ATTARD. On October 13, at St Vincent de Paul residence, SPIRA, of Ħamrun, widow of Carmelo, aged 94, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Antoinette, Daidi, Joe, Freddie, Martin and Sandra, their spouses, her grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 2 p.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff of Mother Theresa Ward 3 for all their care shown towards their loved one. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
CASSAR BORG. On October 12, at her residence in Sliema, ADELAIDE, née Aquilina (Eileen), widow of George, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her children May and her husband Walter Vigar, Monica and her husband Joe Sant, Marion, Pauline and her husband Alex Coppola, David and his wife Angela, Christine and her husband Charles Borg, her grandchildren and their spouses, great-grandchildren, her respective sisters, Doris and her husband Anthony, Carmen, Cecilia and her husband Andrew, and Anna and her husband William, Antoinette, widow of her brother Joe, nephews, nieces and friends. The funeral leaves her residence today at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to St Joseph Institute, Sta Venera, will be appreciated. Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses who cared for our mother with such dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
TANTI. On October 6, DAVID, aged 38, passed away suddenly at his residence in Msida. He leaves to mourn his great loss his relatives and all his friends at Emmanuel Mallia & Associates. The funeral will be celebrated at Msida parish church on Saturday at 8 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest
In memoriam
ATTARD – LINO of Birkirkara. Today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten and sadly missed by his wife Mary, his children Myriam, Joe, Dorothy, Bernardette, David and their families.
BONNICI. Loving and unfading memories of EDWIN on the 20th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten and sadly missed by his family, Alice, David, Fiona, Edwina and Sabrina. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
D’AMATO – MARY. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 28th anniversary since she went to meet the Risen Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, John, Joe, George and their families.
DESANTIS. In loving memory of my dear husband UMBERTO, passed away on October 14, 1989. Miss you always, your wife Vanna.
MAMO – MARGARET. Today the fifth anniversary of her sad demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Joseph, her daughter Francesca, her brothers and their spouses, other relatives and friends. May God grant her eternal rest.
SCHEMBRI. In ever loving memory of ROCCO, a dear husband and father, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his family. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
TELLUS – SALVINO. Ever loving and cherished memories of our dear papa on the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Your sons and daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT MAEMPEL – JOSETTE. In ever loving memory of a very dear friend. Deeply missed and forever in my thoughts and daily prayers. Antoinette.
ZAMMIT MAEMPEL. Fondest memories of our dear JOSETTE on the anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joan, Vivienne, Frederick and Patricia and their families. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Thursday, October 21 at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline Creche chapel, Sliema. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts today as follows:
From 8 a.m. to noon in Prinjol, Razzett l-Aħmar and parts of Plejju streets in Iklin.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of Gżira, Empire Stadium, Xatt, St George, Testaferrata, Manoel de Vilhena, Charles Cameron and Carlo Manchè streets in Gżira.
From 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Anton Schembri Adami, Dun Karm Schembri and parts of Tal-Waj, Mother Tereża and Carmelo Schembri streets in Mosta.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ta’ Kandja and Tal-Lotlot areas, Ta’ Kandja Road in Siġġiewi.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bieb, Mondion, Romano Carapecchia, Vincenzo Maculano streets and Cottoner Avenue in Fgura.
From 9 to 9.30 a.m. and from 1.30 to 2 p.m. in Sir Temi Zammit, Mgr Edgar Salamone, Camillo Sciberras, Rużar Briffa, Patri Ġużè Delia, Beata Adeodata Pisani, Għerien, Biedja, Mgr Alan Fenech, Katakombi ta’ Bistra, George Mitrovich, Ta’ Żejfa and parts of Missjunarji Maltin and Kappella tal-Isperanza streets, Biżbisija area in Mosta.
From 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in parts of Kbira, St Vincent, Borg Olivier, Luigi Camilleri, N.P. Tabone, Queen Victoria, St Helen, Sir Adrian Dingli, St Paul, St Publius streets in Sliema.
Crib displays
The Gozo Ministry has launched a scheme to help those wishing to exhibit static or mechanical cribs this Christmas. Those interested can apply through the Culture Office, Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, by October 29 at 4 p.m.
Policy and crime
The Institute of Criminology at the University of Malta will be holding a seminar on Ethnic Minorities And Social Exclusion: Implications For Policy And Crime on Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Gateway Building on the Msida campus. Frances Camilleri Cassar, from the University of Malta, and Paul Knepper, from the University of Sheffield, will address the seminar.
Local Council meeting today
Senglea - 6 p.m.