GALEA. On September 15, MIRIAM née Aquilina aged 57, passed peacefully away at her residence in Birguma, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Paul, her daughter Marilena, her brother John Aquilina and his wife Madeleine, her sister Helena and her husband Charles Galea Bonavia, her mother-in-law Olga Galea, her brother-in-law Richard and his wife Cecilia, her sisters-in-law Ingrid and her husband Richard Turkhud, Stella and her husband Victor Borg Barthet, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for Naxxar parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Hospice Movement will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
CILIA - CARMELO. Treasured memories of a dear father on the 37th anniversary of his death. Always missed, loved and very dear. His sons Joe, Godwin and Ronnie, his daughters Miriam and Anna, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ELLUL. Cherished memories of MARLENE née Cost Chretien, called to eternal happiness 12 years ago today. Always remembered with love by Joe, AnneMarie and Joe, Petra and Erica, Jonathan, Anjelica and Sean. A prayer is kindly solicited.
FALZON - INES. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the eighth anniversary of her death. Lucienne and Marylene.
PORTELLI. In loving memory of JOSEPH on the 33rd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife, sons and daughter, in-laws, sisters, relatives and friends.
PULLICINO. In loving memory of Pauline, on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Yvonne, her grandchildren Bernard, Edward and Maryanne, and the family Pullicino. Kindly remember her in your prayers.
TAGLIAFERRO - ANTOINE. Treasured memories of a devoted and affectionate husband and father, today the second anniversary of his death. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Iris, his children Josanne, Anton and Robert, in-laws, grandchildren and all the family. A prayer is kindly solicited. May he rest in peace.
ZARB - DOMINIC. Treasured memories of a devoted husband, father and grandfather on the second anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Rita, his son Raphael and his wife M'Rose, his daughter Carmen and her husband Joseph Rizzo and his grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Postage-Paid Envelopes
Maltapost said it would be issuing postage-paid envelopes as from today.
Initially envelopes would only be distributed on order to businesses and commercial establishments, but they would shortly be available to the public at all Maltapost branch counters.
Philatelists who may wish to acquire postage-paid envelopes handstamped with the datestamp of the first day of issue, may submit their order by phoning Maltapost customer care on Freephone number 800 7 2244.
Lottery Winners
The following are the numbers of the winning tickets in the Campusfest02 KSU lottery: 1st prize: HIJ 371; 2nd prize: pink ABC 8; 3rd prize: green EFG 42; 4th prize: pink ABC 138; 5th prize: yellow HIJ 16; 6th prize: green EFG 72; 7th prize: green ABC 35; 8th prize: white EFG 31; 9th prize: yellow ABC 6; 10th prize: yellow HIJ 3; 11th prize: green ABC 142; 12th prize: green ABC 128; 13th prize: green ABC 12; 14th prize: green EFG 80; 15th prize: green ABC 55.
Examination Certificates
Certificates of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Series 3, 2002 examinations may be collected from the Examinations Department in Floriana and the Examinations Centre in Gozo for Gozitan candidates.
Certificates can only be collected on presentation of candidates' identity card and result slip. When certificates are collected by a parent, the ID card of both the parent and the candidate should be presented.
Remembrance Mass
The Emigrants Commission is organising a Mass at its premises in Castille Square, Valletta on Wednesday at 6 p.m., in memory of Fr Frans Ellul who died in Australia in August.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
9 a.m. Rabat (Gozo); 1 p.m. Ghajnsielem; and 6 p.m. Ghaxaq.
Course For Volunteers
The Cana Movement is planning to organise a course for volunteers to run its family planning courses, with sessions to be held at the Catholic Institute on Friday evenings between October and June.
The course will be held if there are enough applicants. Further information may be obtained from the movement during office hours, tel. 21 238068 or 21 238942.
The closing date for applications is September 30.
Sittings Put Off
Sittings of the Small Claims Tribunal due to be held next Thursday and Friday before Dr Anthony Ellul have been put off respectively to October 16 and October 18 at 1 p.m.
Sub-Post Office Closed
The sub-post office at 6, Jubilee Esplanade, Mgarr, Malta, will be closed between Wednesday and Friday, both dates included.
What's on Today
Films
4 p.m. at St James Cavalier, as part of the Australian Film Festival, My Mother Frank; at 6 p.m., Children of the Revolution, at 8 p.m., Two Hands, and at 10 p.m., Looking for Alibrandi.
President's Engagements Today
6 p.m., at San Anton Palace, the President presides over the presentation ceremony to Maltese charitable institutions by the American Foundation for Maltese Charities.