BONAVIA. On January 1, GREGORY (known as Girgor), aged 72, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Annie, née Mifsud, his children David and his wife Jeanine, Marie-Claire and her husband Luc Léonard, James and his wife Nerissa, his grandchildren Daniel and Thomas, Elsa Marie, Gianluca and Katrina, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Naxxar cemetery. Donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BORG. On January 1, AMALIA, widow of Michael, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her son Joseph, daughter Mary Rose and her husband Joseph Brincat, Maurice and his wife Agnes, her grandchildren Kenneth, Darren, Jesmond and Pierre, her sisters Carmenina, widow of Buonvincino Azzo-pardi, Margerita, widow of Herbert Cesario, other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Central Home, Mosta and at Mater Dei Hospital. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Mary’s parish church in Birkirkara where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
MIZZI. On January 1, at St Vincent de Paul residence, EVA, née Galea, widow of Anthony, of Valletta, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children George and his wife Lina, Charles and his wife Margaret, Anna and her husband Simon, Silvia, widow of Joseph, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sta Vincent de Paul today at 1.30 p.m. for Sta Venera parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 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 wish to thank the nurses and carers at RB 2B who looked after her with loving care. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
PORTELLI. On January 2, JOE (Tal-Mekren) aged 52, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rita, his son Edgar, his mother Maria, his father Pietru, his sisters Ġorġa, Pawla, Kelina, Angel, Ġemma, Doris, Nancy and their families, mother-in-law Carmena, in-laws, Joe, Sunta and Peter and their families, nephews and nieces, his uncles Peppi, Ninu and Toni, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Gozo General Hospital on Thursday, January 6 at 3.45 p.m. for St Peter and St Paul parish church Nadur, Gozo, where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Nadur cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Arka Foundation, Gozo, will be appreciated. The family wish to thank the staff at Gozo General Hospital and Mater Dei Hospital.
In Memoriam
AQUILINA – TONY. On the ninth anniversary of his passing away. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Myriam, Robert and Christa, Iona and John and his grandchildren.
CAMILLERI. In loving memory of PIO, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the second anniversary of his death. Always in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Ivy, his children Anouk and Paul, Georgette and Louis, Josef and Anita, Michel, Victoire and Adrian and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
CASSAR. Cherished memories of JOHN, a loving and devoted father and grandfather, today the ninth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his children Josephine, Rosemarie, widow of Carmelo Garzia, Fr Julian of Oregon, USA, Marcel and his wife Maria, his two grandsons Julian and Peter, his daughter-in-law Kay, widow of his recently deceased son Paul, his sister Concetta Micallef, relatives and friends. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at St Julians parish church and at St Francis de Sales Cathedral parish, Baker City, Oregon, USA. Kindly remember him in your prayers.
CASSOLA – EDWARD. In loving memory of a beloved father. Always remembered by his sons and families.
DISTEFANO. In loving memory of STELLA on the ninth anniversary of her passing away. Sadly missed and always remembered by her children Nadya, Corinne and Tim, Michèle and David and her grandchildren Becky, Jonathan, Chris and Benji.
DISTEFANO – STELLA. Cherished memories of our dear sister, especially today her ninth anniversary. May she rest in peace. Emma, Rose and Thérèse.
FALZON – Chev. ANTHONY A. FALZON, OBE, KM, Comp. IEE. Treasured memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the 36th anniversary of his death. Doris, Lucienne, David and Marylene.
VELLA BAMBER – RICHARD. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Dorothy, children and grandchildren. Today’s 6.30 p.m. Mass at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.
Power cuts
There will be no electricity in the following localities today:
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Qormi Road, Santa Venera.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in L-Arkata, Athlone, Brittanja, Ninu Cremona, Il-Foss, L-Ibjar, Il-Kurvetti and Is-Sultana streets and Valletta Road in Paola.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Is-Sagħjtar, Santa Margerita, L-Isqof Tommaso Gargallo, Il-Ħtajriet, San Anton Abbati, Il-Bużbież, Id-Delu, Ir-Rimona, EB Vella, and Salvu Aquilina streets and the surrounding areas in Mosta.
Between 8.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. in Ta’ Bernini, Il-Bies, L-Av. Anton Calleja, Franġ and Roża Camilleri, Madre Margerita De Brincat, Flores Ġuże, Il-Gamiem, Għajn Tuta, Il-Ġifna, Il-Ġojjin, Il-Ħorġ, Independence, Il-Kalandrijiet, Kerċem, Mintoff Wenzu, Pejpu, Petri, St Gregory, St Peter and St Paul, Sarġ, G Briffa, Is-Sokkors, Is-Summien, It-Torri, Wied Ħmar, Ix-Xagħri, Ta’ Xirfi, Xuxa, and March 10, 1885 streets. St Gregory alleys 1, 2 and 3, Lunzjata Valley and the surrounding areas in Kerċem.
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Dawret Ħal-Għaxaq, Fr Ġużepp Demicoli, Ġużeppi d’Arena, Ġuzeppi Vella, Iċ-Ċeppun, Iċ-Ċimiterju, il-Ġistakor, Il-Ħatem, Il-Merill, Il-Pitirross, Joseph Gravina, January 1, 1626 and Tas-Salib streets, Valletta and Gudja roads in Għaxaq.
There will also be no power tomorrow in the following localities:
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Tal-Barrani, Ganni Faure’, Lorenzo Gonzi, Karlu Maratta, Il-Palma, Ir-Raħeb, It-Tamal and Main streets in Tarxien.
Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in E. Bradford, Jules Verne, and A. Darcel streets and the surrounding areas in Naxxar.
Between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Tower Street, Marsaxlokk and Żejtun roads in Marsaxlokk.
Journalism Scholarship
Applications for the Harold Scorey Scholarship have opened, offering the successful candidate the chance of undertaking training in broadcast journalism.
The scholarship is a bursary not exceeding €3,000 and is intended to cover full or partial costs of training – professional courses or attachments – in journalism which portrays news and events through traditional or modern audio/audiovisual media.
Offered annually by the government, the scholarship aims to improve journalistic standards in the local broadcasting field. The bursary is open to journalists working in the broadcasting media or aspiring journalists interested in developing their skills in broadcast journalism.
The successful candidate must make use of the scholarship during this year. All applications will be examined by a board specifically appointed to conduct the selection process.
Further information and application forms can be obtained from the Operations and Programme Implementation Directorate, Office of the Prime Minister at 13, St Paul’s Street, Valletta. Call 2200 1852 or send an e-mail to .
A downloadable copy of the application form is available at https://opm.gov.mt/direttorat-ghall-operat-implimentazzjoni?!=1 . Applications will be received until February 28.
Philately meeting
The BOV Valletta Fund Management Philately Club is holding a meeting at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia, today at 6 p.m. For information call 7931 5509.