Social and Personal

Buhagiar. On May 6, at St Luke`s Hospital, Karmena, of Ghaxaq residing at Zabbar, aged 85, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Johnny, Leli, Fredu, Bro Charles Buhagiar of De La Salle College, Georgina, Rita, Tony, Maria, Lizio and Lucy and their respective spouses, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her husband`s brothers and sisters, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke`s Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Grace, Zabbar, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be greatly appreciated.
Lord grant her eternal rest.

CHETCUTI. On May 6, at his residence in Santa Lucija, DAVID, aged 67, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Emilda née Mamo, his daughter Elaine and her husband Joe Farrugia, his son Raymond and his wife Pamela, his brothers and sisters and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. at Santa Lucija parish church, followed by interment at Zabbar cemetery.

PREVI. On May 5, at St Luke`s Hospital, RAFFAELLA née Alessandro of Senglea, residing at Paola, widow of Carmelo, aged 85, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Cettina, wife of Jimmy Calleja, her beloved grandchildren Maria and David, her sisters-in-law Roberta Valvo, Rosalie Tonna and Frances Camilleri, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke`s Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Villa Mgr. Gonzi, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Stopford. MEGS, suddenly on May 4, at the age of 83. Loved and loving wife of the late Michael Stopford, mother to Laura, Robert, Charlie (deceased) and Tess.
The funeral will be held in England at East Morden on Sunday. Details of a memorial service to be held in Malta will be announced later. R.I.P.

In Memoriam

CALLEJA - JOHN. Ever loving memories of a dear husband and father, today the eighth anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Diane and children Alexia and Andrew. The 6.45 p.m. Mass at St Patrick`s church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CALLEJA - JOHN. Precious memories of a dear son. Fondly remembered by his father Ray.

CALLEJA - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear brother. Fondly remembered by his brother Steve, wife Karen and children Zoe, Julia and John.

CAMILLERI - VICTOR. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 13th anniversary of his death. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Remembered with love by his wife Carmela, his eight children, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

CIANCIO. In loving memory of ANTHONY, a beloved father and grandfather, today his 12th anniversary. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Norman, Veronique, in-laws and grandchildren.

DARMANIN. In loving memory of ELIZABETH KATHLYN (Kay) on the eighth anniversary of her death. George, Lawrence, Emer and Lourdes.

GATT - CARMELA. Treasured memories of our beloved mother on the second anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mary, Tony, Joe, Doris and Pauline. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GATT - CARMELA. In loving memory of a dear grandma on the second anniversary of her passing. Always in my heart, thoughts and prayers. You were the world to me. Claire. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

GRECH. In loving memory of ARTHUR, today the second anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Erika, daughter Margaret and family.

SPITERI MAEMPEL. In ever loving memory of JOHN, today the 28th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Connie, Gerard, Johanna and Nicola.

VELLA CLARK - REBECCA. 13 years ago God sent His angels for a 17-year-old beautiful lady, the only child of Lino and Crocy, to the everlasting life in the kingdom of heaven. The 10 a.m. Mass at St Francis church, Valletta, will be offered in her memory.

VELLA CLARK - REBECCA. Always remembered, never forgotten on her 13th anniversary. Your cousins Bianca and Antida, husbands and children, auntie Doris and uncle Joe.

VELLA CLARK - REBECCA. Remembering a dear friend with love and affection. Fiona.

XUEREB - WINIFRED. In sweet remembrance on the ninth anniversary of your death. If you love as much as she had loved, you grow old beautifully. Anne, Doris, Henry and Irene, Helen and Chris.

XUEREB - WINIFRED. In loving memory. Grandma was the heart of this family, her love and support were total and unconditional. Bernadette, Theresa, Lynn, Karen, Juan, Rachel, Sharon and their families, Diane, Kristina, Walter John and her 13 great-grandchildren.

Prayer Meeting

The Mary Queen of Peace prayer meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 6.15 p.m. at St Joseph Institute, St Venera. Fr Alex Borg, OFM, will celebrate Mass.

Mission Fund Mass

Mass is being celebrated for the deceased benefactors of the Mission Fund at Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel in Floriana on Friday at 7 p.m.

Super Saver Fare

British Airways is offering a super saver fare of Lm90 to London, valid for outbound travel between May15 and June 30.

Tickets must be issued before May 31. Further details and conditions may be obtained from British Airways on tel. 21 242233 / 21667376 or any IATA Agent.

Anniversary Mass

Zurrieq local council is organising Mass in the parish church on Friday at 6.30 p.m. to mark the first anniversary of the death of mayor Joe Cassar. A wreath laying ceremony will follow at the Joe Cassar Community Centre in Zurrieq, named after him.

Dog Lost

A brown Boxer bitch, with some white on the neck, was lost in the Balzan area on Friday afternoon. The dog responds to the name of Sheila. Anyone having information about its whereabouts should call 99421705 or 99820212. A reward will be given.

Huttafa Magazine

Information about the ducks which fly over the Maltese islands in spring is given in the latest edition of the BirdLife Malta magazine for its younger members, Huttafa. Further information may be obtained from BirdLife Malta, 57/28 A. Rigord Street, Ta` Xbiex MSD 12, tel. 21 347646, email info@birdlifemalta.org

Epilepsy Association

The Caritas (Malta) Epilepsy Association is meeting at 5 Lion Street, Floriana on Friday at 6 p.m. A babysitter will be available. Further information may be obtained on tel. 21 233933 or 21 370381.

Water Cuts

The water supply in Qawra will be suspended today because of maintenance works, the Water Services Corporation said. It is expected to be restored by tomorrow so long as no technical hitches are encountered.

Local Councils

Today`s meetings
5.30 p.m. Mtarfa;
6.00 p.m. Zurrieq;
6.30 p.m. Mgarr; Qrendi;
7.00 p.m. Attard; Fgura; Msida; and Sta Venera.

President`s Engagements Today

10.30 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President and Mrs de Marco present donations to various charitable institutions on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund.

11.30 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund from Mr and Mrs Fisher.

12.15 p.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the newly elected council of the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.

7.30 p.m. at the Osborne Hotel, Valletta, the President attends a reception hosted by the European Movement (Malta) to commemorate Europe Day.

What`s On Today

Concert
7.30 p.m. at St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Jean Pierre Micallef Grimaud on the violin, in the final performance of the first series of 20th Century Music.

Exhibitions
8 a.m to 4.30 p.m. at the Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition by Julie Apap, Jeni Caruana, Ebba von Fersen Balzan and Caroline Hills.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, exhibition of reprints of masterpieces of Japanese `Ukiyo E` prints.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, water colours exhibition on "Russian Churches" by Olaug Vethal.