Social and Personal

Mr JOE BONNICI and Ms FERNANDE BUTTIGIEG
The marriage took place on December 30, 1962, at Christ the King parish church, Paola. Congratulations and best wishes from your children Giselle and Joseph, Claude and Rita, grandchildren, nanna Serafin and relatives.

Mr ANDRÈ ZAMMIT and Miss VICTORIA GALEA
The marriage took place on Sunday, December 30, 1962, at St Aloysius College chapel, Birkirkara. Fr Eddie Camilleri, SJ, and the late Fr Michael Galea, SJ, officiated. Wishing you many more happy years together and thanking you for all the love you have given us over all these years. Your children Ian and Josianne, Alison and Ben, Robin and Greta, Jason and Sarah and your grandchildren Nick, Tina, Andrew, James, Michaela and Philippa.

Golden Wedding

Mr KARMENU PACE and Miss MARY MERCIECA
Congratulations to mamà and papà on your 50th wedding anniversary. The marriage took place on December 30, 1952. With fondest love and gratitude from Jane and Michael, Mario and MaryAnne, Guido and Mariza and Marisa. May God shower you with many more years of happiness together.
Congratulations nannu Karm and nanna Mary on your 50th wedding anniversary. Lots of love and best wishes from your beloved grandchildren Mark, Alex, Michaela, Mireille, Matthew, Stephanie and Jeremy. May God bless you both.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the 15th anniversary of the death of PHILIP VELLA, the 6.30 p.m. Mass said at St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

Obituaries

CASOLANI. On December 28, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, THERESA, aged 71, passed away peacefully after a short illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother Lilian née Briffa, her sister Ann, her sister-in-law Clodagh, her nieces Catherine Casolani and Marcelle Young and other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Julian's parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Addolorata Cemetery, entrance top gate.
The family wishes to extend a very special Thank You to all those who gave support and care to Theresa in the last few weeks of her life, including her carers from Casa Arkati, the staff of the Malta Hospice Movement, the MMDNA, the Malta Social Care Services, her GP Dr John Gauci, the medical consultants and nursing staff at St Luke's and Boffa hospitals, her neighbours and close family and friends.
No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

CORDINA - Joseph, of Msida, aged 80, passed peacefully away yesterday at St Luke's Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris, his children Peter, director of the Civil Protection Department, and his wife Matilda Balzan, Dr Michael Cordina and his wife Mary, Marthese and her husband John Xuereb, and Anna and her husband Raymond Grech, his brothers and sister and their families, and his wife's brothers and sisters and their families, grandchildren, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

GRASSO. On December 29, at St Luke's Hospital, LOUIS ANTHONY, aged 72, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Gladys, neé Soler, his father-in-law Magistrate Dr Joseph Soler, his brothers and sisters, Fr Walter, Albert and his wife Maria, Edward and his wife Lucy of Australia, Helen wife of Joseph Bartolo, Edwige, his sister-in-law Lilian Starrett, widow of his brother Joseph, also of Australia, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

ZAMMIT. On December 29, CARMEN, aged 63, wife of Dr Kalcidon Zammit, of Siggiewi, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, her brothers and sisters and their families, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3 p.m. for Siggiewi parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Siggiewi cemetery.

In Memoriam

BONELLO. In loving and unfading memory of JOSEPHINE (Guza), a beloved wife, devoted, loving mother and grandmother, on the first anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts and in our prayers. Louis, Kathleen and Sander, Karl, Paula and Julian, grandchildren, her sisters, brothers and their families. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated today at 6.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema.

BORG. Treasured memories of our dearest mother ERSILIA, today the ninth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Helen, Carmen, their families, nephews and nieces and her sister Sr Eufrosina.

BUONTEMPO. In loving and cherished memory of AMADEO, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. His sisters.

CALLUS - MARIA STELLA née Testaferrata Abela. In ever loving memory of a dearest mother and grandmother, especially today the 11th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

DEGIORGIO. In fondest memory of our dearest parents GERALD and JOANNA. Tanya, John and their families. May they rest in peace.

DRURY - VICTOR. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the fifth anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children John, David, Peter, Mary Anne and Sandra, in-laws and grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

FARRUGIA - Professor PHILIP FARRUGIA. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 20th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Nella, Joan and Rudolph, Anthony, Christian and Nicolette, Vittore, Mariella and Philip.

MANCHÉ. In memory of CHARLES on the 19th anniversary of his death. Loved and remembered always. Noreen, Simon, Kirsten, Patrick and Jonathan.

MANGION - MARY. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the fifth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Alfred and Edith, her in-laws and grandchildren.

MIFSUD - MELCHIOR. Loving and unfading memories of a beloved father and grandfather on the first anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Sadly missed by his daughters Tania, Moira and Francesca, their respective husbands and beloved grandchildren.

ORLANDO SMITH - JOSEPH. Fondest memories of our beloved father on the 40th anniversary of his passing over to eternal life. His daughters Emy and Lisette and their respective husbands.

SCERRI - PEPPINO. Today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Still alive in our memories and held dearly in our hearts. His sisters Maria and Jole, his brother Victor and his wife Anna, Loredana and Arturo, Vinicio and family.

VELLA - NAZZARENO (ex-Bus Dispatcher 79). In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today being the second anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Imelda, his sons David and his wife Marilyn, Peter, and his grandson Ryan, relatives, friends and his colleagues at the Public Transport Authority. Lord Jesus, hold him in Your tender, loving arms.

VINCENTI FARRUGIA - CARMELINA. A beloved aunt sadly missed and always loved. Her family.

Epiphany concert

The Mdina council is organising an Epiphany concert at the Aula Capitanalis of the Corte Capitanale in Mdina on Saturday at 7 p.m. with harpist AnneMarie Camilleri Podestà. Advanced booking is recommended on tel. 21450707 or at the council offices.

Concert At Rabat

The Ghaqda Muzikali L'Isle Adam is presenting a vocal and instrumental concert in the Church of Our Lady of the Grotto in Rabat on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Concert of choral music

The Sta Cecilia choir is presenting a concert of choral music at St Gregory's parish church in Sliema on Saturday at 7.15 p.m.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
4.30 p.m. Fontana.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with a copy of a dissertation by Dr John Paul Grech entitled "Malta's Mediterranean security policy".

11 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with a donation in aid of The Malta Community Chest Fund by the directors of Edward Lowell Company Ltd.