Announcements

ATTARD. On March 5, JOSEPH, renowned author, aged 86, formerly of Vittoriosa, passed away peacefully at his home in Sliema. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Adelina, née Stafrace, his children Monica and her husband Costantino, Mariella and her husband Lawrence, and Christopher and his wife Josette, his grandchildren Gabriella, Claudine, Stephanie, Rachel and Christiana, their spouses and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Gregory parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

AZZOPARDI. Suddenly, on March 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, NAZJU of Rabat, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his nieces and nephews, Lina, Tony and Vince Spiteri, Mariella Fabri, Ronald and Franco Azzopardi, and Maryanne Fenech Azzopardi, their respective spouses, his sisters-in-law Josephine and Rose, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. for Ta’ Ġieżu church, Rabat, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG. On March 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, aged 73, widow of Anthony, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to her sad loss her children Mario and his wife Grace, David, Peter, Rose and her husband Joe, Lilian and Mary Grace, her sister Annie and her husband Andrew, her brothers Joseph and his wife Lela, Freddie and his wife Julia, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for St Dominic church in Valletta where Mass presente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at St Lawrence Cemetery, Vittoriosa. No flowers by request but donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

GAUCI. On March 5, in Rome, VIRGINIA, née Golisciano, aged 55, passed away peacefully after a long illness. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Adrian (yai yai), her son Bu, her mother Maria, her brother Pasquale and sister Maria Pia, in-laws, nephews and nieces in Italy. She is also mourned by her in-laws in Malta and Canada, Ann, George, Therese, Rita and Louis and their spouses, nephews and nieces, family and friends. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SCERRI. On March 7, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, formerly of Marsa, residing at Siġġiewi, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Noel, Monya and her husband Mario Vassallo, her nephew Joseph, her brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for St Nicholas parish church, Siġġiewi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m., followed by interment at Siġġiewi cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

SELVAGGI – PIETRO. Passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, on February 16, in Busano, Turin, Italy. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved children, his dear brother, sisters, cousins, in-laws, relatives and many friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 7 p.m. at St Patrick church, Sliema.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. Remembering our dear brother JOHN. Always in our thoughts and prayers, on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Maria, Benny and family.

BAJONA – LILIAN. Treasured memories of our dearest aunt on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by all her family.

BORG MANCHÉ. In loving memory of MARY on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

CAMILLERI – ALDO CAMILLERI, BPharm, LP. A beloved brother remembered especially today. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Violet, Herman, Antoinette.

CASSAR – Dr ANDRÉ CASSAR (veterinary surgeon). Treasured memories of a dearest father and grandfather, today the 26th anniversary of his death. Always remembered with love and gratitude. His family.

FRENDO JONES. Treasured and sweet memories of our beloved sister LIZ, today the sixth anniversary of her demise. Always fondly remembered with love by her many brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces and in-laws through prayers and thoughts. All her many relatives and friends are also kindly asked to remember her in their daily prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GALEA – ANOUSCKA. To live in the hearts of those who never forget is not to die. Always in the thoughts and prayers of her immediate family in England and relatives in Malta.

HARRISON. Treasured memories of HAROLD on the 14th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Odile, his children James, Audrey, Neil and their families.

HARRISON – HAROLD. On the 14th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His brother John, Freda and family.

JENSEN. In loving memory of The Noble FLORENCE, née Testaferrata Bonici, today being the 33rd anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Irene and Nicholas.

PACE – Capt. LAWRENCE. In loving memory, today the 34th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his daughter Helga and family.

RIPARD – CHRISTOPHER (Kit). In loving memory, on the anniversary of his demise. Marie, Nick, Chris, Tim, Michael, Edward and Paul and their respective families.

TABONE – ALBERT. Unfading memories of a dearly loved father and grandfather who was called to eternal life three years ago today. Though we cannot see you we know you are eternally smiling down on us, we feel your love and protection always. We loved you then, we love you still and we know we always will. You loved and protected us, and continue to do so every day. Your children Claire, Ian, Julian and Krista. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception church, Tal-Ibraġ. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

TONNA – Fr BENJAMIN. In fondest memory of Benny, our brother and uncle, on the 10th anniversary of his death. You live forever in our hearts and of all your friends. His brother Joe and sister Lina, nephews and nieces and all their families.

VASSALLO. In loving memory of CARMELO, today the ninth anniversary of his death. Remembered by his daughter Josette and her husband George Fabri.

­­­­Epilepsy Association talk

The Caritas Malta Epilepsy Association will be holding its bi-monthly meeting at the Caritas Building, 5, Lion Street, Floriana on Friday at 6 p.m. A talk will be delivered by Sandro Fabri, a senior technician in cardiac physiology and neurophysiology with 24 years hospital experience.

Power cuts

There will be no power in the following localities tomorrow:

Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. in St Francis, Old Railway, Kannizzata, Karenza and Paguni streets in Balzan.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in 28 April, 1688, the Belvedere, Bishop Mikiel Buttigieg Square, Mġarr Road, and Bishop Mikiel Buttigieg, Pope Pius XII, Fr Ġużepp Portelli, St Francis and Temple streets and surrounding areas in Qala.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in Ewropa, Tal-Far, Civic Council, Ġilju, Mro Dirjanu Lanzon, Fr Manwel Magri, Masini Francesco, Galea Karlu, Mizzi Fortunato, Il-Muni-ċipju Ruman, Universitas, Viani, Wied Żieta, Għajn Qatet, 31 March, 1979, Il-Mitħna, Sir Pawlu Boffa and Sellum streets, Xagħra Road and the surrounding areas in Victoria.

Between 8.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Barklori, Bighi, Borda Patist, Għassieli, Luqqata, Italian Mission, Luigi Pisani, Sir Agostino Portelli, Rinella, Saviour, St Joseph, Sibi, Sienja, Sptar Navali and Villa ta’ l-Ammirall streets, and Marina Alley 2 in Kalkara.