Social and personal

MICELI-FARRUGIA. On September 29, ANTHONY (Ninì) aged 88, passed away peacefully at his residence in Ta' Xbiex, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife, Lilian, his children, Mimici and Francis Vassallo, Mark and Josette, Helene and Ivor Zammit, Marina and Mark Hogg, Alberto and Ann, Francesca and Geoffrey Warr, his brother Gino, his sister Giovanna Stagno d'Alcontres, his grandchildren, Alexia and Michael Perotti, Adriana, Steffan, Christopher, Jan, Antonia, Andrew, Emma, Luisa, Ella, Sarah, Nicholas and Michaela; his great-grandchildren, Antonia and Julia, his cousins, Johanna Farrugia, Louis and Monica Farrugia, and Marisa O'Cock, his other relatives and friends, including Lina Anastasi and his devoted staff, Rena Sciberras, Maryrose Gingell, Joe Xuereb and Tony Pizzuto. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves his residence on Tuesday, October 1, at 9.15 a.m. for St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m., followed by a private interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity of Cospicua, SOS Albania - Preca College, or the Hospice Movement, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

XUEREB. On September 28, at St Luke's Hospital, GEORGINA (Gina) aged 75 of Lija passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Mgr Alfred Xuereb, archpriest of Mdina, her sisters Carmen, widow of Joseph and Maria, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for Lija parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Lija cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated.

Requiem Masses

Today being the trigesima die from the death of MARY ANASTASI, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 6 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

BONELLO. Unforgettable memories of JOE, a wonderful husband and father on the sixth anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Nanette, his daughters Vickie and her husband Ray, his son Albert and his wife Michelle and grand-daughters Sarah and Stephanie. May he rest in peace.

BONNICI SOLER. In loving memory of VIOLET, today the 13th anniversary of her death. Her nephews and nieces.

CARDONA - GERALD. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather who passed away four years ago. Always lovingly remembered by his family.

CUSCHIERI - JOSEPH. In memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather on the 36th anniversary of his death. Salome, her children and grandchildren.

DEGUARA. In loving memory of JANE, today the 16th anniversary of her death. A prayer is kindly solicited. Lord, grant her eternal rest. N.N.

FENECH - CARMELINA. Treasured memories of a dearly beloved mother and grandmother, today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Doris, Camilla and Loraine.
We loved her,
We always will.
In our hearts
She is with us still.

MONTEBELLO. In loving memory of FRANCIS on the 10th month of his demise.
Treasure him, dear Lord
In your heaven of rest
For when on earth
He was one of the very best.
Your loving wife Doris.

NAUDI. In loving memory of JULIET, a most beloved aunt. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. Mariella and family.

PILLOW - GERTIE. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear mother and grandmother, today being the seventh anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Pat and Walter, Nicky and Carole, Erika and Denise. A prayer is solicited.

SCHEMBRI - JOSEPH (ex-IAL). On the first anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SOLER - ANTHONY. In fondest memory of a beloved husband and father, today being the seventh anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Jean, his sons Richard and Mark and his wife Stefania and all his remaining family. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said at St Patrick's church, Sliema. A prayer is solicited.

Oriental Canteen By Dynasty

Serving Chinese fast food, including sandwiches, to eat in or take away, will open shortly in the city.

New Foundation

A new foundation has been set up by brothers John and George Papagiorcopulo, to promote awareness on the need for public places to be made more accessible to the disadvantaged.

Further information about the foundation may be obtained from the website which is currently under construction.

www.accessiblemalta.org

Chamber Of Commerce Services

People in business will have the chance to visit the Chamber of Commerce at the Exchange Buildings, Valletta, tomorrow from 6 p.m. and learn about its services.

Those interested should call Edgar Chircop on tel. 21 233873.

Job Centres Closed

The Employment and Training Corporation job centres in Cospicua, Mosta and Valletta will be closed in the afternoon on Wednesday. All offices and branches of the corporation will be closed on Friday, due to the ETC staff annual conference.

Gozo For Albania

A concert on the theme of "Gozo for Albania" is to be held in the Don Bosco Oratory in Victoria, on October 13 at 7.30 p.m., to raise money for a pastoral centre and church dedicated to Our Lady Ta' Pinu, in an Albanian mission.

Tickets at Lm2 may be obtained from the oratory on tel. 21 556616.

Dar L-Emigrant Mass

The Emigrants Commission is organising a Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Fr Publius Cassar at Dar l-Emigrant in Valletta on Friday at 5.30 p.m.

Fr Cassar died earlier this month at the age of 84, after spending 21 years working with Maltese emigrants in Australia.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
5 p.m. Swieqi, Munxar; 6 p.m. Qrendi.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the president and committee members of CNI.

11 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Mr Abdessalem Hetira, ambassador of Tunisia.

11.45 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President presents the letters of credence to Mr Yves De Barro, ambassador designate of Malta to Tunisia.

1.15 p.m., at San Anton Palace, the President and Mrs de Marco host a farewell luncheon in honour of the ambassador of the Russian Federation and Mrs Zotova.

6 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Anton Tabone.

7.30 p.m., in the Sala Isouard of the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, the President inaugurates an exhibition of paintings by Mr Philip Chircop.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 1.15 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, exhibition of works by Mark Schembri and of drawings in silverpoint by Victor Koulbak.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, exhibition of colour photos and documents dedicated to the anniversary of the Russian Ministry for Foreign Affairs.