BONNICI. On April 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN, aged 48, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Benjamin, Director of Bonnici Bros. Group, her children Alex, Joanne and her boyfriend Damien, Joseph and his girlfriend Rescenda and her grandson Jake, her mother Josephine, widow of Joseph Vella, her sister Tania and her husband Gregory Bonavia, her brother Mario and his wife Liliana, her mother-in-law Paola, widow of Saviour Bonnici, her brothers and sisters-in-law, Carmen, Joe, John, Doris, Emanuel, Mario, Sister Paulanne of the Missionaries of Charity, and Saviour, widower of Frances née Bonnici, their respective husbands, wives, nephews and nieces, and respective families and many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.15 p.m. for the Qalb bla Tebgħa ta' Maria parish church, Burmarrad, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at the Divine Mercy Cemetery, St Paul's Bay. The family would like to show its sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff at the MITU Ward, Mater Dei Hospital. It is the family's wish that instead of flowers, donations be made to Lumiere Support Group (Blood Disorders), MITU Brown Foyer, Level 3, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CARUANA. On April 13, MARY of Valletta, widow of Joseph, aged 91, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved children Vivien, Carmen, widow of Paul Astarita, Joe and his wife Rose, residing in UK, Saviour, May and her husband Tony Camenzuli, her grandchildren Stephen, Helen, Alison, Adrian, Daniel, Sandra, her great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
CARUANA MONTALDO. On April 12, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, JOSEPH, ex-chairman of Montaldo Insurance Agency Limited, aged 85, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his sisters and brothers, Mary, Nuala, widow of Edgar, Antoinette Spiteri, Oscar and his wife Rosa and Walter, all his nephews and nieces, especially Joseph and Vicky Naudi Montaldo, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, today at 8.45 a.m. for St Julians parish church where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
STRATI. On April 13, MARIA, aged 90, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Marcella, her cousins, amongst whom Mgr Fortunato Mizzi, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun, will be appreciated.
In memoriam
AQUILINA - JOHN. Cherished and unfading memories of our dear father, today the 25th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mario, Edward and Rosary.
CURMI - HILDA. Treasured memories of a dear and devoted mother who passed to eternal life 52 years ago today. Always in the thoughts and prayers of her family.
FENECH. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, Dr MASU FENECH. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marlene, Maryrose, Frederick and the grandchildren.
GAERTY - MARGARET. Today being the 23rd anniversary of her departure to meet the Risen Lord. Always remembered, forever loved. The Gaerty family.
HERRERA - Judge JOSEPH HERRERA. Today being the 16th anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed by his family. Some memories never end, some tears never dry. Dear Lord, grant him eternal rest. Marguerite.
HERRERA - Judge JOSEPH HERRERA. Passed away 16 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. We loved you dearly. Consuelo, Justine, Alexander and Chiara.
PACE O'SHEA. In loving memory of JOHN on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces.
SAPIANO. Cherished memories of EDWIGE on the 30th anniversary of her call to eternal life. Joe, Dorothy and Martin.
SCHEMBRI - LUCIA, née Tabone Adami. Called to eternal life 53 years ago today. Dearly remembered by her son and daughters. May she rest in peace.
Lost
Ladies gold bracelet with opposing half moon crescents set with diamonds. Possibly lost either BoV branch area, Balluta Bay, or between La Rive Restaurant and parking lot opposite Zara's, Sliema Ferries area. Generous reward to finder. Phone 9943 9555.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts from 8 a.m. to noon today in parts of Tempesta, Pirinej and Fulija streets and in Massabielle Street, Qrendi.
There will be power cuts as follows tomorrow:
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Qatta, Sejjieħ, Qassam, and Ħemmel streets in Ibraġ/Swieqi.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Reggie Miller, Madonna tal-Ġebel, Qalb Imqaddsa, Antonio Sammut, Birkirkara, Kulleġġ il-Qadim and Imrabat streets and in Dun Anton Tabone and Sorijiet streets, Sliema.
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Paola Square, Paola.
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Oratorju, Sur and Vitorja streets in Senglea.
From 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parts of Ħtajriet, Rimona, Kulleġġ and Sant'Anton Abbati streets and the surrounding area in Mosta.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Tas-Silġ area and surrounding areas, and Delimara Fort in Marsaxlokk.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in San Pawl, Żakkarija, Santa Teodora, Sant'Elija, Torri Ġorġun, Torri Tingi and P.P. Ciantar streets in Xewkija.
From 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in parts of Tiġrija Street, 8 ta' Settembru Avenue and Vittorja Square in Xagħra.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bank of Valletta, Abram Gatt, Ġdida, Gendus, Matty Grima, Ġublew tal-Fidda, Hanover, Irlandiżi, Kampnar, Kewba, Kunċizzjoni, L-Iljun, Nelson, Oratorju, John Pace, Pellegrinaġġ, Regatta, San Ġorġ, San Ġużepp, San Lazzru, San Mark, San Pawl, San Rokku, Santa Liena, Santa Margerita, Santa Marija, Santa Tereża, Sant'Andrija, Erin Serracino Inglott, Rikkardu Taylor, Sofija, Tarzna, Torri, Turġien and Xandru streets, Bormla, Ċrina, Fuq San Pawl, L-Iskoċċiżi, Kunċizzjoni, Nelson 1, Oratorju, San Ġorġ, San Lazzru, Santa Tereża, Srejdek, Xandru and Gendus 3 alleys, Bonnici, Bormla, Gulia Gravino and Santa Margerita squares, Bonnici market, Cospicua seafront and Ta' Sluta Confectionary in Cospicua.
Last spotlight concert
The Manoel Theatre will present the last Spotlight concert of the season at Sala Isouard on April 22 at 7.30 p.m.
This series is aimed at highlighting a number of works by contemporary Maltese composers while also performing music by foreign composers.
The Maltese composer for the next concert is Jesmond Grixti, who is based in Australia but is still a regular visitor to his homeland. The other work in the programme is Australian composer Brenton Broadstock's I Touched Your Glistening Tears, for piano, violin and cello. Mr Broadstock was Mr Grixti's tutor at the University of Melbourne where the younger composer graduated.
For tickets e-mail bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt or call 2124 6389.
Church model society
The Għaqda Dilettanti Mudelli ta' Knejjes will commemorate its patron saint, St Joseph, at the society's headquarters in East Street, Valletta on April 25 at 9.30 a.m. A talk about St Joseph will be given by Ralph Micallef after which the society's headquarters will be blessed by archpriest Fr Alfred Camilleri.
Comic play in Rabat
The Talent Depiro drama company will be staging a comedy, Polly u Polly, about the complexities of a professor's family.
Two men find themselves about to get engaged to the same woman. Who is the culprit?
The play will be held at Sant'Agata Auditorium, Rabat on April 24 at 7.30 p.m. and April 25 at 6.30 p.m.
Tickets can be obtained at the door or by calling 2145 4530/2145 6340. Ample parking space is available.