Announcements

BALFOUR. On January 27, PETER, died peacefully at Mater Dei Hospital, just five months from his 90th birthday. Darling husband of Gillian and much admired father, grandfather and great-grandfather, to the growing Balfour clan, he lived life to the full and despite cancer this year he was recently swimming in the sea he loved so dearly. The funeral will leave Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 4.30 p.m. for the Naxxar Cemetery where a service will be held at 5 p.m. followed by interment. No flowers please but donations to Cancer Research will be welcomed. We will celebrate Peter's life in the traditional Scottish manner afterwards at his house.

De CARLO. On January 26, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, MARIA (Mary), of Valletta, aged 71, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Salvinu, her sons Nazju and his wife Louise, Mario and his wife Valerie, residing in UK, and Massimo and his wife Ruth, her grandchildren Alessio, Christian, Noela, Aidan and David, her brothers Charles and his wife Doris and Freddie and his wife Annie, Tessie, widow of her brother Joe, residing in Australia, and Nena, widow of her brother Paul, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., 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 her eternal rest.

POLIDANO. On January 27, at St Vincent De Paule residence, THERESA, of Sliema, aged 83, widow of Publius, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Marlene and her husband Francis, her sons Tony and his wife Isabelle, Michael and his wife Bernadette and Mario and his wife Carmen, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paule residence tomorrow 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 at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PULLICINO. On January 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIO, aged 60, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, after an illness borne with Christian fortitude. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Doris, née Rizzo, his daughters Lisa and her husband Paul Micallef Grimaud, Kristina and her fiancé Mirko Rapa Manche and Gillian and her boyfriend Gaston Camilleri, his sisters and brothers, Joyce, Frank and his wife Josephine, John and his wife Jennifer, Helen and her husband Mr Justice Geoffrey Valenzia, and Lydia, his in-laws and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and his many friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the 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 dedicated staff at Mater Dei and Sir Paul Boffa Hospitals. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCIBERRAS. On January 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, CONNIE, née Gerada, widow of Emanuel, aged 88, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Antoinette and her husband Carmel Vella Brincat, Louis and his wife Geraldine, Paul and his wife Christine, Judy, Alfred and his wife Anna, Grace and her husband Gilbert Gatt, Felix and his wife Maria, Jean and her husband Adrien Bonnici, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn her loss her sisters Juliette and her husband Emanuel and their daughter Anna-Maria, and Rose and her husband Louis Aloisio of Australia, her sister-in-law Helen, widow of Sam Gerada of Australia, her brother-in-law Alfred Zammit, widower of Lily of Australia and her sister-in-law Teresa and her husband Joseph Muscat of Canada. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.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. Dear Lord grant her eternal rest.

Requiem mass

On the fifth anniversary of the death of Fr CHARLES CARUANA, SJ, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 7 p.m. at the University chapel, Msida. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

In memoriam

CAMILLERI - MARIA, 28.1.2001. A beloved mother forever remembered with love and gratitude. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Violet, Herman, Antoinette.

CARUANA. In memory of Fr CHARLES CARUANA, SJ, on the fifth anniversary of his death. His family and friends.

CASSANO - CARMELO. Loving memories of a much loved father and grandfather on the 35th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his children and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

HALLWOOD - ANGELICA, née Farrugia. Remembered with much love on the fifth anniversary of her death. Her son Peter and daughter Joan, her brother Ralph of Canada, her sister Maria, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MIFSUD. Treasured memories of JOE on the 11th anniversary of his demise.

You left us precious memories,
Your love is our guide
You live on through your children
You are always by our side.

Fondly remembered by his wife Marion, his son Ivan, his wife Fleur and Cristina, his daughter Katia and Mike, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julians. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SANSONE. In unfading memory of our beloved mother PHYLLIS on the anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts. Liliana, Sylvia, Pierre, Maria and Louis.

STORACE. In loving memory of PAUL, today the 32nd anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his son Joseph, his daughters Marie Soler and Geraldine Critien and their respective families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts today as follows:

From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in parts of Russett and Wied Għollieqa streets and Sun Down Court premises in Kappara, San Ġwann.

From 7.30 a.m. to 13.30 p.m. in parts of Ivo Muscat Azzopardi and Żebbuġ streets, St Julians.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Pietru Felici, Dun Ġwann Cilia, Ġorġ Żammit, L-Eroj ta' Sant' Iermu, Anġlu Borg, Ġużè Cardona and Pawl Sammut streets and part of Nikol Baldacchino Street, Qormi.

Għaxaq sub-post office

A new sub post office will open in Għaxaq on Monday, Maltapost said. It will be located at Marcham Stationery, Santa Marija Street, Għaxaq, GXQ 1716 and will open between 7 a.m. and noon and 4 - 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday and between 7 a.m. and noon on Saturday. The new office replaces Rose Bazaar of Triq Santa Marija, which will cease operating as a post office on Monday.