Announcements

Mr JOE LAFERLA and Miss DORIS CARUANA DINGLI
The marriage took place on June 4, 1950 at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. Congratulations and best wishes from your daughters Bertha and Tony, in-law Jeannette and grandchildren David and Kirsten, Michael and Anne Marie. May God bless you both.

Obituary

BASON. On June 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, HARRY of Msida, aged 90, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Marlene, Charles and Rita, John and Marthese, Antoinette and Valentino Chetcuti, Dennis and Mary Grace, Henry and Nancy, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brother and sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for Msida parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.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. The family would like to thank the staff at the Day Care Unit, Mater Dei Hospital, for their dedication. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUTTIGIEG. On June 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPHINE of Rabat, residing at Mosta, aged 48, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Mario, her mother Rose and her father Frans, her brother Paul and his wife Lolly, her sisters Ċettina, Margaret and her husband Frank, Charles and his wife Anne, Raymond and his wife Carmen, her parents-in-law, Helen and Nicholas, her sisters-in-law, Rose and her husband Albert and Anna and her husband Ronald, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated.

GATT. On June 3, JOSEPH, Colonel L/RAMC, Prof. ex-Director of Pathology, St Luke's Hospital, aged 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Liliana, née Pace Balzan, his only daughter Raffaella and her husband Sean Sciberras, his precious granddaughters Carolina and Daniela, his sisters, Sr Blanche and Sr Cora, SJA, his in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia, Balzan, tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Maria Annunzjata parish church, Balzan, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar Sagra Familja, Żabbar, will be appreciated. Special thanks go to the management and staff of Casa Antonia. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In memoriam

ANASTASI - JOE. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, especially today the 21st anniversary of his demise. Lord, in Your mercy grant him eternal rest.

BARTOLO-WINSTON. In loving memory of our beloved sister HELLA JEAN on the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sisters.

BARTOLO WINSTON. In loving memory of a dearly loved friend, HELLA JEAN, today the sixth anniversary of her death. Dearly missed and never forgotten by her friends Mariella and Madeleine.

BRIFFA - Major ALFRED P. BRIFFA. Fifth anniversary. Never forgotten, loved and cherished forever by Edward and Annamaria, Joanna, grandchildren, and companion Lucia. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BRUNO. In loving memory of our dear father UGO, today the 11th anniversary of his passing away. Lovingly remembered by his sons Vanni, Sandro, Vittorio, and his daughter Anna, in-laws and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

CAMILLERI - LOUIS. On the 12th anniversary of his demise. So sadly missed, always in our thoughts and prayers. Your loving wife Rita, daughters Marselle and Pat, son Ray and their families.

MERCIECA - WILLIAM. Loving memories of a dear husband and father on the seventh anniversary of his passing away. Mass will be said on Monday, June 7 at 11 a.m. at the Madonna tal-Ħerba chapel, Birkirkara. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Doreen, Bernardette, David, John and Philip.

PACE. Today the 51st anniversary of the death of ANTHONY (ex-Foreman, Water Works Department) who died in the tragedy of the Ta' Qali reservoir. Unfading memories. His son Mario, his daughter Therese and their families.

PACE O'SHEA. In loving memory of VINCENT on the 18th anniversary of his death. Mina, Tony, Elaine and Sarah.

PODESTÀ - ARTHUR (Babsy). In loving memory of Babsy on the sixth anniversary since he went home to the Lord forever. Rest in peace our dearest. We love you lots, always. Laura and all your very dear ones.

Power cuts

Power will be suspended for scheduled maintenance tomorrow in the following localities:

From 8.30 to 11.30 a.m. in Baħħara, Benghazi, Garden and F. Mizzi streets and Indipendenza Square and from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. in Borg Għarib, Ċief, Firilla, Gawwi, Latini, Simirat and Benghazi streets, Għajnsielem.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Dun Franġisk Sciberras, Sammy Bartolo and Snajjin streets, Mellieħa.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Spatafora, Midra, Tursin Ir-Riħ, Tumas Chetcuti, Linja, Sikka, Ferrovija, Blanzuni, Mdina and Aruka streets, Attard.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Valletta, Il-Kaċċatur and L-Iskultur streets, Qormi.

Gozo ferry

The Gozo ferry service will run every 30 minutes on Tuesday morning instead of every 45 minutes. Trips will therefore take place at 6, 6.30, 7 and 7.30 a.m. from Mġarr and at 6.30, 7 and 7.30 a.m. from Ċirkewwa to cater for a predicted influx of traffic after a long-weekend.

Lecture on Islamophobia

A lecture titled Teaching Against Islamophobia will be delivered by Shirley Steinberg from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education at McGill University, Canada, on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the University's Gateway Building, Hall E. Entrance is free.

Cultural walk

A cultural walk by Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar will be held tomorrow around Senglea. Participants, who must book by sending an e-mail to bookings@faa.org.mt, should meet at Senglea gate at 2.30 p.m. The walk is free to members but costs €2 for non-members.

Talk on cactus

An illustrated talk on the turbinicarpus will be held by the Cactus and Succulent Society on Sunday at 9.45 a.m. at Din L-Art Ħelwa, 133, Melita Street, Valletta. The event is open to the public.

Rabat letter box

The letter box in Triq Antonio Nani, Għar Barka, Rabat is back in service. Service had been suspended for maintenance work.