINA), née Briffa, aged 91, widow of Edwin H.W., passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her loving family. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Angela and her husband Stephen Tabone, her son Adrian and his wife Marika, née Wirth, her dearest grandsons Andrew and Michael, her sister-in-law Vivian Borg, her husband’s nephew and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends as well as her carer Gina. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, today for St Julian’s parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.15am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
GATT. On February 1, at her residence in Sliema, LILIAN, née Attard Bondi, widow of Sydney, a dear mother and grandmother, aged 88, one day short of her birthday, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children John and his wife Anne, Michael and his wife Elaine, Malcolm and his wife Ann and Simon and his wife Francesca, her grandchildren, sisters, brother and sister in-law, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Hospital today at 2.15pm for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2.30pm, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
AMATO-GAUCI – EDGAR. In ever loving memory, on the fourth anniversary of his sad demise. Sadly missed by his family and numerous friends.
ANASTASI. In loving memory of BEPPE on the third anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Anne, his children Victor and Marceline, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Masses for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on February 26 and 28 at 6.30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Ġwann.
ATTARD. Treasured memories of our dearest mother MARY who passed away 19 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Alex, May, Kevin, Mark and Pierre, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
AZZOPARDI – DOMINIC (Wanese). In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 12th anniversary of his demise. We badly miss you, with loving thoughts, your wife Carmen, daughter Marthese and sons Kevin and Joseph, Gaetano, Mirabel and Rebecca, grandchildren Calvin and Björk, relatives and friends.
BORG. In loving memory of EDWARD on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Helen, his sons and daughters, Paul and his wife Claire, Anton, Carmen and Theresa and his grandchildren. Masses for the repose of his soul are being said in various churches.
BUSUTTIL – CARMELINA. On the 11th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her children and grandchildren. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
BUTLER – ROBERT. A dearly loved father and adored grand-father. May he rest in peace. Helen, Joe and family.
DOUBLET – VINCENZA. Treasured memories of a dear mother and grandmother who passed to eternal life on February 4, 1990. Always remembered by her daughters Margaret and Anna, their respective spouses and her grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PULLICINO – MARY. In loving memory on the 17th anniversary of her demise. Her family.
STAFRACE – GEMMA. In everlasting memory of a dear wife and mother on the 19th anniversary of her passing away. Josie, Alexia and Stefan. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
TORPIANO – ANTHONY. Treasured and loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the fourth anniversary of his death. His wife Lilian, children and families. Today’s 11am and 7pm Masses at St Barbara church, Valletta, will be celebrated for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Summer schools registration
Anyone planning to organise a summer school or club through an educational programme who does not have a licence should register as an educational establishment with the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education.
To qualify for this registration, which will be valid for this summer, an establishment needs to provide an informal educational programme which does not lead to formal certification.
This would consist of creative, cultural, recreational and sports activities for children aged between three and 16 years, held between June and September.
Before registering their children, parents should be informed about fees and other expenses.
Only summer schools and clubs registered with the directorate will be exempt from VAT on the fees. Registration closes on May 3.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts as follows today:
Between 8am and 3pm in Santa Katerina, Kenur, Ġamar and Terha streets, in Attard.
Between 8am and 3pm in Museum, Karrijiet, Żondadari and Labini streets, Rabat.
Between 8am and 3pm in St Publius, St Mary, Alfier, Jean De La Valette and G.B. Morton streets, Naxxar.
Between 8.30 and 10.30am in L-Iklin Road, Notary Manuel Debono, St Paul, Parish, Balal, Leli Falzon, St George, Luqa Briffa and Muftieħ streets, in Naxxar.
Between 8.30 and 11am in St Sebastian, Arkata, Four Saints, Main, Marya, Correa, Armier, Garden, Sienja, Vjal De La Cruz, 20th January and Patri G. Spiteri Fremond streets, Qormi.
. . . and tomorrow:
Between 8am and 2pm in Ġużè Cardona, Sir Arturo Mercieca and Don Mikiel Rua streets in Sliema.
Between 8am and 3pm in St Paul Square, Archbishop Square, Pjazzetta Beata Maria Adeodata Pisani, Gatto Murina, Karmel, Holy Cross, St Paul, Santu Wistin, Saqqajja, Seminary, Mesquita, St Peter, St Rocco, Mużew, Saviour, St Nicholas, Aragona, Inguanez, Nikola Saura, St Sofia, Bastion, Villegaignon streets in Mdina.
Between 8am and 3pm in St Augustin Avenue, Telgħa Tas-Saqqajja, Hospital, Main, St Augustin, St Francis, Nikola Saura and Zondadari streets in Rabat.
Between 8am and 3pm in St George Street in Naxxar.
Between 8am and 3pm in Biċerin, Baskal Buħaġiar, Bajtar, Ġanni Vella, Main, St Anne, Walter L. Salamone and Tin streets in Mosta.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in 28th April 1688 Square, Archpriest Martin Camilleri Square, Rakela Camilleri, Kappillan and Xandriku streets in Nadur.
Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Ta’ Bordin, Ta’ Xhajma, Racecourse and Qala streets in Għajnsielem.