Social and Personal

BUTTIGIEG. On August 11, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIA CONCETTA (Connie), ex-assistant head, Education Department, aged 63, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brothers Joseph and his wife Firmina, Leli and his wife Giga, Victor and his wife Frida, her sisters Lola and her husband Karmenu Sammut, Tessie and her husband Joseph Borg and Gaetana and her husband Lino Sciberras, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Maria Regina parish church, Marsa where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.45 p.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.

O'FLAHERTY. On August 11 at St Luke's Hospital, EDGAR, 90, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Albert, Rose and her husband Victor Zammit and Margaret and her husband Paul Buhagiar, his grandchildren Mark Anthony, Daniela and Gabriella, his sisters Petrina, Kitty and Tessie and his brothers Joseph and Charles, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.15 p.m. for Santa Maria Old Church in Birkirkara where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

SCERRI. On August 10, Lino, aged 78. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Iris, née Mizzi, his sons Kurt and his wife Angele née Pace O'Shea, Alton and his wife Jennifer née Sammut, his grandchildren Nigel, Tara, Kami, Nicky, Kyle and Maxine, his sisters Yvonne, Rosemary and husband Tom Muir, his brother Victor and his wife Marlene, his nephews and nieces and their families, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the Carmelite parish church, Balluta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

ZIMELLI. On August 10, at her residence in Sliema, JOYCE, passed peacefully away, suddenly. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sister Myriam, her beloved brother John and his wife Maris, her nieces Tina and her husband Michael Paris, Karen and her husband Ivan Gatt and her great-nephews David and Gigi, together with her many relatives and friends.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 9 a.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow's 7 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian's, will be offered for the repose of the soul of LEWIS WISMAYER, Ph.C. who passed away recently in London. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

AZZOPARDI - MELITA. Fond and grateful memories of a loving wife, mother and grandmother on the third anniversary of her passing away to a better life. Your husband Saviour, children Frances, Grace, Charles and their families. May she rest in peace.

CALLEJA - SANTO. In loving memory of a beloved husband, today the seventh anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Carmen.

DEGUARA - ANTHONY (Barracks). Most precious thoughts of a dear husband and an adored father, today the sixth anniversary of his death and always. To all family and friends, kindly remember him in all your prayers. His wife Grace and only daughter Vicky Lynne and family.

GRASSO - CARMEN. In loving memory of my dear wife. Still so close to my heart. Your husband Bruno, relatives and friends in Giarre, Italy.

GRASSO - CARMEN. Cherished memories of a dearly beloved daughter and sister, today being the 12th anniversary of her passing away. So lovingly treasured in our hearts and minds. Your dear mother Carmen, brother Alfred, sister Noella, Anthony and Carmen Benardette.

LUCAS. Today is the sixth anniversary of the death of OSCAR. Never forgotten by his wife Teresa, daughter Vivien and her husband Edwin.

LUCAS. In loving memory of our dear friend OSCAR, today the sixth anniversary of his death. May God grant him eternal rest. Forever in our thoughts. Dorothy and Peter Illand and family, Scotland.

NAUDI. - HECTOR. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, who passed away nine years ago. For ever in our thoughts and prayers. His son Hector, daughters Magda and Josette, and their families. R.I.P.

VINCENTI - MARIA née Herrera. Memories of a great mum and grandmother on the anniversary of her death.
Deep are the memories
Precious they stay
No passing of time
Can take them away.
Time goes on
But still they stay
As near to us as yesterday.
Nancy and Louis, Edwina and Alfred.

ZAMMIT CUTAJAR - MARY ROSE. Beloved mother of Michael, Joanna and Tony. Her family remembers her with much love on this her first anniversary. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 7.15 p.m. at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Closed for summer holidays. Re-open Monday, August 26, 2002.

Lottery Winners

Clyde Laudi and Joseph Vella have won a treadmill and a massage chair respectively, offered by Tip Top Ltd, after they won a lottery held in connection with Malta's first national health interview survey. The presentation was made by Joseph Xuereb Snr, chairman of Tip Top Ltd.

Hompesch City Day

The Zabbar Civic Council will be marking Hompesch City Day at the Notre Dame Theatre, Zabbar, on September 1 at 7.30 p.m.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
2.00 p.m. San Gwann.
4.00 p.m. Sliema, St Julian's.

President's Engagements Today

11 a.m. The President presents the letters of commission to Dr Ivan Fsadni, High Commissioner of Malta in Canberra at The Palace, Valletta

12.30 p.m. The President receives Dr Michael Bartolo, Ambassador of Malta in Geneva at The Palace, Valletta

7 p.m. The President attends a reception and unveils a commemorative plaque at the Socjeta Filarmonika Nicolo Isouard Band Club, Mosta

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. till 7 p.m. at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Ivana Belloni.
9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4.30 to 8 p.m. at Cleland & Souchet, Portomaso, St Julian's exhibition of paintings by Pierre Giusti.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, a three generation exhibition of paintings and ceramics by Antoine Camilleri, his children and grandchildren.
At Couvre Porte, Vittoriosa, exhibition of ceramics by Godfrey Xuereb.
At the Gallarija Il-Foyer, MLP headquarters, Hamrun, paintings and ceramics exhibition 'Expressions in Line and Colour' by Vincent Camilleri.