Birth

SAMMUT. On October 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Michelle née Shires and Darren, God’s precious gift of a son – JAMIE, a welcome brother to Luke. Thanks be to God.

Obituaries

ASCIAK. On October 31, CHARLES, passed peacefully away to join his beloved wife Mary. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Michael and his wife Marthese and Erminia and her husband Ralph Dando, his grandchildren Tara, Lauren, Danielle and Gillian, his brothers and sister and their spouses, relatives and friends. Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 9am at St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, followed by interment at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Special thanks go to the staff at St Vincent de Paul residence for their care and dedication.

BONDIN. On November 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, FRANS, 89, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marija, his children Joseph, Doris and her husband Mario Scicluna, Anna, widow of Tony, his grandchildren, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for Ta’ Xbiex parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

DEGIORGIO. On November 2 at Mater Dei Hospital, Capt. LINO, aged 77, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Grace née Pulis, his children Michael and his wife Christine of France, Giselle and Domenic, his grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday November 5 at 8am for Balzan parish church, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BORG – JOSEPH. Remembered with much love and affection on the 24th anniversary of your tragic death, November 6, 1988. Your parents Lily and Horace, brothers Ronnie and Carmel, sister Sylvia and her children, uncles, aunts and all the family.

BORG BARTOLO – EDWARD. Treasured memories of a beloved husband and father on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Remembered with unfading love today and always by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUSUTTIL. In loving memory of our parents CALCEDONO and MARY and our brothers TWANNY and GEORGE on the anniversaries of their demise.

CARUANA – ARTHUR. Tomorrow the anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Forever loved and sorely missed by his daughters, son and their families. Forty-two years have passed but not a single day goes by that you are not thought of in our hearts and prayers. Rest in peace.

CLEWS – VERA A. In loving memory of a devoted wife, mother and grandmother on the 29th anniversary of her passing. Stanley, Lauren and Narcy, Michael and Antoinette, Paula, Matthew, Michael Jr and Sarah.

DIMECH. In loving memory of a beloved wife and mother, JULIE, and son and brother, DUNCAN, on the eighth and second anniversary of their call to eternal life. Deeply missed by husband Saviour and son Adrian, his wife Stephania, daughter Lara, grandsons Michele and Luca, relatives and friends. Lord grant them eternal rest. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

MAMO – MARIA. Unfading memories of an exemplary wife, mother and grandmother on the 23rd anniversary of her death, November 6, 1989. Her children Alfred, Henriette, Doreen and their families.

PECORELLA. In loving memory of CARMEN on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Deeply missed by her children and all the family.

SEYCHELL – ANGELA, 1.11.2007. Remembering our aunt with love and gratitude. May she rest in peace. Joyce and Frank.

VINCENTI. In ever loving memory of WILLIAM, today the 33rd anniversary of his demise. Never forgotten. Anne and family.

Personal

Tanya, Winston, Karl and Matthew Busuttil would like to thank all those who showed kind thoughts and sympathy on the sad loss of their beloved CHARLES ABELA who departed this life on September 1. Please remember him in your prayers.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts as follows today:

Between 8.30am and 2.30pm in Għar Qawqla and Menqa streets, Żebbuġ.

Between 9am and noon in Ġi­rolomu Cassar Road, Crucifix Hill and Lascaris Wharf, Floriana.

Between 9am and noon in Ġnien is-Sultan, New, Liesse and Nix Manġiari streets and Lascaris Wharf, Valletta.

Between 1 and 3pm in St George’s, Republic and Great Siege squares, St Paul, Treasury, Strait, Merchants, St Christopher, Felix, Republic, St Frederick, Archbishop, St Lucy and Old Theatre streets, Valletta.

Between 2.30 and 4.30pm in St Mary and Salini streets, Żebbuġ.

There will be power cuts as follows tomorrow:

Between 8am and 1pm in Luqa Briffa, St George, Nazju Ellul and Giaċint Tua streets, Ġżira.

Between 8am and 1pm in l Sir Paul Boffa Avenue, Paola HillCameron, Corradino, Renfrew, Wills and Windsor streets, Paola.

Between 8am and 3pm in Ta’ Landrijiet, Ta’ Rbazza, Wied il-Bużbież, Ta’ Bieb ir-Ruwa, Tal-Fisqal areas, limits of Rabat.

Between 8am and 3pm in Qalbiena Mostin Avenue, Bridge, Żmien il-Bronz, Għadajjar, Mosta Fortress and Xagħri tal-Ħarrub streets, Mosta.

Between 8.30 and 11.30am in Buskett and St Andrew streets and Qala Road, Nadur.

Between 8.30am and 4pm in Bieb Bormla, Cordina, Dwardu, Erwieħ, Federik, Feliċ, Fortini ta’ Feliċ, Ġuliermu, Tal-Karmnu, Kunċiz­zjoni, Madonna tal-Grazzja, Pietru Pawl Caruana, Wiġi Rosato, St Francis, St John, St Michael, St Paul, Fuq San Pawl, St Andrew, Dockyard and Three Cities streets, Cospicua.

Between 8.30am and 4.30pm in Belliegħa, Patri Ġaċintu Camenzuli and Mro Dirjanu Lanzon streets, Victoria.

Blood donation

The mobile blood unit will be available at the square in front of the public clinic in Żurrieq from 8.30am to 1pm. If you feel healthy bring your ID card and donate blood. For further information call 7930 7307 or 2206 6209.

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