Announcements

BONELLO DU PUIS. On February 19, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE, aged 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Iris, his children Etienne and his wife Josette, Solange, Georges and his wife Debbie, his grandchildren Kevin, Fabrice, Shaun, Sophie, Tara, Luc and Matthew, his brother and sisters, Albert, May, Edith, Monica and their respective spouses, his in-laws Winifred and Gino Gauci Maistre, nephews, nieces and numerous friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said on Monday, February 22 at 2 p.m. at St Julian's Parish Church. The family wish to thank all the staff at the Renal Unit and ward S4 at Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FENECH. On February 18, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, Chev. FRANK X. FENECH (Director, Melita Unipol Insurance Agency), of Sliema, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marie-Therese, née Vella, his children Mario and Maria, Richard and Yvette, his grandchildren Marylou, Raphael and Sarah, his great-grandson Diego, his sister Lina Vassallo, his in-laws Mathilde Simler, Josephine Cass and Dr Louis Vella, their respective spouses, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GRECH. On February 19, at her residence in Paola, MARIA, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Rosina Depasquale, widow of Laurence, her brothers George and his wife Maria of Australia, Anthony and his wife Josephine and Carmelo and his wife Annie, and numerous nephews and nieces. The funeral leaves her residence today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

LOSCO. On February 19, ADELE, of Sliema, aged 93, widow of Oscar, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Tania and her husband Joe Piccinino, Aldo and his wife Silvana, Oliver and his wife Margaret, her grandchildren Faye and husband Stefano, Gayle and husband Thomas, Audrey and husband Kingsley, Alice, Ira, Lisa and Jacqueline and great-grandchildren, her brother Frans Vella and his wife Mary, her nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated on February 22 at 2.15 p.m. at Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Mass

On the trigesima die of the death of NATHALIE BIANCHI, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema. Family and friends are invited to attend.

In Memoriam

BUSUTTIL - JOHN. Treasured memories of my father, today the seventh anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his daughter Moira, her husband Toni, grandchildren, in-laws and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CREMONA. In ever loving memory of our beloved mother GIUDITTA who went to eternal life 11 years ago. So loved and so missed by her daughters Monica and Maria and their families.

GRECH - JANE, widow of Samuel. Remembering mother with love and gratitude, today the 15th anniversary of her passing away. Simone, Stephanie, Marian, James, in-laws and grandchildren.

Mini-council elections on March 27

Elections for eight of the new mini-councils will be held on March 27.

The elections will be held for Bubaqra (Żurrieq), Fleur-De-Lys (Birkirkara), Kappara (San Ġwann), Madliena (Is-Swieqi), Paceville (San Ġiljan), Santa Luċija (Kerċem), Xlendi (Il-Munxar) and Marsalforn (Iż-Żebbuġ).

In all, 16 localities will get the so-called Administrative Committees for Communities, directly elected by the people. They will get funds from the budgets allocated to their respective local councils.

The localities are areas that are somewhat cut off from the towns or villages which their councils serve or have their own particular needs.

The other eight localities are Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq (Naxxar), Swatar (Msida), Burmarrad (St Paul's Bay), Baħrija (Rabat), Tal-Virtù (Rabat), Ħal Farruġ (Luqa) St Peters (Żabbar) and Guardamangia (Pietà).

The committees will have five members each. They will determine the use of the funds assigned to them and may apply for EU funds.

The electoral process will be different in that voting time will be shorter than in normal council elections and vote counting would take place in the localities. Residents will be able to vote according to their address in the electoral register. They will use their ID cards.

Nominations will be received at the Electoral Commission's Office in Valletta and at the ID Cards Office at 28A, St Francis Square, Victoria, between Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.

Applicants must submit the prescribed nomination form duly completed, deposit €90 and produce their identity card. Nomination forms can be obtained from the same offices as from today.