Announcements

DIMECH. On June 30, at her residence, MIRIAM of St Julians, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Paul and his wife Rachel, Madeleine and her husband Sebastian De Groot, Jackie and her husband Edwin Ebejer, Nathalie and her husband Rainer Huber and Rachel and her husband Mario Fenech, her grandchildren Thomas, Petra, Elena, Miguel, Stefan, Carina, Sina and Ryan, her sister Odette and her husband Godfrey Cassar Trigona and her carer Marites Abalos, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave 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.

SOLER. On July 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH A., aged 84, former manager of Malta Television, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Annina née Laferla, his daughters JoAnna and Alex Stellini, Paula and Herbert Psaila, Vicki and Chuck Azzopardi, his grandchildren Gianfranco, Nicky, Lisa, Roberta, Marc, Alan, Ana, Michele and Sharon, and their respective partners, his great-grandchildren Rachel, Sebastian, Michael, Ella, Sean and Zac, his brother the Rev. Fr Victor, his in-laws Renato, Aldo and Yolanda, besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be said at L-Ibraġġ parish church on Monday at 2 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement or Dar tal -Providenza will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff of the Urology Ward 1 at Mater Dei Hospital and his personal carers Josephine and MaryGrace for their kindness and dedication. God, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. On July 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH of Qawra, aged 77, widower of Rose, née Mifsud, old boy Salesians of Don Bosco, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Mary Rose, his grandchildren Kurt and Luke, relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 8.30 a.m. at St Francis of Assisi parish church, Qawra, followed by interment at the Divine Mercy Cemetery, St Paul's Bay. No flowers by request but donations to the Salesians of Don Bosco, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. The family wishes to thank the medical and nursing staff at Medical Ward 3, Mater Dei Hospital. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

In memoriam

ATTIAS - ELLA, née Zammit Cutajar. In loving memory of my dear mother who died seven years ago today. Anne Refalo and family.

DEBONO. In loving memory of our beloved CARMELO, today being the 37th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Never forgotten by his sons Paul and Joe and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DEMARCO - MARY, née Borg Costanzi. Cherished memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the 12th anniversary of her death. Her husband, children and grandchildren.

JACKSON. In loving memory of VINCENZA on the anniversary of her passing away, July 3, 2009. Sadly missed by her husband David, children David, Phillip, and Michelle, her grandchildren and friends. O Lord, grant her eternal rest.

JONES - CHRISTOPHER NEIL. 12 sad lonely years have passed since you departed from this world. You left such emptiness in our hearts and in our arms. Always in our thoughts. Your heartbroken mum and loving sister.

JONES - CHRISTOPHER NEIL. Remembering with much love our dearest nephew on the 12th anniversary of his passing away, close to his 18th birthday. Martin and Petrina, Myra and Rosanne. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MALLIA. In loving memory of Canon ANTON MALLIA on the first anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His sisters Helen, Mary and her husband Vince Camilleri, Josephine (Jessie), member of the MUSEUM Society, Annie and her husband Tony Pace, his brother Charles and his wife Lourdes, his nephews and nieces. Masses for the repose of his soul are being said in various churches.

MICALLEF ST JOHN - MATTHEW. Forever living in our hearts and in our lives, today being the 20th anniversary of his death. If in life's sad moments we could but have a glimpse of your smile, we shall not know what sorrow is. Never forgotten by mama and papa, your brother and sister.

MIFSUD - HENRY. On the 50th anniversary of his passing away. In loving and grateful memory. Frank, George, Margaret, Joyce and other relatives. Eternal his memory.

MIZZI - MABEL, 1958. So loving, so loved. Lola, Bertie, Tony and Sophie.

SAID PULLICINO - PHILIP. On the sixth anniversary of his demise. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.

SCHRANZ - FREDERICK. In loving memory of a beloved father and grandfather, today the 33rd anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

TRIGONA. In loving memory of MADELEINE. Forever missed. Celia, Martin, Stefan, Veronica.

TRIGONA - MADELEINE. Remembered with our love. Jennifer, Charles and George.

Research funding

The Malta Council for Science and Technology will host a repeat information session on the National Funding Opportunities for Research for those who missed the first session held recently. It will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at Villa Bighi in Kalkara.

In view of this extra session, the original pre-registration deadline, by which interested parties were required to register their project, has been extended to July 12.

Register at www.mcst.gov.mt or call Eric Flask on 2360 2123.

Qualifications seminar

The Malta Qualifications Council will hold a European Qualifications Framework Information Seminar at the Corinthia San Ġorġ Hotel, St Julians, on Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.

Foreign and local speakers will be addressing the seminar. Individuals who want to attend may contact Valerie Attard on valerie.a.attard@gov.mt or 2754 0051, 2180 1411.

The seminar is free.

Day by the pool

The fund-raising and social activities committee of the Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund in Paola is organising a day by the pool on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Sunny Coast leisure club, Qawra. Those who want to attend can call Helen Sciberras on 9984 5600 or Rita Bezzina on 2169 3863.

US Embassy closure

The US Embassy will be closed on Monday because of US Independence Day. It will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

Power cuts

There will be power cuts in the following localities tomorrow:

From 8 to 11.30 a.m. in Borg Geritu, Qasam, St George, Pope John Paul II and St Ursula streets in Victoria.

On Monday, the following localities will see their power cut:

From 8 to 10 a.m. in Għajn ta' Mulejja, Xlendi, Għajn Tuta and Xagħri streets, Lunzjata valley and Għejjun square in Fontana.

From 8 to 10 a.m. in Biżantini, Kantra, Merkurju Biżantini, Puniċi, Qsajjam, Rumani, Tower, Kavallieri, Għar Ta' Karolina, Ġostra, Madonna tal-Karmnu, Qroll, Rabat, Ranċis, Fishermen, St Simon, St Andrew, Sienja and Żirżieb, Anfori square and Xlendi seafront in Xlendi.

From 8 a.m. to noon in Pietru Pawl Caruana, Federik, Feliċ, Fortini Ta' Felic, Tal-Karmnu, San Franġisk, St Paul, St Andrew and Dockyard streets, Cospicua gate and Feliċ alley in Cospicua.

From 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Ġedrin, Kastell, Kerċem, Mons Lwiġi Vella, Kwartieri, Bernardo De Opuo, Zahra, Żenqa and Fosos streets, Katidral and Savina squares, Belt hill, Gozo Court and the Citadel in Victoria.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Arzell, Denċi, Kaħli, Marfa, Marlozz, Qarnit, Fishermen, Trill, Għar U Casa, Għajn Tal-Mellieħa, Wied Ta' Ruman and Marfa streets in Mellieħa.

From 9 to 11 a.m. in Armier, Little Armier and White Tower bays in Mellieħa.

The following localities will see their power cut on Tuesday:

From 8 a.m. to noon in Buhagiar Salvu, Buttar, Dugħ, Gemmugħa, Gross, Ħortan and St Anthony streets and Marsascala Seafront in Marsascala.

From 8 a.m. to noon in Palme Olaf and Velleran streets in Fgura.

From 8 a.m. to noon in Dun Ġużeppi Calleja, Dun Ġużepp Gonzi, Dun Nazju Galea, Farrugia Xandru, Galea Bjaġju, Isqof Tumas Gargallo, L-Imqades Tal-Qedem, Madonna Tar-Rużarju, Pellikani, Russett, San Tumas, Dun Karm Sant, Mons Giuseppi Schembri and Wilga streets in Tarxien.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Salib, San Ġorġ, San Ġużepp, San Mikiel, Santa Marija, Zahra Franġisk, Fortizza, Ġarġir, Ġarni, Żnuber, Rattan and Pellegrini streets in Mellieħa.

From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in all streets in Delimara.